Nakate on Climate Justice and Youth Activism in Africa

22 April 2022. Nakate on Climate Justice and Youth Activism in Africa

Founder of the Rise Up Climate Movement, Vanessa Nakate, discusses the global climate crisis and the importance of elevating the next generation of underrepresented environmental leaders with Jamia Jowers. The UN estimates 1.3 billion people in Africa are “extremely vulnerable” to climate change as the continent is warming faster than the global average. Yet, African voices and leaders are frequently overlooked in the global climate movement. On Earth Day, leading climate justice activist Vanessa Nakate joins the Council to discuss the centrality of the next generation and underrepresented voices from the global south in addressing the climate crisis and building a sustainable, hopeful future for all. Guest 

• Vanessa Nakate, Founder, Rise Up Climate Movement 
• Jamia Jowers, Security Fellow, Truman National Security Project