Greta Thunberg as Climate Change Activist

  

by Beatriz Arabelle M. Enclona

Greta Thunberg is now one of the most aspiring individuals of this generation, not due to fame or power, but due to her act of being brave enough to tell the truth. She was only fifteen years old when she initiated a school climate strike in front of the Swedish Parliament, which eventually blossomed into a global environmental movement. Her actions and words remind the world that even one young voice can ignite collective awareness and demand accountability.

  According to the WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION between 2030 and 2050, climate change could lead to an extra 250,000 deaths every year from malnutrition, malaria, diarrhea, and heat stress. These statistics remind me that the environment and health are closed interlinked, and that prevention needs to begin outside hospital walls.

The other reason she is so inspiring is her resilience. In spite of the criticism and skepticism, she continues totalk with conviction and intention. I like the fact that she remains consistent with her message, even when others attempt to silence her. Her courage reminds me that advocacy, no matter the field, whether healthcare or the environment, usually involves being tough even when uncomfortable. Greta Thunberg basically proves that one person with strong beliefs can wake up a lot of people—and that true change tends to start with compassion and perseverance. 

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