Heltene bak stiftelsen: Franklin
Om i Morgen presenterer heltene bak stiftelsen. Neste morgendager ut er Franklin Bishop!
My name is Franklin Bishop. I am an exchange student from the USA, specifically Kansas City which is right smack in the middle of the country. I am an environmental science student, and I came to the University of Bergen to study Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development Goals, since those topics are not available at my home university. I hope to further my education goals in an effort to focus on forest conservation and environmental resource management because I want to protect what forests the Earth has.
I have way too many hobbies for my own good, but when I'm outside I enjoy gardening and taking walks in the wilderness. When indoors, I like to read, make artwork or play videogames if I'm feeling exceptionally lazy
I found out about Om i Morgen because I did as much research as possible before coming to Bergen and I looked up all of the Student organisations. Om i Morgen is one of the organisations I discovered that shares a mission statement parallel to my education. I decided to become a social / recruitment leader for Om i Morgen because I consider myself charismatic and I enjoy talking, so I think I can apply my strengths to those tasks.
Franklin
Tre spørsmål om bærekraft
Hva var ditt første møte med klimakrisen?
I do not think I had a "first encounter" with climate crisis, as I have always been aware of climate change. In this digital age of social media, we create our own "echo chambers" where our feeds are full of like minded people sharing their thoughts, and as such I frequently saw concern for climate change and human rights.
Hva er ditt nr 1 tips for en mer bærekraftig hverdag?
My tip for a more sustainable future is to let others know that you're taking action. Brag about your compost. Enthuse to others about picking up litter. Tell people about any protests, demonstrations or seminars you may attend. Volunteer with local sustainability organizations. Always stay in the loop about what you can do, and don't be shy about sharing it with others
Hva inspirerer deg til å jobbe med bærekraft?
I am inspired to work for a sustainable future because I can see the damage that is being done to our planet. It can be difficult for a single individual to feel like they can make a difference alone, but through advocating sustainability and encouraging others to take action, we can make a difference.
