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Watch one of the world’s most famous and respected classical conductors stand up for climate protesters in the most radical terms. As they take the stage he quietens the crowd and promises that their statement will be heard without comments or heckling. “If they are not heard I will leave the stage” he says. When people in the audience shout over the young protesters - he steps in with real urgency asking the audience to “just let them speak - I have given my word , don’t make it that I break my word”.... Not only does he use his authority and status to support climate protest, but he does it using a personal, moral ethos. “I have given my word, I have made a promise, don’t force me to break that promise.” The audience is asked to subscribe to that basic human morality - not to break a promise. Very powerful, very personal - and fully embodied as he sits down on the podium, giving space to the young protesters. Let us all think about ways to use our spaces like this. Culture must inspire climate action wherever we can. #climateaction #CultureDeclares #CultureTakesAction