🍃 "You need to be the change you want to see in this world," declared former UN Under-Secretary-General Erik Solheim, channeling Gandhi's timeless wisdom at a recent climate forum. His message? Young people are today’s frontline warriors in the fight against climate change.
"Just like the students behind China’s historic May Fourth Movement, you have the power to reshape our planet’s future,"
Solheim urged, drawing parallels between early 20th-century activism and today’s eco-conscious generation. From viral TikTok campaigns to zero-waste startups, youth-led initiatives are driving what he calls a "green wave" 🌊 – one fueled by action, empathy, and digital connectivity.
His rallying cry: Amplify climate solutions through everyday choices, social media storytelling, and cross-border collaboration. "When Gen Z speaks, governments listen," he added, citing global school strikes and reforestation projects in the Chinese mainland as proof of youth influence.
