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

Also in the programme

Kuva pakolaisleiriltä.

Climate change as a driver of humanitarian crises
(FIN/​GBR/​DNK)
Discussion Human rights Environment Sustainability
Sat 18:10
Mekong Stage, Railway Square
In this panel produced by the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the World Food Programme explores the connections between climate change and issues such as food security, population structures, peace and security.
Mohamad Najem

From barricades to hashtags – Social media in the Middle East
(LBN)
Discussion Democracy Human rights State of civil society
Sat 18:55
Taiga Stage, Finnish National Theatre Club Scene
The Arab Spring turned social media into an important civic space in the Middle East and North Africa. In recent years, regimes in the region have attempted to expand their control from physical spaces to online spaces as well. Defending civic spaces thus means defending digital rights, such as freedom of expression and privacy. 
Kuvituskuva. Hiekkalinna ja valkovuokko.

Turning climate anxiety into strength for change
(NPL/​FIN/​TZA)
Discussion Environment
Sat 11:35
Taiga Stage, Finnish National Theatre Club Scene
ighting climate change requires action in both societal structures and individual choices. This discussion, presented by Church in Helsinki, explores ways to turn climate-related feelings of anxiety into a resource for change and how different communities can come together to build a better tomorrow. 
Ende Geländen aktivistit

FingoTalks: Interview with young climate activist Nike Mahlhaus of Ende Gelände
(DEU)
Discussion Environment State of civil society
Sat 12:40
Taiga Stage, Finnish National Theatre Club Scene
Publicist Nike Mahlhaus has participated in Ende Gelände’s actions for several years. In the interview, we dig into Mahlhaus’s experiences and look at what type of climate activism Europe needs now, on the brink of climate crisis.

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