Phoebe Delaney: Driving Force in Australia's Climate Activism
Phoebe Delaney, a proud Quandamooka South Sea Islander woman, has become a driving force in Australia's climate activism scene. As a community campaigner and organiser with SEED, the country's first and only Indigenous youth climate network, Phoebe is dedicated to mobilising nature lovers to protect the land, water, and culture from climate change and extractive industries.
Phoebe's journey into climate activism began during her schooling and university years, as she witnessed firsthand the impacts of climate disruption, including flooding and bushfires, affecting her east coast Australian community. Her deep love for coastal nature fuelled her passion to protect the Country she loves.
In 2014, SEED was founded by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, with a mission to protect land, water, and culture. Phoebe joined the organisation in 2020, starting quietly but quickly making her mark. Within two years, she was delivering keynote speeches, writing workshops, and mentoring others, demonstrating SEED's impact on her personal growth. Phoebe believes everyone, regardless of age, has a valuable part to play in nature's future and that young people must have a say in environmental policy and legislation.
One of SEED's most powerful campaigns has been against fracking in the Northern Territory. In 2022, SEED and its allies successfully pressured Origin Energy to divest from fracking, demonstrating the power of organised communities. Phoebe's work is grounded in this belief in the power of people and the strength of community.
Phoebe Delaney, under the guidance of founding chairperson Stephen Corowa, has grown from a quiet newcomer to a leading voice in SEED. Her dedication to mobilising nature lovers and protecting the land, water, and culture from climate change and extractive industries is an inspiration. With SEED, Phoebe continues to fight for a sustainable future, proving that everyone, regardless of age, has a valuable part to play.
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