On a Journey for Climate Justice: Reasons for Hope
On the 22nd of April, together with World Class The Hague and Museon-Omniversum which screens inspiring nature-related movies, World's Youth for Climate Justice organized an event that was all about environmental and climate justice. The evening consisted of a film screening of the documentary Reasons for Hope by Jane Goodall and a lecture by Mert Kumru from the World Youth for Climate Justice.
Dr. Jane Goodall is a well-known primatologist, anthropologist, and nature conservationist. She has redefined species conservation to take into account the requirements of the surrounding community and the environment, in addition to demonstrating the urgent need to save chimpanzees from extinction through her nearly 60 years of ground-breaking work.
In the documentary “Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope” she guides viewers on a global journey, sharing three inspiring and motivating stories that contribute to a better future for a more just world. Throughout the film, there is a recurring emphasis on Jane's four pillars of hope, which highlight optimism for the future: the remarkable capacity of human intelligence, the resilience of the natural world, and the strength and commitment of young individuals, as well as the power of collective action. Jane transformed our perception of the world with inspiring initiatives that contribute to a better world.
After watching Jane Goodall's latest movie Reasons for Hope, WYCJ Europe Front Coordinator Mert Kumru took us on the organization’s journey of “bringing the world's biggest problem to the world's highest court”. Following the lecture, important and interesting questions were shared by the youth attending the event, deepening the understanding of the relationship between international law and climate change.
What’s ahead?
On the 22nd of March, over 80 countries had already submitted their written resolutions on climate change and human rights. Our hopes were lifted by the high number of countries taking climate justice seriously. Now, the next step is for states and admitted IOs to respond to written submissions until June 24th.