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Turning Promises into Progress: Intergenerational…

Turning Promises into Progress: Intergenerational Leadership for Climate Justice and a Sustainable Future - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

Categories
Meetings & Events / Side Events / UNGA80 SDG Media Zone
Production Date
Video Length
00:22:00
Asset Language
English
Broadcasting UN Entity
DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS - DGC
Subject Topical
CLIMATE CHANGE
JUSTICE
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
YOUTH
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
HUMAN RIGHTS
Summary
The climate crisis is one of the greatest challenges of our time and without urgent action it will continue to accelerate. It is our collective responsibility to leave behind a world that is safe and livable for future generations. But there is still reason to have hope: climate solutions are now readily available and cost-effective to implement.
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Description

Meaningful youth engagement is a fundamental human right and a non-negotiable strategy to raise climate ambition. From grassroots campaigns to global advocacy, youth-led movements are sparking hope, driving recognition of urgent realities, and transforming calls for climate justice into action. This intergenerational conversation will explore why it is essential to elevate young and diverse voices in the fight for the future of people and the planet.

Speakers:

  • Charitie Ropati, UN Secretary-General's Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change, indigenous climate justice advocate, and water engineer

  • Mary Robinson, member of the Elders and former chair, first woman President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

  • Russell Reed, Climate Activist, We Are Family Foundation Lead Delegate & Co-Architect of the NDC Youth Clause Campaign

Moderator:

  • Justin Worland, Senior Correspondent, TIME

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