In this episode, host Ciara Regan speaks with climate activist Beth Doherty about her journey from organising Dublin’s first school climate strike in 2019 to becoming Ireland’s Youth Delegate to the UN Climate Conference (COP29).

The podcast explores how youth-led movements have shaped national and global climate agendas, the symbolism behind protest actions such as the climate strike clock, and the importance of collective organising. Beth discusses her work with the Arctic Angels campaign, her advocacy on children’s rights in the climate crisis, and the role of youth voices in international negotiations.

This episode was produced by Tony Daly and Catherine Howley. Music by Jump Lead.

Brought to you by developmenteducation.ie and supported by Irish Aid.

Show notes:

• Learn more about the youth-led Fridays For Future movement
• Watch Growing Up at the End of the World, an RTÉ documentary featuring Beth Doherty and other young Irish climate activists
• Read the UNICEF report co-authored by Beth: Children’s Rights and the Climate Crisis in Ireland
• Explore the Arctic Angels campaign in Don't Look North: Tackling the Ice Crisis with the Arctic Angels
• Read Beth’s profile in Irish Women in Activism and Advocacy

Teaching Resources on Climate Change and Climate Justice:

• Post Primary: Teacher Toolkit: Climate Change and Climate Justice
• Primary: The Primary Climate Justice Tree
• Youth Groups, Adult & Community Settings: 10 Myths About Climate Change
• Post-Primary Teaching Unit: Slow to Change, Quick to Greenwashing – case studies on fast fashion and fossil fuel adverts

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