June 11, 2024

GEN Z CLIMATE LEADERSHIP

Generation Z is leading the fight on climate change, organizing for climate progress in their communities, launching and leading new climate organizations, elevating climate change on the national and international agenda, and serving as a moral voice for action. Gen Z is also engaging on the issue in new ways. They are organizing and mobilizing their peers through social media, bringing new, diverse voices to the table, elevating the cause of climate justice, and, across the political spectrum, pressing those in positions of power to make climate change the priority it deserves to be. This conversation will consider the Gen Z approach to climate change, their unique generational perspective on this issue, stories of youth climate leadership and initiative, and strategies for harnessing Gen Z’s energy and enthusiasm for continued climate progress.

MODERATOR

George Behrakis

Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer

Climate Solutions Action Fund

PANELISTS

Chris Barnard

President

American Conservation Coalition (ACC)

Nalleli Cobo

Environmental Activist and Storyteller

People Not Pozos

Amara Ifeji

Young Explorer

National Geographic

Gabriel Nagel

Inaugural Chairperson

EPA National Environmental Youth Advisory Council

Alex Posner

Co-Founder and President

Climate Solutions Action Fund

Claire Vases

Youth Plaintiff, Held v. State of Montana