On 6 April 2009, the popular online community connect2earth.org launched a new service that links young people directly with the world’s top environmental experts. The website was created by the WWF (the world’s oldest and largest global environmental network), the IUCN (one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organizations), and Nokia (the world’s number one manufacturer of mobile devices) in 2008. It allows young people to have their say on the environment by uploading videos, pictures and comments.

The website’s new version allows users to do even more: learn, share information directly with top environmentalists from around the world and discuss topics like renewable energy, species extinction, climate change, and sustainable living.

You can become a member of the community, post text, images, audio, and video and then follow the discussion live on the web or on your mobile phone. What is more, connect2earth community members, together with a jury of green experts, will pick a winning contribution and give the winner an opportunity to take even more action. The chosen contributor could win a trip to be part of an official delegation to the United Nations climate negotiations in Copenhagen this year, or even get hands-on experience in a real on-the-ground conservation project somewhere in the world.

BuzzParadise is helping to spread the word about this project and has invited 30 British and US bloggers to its buzz campaign for connect2earth. They will soon receive a BuzzKit containing a solar battery charger. A few places are still available, so if you would like to join the campaign, let us know!

The banner can be adopted here: http://www.buzzparadise.com/banners.php3

By Vicky BALNAVE
Project Director
BuzzParadise | Connecting Brands & Bloggers Worldwide