activism Archives - Danny Sriskandarajah

OPINION: WHERE NEXT AFTER COP26?

16 December 2021 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: activism, climate, Inequality, poverty

While the Glasgow Climate Pact does not go far enough to address the climate crisis already devastating the lives and livelihoods of the world’s poorest communities, I was given hope by the passion and determination of people and organisations from across the globe campaigning tirelessly for climate justice. I wrote this article reflecting on three … Continue reading “OPINION: WHERE NEXT AFTER COP26?”

Speech: Results UK national conference

11 September 2021 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: activism, Inequality, politics, poverty

Eleanor Farmer/Oxfam

It was a pleasure to be invited to address the Results UK national conference of activists and campaigners. I made some opening remarks about the interconnectedness of the Sustainable Development Goals, and why we must work to end poverty and injustice in a holistic way, alongside other keynote speakers including alongside Professor Jeffrey Sachs and … Continue reading “Speech: Results UK national conference”

Debate: From anger to action

2 June 2021 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: activism, climate change, politics, poverty, refugees

It was a pleasure to join Harriet Lamb and Ben Jackson to discuss how civil society is responding to the four big, inter-related issues of our day: conflict, the climate emergency, inequalities and refugees. We discussed what lessons can be learned from past campaigns and what needs to happen now to harness public concern and … Continue reading “Debate: From anger to action”

Debate: People power and climate action

22 April 2021 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: activism, climate change

Andrew Aitchison

To mark the UK premiere of a new documentary about climate activists, A Race To Save The World, I spoke to Vaughan Jones about how civil society can push for change, demand better and hold leaders to account. Read more

Conference: SDG Festival of Action

25 March 2021 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: activism, climate, coronavirus, Inequality

It was an honour to be part of the UN’s SDG Global Festival of Action alongside inspiring activists from around the world. I spoke to Nadira Hira about ways that we can all play a part to fight for a better future, to push leaders to build back differently from the pandemic, reduce inequalities and … Continue reading “Conference: SDG Festival of Action”

Speech: progressive internationalism and the UN

7 December 2020 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: activism, aid, climate, humanitarian, politics, power

As an internationalist to my core, it was an honour to be asked to give the keynote speech to the United Nations Association UK’s annual conference. In the face of global challenges from the climate crisis to Covid-19, the need for meaningful global cooperation and progressive internationalism has never been greater. Afterwards, I spoke to … Continue reading “Speech: progressive internationalism and the UN”

Podcast: Conduit Conversations

10 June 2019 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: activism, aid, Inequality

I was invited as a guest to launch a new podcast series called Conduit Conversations. The series is aimed at anyone interested in creating a better future, offering unique insights and practical advice. The presenter Paul and I spoke about how we need to rethink traditional campaigning models and the way that ideas are generated … Continue reading “Podcast: Conduit Conversations”

TEDxLondon – In Conversation with Paul Van Zyl

18 May 2019 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: activism, aid, climate, humanitarian, Inequality, power, Technology, water

Justin Ng/ TEDxLondon

The theme of TEDxLondon this year was Beyond Borders. I sat down with Conduit Club founder Paul Van Zyl to talk about why, at a time when the world has never had more wealth and knowledge, billions of people are still missing out on healthcare and education, and power is still so unequally shared. Watch … Continue reading “TEDxLondon – In Conversation with Paul Van Zyl”

Keynote speech to NCVO annual conference – Why we need to make this the century of the citizen

10 April 2019 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: activism, aid, Inequality, speeches

Last week I spoke at the annual conference of National Council for Voluntary Organisations in London, which was celebrating its centenary. At a time when our politics are divided, inequality is rising, trust is plummeting and the planet is burning, the role of charities, activists and civil society in building deeper connections to achieve positive … Continue reading “Keynote speech to NCVO annual conference – Why we need to make this the century of the citizen”