Cora McGarry, a 19-year-old student, inspired her father to create a sustainability competition after participating in Geneva's climate strikes. They discuss the impact of the protest, the link between hospitality and sustainability, and the evolution of the Earth Prize competition.
The Earth Prize was inspired by a climate strike and aims to address climate change through a sustainability competition for teenage students worldwide.
The Earth Prize not only offers a platform for students to make a difference but also provides valuable learning opportunities, emphasizing the development of problem-solving and teamwork skills applicable to various aspects of life.
Deep dives
The Earth Prize: Origins and Importance
Cora McGarry, the daughter of the founder of the Earth Prize, shares her insights on the significance of sustainability and the environment for the younger generation. She emphasizes the urgency of addressing climate change and creating a more sustainable future. Cora discusses her studies in hospitality and business management and how sustainability is integrated into her education. She highlights the role she played in connecting the dots for her father and inspiring the creation of the Earth Prize. Cora also recounts her experience participating in a protest for the environment, which ultimately led to the establishment of the Earth Prize.
The Impact of the Earth Prize
Cora expresses her admiration for the work and impact of the Earth Prize, particularly the winning teams. She shares her interactions with previous winners and the way their innovative ideas affect her and others. Cora believes that the Earth Prize not only offers a platform for students to make a difference but also provides valuable learning opportunities. She encourages hesitant students or teams to participate, highlighting the skills, knowledge, and wisdom they can gain through the Earth Prize, even if they do not win. Cora emphasizes the value of developing problem-solving and teamwork skills applicable to various aspects of life.
The Uniqueness of the Earth Prize
As the podcast comes to a close, Cora leaves a question for future guests: What sets the Earth Prize apart from other sustainability competitions? She underscores the need to explore the distinctive aspects of the Earth Prize and how it stands out in comparison. Cora's question highlights the intention behind the Earth Prize to contribute something different and valuable to the sustainability landscape.
Join us to discover the story of Cora McGarry, a 19 year old business and hospitality student. Cora’s participation in one of Geneva’s climate strikes inspired her father, Peter McGarry, an Irish entrepreneur, investor and extreme runner, to create The Earth Prize, a USD 200,000 annual sustainability competition for teenage students around the world. Marching with thousands of others, she describes walking past her father’s office: “What I didn't know at the time, was that he was in the office, upstairs, looking out the window down at us, because we had disrupted one of their meetings”. Tune in to hear the full story!
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