As the UN marks its 80th anniversary in 2025, Guatemalan journalist Jorge Rodriguez is making waves with a urgent message: "Coastal ecosystems aren't just scenery – they're our lifeline." 🌱
Through CGTN's #OneHomeSharedFuture campaign, Rodriguez shares stunning visuals of Latin America's mangrove forests and Caribbean coral reefs – vibrant ecosystems sustaining both marine life and traditional fishing communities. 🐠
"These aren't just barriers against storms," he tells us, "they're barriers against hunger, climate collapse, and cultural loss." But rising seas 🌊, plastic pollution 🥤, and overfishing ⚓ threaten this delicate balance.
Rodriguez's call to action? "Think global, act coastal." From TikTok activists to university researchers 📚, he challenges young people worldwide to protect these critical habitats – because as he puts it: "No blue, no green, no future." 💬
