{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/606b7892a40ea252ddfdf065/6807641b3fc5f2b1be13b8f7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 11: Youth Activism and the Climate Crisis with Beth Doherty","description":"<h2><strong>Youth Activism and the Climate Crisis with Beth Doherty</strong></h2><p><br></p><p>In this episode, host Ciara Regan speaks with<strong> climate activist Beth Doherty</strong> about her journey from <strong>organising Dublin’s first school climate strike in 2019</strong> to becoming <strong>Ireland’s Youth Delegate to the UN Climate Conference </strong>(COP29).</p><p>The podcast explores how <strong>youth-led movements have shaped national and global climate agendas</strong>, the symbolism behind protest actions such as the <strong>climate strike clock</strong>, and the importance of <strong>collective organising</strong>. Beth discusses her work with the <strong>Arctic Angels campaign</strong>, her advocacy on <strong>children’s rights in the climate crisis</strong>, and the role of <strong>youth voices in international negotiations.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>This episode was produced by Tony Daly and Catherine Howley. Music by Jump Lead.</p><p>Brought to you by <a href=\"https://developmenteducation.ie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">developmenteducation.ie</a> and supported by Irish Aid.</p><p><br></p><h4><strong>Show notes:</strong></h4><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the youth-led <a href=\"https://fridaysforfuture.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fridays For Future</a> movement</li><li>Watch <a href=\"https://www.rte.ie/player/movie/growing-up-at-the-end-of-the-world-s1-e1/164327464082\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Growing Up at the End of the World</em></a>, an RTÉ documentary featuring Beth Doherty and other young Irish climate activists</li><li>Read the UNICEF report co-authored by Beth: <a href=\"https://www.unicef.ie/app/uploads/2023/01/UNCRC-thematic-Childrens-Report-Ireland.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Children’s Rights and the Climate Crisis in Ireland</em></a></li><li>Explore the Arctic Angels campaign in <a href=\"https://www.fairplanet.org/story/arctic-angels-ice-crisis/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Don't Look North: Tackling the Ice Crisis with the Arctic Angels</em></a></li><li>Read Beth’s profile in <a href=\"https://developmenteducation.ie/blog/2025/03/07/irish-women-activism-advocacy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Irish Women in Activism and Advocacy</em></a></li></ul><h4><br></h4><h4><strong>Teaching Resources on Climate Change and Climate Justice:</strong></h4><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Post Primary: </strong><a href=\"https://developmenteducation.ie/resource/teacher-toolkit-climate-change-and-climate-justice/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Teacher Toolkit: Climate Change and Climate Justice</a></li><li><strong>Primary:</strong><a href=\"https://developmenteducation.ie/resource/the-primary-climate-justice-tree/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> The Primary Climate Justice Tree</a></li><li><strong>Youth Groups, Adult &amp; Community Settings:&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://developmenteducation.ie/resource/10-myths-about-climate-change/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">10 Myths About Climate Change</a></li><li><strong>Post-Primary Teaching Unit: </strong><a href=\"https://developmenteducation.ie/feature/slow-to-change-quick-to-greenwashing-case-studies-in-fast-fashion-and-fossil-fuel-adverts/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Slow to Change, Quick to Greenwashing – case studies on fast fashion and fossil fuel adverts</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"developmenteducation.ie"}