Passing the mic: Inclusivity, accessibility in climate activism
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In this episode, we’ll learn the success story of Kate Yeo, also known as BYOBottle girl. Kate is a Singapore climate activist who is known for her popular instagram profile and the island-wide campaign to move local F&B outlets away from single use plastics.
Guest: Kate Yeo
References:
- Aru Shiney-Ajay, 2022 “So… why did we embark on the process to frontload?”
- Chenoweth, Erica 2020 “The future of nonviolence”
- Movement community “what is frontloading”
- Matzat, Uwe, 2010 “Reducing problems of sociability in online communities: Integrating online communication with offline interaction”
- Nordgren, Loran 2021: The Human Element: overcoming the resistance that awaits new ideas
- Duckworth, Angela 2016: Grit: the power of passion and perseverance
- UNEP Anatomy of Action
- CAPE Singapore - Community for Advocacy and Political Education
- Hoise, Rachel Insider Oct 1, 2020 “Singapore airlines drops flights to nowhere”
- Tan, Audrey Straits Times Feb 18, 2022 “Budget 2022: Singapore's carbon tax could increase to $80 per tonne of emissions by 2030”
- The commons Social change library “Spectrum of allies”
- Santana, Patrick Medium 2014 “Do-ocracy”
- Extinction Rebellion NZ “What is Holacracy?”
- Han, Kirsten 2020 “The limits of Singaporean Activism?”
- MOE: School terms and holidays
- Eugenia Chow, The Everyday Activist 15 June, 2020 “Episode 02. Climate Justice and Activism Amidst a Global Pandemic // Kate Yeo (@byobottlesg)”
- Yeo, Kate Dec 2021 “Imposter’s Syndrome as an Activist from Southeast Asia”
Music: Save Us Now, Saturated Drops & Unfolding Mirrors by Shane Ivers
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