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ActionAid has partnered with Women's Agenda to develop the Women Leading Climate Action Speaker Series; a virtual discussion that aims to lift the voices of diverse women in Australia and overseas who are leading solutions to the climate crisis.

Although COVID-19 continues to be the focal point for public discussion, we must continue to work towards long-term climate change solutions - both on the national and international stage.

Over the past few years, we have seen the rise of Greta Thunberg and other young activists fighting for climate action. The third virtual event in our webinar series will play host to a panel of 'Young women across the world leading climate action' discussing how to amplify your voice to fight for global change.

Facilitated by Women's Agenda Founding Editor, Angela Priestley, we will be joined by ActionAid Head of Policy and Campaigns Katherine Tu, Ugandan climate activist Evelyn Acham and Groundswell Co-Founder, Clare Ainsworth Herschell.

Join the discussion with young women leading climate action across the world!

Please note: You will receive an email with your registration confirmation and the Zoom link the day prior to the event.

Speakers

Katherine Tu

ActionAid Australia Head of Campaigns and Policy

Kat is the Head of Policy and Campaigns at ActionAid Australia, a global women’s rights organisation, supporting women living in poverty and exclusion around the world. She has 10 years experience working in the progressive campaigns space, with expertise in digital campaigning and fundraising, corporate campaigning, and community organising.

Evelyn Acham

Ugandan Climate Activist

Evelyn Acham is a passionate climate justice activist from Uganda who organises climate strikes. She is the national Ugandan coordinator of the The Rise Up Movement and an active member in the Youth for the Future Africa group - both of which are headed up by fellow climate activist, Vanessa Nakate. Evelyn is also an active with Fridays for Future, the international movement of school students striking for bold climate action.

Clare Ainsworth Herschell

Groundswell Co-Founder

Clare co-founded the Climate Council Heron Island research trip with Anna Rose in 2017, and subsequently the pair have started Groundswell. Clare has over 12 years experience in not-for-profit development and philanthropy. Her work promotes the idea that ‘giving’ comes in many currencies, and helps people to harness their own unique power and purpose.

Clare is a Director of the Art Gallery of NSW Foundation, and on the Advisory Council for the Sydney Women’s Fund. She is also a member of the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network and the global Climate Reality Leadership Corps. She was also a founding member of New Gen at Philanthropy Australia, and a delegate of the Nexus Global Youth Summit.