The Green Rising - Climate Impact & Response: Through a Fresh Lens

Objectives - The ‘Climate Impact & Response: Through a Youth Lens’ project will bring often abstract stories to light through the voices and images of children and young people in affected communities. But these are not only youth who are impacted but are fighting back to prevent climate and environmental degradation. The production of a photo book, led by a renowned photographer, and a photo exhibit will visualise how people are affected but also the practical ways in which they are working to minimise and reverse the impact.

The project is also happening during a pivotal moment in the history of the global human rights movement, the build up to the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). In recognition of the triple planetary crisis, and in line with the Human Rights 75 commemoration, OHCHR has designated the month of November as the month to shine a spotlight on issues of climate change and environment including the important work done by human rights defenders and youth climate activists.  The outcome of this child and youth-led body of work will trigger an emotional response and understanding among readers and viewers to help drive social change.  The content produced as part of the project will also provide a document of history and visibility to young people who are at the forefront of fighting back against the climate and environmental crisis. The young participants will receive photography and storytelling training from a professional photographer who will lead the project in close collaboration with UNICEF, OHCHR, and Maverick Citizen.