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CT0044: "Beyond advocacy, young people are brimming with ideas and climate solutions," says Julia Korten
Episode Description
On this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast, Host, Seyifunmi Adebote sits down with Julia Korten, Program Director for Youth Climate Report Europe, live from Brazil, where she’s attending the landmark COP30 summit. Julia shares how she, through the Youth Climate Report, empowers young people to document their climate actions and solutions—and ensures these stories influence global policy.
In this chat, Julia also emphasises that youth participation in climate negotiations must go beyond symbolic presence. Young voices need to shape decisions at the highest levels of international climate policy.
On this episode, you will learn about:
- Engaging with lobby groups at international climate conferences
- Some youth-led climate innovations and their global impact
- Challenges faced by European youth in climate advocacy
- Julia also tackles the controversial role of fossil fuel companies in climate discussions.
- The conversation discusses bridging the gap between young people and sustainable development.
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Guest's Campaign Platform: Youth Climate Report and Generation Climate Europe
Link to the Website: Generation Climate Europe
Guest’s Social Media (LinkedIn): Julia Korten
Episode Credits:
Episode Host: Seyifunmi Adebote
Episode Producers: Nkem Creatives
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