My honorary doctorate at 18 is great, but it doesn't matter
The Independent|December 04, 2022
This week, I got to make history. At 18 years of age, I received an honorary doctorate from the University of London for my work in climate justice, making me the current youngest holder of the award globally.
SCARLETT WESTBROOK
My honorary doctorate at 18 is great, but it doesn't matter

Having not yet started my undergraduate studies, I still can't quite believe it. I'm contributing to policy before sitting my GCSEs, and I'm organising UK-wide protests before prom. I can't put into words how grateful I am to the university for this honour and I don't think I ever will be able to. I also doubt I'll ever shake off the imposter syndrome that comes with it.

But I never got into the climate justice space seeking accolades, and that remains the case now. In fact, I feel slightly uneasy to be awarded for work that shouldn't have to be done; work that is done off the back of crisis and disaster. This in itself poses a whole lot of philosophical arguments that I'm not sure anyone is capable of answering. But grappling with such questions has taken me on quite a journey.

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