Global population in 2023 has surpassed 8 billion, and young people (under 30) currently represent approximately 52% of the global population with this number projected to grow in the coming decades. However, young people often face barriers to representation, participation and inclusion, limiting the ability of their voices to be heard. In this miniseries we feature conversations with young people speaking to young people about what meaningful engagement means to them, the barriers and challenges they face, and how civil society organisations (CSOs) can support young people to thrive.
In Part 5 of the Youth Engagement Series, Stephen and Tatiana join Katie (Accountable Now Fellow) to talk about artivism – art and activism – and its relation to the climate justice scene. They share how they’ve seen art used as a tool for positive social change. They also pull from their personal experiences in international climate change conversations to talk about the barriers to youth representation and how youth representation and capacity building matters.
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