Climate change is affecting our planet in a myriad of ways. From the increasing intensity of hurricanes to causing green algae to appear in icy-cold regions of the Antarctic, it is causing our planet to undergo drastic changes. While a lot of our leaders are still not acting nearly as urgently as required, these young fighters are taking matters into their own hands. Many young activists have been urging and pushing the governments to take strict steps to combat climate change. They are doing some amazing work, and even adults should be following their example.
Ridhima Pandey, India12-year-old Ridhima Pandey from Uttarakhand is among 16 teenagers who filed a legal complaint to the… Read More12-year-old Ridhima Pandey from Uttarakhand is among 16 teenagers who filed a legal complaint to the United Nations, regarding climate change, during the UN Climate Action Summit on September 23. All 16 teenagers clearly outlined that their human rights were being violated, because of the failure of the governments around the world. Their complaint asked nations to seriously address the climate crisis, and all the petitioners were aged between 8 and 17. It’s quite amazing to witness such standing at a global platform at such a young age.Read LessNina Gualinga, EcuadorNina Gualinga has been working as a conservationist for almost her entire life. At 18, she had repre… Read More
Nina Gualinga has been working as a conservationist for almost her entire life. At 18, she had represented indigenous youth in a human rights court to win a case against the Ecuadorian government on oil drilling. She has been bringing attention to protect nature and communities of the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Read LessValentina Elangbam, IndiaValentina Elangbam, a 9-year-old girl from Manipur, who was seen crying in a viral video after two t… Read More
Valentina Elangbam, a 9-year-old girl from Manipur, who was seen crying in a viral video after two trees that she had planted and nurtured for years, were cut, has now been appointed as the first ‘Green Ambassador’ of Manipur.
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John Paul Jose is a 22-year-old climate activist, global peace ambassador and writer. He is one of the youth leaders of ‘Fridays For Future’, in India.
Licypriya Kangujam, IndiaLicypriya Kangujam, a 7-year-old who received 'India Peace Prize 2019' and Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Childr… Read MoreLicypriya Kangujam, a 7-year-old who received ‘India Peace Prize 2019’ and Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Children Award 2019, is from Manipur, India. She has become India’s youngest climate activist. Earlier in 2018, she was invited in the Asian Ministerial Conference For Disaster Risks Reduction, in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar. She started fighting against climate change at the age of 7. She protested at the parliament house for climate justice, urging PM Narendra Modi to enact the climate change law in India.Read LessAbhirami Manohar, IndiaAbhirami Manohar, a 16-year-old Kerala-based girl is a passionate nature lover and crusader who has … Read MoreAbhirami Manohar, a 16-year-old Kerala-based girl is a passionate nature lover and crusader who has been rallying against the use of single-use plastic pens, and water wastage in her school. She was also one of the students who took part in the first-ever climate strike. Organized by a group called ‘Climate Revolutionary’, the event at Durbar Hall ground, Kochi, Kerala, attracted scores of students and environmental activists who voiced their support to the movement.Read LessVidit Baya, IndiaVidit Baya, a 17-year-old from Udaipur, Rajasthan, was in Melbourne in 2018 and participated in prot… Read More
Vidit Baya, a 17-year-old from Udaipur, Rajasthan, was in Melbourne in 2018 and participated in protests with diverse people of all ages, to urge the Australian government to take action against climate change. After he came back to India, he started an organisation called ‘NO Borders’ and wrote an article regarding climate change. He garnered a lot of praise and appreciation from his schoolmates and teachers. He believes that young people across India will strike for a sustainable future.
Read LessArya Dhar Gupta, IndiaArya Dhar Gupta, a 13-year-old student of Class VII, said "We are already feeling the impact of env… Read MoreArya Dhar Gupta, a 13-year-old student of Class VII, said “We are already feeling the impact of environment depletion in the form of air pollution, unusual weather events, changing climate and water scarcity. But the future holds much worse.” he also added, “I don’t want to wear a face mask for rest of my life and my country lives with the shame of having 14 of the 15 most polluted cities in the world.”Read LessGreta Thunberg, SwedenIn August 2018, Greta Thunberg started a school strike for climate, outside the Swedish Parliament. … Read More
In August 2018, Greta Thunberg started a school strike for climate, outside the Swedish Parliament. She accused her country of not following the Paris Climate Agreement. Needless to say, it evoked a huge response.
Since then, the movement has spread all over the world with over 1,00,000 school children involved in it. The movement is called Fridays For Future.
Despite all these impediments, she never gave up and continued her relentless battle against climate change.
Read LessIsra Hirsi, USAIsra Hirsi, a 17-year-old brave girl is the co-founder and co-Executive Director of the US Youth Cli… Read MoreIsra Hirsi, a 17-year-old brave girl is the co-founder and co-Executive Director of the US Youth Climate Strike, and the daughter of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. She made it her goal to help change the world from a young age. She has always wanted to help others and make sure that every space is welcoming. She uses her passion for issues as a way to channel her advocacy to help change the world. Read Less