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ActNowFilm: youth voices on climate

A youth voices film produced by the Institute for Policy Research (IPR) and Cambridge Zero and supported by the UK Universities Climate Network (UUCN).

About ActNowFilm: Youth Voices on Climate

Learn more about the 2021 film.


ActNowFilm is a youth voices film project produced the University of Bath Institute for Policy Research (IPR) and Cambridge Zero, as part of the UK Universities Climate Network (UUCN).

The 2021 film, Youth Voices on Climate, showcases the views of 16-30 year olds and is drawn from films submitted by over 140 young people from 32 countries. In the film, young people from across the world share their lived experiences of climate change; their hopes and ambitions for the future; and their 'asks' of the climate change negotiators, as well as their own climate pledges. They share, in their own words, why stopping climate change is important to them – the future generation.

This film was launched at a Green Zone event at COP26 in Glasgow in November 2021. It was also showcased at the GAUC Climate x Summit, COP15 on Biodiversity, Climate Week NYC and the Vatican Youth Symposium.

It was produced in partnership with student volunteers and the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC).

Watch ActNowFilm: Youth Voices on Climate Change


Young people from around the world talk about their lived experiences of climate change, their hopes and fears, their climate pledges, and their demands of the COP Negotiators.

Project team

Learn more about the team behind ActNowFilm.


  • Katie Parker (Sustainability Consultant, formerly Project Manager at the Centre for Climate Repair, University of Cambridge)
  • Amy Munro-Faure (Engagement Manager, Cambridge Zero, University of Cambridge)
  • Amy Thompson (Head of Policy Programmes and Communications, IPR, University of Bath)

The team also included a number of colleagues from Cambridge Zero, IPR, GAUC, and a large student team from across the world. We are grateful to all volunteers who have made this project happen.

A photo of Amy Thompson
‘I have been blown away by the talent, dedication and commitment of all the young people I have worked with on this project. They have taught me so much.’
Amy Thompson Head of Policy Programmes and Communications, IPR

Other films in the series

Learn more about the other films produced for the ActNowFilm project.


Intergenerational Conversations on Climate Change (2022)

In this film, both young and older people share their lived experiences of climate change, as well as their hopes and fears for the future. Find out more about the 2022 film.

Youth Climate Leaders in Conversation with Climate Experts (2023)

This film features youth climate leaders from all over the world in conversation with eminent climate experts and demonstrates the value, place and importance of young people in the urgent national and global climate debates and negotiations. Find out more about the 2023 film.

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