How Can We Accelerate Adaptation to a Changing Climate: Clinton Global Initiative 2022 Meeting
September 20, 2022
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2:30 pm
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5:00 pm EDT
During Climate Week, join Plastic Pollution Coalition Youth Ambassador Xiye Bastida for a panel titled “The Climate Crisis We’re Already in: How We Can Accelerate Adaptation to a Changing Climate,” as part of the Clinton Global Initiative’s 2022 Meeting in New York City.
About: “Established in 2005 by President Bill Clinton, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) convenes global leaders to create and implement solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. To date, members of the CGI community have made more than 3,700 Commitments to Action that have made a difference in the lives of more than 435 million people in more than 180 countries. This September, for the first time since 2016, CGI will convene alongside the United Nations General Assembly. During this meeting, more than 1,000 attendees will come together to drive action on climate change, inclusive economic growth, health equity, the refugee crisis, and more.”
About the Global Futures Conference: “Co-convened by the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory™ at Arizona State University and the Earth League, GF22 will bring together members of the public and private sectors, scientists, youth and activists from around the globe to formulate a bold and actionable agenda to push the boundaries of discourse on what can and must be done now. This will not be a passive forum. It is an opportunity to shape the agenda for governments, corporations and multilateral institutions. Conference leaders will publish and promote a roadmap that outlines the far-reaching, crucial solutions developed at this conference–solutions that are simultaneously ambitious and achievable.”
In person at the Javits Center in New York City. Registration is now closed.
The youth leaders worked with Keb’ Mo’ and Plastic Pollution Coalition on the concept for the video. They created posters and signs, sang along to the lyrics, and shared images of their actions, including footage of demonstrations and public speaking events from local city councils to the U.S. Congress to the United Nations.
Youth from around the world are demanding that the well-being of people be prioritized over the profit of the fossil fuel industry, which is harming the planet. They are calling for divestment from fossil fuels and an end to all wars. Their calls to action include keeping oil in the ground, refusing single-use plastics, and more.
I hear a lot of people say “youth are the future” or “we will change the world.” But that isn’t true because we are not the future, we are the present and we are changing the world right now.
Hannah Testa, Founder of Hannah4Change
As the climate crisis continues to accelerate and disproportionately impact the future of young people, it is especially important and empowering to have youth leading the climate movement. We not only have the moral courage to stand up for what is right, but also the courage to continue believing in, and fighting for, a safer and more just future.
Sena Wazer, Director of Sunrise Movement Connecticut
A Song for a New Generation
“I believe that music has the power to heal,” Keb’ Mo’ explained in an interview, “and I wanted this album to make people feel good.”
About the song “Louder,” Keb’ Mo’ said in an interview, “You know, at one time, I was part of a new generation. In my 20s and in my teens, I was part of the Vietnam War and against nuclear weapons and nuclear power plants and polluted oceans, and they were talking about it back then. And we were mad at the previous generation because they let that happen. And then we became the old generation, and we didn’t do anything, you know? So I’m just kind of calling us out – calling everybody out (laughter) so to speak, kind of apologizing to the new generation.”
This song was born out of a need to talk about things that matter and affect all of us. A song of truth and accountability. I’m honored to help today’s youth amplify their message: We need climate action, and we need it now
Keb’ Mo’, Musician
I’m so moved by the ‘Louder’ video, because I feel for young people navigating the world today. We must support them in every way possible as they advocate for a better future, and we must invest our resources and power to co-create that better future with them.
Dianna Cohen, Co-Founder and CEO, Plastic Pollution Coalition
Young people are talking They want action, and they want it now They want to change the direction that we’re walking And the lack of common sense that our laws allow Some people are saying That the young folks just don’t understand But a raging silent revolution Is rising up all across the land It’s gonna get louder It’s gonna get crazy It’s pickin’ up power Pickin’ up steam Got a new generation Stronger than steel They’re gonna get louder It’s about to get real Young people are thinking With a mind that’s all their own Thеy are ready, willing and they arе able Why don’t we just let them take control They’re gonna fight the fight ’til they find the answers They’re gonna do what we have failed to do They’re gonna throw all the cards on the table It’s their life they’re giving voices to And they’re gonna get louder They’re gonna get crazy They’re pickin’ up power Pickin’ up steam We got a new generation And they’re stronger than steel They’re gonna get louder It’s about to get real And I’m dreaming of a transformation Like the world has never seen Around the world and across every nation There’s a whisper turning into a scream And It’s gonna get louder It’s gonna get crazy It’s pickin’ up power Pickin’ up steam We got a new generation Stronger than steel They’re gonna get louder It’s about to get real And It’s gonna get louder It’s gonna get crazy It’s pickin’ up power Pickin’ up steam We got a new generation Stronger than steel They’re gonna get louder It’s about to get real They’re gonna get louder It’s about to get real They’re gonna get louder It’s about to get real
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