How Democracy Pioneers amplified the voice of young Glaswegians

In this blog post, legislative theater leader Katy Rubin reflects on her experience working with residents to engage policymakers on climate change through theater in Glasgow, Scotland.

On September 14, 2021, eight young Glasgow residents engaged policymakers and councillors, along with neighbours and advocates, in a rigorous discussion on sustainable transport and the future of Glasgow’s open spaces through the medium of theatre, as part of the Democracy Pioneers project.

The project, originally funded by a NESTA Democracy Pioneers award in 2020, has been a creative and powerful way for young people to directly influence the climate-related initiatives of Glasgow City Council (GCC) in the lead-up to COP26 climate conference being held in the city in November.

Source: Shared Future

Year of publication: 2021