Youth Talk: The Influence of Environmental Activism on Gen Z Voting

“The Impact of Environmental Activism on Gen Z Voting” unites four environmental leaders from a variety of backgrounds for a thought-provoking discussion about environmental activism and civic engagement. Representing the voices of student activists as well as professional environmentalists, our speakers will explore the movement’s impact on voting and youth turnout in recent elections and discuss the strength of environmental activism as a form of civic engagement. Accomplished leaders in their own right, panelists will share their personal journeys and provide key takeaways from the intersection of environmentalism and politics, to inspire the next generation of voters and citizen leaders.

Speakers:

• Sharon Daraphonhdeth, UC Berkeley
• Abigail Dillen, Earthjustice
• Daniel Kammen, UC Berkeley
• Ashi Mishra, UC Berkeley
• Valeria Espinosa, UC Berkeley

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