As the UN marks its 80th anniversary, young voices like Ogbuagu Kelechi Uchamma are stepping up to demand urgent climate action. The Nigerian architecture student, currently pursuing her master’s at Chongqing University in China, joined CGTN’s "One Home: Shared Future" campaign to spotlight the planet’s escalating environmental challenges.
🌱 From Lagos to Chongqing: Uchamma credits her time in China with broadening her perspective on global issues. "Living here showed me how interconnected we all are," she says, pointing to recent disasters like Libya’s deadly Storm Daniel and raging wildfires in Türkiye and Greece. "These aren’t isolated events—they’re a wake-up call."
🔥 Why It Matters: With over 11,000 lives lost in Libya alone last year, Uchamma argues that collaboration—not competition—is key. "This planet is our only home. We need creativity, care, and action—not empty promises," she asserts, urging youth worldwide to push leaders for sustainable policies.
💡 The Bigger Picture: Her message aligns with growing demands for intergenerational climate justice. As wildfires and extreme weather dominate headlines, Uchamma’s call echoes a universal truth: "We’re all tenants here. Let’s start acting like it."
