A pressing problem

Deniz Özaydın

All adults have to realize that the climate crisis is a very pressing problem.
Deniz Özaydın, climate activist, Istanbul, 16 years

The climate crisis endangers all humans, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, religion, social class and all beings we share our planet with. The only way to stop this crisis before it is too late is to reshape our way of living in a direction that will lead to change.

We young climate activists are grateful for the support that adults have given us in our struggle. But just supporting us is not enough. The adults now "ruling" the world - and all adults - have to realize that the climate crisis is a very pressing problem. The aim of the rulers should not be simply "more growth".

Each adult who supports us should personally take action to change habits and systems in his/her family, workplace and company. We, the young ones, must have a say in deciding about our future and put pressure on adults for a change.

Deniz Özaydın
Deniz Özaydın