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ChangeMaker Chat with Jean Hinchcliffe: What does it take for a teenager to turn into a planet defender?

Introduction

What does it take for a teenager to turn into a planet defender? Jean Hinchliffe is a climate campaigner and a new author of activist handbook Lead the Way. Today she talks about her activist journey and the lessons she has learnt about making powerful change.

Jean actively campaigns for legislative action against the sourcing and usage of fossil fuels in the fight for Australia to become fully carbon neutral. Jean is passionate about social, political, and environmental issues and began her activism at age 13, when she volunteered with the Vote Yes campaign for marriage equality.

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Book cover - Title reads 'Lead the Way: How to change the world from a teen activist and school striker'. Author reads - 'Jean Hinchcliff'. The title is in big colourful patterned letters.