CLEAN : COP27: Human rights activists hold silent protest

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by those on the front lines of fossil fuel extraction and climate crisis, particularly in repressive regimes. It emphasizes that climate justice cannot be achieved without human rights, including freedom of expression and the right to demonstrate. The silence at a protest symbolizes the voices excluded from climate discussions, especially from the global South, who are crucial to the conversation but are often silenced by their governments.

What is a key challenge faced by individuals on the front lines of fossil fuel extraction?

• Repressive government regimes

• Lack of education

• Access to clean water

• Poor healthcare facilities

Why is freedom of expression important in the context of climate justice?

• It allows for diverse opinions on climate change.

• It ensures that everyone can participate in saving the planet.

• It promotes economic growth.

• It helps in the development of new technologies.

What should not happen to individuals expressing their political views on climate?

• They should not be rewarded.

• They should not be praised.

• They should not be ignored.

• They should not be detained.

What is a significant issue faced by people in the global South regarding climate discussions?

• Lack of funding for projects

• Exclusion from civil society

• Overrepresentation in media

• Excessive government support

Why are voices from the global South crucial in climate justice conversations?

• They are the most educated.

• They have the least impact on climate change.

• They are central to the conversation.

• They have the most resources.