Save The Rainforest, Inc.
Presentations

Two and a half minute video segment of Bruce Calhoun, president of Save
the Rainforest, Inc., speaking to students about rainforests. Please
contact us if you would like to invite him to speak at your school.

Presentation summary.

Title: The Role of Young People and Educators in Saving Tropical Forests.
Time is running out for tropical forests, but a provision in the new climate change agreement could save them. The provision is called REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation). In his presentation Mr. Calhoun explains how REDD could trigger comprehensive protection of tropical forests in developing countries. He also talks about the past efforts of young people and educators to save the rainforest, and how present and future generations of students can build on those efforts through volunteerism and advocacy.

Articles by Bruce Calhoun related to the presentation:

• Copenhagen 2009. National Council of Social Studies Teachers Journal—Social Education, Fall 2009 issue. (coauthor Butch Beedle)
• Global Warming’s Silver Lining. Virginia Association of Science Teachers Journal, Fall 2009 issue.
• Tropical Forests and the New Climate Change Agreement. Washington Science Teachers Association Journal, June 2009 issue.

Recent testimonials.

Truly gives you a better understanding of why we all need to be concerned about ecology
on a worldwide scale.
Al Hovey, Chair of the International Committee for the National Science Teachers Association

A wonderful presentation. We were captivated by the pictures and Mr. Calhoun’s powerful narrative.
Paul Zammit, Director of Horticulture, Toronto Botanical Gardens

Engaging. Students loved the images of plants and animals in the tropics. Definitely worth missing class for!
Jeanne Chew. Chairperson, science department, Kipling Collegiate Institute, Toronto

Mr Bruce Calhoun delivered a very interesting and engaging presentation at Upper Canada College on April 22 as a part of Earth week celebrations at the school. The student audience consisted of nearly 100 boys (grades 8 to 12) from English, Geography, Science and Environmental Systems classes. His talk kept their interest throughout and included excellent photographs as well as pertinent and accurate information on the state of the rainforests on our planet. He outlined some of the solutions and initiatives young people can undertake in order to remedy the present rapid decline of rainforests in tropical regions. During the question and answer period he addressed eloquently and knowledgeably all queries. I would have no reservations in recommending him as a speaker who can inspire and educate our youth.
Dr Premek Hamr
Upper Canada College
200 Lonsdale Rd.
Toronto, Ontario,
Canada
M4V 1W6