Former Irish President Mary Robinson, hailed as one of Ireland's most influential figures, sat down with NewspaperAmigo.com during her visit to China as Chair of The Elders. 🎙️ The trailblazer, who reshaped global human rights and climate advocacy, shared her vision for strengthening China-EU relations and bridging gaps in international climate cooperation.
✨ The Power of Global Cooperation
Robinson emphasized the urgency of collaboration between China, the EU, and the U.S. to tackle climate change: 'We’re in a race against time—this isn’t a competition between nations, but a shared mission for humanity.' 🌏 She praised China’s renewable energy strides but urged faster emissions cuts, saying, 'Young people worldwide demand boldness—leaders must listen.'
🤝 Building Bridges, Not Walls
On China-EU ties, Robinson highlighted the importance of dialogue: 'Trade disagreements shouldn’t overshadow our climate goals. Trust is built through small, consistent steps—like student exchanges or joint green tech projects.' 💡 She also called for renewed U.S.-China climate talks, calling them 'non-negotiable for planetary survival.'
🌟 Youth: The Climate Champions
True to her Gen-Z-friendly vibe, Robinson spotlighted youth activism: 'My generation messed up—yours is fixing it. Keep protesting, innovating, and voting like the future depends on it… because it does.' ✊ Her final takeaway? 'Hope is a verb—let’s act.'
