TakingITGlobal

PARTICIPANTS THOUGHTS "#Decarbonize has given me a community, an insanely large collective of youth." - Nyla, USA "It means commitment, it means dedication, discipline and action. #Decarbonize is youth talking power, calling the government for real action for our only home: our planet." Andrea, Peru #Decarbonize is an opportunity for us to be involved in decisions that affect our futures. Through this program, we have found a community young people who are fighting for the same goal: the survival of our planet. Programs like #Decarbonize are very important, because they empower and inspire us to become leaders in our communities. Through these programs, we are given a voice, one which will be heard and listened to all over the globe. "Inspired me to do more research upon this big issue myself and it simply makes me grateful that an opportunity like this gathering youth around the world exists." 賴靖閔, Taiwan "#Decarbonize is one family." Maryem, Morocco "I was really happy when I discovered this project because I could see actions, instead of just words." Jimena, Colombia "It has opened up a new world for me, one full of inspiring and hard working youth from all over the world, that I am honoured to work with" Océanne, Canada. #Decarbonize unites engaged youth from all around the world to discuss several climate change issues, but more than that, #Decarbonize unites knowledge and inspiration from different countries, cultures and perspectives. Through projects like this, young people learn that they can act in their community, using their voice and leadership to make significant changes. "It has taught me that wherever you are, you can make a change." Denzel, Philippines

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