The Royal Society of Edinburgh's video: Vanessa Nakate RSE signature event

The RSE held an event for young people to hear the inspirational Ugandan climate justice activist, Vanessa Nakate. At 25, Vanessa is the founder of the Africa-based Rise Up Movement and the Green Schools Project. She began striking for the climate in her home town of Kampala in January 2019, after witnessing droughts and flooding devastating communities in Uganda. She now campaigns internationally to highlight the impacts of climate change already playing out in Africa, as well as promoting key climate solutions such as educating girls. In 2020, Vanessa was named a UN Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as being listed one of the BBC's 100 Women of the year and the 100 most influential young Africans. Speakers: - Professor Sir John Ball FRSE, RSE President - Louise MacDonald FRSE, National Director for Economy, Scottish Government - Mollie McGoran MSYP, Vice Chair Scottish Youth Parliament - Vanessa Nakate, Ugandan climate justice activist - Professor Jeremy Smith FRSE, University of Glasgow Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome 03:16 How did you get involved in activism? 08:09 Change and frustrations in climate action 10:50 Climate anxiety 22:07 Advice to climate activists 22:53 Vash green schools project 24:48 Supporting development for girls and young women 28:29 What is it like being at the UN and COP26 33:29 Questions from schools 37:33 Climate justice 44:03 Activist moments you treasure 45:48 Closing remarks About RSE The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), Scotland’s National Academy, is an educational charity operating on a wholly independent and non-party-political basis to provide public benefit throughout Scotland. https://www.rse.org.uk/ Stay Connected https://www.facebook.com/RoyalSocEd/ https://twitter.com/RoyalSocEd https://www.instagram.com/royalsoced/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/royalsoced/