Kuva nuorten ilmastomielenosoituksesta.
Nanna Lindbæk Qvesel

Nordic youth working to change the world
(FIN/​DNK)

    Discussion Democracy Human rights Environment Sustainability State of civil society
Sunday 26.5.2019 12:25 – 13:05 Mekong Stage, Railway Square

One teenager’s climate manifesto has rapidly grown into an international climate movement and inspired numerous young people in the Nordic countries and around the world. 

What is the strength of the Nordic youth? How can decision-makers answer young people’s demands and build a cross-generational dialogue? 

The event begins with a keynote talk by Senior Scientist Antti Lipponen of the Finnish Meteorological Institute and is followed by a panel discussion moderated by Petra Laiti, Chair of the Finnish Saami Youth Organization and member of Ruska Ensemble. The discussion is held in English. 

Panel members include: 

Nanna Lindbæk Qvesel, young climate activist (Denmark) 
Satu Hassi, member of parliament (Greens.) and former MEP 
Siiri Mäkelä, chair, Finnish Agenda2030 Youth Group. 

Produced by:
Pohjoismainen kulttuuripiste
Pohjoismainen ministerineuvosto

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Kuva ilmastomarssilta.

FingoTalks: The role of civic activism in climate action
(DEU/​FIN)
Discussion Environment State of civil society
Sat 14:30
Taiga Stage, Finnish National Theatre Club Scene
What can small civil society organisations and protest movements do to mitigate climate change? What are the strategic opportunities for advocacy and how should activities be prioritised? How to motivate yourself and others when progress is slow or non-existent? 
Naisia vuorilla.

We must adapt to a changing climate – but who will pay for it?
(NPL/​FIN)
Discussion Environment Sustainable economy
Sun 15:25
Taiga Stage, Finnish National Theatre Club Scene
Despite the fact that climate change is a global phenomenon, its impacts are unevenly distributed. Without specific measures for adapting to change, climate change threatens the developmental achievements already achieved. Those most impacted by climate change are almost abandoned as crisis looms. 
Auringonlasku. Still-kuva Warmer Days -elokuvasta.

Discussion: Warmer Days – Climate change struggle in Myanmar
(FIN/​MMR)
Discussion Environment Sustainability
Sat 12:25
Village Cinema, On the Rocks
The screening of the "Warmer Days" documentary is followed by a discussion about climate change and the struggle against it in Myanmar. Director Khin Myanmar talks about her film in an interview with Kii Runsten. 
Erika De Martino (vas.), Willem Wilhelmus, John Fail & David Kozma.

Artists speak about adapting to climate change
(NLD/​ITA/​FIN/​HUN/​USA)
Discussion Environment Other
Sun 11:00
Taiga Stage, Finnish National Theatre Club Scene
Climate change is not only a meteorological phenomenon, it is a political and cultural one as well. What is the role of art in a crisis like climate change? What can creative people teach us in a situation where climate change is forcing us to adapt to new and unforeseen situations?

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