The two most pressing threats facing humanity are the dangers of nuclear war and climate change. We are aiming to bring a group of Pacific Islanders and allies to Kazakhstan, where they will meet with frontline communities, create a zine, and participate in a special forum on nuclear justice that will be held on the International Day Against Nuclear Tests. Ultimately, they will establish a sustainable youth network on nuclear disarmament and environmental justice.
Lack of public solidarity & political will left the world with two existential problems: nuclear weapons and climate change. For the first time since the 1980s, the United States, and many of its allies, are creating more nuclear weapons, not dismantling them. Simultaneously carbon emissions ceaselessly grow, natural disasters become more unpredictable, and sea levels continue to rise. It's time to reverse the trend.
Ayanna Pressley once said "Those closest to the pain must be closest to the power." We cannot offer an equitable solution to these twin crises unless those affected most are present. This is why in August, we will bring youth activists to Kazakhstan to build a network amongst youth for nuclear justice and create policy guidelines for an international trust fund to help victims of nuclear weapons. The youth will also participate in a special forum on the International Day Against Nuclear Tests.
As a long-term impact, we will establish a network for youth from affected communities. As our network of youth activists grows, so does their power and impact. They will utilize the activist space created by Reverse the Trend to share their experiences and highlight their views on the twin existential threats of nuclear weapons and climate change in order to continue building a movement. Our belief is that through collective action these voices can have a greater impact on policy makers.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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