The Earth’s climate clock is ticking, as shown by the daily images, videos and research produced in the global North calling for immediate action against climate change. Many think of climate change as a subject far removed from their daily priorities. This powerlessness to entertain talk around climate change speaks to the privilege that so often plagues climate movements in the global North. It is worth noting that several spaces and movements have already cropped up, with the Arab Youth Climate Movement taking a notable lead. In doing so, youth efforts intended to influence policies, such as #FridaysForFuture, could find greater traction in the Middle East.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 01, 2019 17:15 UTC