I defend my opinion

Nehir Ceren

Despite such comments as 'Do you think you will save the world?' I defend my opinion.
Ceren Uygun, climate activist, Muğla, 14 years

Since I was a child I have been fascinated by people who have made a difference, people who fought for what they thought right, despite negative reactions. Activism is such a thing for me.

Despite such comments as "Do you think you will save the world?" I defend my opinion and try to make a difference, albeit small. I hear them say "Is that your job? There are ministers, there are climatologists. For you it is better to learn!" But I must be active because the adults' way of thinking is "which product is cheaper", not: "which one is less harmful to nature". So forests are in danger, seas are polluted for profit.

After all, if we do not struggle for our own future, nobody will do. If only adults realized what we have noticed at our age and took action! I hope that more young people will become conscious of the climate crisis and take action so that we can save our future together."

Nehir Ceren
Nehir Ceren