Vanessa Nakate’s perspective on humanity and co-existence is fundamentally rooted in the concept of climate justice and shared global responsibility. She asserts that the climate crisis is not merely a scientific or environmental issue, but a profound human rights crisis that reveals deep global inequalities. For Nakate, true co-existence requires acknowledging that the people who have contributed the least to global emissions, particularly in Africa and the Global South, are the ones suffering the most severe impacts, losing their lives, livelihoods, homes, and histories. She emphasizes that the crisis is "about the people," and demands that leaders place humanity at the heart of all climate efforts.Her work highlights that genuine co-existence can only be achieved through equity and inclusion. Nakate advocates for amplifying the voices of those on the frontlines, arguing that their stories are not being listened to and their experiences are often erased from global conversations. Her founding of the Rise Up Movement aims to elevate African climate activists, stressing that the climate movement must be looked at as a global movement where every story and experience is heard. Nakate insists that a failure to provide finance for "loss and damage" to vulnerable communities is a profound injustice, and that true co-existence means the wealthier nations responsible for most emissions must support the recovery and resilience of the most affected people.Nakate's vision for co-existence extends to the intersection of climate action with social issues like gender equality and poverty eradication. She argues that one "cannot have climate justice without gender equality," as women and girls are disproportionately impacted by climate disasters. Her project to install solar panels in rural Ugandan schools is a practical example of a solution that addresses both environmental transition and social co-existence, by improving the lives of children and empowering women. Ultimately, her activism is driven by the conviction that a better, more sustainable, and just world is not only necessary but possible, a belief she attributes to her faith, which gives her hope for what has not yet been seen.