Monique Kelly: Empowering Communities and Businesses to Embrace Sustainability

Can structural changes at the governmental and business levels truly drive decarbonization and promote sustainable behaviors? Join us as we tackle these  questions with Monique Kelly, who provides an exclusive inside look at the upcoming WAO Summit from October 29th to November 2nd. Discover the streamlined five-day program that focuses on food and community resilience, better business practices, sustainable building, and climate action. From a special Nature Fest, to workshops on sustainability and a dedicated day for the building industry, Monique shares the exciting changes and highlights of this year's event, emphasizing the critical role of community involvement and local not-for-profits.
In this episode, we journey through the importance of fostering sustainable behaviors with real-world examples like the reduction of plastic bag usage. We delve into the Better Business day, designed to equip the tourism sector with essential sustainable tools, and a workshop on community resilience post-Cyclone Gabriel. Learn how various communities and demographics, including young people and schools, are taking an active interest in adopting successful sustainability models. 

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