Young must lead old on climate: William

"If every young person educates their family on the environmental impact they are having, it will make a difference and change the tide in creating a momentum towards a new future"

Prince William believes that we can "change the tide" of the climate crisis, if young people educate their relatives about the damage they cause. The Duke of Cambridge made the rallying call in a chat with seven young people named as 2020's Young Champions of the Earth by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). "I'm incredibly-inspired and just so proud about everything you guys have done. If young people have a tiny bit of that passion that you have, then there's a really good opportunity to do good in the environmental world,” he said. Lauding their efforts towards curbing climate change, the prince added, "You are the shining lights of climate change movement. Your passion allows people to see your path, your journey and get ideas from you.”

  • One of the young champions, who took part in the online chat was Nzambi Matee from Kenya. Nzambi, who makes sustainable building materials said: "It was not hard to convince my granny and her friends to stop using plastic bags. "In fact, they were telling me, 'Don't throw those bags away'. If we can convince my grandmother not to use plastic bags, we can do anything," she added.
  • The champions, aged 18 to 30, also included Lefteris Arapakis from Greece, whose organisation teach people how to fish sustainably and promote plastic clean-ups.
  • William recently launched the Earthshot Prize, which will hand out a series of awards over the next decade to solve the environmental problems.
"The whole world is struggling with several challenges. Who would have thought that humankind would have to witness such pandemic circumstances... The eyes of the world are on India. There are expectations from India, and there is a confidence that India will contribute to the betterment of our planet. India is truly a land of opportunities. Several opportunities are awaiting us. So a nation, which is young, full of enthusiasm, and a nation that is making efforts to realise the dreams with a resolve, will never let these opportunities pass by" - NARENDRA MODI, PM, in his reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, in Rajya Sabha (the Upper House)

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