Online lecture: Engaging Youth to Create a Better Urban Future

Watch the Recording: An Evening with Dominique Palmer

You can now catch up on the insightful, one-hour lecture by Dominique Palmer FRSA, Climate Justice Activist, Writer, and Storyteller, hosted by Oxford University's Sustainable Urban Development programme. 

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About the Event

In this lecture, Dominique Palmer explored the influence of urban themes on her recent work, discussing the connections between air pollution, inequality, and the right to a healthy environment. She shared how these local issues are interconnected with the global Climate Justice movement and highlighted the significant role young people play in advocating for equitable climate action, referencing the impact of movements like Fridays for Future.

Palmer also showcases inspiring examples of youth-led initiatives in urban areas that are improving access to nature, clean air, and community mobilization. Drawing from her experiences, including dialogues with the Mayor of London, she emphasises the importance of involving young voices in decision-making to create sustainable and equitable cities.

About Our Speaker

Dominique Palmer is a Climate Justice Activist and a graduate of Political Science and International Relations in the UK. She is a key member of Climate Live, serves on the Steering Committee for the Youth Climate Justice Fund, and advocates for intersectional climate action, slow fashion, and creative climate communication. Palmer was instrumental in the 2019 climate strikes, mobilizing hundreds of thousands in the UK, and her work has earned her a place on the Forbes Top UK Environmentalists List and the Planetary Health Award, among other accolades.