Beyond the Streets: The Power and Purpose of Climate Protest
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From mass marches to blockades, public protest has long been a force for driving environmental change. While many see these actions as essential catalysts for policy reform, some argue they can polarise public opinion or lead to increased criminalisation of protest in general. This panel brings together legal experts, activists and movement strategists to dissect the complex role of protest in today’s climate crisis.
Speakers include:
Daniel Scaysbrook (Australian Conservation Foundation)
Jacqui Mumford (Nature Conservation of NSW)
Doro Babeck (Bob Brown Foundation)
Grace Vegesana (Australian Youth Climate Coalition)
Josh Pallas (Climate Defenders Australia)
We’ll be discussing key themes like:
Catalysts for Change: How large-scale demonstrations influence legislative agendas and hold corporations accountable.
The Legal Landscape: Discussing the growing repression of environmental dissent and the fundamental right to protest.
Systemic Impact: Examining whether protest leads to genuine structural shifts or simply temporary media attention.
The Activist’s Dilemma: Exploring the fine line between disruptive tactics that raise urgency and those that may alienate the broader public.
Youth Leadership: The unique role of younger generations in using protest to demand intergenerational justice.
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