Melbourne Conversations: Building the Future Anyway

Across the world, young people are responding to climate disasters while continuing to navigate education, campaigning, work, and the pressures of everyday life. This conversation brings together leaders from communities directly affected by climate disruption to share how they are organising, supporting one another, and sustaining momentum for climate justice. From local activism to international advocacy, the panel will explore how young people keep climate action visible when public attention shifts.

Hosted by Tanya Ha, join international youth speakers Juvenal Vitalis (Tanzania) and Amy Nahirya (Uganda), former School Strikes organiser Jean Hinchliffe, and Pacific climate campaigner and 350.org organiser Jacynta Fa’amau, as they reflect on what it means to lead, learn, and care for communities on the frontlines of a rapidly changing climate.

Light refreshments provided.

Building the Future Anyway is presented by Melbourne Conversations with event partners Women Deliver and Fed Square.