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The Power of Knowledge: Girls’ Education as an Accelerator of Climate Action
Leah Thomas
Founder, Intersectional Environmentalist
Malala Yousafzai
Co-Founder, Malala Fund
Vanessa Nakate
Member, Generation Climate Initiative and Climate Justice Activist
Katrin Bennhold
Berlin Bureau Chief, The New York Times
The imperative of girls’ education is no longer just about equality: It’s about giving girls the means and opportunities to deploy their knowledge on behalf of issues they are uniquely placed to address; to facilitate their vision and solution-building processes; and establish their presence on the global stage as the leaders and pioneers of initiatives that the world needs. How can girls’ education be nurtured in the specific context of climate action? How can schools introduce the climate challenge as an opportunity for future leadership and women-led innovation?
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