Dominique Palmer
{{Short description|British climate activist}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Dominique Palmer
| honorific_suffix = FRSA
| occupation = Environmental advocate
| movement = Climate Movement
}}
Dominique Palmer FRSA is a British climate justice activist and student.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-02|title=WHY YOUNG PEOPLE ARE CENTERING INTERSECTIONALITY IN THE CLIMATE JUSTICE MOVEMENT - DOMINIQUE PALMER|url=https://www.wen.org.uk/2021/02/02/whys-climate-justice-a-feminist-issue-dominique-palmer/|access-date=2021-05-14|website=Wen|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Townsend|first=Solitaire|title=100 UK Leading Environmentalists (Who Happen To Be Women)|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/solitairetownsend/2020/11/16/100-uk-leading-environmentalists-who-happen-to-be-women/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=Forbes|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Hook|first=Leslie|date=2021-03-31|title=Greta Thunberg: 'It just spiralled out of control' {{!}} Free to read|url=https://www.ft.com/content/6ee4bb03-3039-446a-997f-91a7aef5f137|access-date=2021-07-22|website=www.ft.com|language=en-GB}}{{Cite news|title=Activists 'born into the climate crisis' face another challenge: Fear of the future|language=en-US|newspaper=Washington Post|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2021/09/16/climate-change-anxiety-youth/|access-date=2021-09-21|issn=0190-8286}}{{Cite web |date=2022-11-24 |title='Saving the planet felt like a white space to me' |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-63661594 |access-date=2022-11-25 |website=BBC News |language=en-GB}} She spoke at 2019 United Nations Climate Change Conference,{{Cite web|title=Dominique Palmer|url=https://www.onemillionof.us/dominique-palmer|access-date=2021-05-14|website=OneMillionOfUs|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-05-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515203721/https://www.onemillionof.us/dominique-palmer|url-status=dead}} and began her activism as one of the U.K's leading U.K environmentalists and youth activists{{Cite web|title=COP26: Thousands of activists march on the streets of Glasgow|url=https://news.sky.com/story/cop26-thousands-of-activists-march-on-the-streets-of-glasgow-12461126|access-date=2021-11-18|website=Sky News|language=en}} in the School Strike for Climate Movement.{{Cite web|last=Day|first=Harvey|date=2021-04-15|title=Kill the Bill: 'This law seems like a direct attack on us'|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/ef0b40de-fbfc-447c-ac91-266b2f0c6c81|access-date=2021-07-06|website=BBC Three|language=en-GB}}{{Cite web|title=Greta Thunberg: 'It just spiralled out of control'|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/greta-thunberg-it-just-spiralled-out-of-control-1.4528477?mode=amp|access-date=2021-07-27|website=www.irishtimes.com}}
Life and activism
Dominique grew up in London. She studied Political Science and International Relations at the University of Birmingham.{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu6_dB1Nb9h/?img_index=1 |access-date=2025-04-23 |website=www.instagram.com}}{{Cite web|last=Kia|first=Kara|date=2021-04-22|title=Dominique Palmer|url=https://www.popsugar.co.uk/node/48279364|access-date=2021-05-14|website=POPSUGAR Smart Living UK|language=en-GB}}{{Cite web|title=Dominique Palmer|url=https://onequestion.live/speakers/dominique-palmer/|access-date=2021-05-14|website=One Question|language=en-GB}} She started her activism in London ,{{Cite web|date=2020-07-16|title=Meet the young people of colour fighting for our planet|url=https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/young-climate-activists-of-colour-profiles/|access-date=2021-05-14|website=Greenpeace UK|language=en}} and then became a prominent organiser for the school strike for climate, in the United Kingdom, where she organises climate strikes.{{Cite web|date=2020-04-22|title=Climate strikes continue online: 'We want to keep the momentum going'|url=http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/apr/22/climate-strikes-continue-online-we-want-to-keep-the-momentum-going|access-date=2021-05-14|website=the Guardian|language=en}} During the COVID pandemic, she participated in the #ClimateStrikeOnline.{{Cite web|title=Climate activism and COVID-19|url=https://www.childrenvironment.org/blog/climate-activism-and-covid19|access-date=2021-05-14|website=Children's Environmental Rights Initiative|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-05-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515165049/https://www.childrenvironment.org/blog/climate-activism-and-covid19|url-status=dead}}{{Cite news|last=Lawal|first=Shola|date=2020-03-19|title=Coronavirus Halts Street Protests, but Climate Activists Have a Plan|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/19/climate/coronavirus-online-climate-protests.html|access-date=2021-05-14|issn=0362-4331}}
Palmer focuses on intersectionality and marginalised communities within her activism,{{Cite web|title=7 UK Climate Activists Fighting For Marginalised Communities|url=https://www.bustle.com/life/uk-activists-you-should-know|access-date=2021-07-22|website=Bustle|date=21 March 2021 |language=en}} and diversity in the environmental movement.{{Cite news |date=2022-11-24 |title=Climate change: Environmental groups need more diversity |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-63661594 |access-date=2023-06-21}} She has used this within push for legislation, where she pressured MPs to pass The Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill{{Cite web|title=Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill [HL] - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament|url=https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/2531|access-date=2021-07-22|website=bills.parliament.uk|language=en}} introduced by Lord Bird.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-25|title=Meet the young people fighting for future generations|url=https://www.bigissue.com/latest/wellbeing-week-meet-the-young-people-fighting-for-future-generations/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=The Big Issue|language=en}} She said she wants to "tackle the systemic inequality of climate change," in response, Debbonaire said the work of Palmer was "brilliant" and "inspiring".{{Cite web|date=2021-01-29|title=Wellbeing Week: 'I make decisions to protect my future - leaders should too'|url=https://www.bigissue.com/latest/wellbeing-week-i-make-decisions-to-protect-my-future-leaders-should-too/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=The Big Issue|language=en}}
During her activism she applies pressure on the intersectional nature of the climate crisis. On a New York Times Hub Panel at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, alongside Malala, Emma Watson, Greta Thunberg, Tori Tsui, Daphne Frias, Vanessa Nakate, and Mya Rose Craig. Palmer said that "the exploitation of natural resources and people are linked." And stressed the urgency of acting in this "Now is the time. Yesterday was the time."{{Cite news|last=Sengupta|first=Somini|date=2021-11-06|title=Young Women Are Leading Climate Protests. Guess Who Runs Global Talks?|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/06/climate/climate-activists-glasgow-summit.html|access-date=2021-11-18|issn=0362-4331}}{{Cite web|date=2021-11-05|title=Emma Watson Is Back Being A Book Fairy For Cop26|url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/emma-watson-books-environment-cop26|access-date=2021-11-18|website=British Vogue|language=en-GB}}
She was part of taking the [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3e1pw7npklo Government and Equinor's decision to approve the Rosebank oil field to court], with Stop Cambo,{{Cite web |title=Everything you need to know about the Rosebank oil field |url=https://www.stopcambo.org.uk/updates/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-rosebank-oil-field#:~:text=In%20September%20of%202023,%20the,by%20burning%20the%20field's%20reserves. |access-date=2025-03-26 |website=www.stopcambo.org.uk}} who won their case.{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCR9eWyO5xh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== |access-date=2025-03-26 |website=www.instagram.com}}
She also focuses on utilizing music and the arts. She is an organizer for Climate Live,{{Cite web|title=7 UK Climate Activists Fighting For Marginalised Communities|url=https://www.bustle.com/life/uk-activists-you-should-know|access-date=2021-07-22|website=Bustle|date=21 March 2021 |language=en}} and led the April 24th event where Declan Mckenna played in front of the Houses of Parliament,{{Cite web|date=2021-04-26|title=Watch Declan McKenna perform 'British Bombs' for 'Climate Live' event|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-declan-mckenna-perform-british-bombs-outside-parliament-for-climate-live-event-2928119|access-date=2021-07-22|website=NME|language=en-GB}} to bring awareness to the climate crisis. In her reason for organising she said "the race to safeguard the future of this planet has begun, and so we must act now. We are not only fighting for our futures, but against the present crisis and those already suffering. We need ambitious systemic change that places people and the planet at the heart of it."{{Cite web|title=Climate activists act in concert|url=https://theecologist.org/2021/apr/26/climate-activists-act-concert|access-date=2021-07-22|website=theecologist.org|date=26 April 2021 |language=en}}
She recorded a song for Earth Day with Titiyo{{Cite web |date=2022-04-21 |title=Earth Day 2022 brings extraordinary collab between Titiyo, Paresse & Dominique Palmer |url=http://www.eskimorecordings.be/news/sharpened-knife-collab-titiyo-paresse-domi-palmer |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=Eskimo Recordings |language=en}} and hosted at Billie Eilish's Overheated event.{{Cite web |title=Billie Eilish to Hold 'Overheated' Climate Action Conference During Happier Than Ever UK Shows |url=https://people.com/music/billie-eilish-to-hold-overheated-climate-action-conference-during-uk-tour/ |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Dominique Palmer, Youth Climate Justice Activist host a panel at... |url=https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/dominique-palmer-youth-climate-justice-activist-host-a-news-photo/1241351681 |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=Getty Images |date=16 June 2022 |language=en-gb}}
She was part of organizing the UK's first Black Ecofeminist Summit.{{Cite web |date=2022-10-03 |title=Inside The UK's First Black Ecofeminist Summit |url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/black-ecofeminist-summit |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=British Vogue |language=en-GB}}
Palmer also focuses on Eco-Anxiety in young people related to climate change. She said "I'm looking at the future, and what we face in the future, and there is a lot of fear and anxiety." Young people, myself included, feel betrayed by world leaders.".{{Cite web|date=2021-11-05|title='It kills me inside': Activists sound alarm on climate anxiety|url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20211105-it-kills-me-inside-activists-sound-alarm-on-climate-anxiety|access-date=2021-11-18|website=France 24|language=en}}{{Cite news|title='It kills me inside': Activists sound alarm on climate anxiety|work=Bangkok Post|date=5 November 2021 |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2210363|access-date=2021-11-18}} She organises climate action as a method to deal with it {{Cite news|title=Activists 'born into the climate crisis' face another challenge: Fear of the future|language=en-US|newspaper=Washington Post|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2021/09/16/climate-change-anxiety-youth/|access-date=2021-11-18|issn=0190-8286}}{{Cite web|last=Geall|first=Lauren|date=2021-11-02|title=COP26 and climate doom: how to deal with feelings of hopelessness|url=https://www.stylist.co.uk/news/environment/climate-doom/582509|access-date=2021-11-18|website=Stylist|language=en}}
Alongside fellow activists she has led the campaign in #cleanupStandardChartered,{{Cite web|date=2021-03-19|title=Climate protesters gather in person and online for Fridays for Future|url=http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/mar/19/climate-protesters-gather-in-person-and-online-for-fridays-for-the-future|access-date=2021-05-14|website=the Guardian|language=en}} she is one of 12 Fridays For Future organizers who wrote open letters for this, one pressuring the CEO to "stop fuelling the climate crisis",{{Cite web|title=Fridays for Future: Standard Chartered Must Stop 'Fueling the Climate Crisis'|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/standard-chartered-fridays-for-future-open-letter/|access-date=2021-07-22|website=Vice.com|date=18 February 2021 |language=en}} and another to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, saying that "our present and future depend on the actions your government takes within the next four years."{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Fridays for Future: Dear Biden and Harris, be bold on climate |url=https://news.trust.org/item/20210120104010-143ir/ |access-date=2021-07-22 |website=Thomson Reuters Foundation News}}
She has also co-founded the initiative 'Pass The Mic' {{Cite web|title=Beyond Extinction Rebellion: the protest groups fighting on the climate frontline {{!}} Environmental activism {{!}} The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/oct/30/beyond-extinction-rebellion-the-protest-groups-fighting-on-the-climate-frontline|access-date=2021-11-18|website=amp.theguardian.com}}
Filmography
References
External links
- [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/science-environment-59227491 COP26: 3 climate activists on what climate change means to them] | BBC News
- [https://www.ucl.ac.uk/health-of-public/transcript-episode-1-what-does-climate-change-have-do-public-health Transcript: Episode 1: What does climate change have to do with public health?] | UCL Health of the Public - UCL – University College London
- [https://news.sky.com/story/cop26-thousands-of-activists-march-on-the-streets-of-glasgow-12461126 COP26 protests: Ashna Hurynag hears from two of the UK's most high-profile youth activists, Dominique Palmer and Scarlett Westbrook.] | Sky News - Daily Climate Cast
- [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6pXn8Mo1nm3xiycJ6Wn8hi?si=JylafyvRTIWvRlvPdYnW3A&dl_branch=1 Podcast Episode 188: The Dream Not Just the Nightmare- a vision for tackling the climate crisis] | Reasons to be Cheerful with Ed Miliband and Geoff Llyod
- [https://tedxlondon.com/transcripts/dominique-palmer-how-to-find-your-climate-joy/ How To Find Your Climate Joy] | TEDxLondon
- [https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001f3lv If You Don't Know] | BBC Sounds
- [https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0jyq12l 1Xtra's Future Figures - 2024 - Dominique Palmer] | BBC Sounds
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Category:Activists from London
Category:Alumni of the University of Birmingham