Despite hardships, youth are rallying to build a new vision for the planet. The rest of us should join them.
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A tendency to infantilise or demonise youth has led to a failure to acknowledge young people’s potential.
As a student protest continues at Syracuse University, a scholar argues that student activism is a valuable part of the college experience.
Both opinions the three-judge panel handed down warned of a potential climate catastrophe. Only one judge said the courts have an active role to play in making the government change course.
A research team of youth climate activists and academics is examining how environmentalists learn about solidarity and justice.
These youngsters have ample fervor, and they are dramatically photogenic. Dismissing them as being fake or lightweight can spell trouble for members of the establishment.
Four pieces of advice for young people wanting to fight climate change.
African universities were key actors in developing post-colonial and decolonised societies.
Gen Z is best positioned to influence business practices, rather than global climate agreements, where political gridlock appears to be the status quo.
This weekend sees a major youth climate rally in Washington DC. But do young people really hold the key to overcoming climate inaction, or are we wrong to put our faith in their ability to drive change?
Young Palestinian activists are risking their lives to protest against Israeli occupation – here’s why.
Political agreements between major political actors aren’t enough to ensure stability in the DRC. Structural changes are needed as is a new approach towards governance.
Wales is the only UK nation that is empowering children to address sexism and harassment in schools.
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Postdoctoral Researcher, International Climate Politics, University of Leeds
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Former Visiting Fellow, SPRU, University of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex, University of Staffordshire
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Professor of Law, University College Cork; Independent Social Research Foundation
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Professor of Education, Villanova University
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Assistant Professor of Political Science, Marist College
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elea Research Fellow in Social Innovation, International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
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Professor of Childhood Studies, Cardiff University
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Professor, School of Education, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Philip H. Knight Professor of Law, University of Oregon
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Research associate, Centre for the Future of Democracy, University of Cambridge
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Chercheuse post-doctorale, Graduate Institute – Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement (IHEID)
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Environment + Energy Editor and Host of the Climate Fight podcast series, The Conversation
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Professor Emerita of Environmental Design, University of Colorado Boulder
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Jeffrey Bain Scholar & Professor of Law, Lewis & Clark
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Adjunct Professor, School of Government and International Relations, Griffith University