Intelligence Squared Common Ground: How to Democratise Nature
May 20, 2021
Ellen Miles, a creative strategist and founder of the Nature is a Human Rights campaign, joins ornithologist Maya Rose Craig, the youngest person in the UK to earn an honorary Doctor of Science, and Gina Malley from UKYCC. They discuss the pressing need for equitable access to nature, especially for marginalized communities. The conversation touches on the mental health benefits of nature, the barriers faced by BIPOC in accessing green spaces, and grassroots initiatives like guerrilla gardening as pathways to promote inclusivity and environmental stewardship.
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Childhood Contrast
- Ellen Miles contrasted her childhood experiences in busy, polluted East London with peaceful rural Essex.
- This contrast highlighted the importance of community and nature, shaping her understanding of their absence in city life.
Lifelong Nature Connection
- Maya Rose Craig's family fostered her lifelong connection with nature through regular weekend trips to the countryside since infancy.
- Growing up in a rural area further solidified nature's integral role in shaping her identity.
Black Country Upbringing
- Gina Malley grew up near Birmingham in a polluted, de-industrialized area known as the Black Country.
- She found solace in a nearby woodland, but safety concerns limited her ability to enjoy it fully.
