Harnessing Power for Change
Transcript
My grandmother says that you have power unless you give it away. How many folks in this room today truly believe that you have power? Raise your hand. So let’s find out if we truly believe that we have power on three. I’m going to ask everybody to say power 1 to 3. Ha! That’s not bad. Not bad. Let’s try it again. Everyone says power. Power, and this time, let’s actually bring it home. The real change actually happens this time. Say, power to the people. Power. Say power to the people. Power, to the people. And one last time. Say power to the people. Power, to the people. So let’s utilise our power strategically and let’s utilise our power to uplift those who haven’t been, who’ve been unseen and unheard in the past.
“We all have power unless we give it away”. In this clip, Dr. Mustaga Ali passionately calls for everyone to use the power they have to inspire positive change and uplift those who are often overlooked or unheard.
How to transform the system?
Those most affected by the climate crisis are also those with the least power to decide and act on it. Tackling climate justice demands a shift in power, not only to repair frontline communities, but also to make sure that those who negotiate, sign and approve are also those most knowledgeable of what needs to be done to stop the crisis.
