TURN IT
AROUND!

It is now or never. That’s all I want to say....

There must be a willingness to question what it means to have a “good life.” It’s frustrating that so many people still very much define a good life in terms of how much they can buy, how lavishly they can live, how many things they can own. Bu...

I believe everything that is treated well will thrive and give you the same treatment. I’ve learned this from taking care of animals and plants....

I hear a whisper in the wind. I walk over stifled growth on once fertile ground. We live in a dilapidated home begging its inhabitants to acknowledge the value of its treasures, patiently suffering and waiting for change. Oh, how we ignore the mo...

What impact can youth-led environmental initiatives and efforts have on the planet? At first glance, their actions may seem small. Yet it is through the persistent efforts of young people that a new environmental consciousness is being shaped in soci...

Central Asia is highly vulnerable. Droughts and floods could cost up to 1.3% of GDP annually and cut crop yields by 30% by 2050, potentially forcing 5.1 million people to migrate within their countries. Governments must prioritise adaptation and prot...

The challenge before us today is to begin to think about sustainability through the lens of environmental health. The environment is a primary concern, not an afterthought. No human technology can fully replace “nature’s technology,” perfected...

Teaching is an act of love and care. Awareness is the initial step towards change. The Earth is sending us warnings and we need to hear its voice and learn....

Nature does not hurry, but everything is accomplished....

Integrating mandatory climate education into the school curriculum is an investment in the future of young people....

Life close to nature has taught me to walk slowly. Humans are the only beings on this planet who wear a watch. There is no one who can rush the flowers, nor the rain. While the technology exists to do so, this only satisfies the times of humans, not...

Nature is like a loyal friend, always by your side. Its warm sun, the whisper of the wind, and the gentle sound of the river bring peace and happiness. When the world feels too loud and fast, nature helps us find silence. Standing by a lake or walkin...

Every species is a ‘building block’ of the universe, and the loss of even the smallest fragment of life undermines the very foundation of our existence. We must restore ecosystems and take responsibility for protecting endemic species....

Let the earth give you life and all that you own, Let earth recharge your weary bones. But be warned that in order to fully connect, We must tread with deep and utter respect. Kneel at the stream and pond, Watch the evading prey and the predator conn...

In Hawai’i, we learn the importance of mālama ‘āina - care for the land. This value is at the core of Hawai’i’s ancestral past where if we care for the land, the land will care for us. We do not own the land but are rather the stewards of i...

Growing up as a Filipino, the culture, taboo, and superstition played a big part of my identity. But if I had one thing to proudly share and pass on the next generations, it would be an old tradition for the kids to say "tabi tabi po" every time they...

Technology can help – not harm. There used to be more clean rivers, fresh air, and green forests disappearing, the air is more polluted, and trees are being cut down. Some say it’s too late to change anything – but that’s not true. The future...

Yesterday – trees. Today – stumps. Why? They say it’s sanitary and rejuvenating pruning – the trees interfere with traffic and infrastructure… Now they’re grotesquely trimmed into poles....

We are living through a social and environmental crisis, which is rooted in systemic inequities. Young people are confronted with this every day. We can’t achieve the change necessary for our survival by using the same systems that got us here in t...