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| Born | 15 November 1996 Uganda |
| Education | Makerere University Business School |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | Climate activism |
Vanessa Nakate (born 15 November 1996) is an Ugandan climate justice activist.[1] She gained international recognition for her climate activism in Uganda, where she began a solitary climate strike in January 2019.
Nakate is the founder of the Youth for Future Africa and the Rise Up Movement, and she has been a prominent voice at international forums such as the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP25) and the World Economic Forum in Davos. Her work focuses on drawing attention to the impacts of climate change on African communities and advocating for renewable energy projects in Ugandan schools.
- ^ Urra, Susana; Kitson, Melissa (6 December 2019). "'Greta Thunberg in Madrid: "I hope world leaders grasp the urgency of the climate crisis"". El País. Archived from the original on 24 December 2019. Retrieved 25 January 2020.