Episode 'H' for Hobart: Tegan Clark Empowering Youth at COP

In this episode, we chat with Tegan Clark, a PhD candidate at ANU and research assistant at the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership, about her journey from growing up in Cairns to becoming a leading youth voice in climate action.Tegan shares how her connection with nature shaped her decision to get involved in climate activism. She talks about her experience at COP29 with Plan International Australia’s Youth Activist Series, the importance of interdisciplinary science, and her work advocating for stronger youth engagement in global climate negotiations.We also discuss Tegan’s submission to Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) for COP31, which focuses on breaking down barriers to youth participation, and the role of initiatives like the Australian Pacific Youth Climate Dialogue in empowering young climate leaders. Tune in to hear Tegan’s vision for a COP where young people’s voices are not just present — they’re truly heard and valued.Links:The Australia Pacific Youth Climate DialogueCOP31: A COP for Children and Young PeopleChapters00:00 Introduction to Tegan Clark03:39 Journey to Climate Activism07:27 Experiences at COP2911:17 Fossil fuel companies at COPs13:04 Submission for COP31: A COP for Children and Young People16:16 Australian Pacific Youth Climate Dialogue19:10 Learning from Pacific Youth and First Nations Perspectives20:19 Training Programs for Youth Engagement23:15 Confidence for Youth at COPs25:30 Overcoming Challenges in Diverse Backgroundshttps://www.instagram.com/gday_cop31/

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