Kigali Convention Center - KG 2 Roundabout, Kigali, Rwanda
Vanessa Nakate is a climate activist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. Vanessa began advocating for climate justice in 2019 with a protest on the streets of Kampala, Uganda, becoming a well-known face in a global movement. Vanessa has since used her platform to advocate for climate justice for every community, especially those most affected by the impacts of climate change. She founded Rise Up Movement to elevate the voices of African climate activists, as well as a project to install solar panels in rural Ugandan schools. Vanessa is also the author of A Bigger Picture, a manifesto on inclusive climate action.
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Mobilizing for Change: Advancing Climate and Gender Justice as One
Plenary KCC Auditorium |
Climate justice and gender justice are inseparable. The impacts of climate change disproportionately affect girls and women globally, and it is Read More SpeakersMwanahamisi SinganoSenior Global Policy Lead Women's Environment and Development Organization (WEDO) |
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Kigali Convention Center - KG 2 Roundabout, Kigali, Rwanda