Young people just got a louder voice on global climate issues — here’s what that means (via CNBCMakeIt)
Young people have long been at the forefront of discussions and activism around climate change.
"Official recognition as stakeholders in the ACE Action Plan gives young people the international backing we need to demand our formal inclusion in climate decision-making and implementation," she told CNBC's Make It. "Strengthening ACE in climate policy means better participation of stakeholders at local, regional, and global levels, including youth," she said.
The youth constituency should also see additional funding and support to take part in future COP conferences and other events about climate change, she adds. Her and her colleagues also hope to change the way older generations see climate change and its urgency. "It helped that I was already in touch with the working group before COP27 and that we planned our strategy," she added.
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