“Giving crumbs of space and time isn't enough”: young environmental leaders chime in on COP27
Why It Matters
Youth-led environmental organizations are leading some of the most ambitious and passionate climate action initiatives around the world. Bringing their momentum to the international stage means prioritizing meaningful youth engagement in global climate decisions.
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In October, climate activist Greta Thunberg made headlines when she said she’d skip this year’s UN COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. She criticized the UN climate conference as a space for “greenwashing” where people with power go to seek attention.
Thunberg isn’t alone in sharing doubts about the processes at COP. A number of other activists and scientists have also shared their concerns over the slow pace of climate action facilitated by conferences like COP.
Still, for many youth environmental lead
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