The United Nation’s and Global Leadership
Beyond local projects, I have brought Indigenous and youth perspectives to the global stage, speaking at the United Nations to advocate for water justice and the meaningful inclusion of children and youth in international environmental policy. I have participated in treaty drafting and policy discussions, ensuring that youth voices are represented in decisions that shape our shared global environment.
Why is it important for children and youth to be in decision-making rooms?
Children and youth are among the first to be impacted by chemical, waste, and plastic pollution, yet they are rarely included in the drafting of international treaties that shape their futures.
Indigenous Peoples protect 80% of the world’s biodiversity, yet they are still not represented or recognized as sovereign nations within global decision-making systems.
With my technical background and culturally rooted knowledge of treaty processes, I learn, advocate, and build connections with global youth from around the world to advance inclusive, intergenerational decision-making.
Now, more than ever, it’s vital to bridge voices, experiences and expertise.
Fundamental Human Rights and the Climate Crisis: The Critical Interaction Between Law and Medicine
Andrea Rodgers, Anpotowin Jensen, Vivian Vo & Kajal Khanna
Abstract
Focusing on Indigenous youth, this chapter outlines the impacts of climate change on children’s health and their fundamental human rights. This chapter further examines the roles and duties of legal and health professionals in the face of the climate crisis and the critical importance of generating and utilizing scientific evidence to protect children’s rights. This chapter concludes with an exploration of the potential remedies available to protect children’s health through the implementation of fundamental human rights and avenues to integrate law and medicine to remedy human rights violations.