The Voice of the Youth: Reflections on Greta Thunberg’s Fight Against Climate Change
by Lynndawn Hart C. Eleazar
When I wrote my paper about Greta Thunberg’s United Nations speech, I wasn’t just summarizing a speech — I was reminded of how powerful one voice can be, especially when it comes from someone young who refuses to stay silent. Greta’s message really hit me because it shows how serious climate change already is and how much people, especially the youth, need to step up when leaders fail to act.
While doing the paper, I realized that Greta’s frustration was not just anger — it was a call for help. Imagine being 15 years old, standing in front of world leaders, and telling them they’re not doing enough to save the planet. That kind of courage is rare. And honestly, I felt her emotions deeply because we see the effects of climate change every day — stronger typhoons, hotter temperatures, and rising sea levels. It’s not something that’s “coming soon”; it’s already happening.
As a healthcare student, the part that affected me most was connecting climate change to health. We often think it’s only about the environment, but it’s also about people’s lives. Here in the Philippines, diseases like dengue, heat stroke, and cholera are becoming more common because of changing weather patterns. It’s scary to think that climate change can make people sick, destroy homes, and even take lives — and yet, we still don’t see enough action from those in power.
Greta Thunberg’s speech reminded me that we shouldn’t underestimate what young people can do. She showed the world that the youth can demand accountability and inspire others to care more about the planet. Her words, “How dare you,” weren’t just directed at leaders — they were meant for all of us who choose to ignore what’s happening.
Writing this reflection made me realize that the fight against climate change is not just about science — it’s about compassion, responsibility, and survival. We owe it to ourselves and the next generation to protect the only home we have. Even if we can’t do everything, we can still do something. And like Greta, I believe that small voices can spark big changes if we’re brave enough to speak out.
This is the video of Greta Thunberg's UN speech and other sites for information:
https://youtu.be/KAJsdgTPJpU?si=RqWkpn24380234ok
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