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[Thematic Report] People who have endeavoured to better the environment |
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by Alan Portocarrero | 06-03-2020 07:05
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“Everything needs to change. And it has to start today”. (Greta Thunberg) Hello there, amazing green leaders! The person I am so glad to introduce to you is Greta Thunberg. As all may know she is an eco-activist from Sweden, born in Stockholm, 2003. She kicked off as a well-known eco activist because of her so hearty school strike for climate. Rather than going to school “she made a large sign that read ‘SCHOOL STRIKE FOR CLIMATE’, and (…) sat down outside the Swedish parliament (…) To make politicians take notice and act to stop global warming” describes National Geographic kids. Since that moment social media did not stop spreading news about her person. If almost all the young eco leaders worldwide got to know her, why do I write this green article, concerning to her? In this following piece of writing I will approach three aspects of her, which influenced me to take actions aiming to guarantee a sustainable future.
Before all else, Greta inspires masses because with her, there is no justification for turning out into an Earth Warrior. Every now and then I hear excuses for not supporting environmental movements, such as, “I don’t have time, I am working or taking children to school right now” or the typical “ So sorry, this moment I can’t, I’ll join to the next activity” I would understand these reasons from disabled people for sure, who can’t walk or speak. Howbeit to Greta even a paraplegic can help in case of creating environmental awareness. She is the vividly voice and an example. She was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, a condition that affects how people socialize. According to studies, it can arise aggression, social isolation, compulsive behavior and impulsivity, but for Greta it is her superpower. So, what I can rescue from her is her passion to promote eco consciousness through her speeches in the UN and in her country. Besides, a great teaching I caught from her is “everyone absolutely everyone in the world can raise voices for the planet”. In this way, I have ended joining to be an eco-promoter. On the other hand, Greta is my eco hero because she represents all young eco voices. Years ago, I believed impossible adult people, to be more explicit politicians, could pay attention to youngers’ petitions. When I came across with Greta I was absolutely surprised. By now, I see hopes for the environment not only with this girl but also with you, who is reading this article. Due to we all have the power to bring in real life all the green dreams because the future is belonging to us. We are enough in the word to act right now. As the way Greta claims in one of her speech “if a few children can get headlines all over the world just by not going to school then imagine what we could all do together if we really wanted to”. Summing up, I am sure every single day more youths are standing up because of her green influence.
Likewise, Greta is not just and example of environmental fight, she is also a portrayal of gender equality. This great girl is inspiring for sure several women worldwide. According to statistic from International Labour Organization women in Peru, 2018, "were still 26 percentage points less likely to be in employment than men". It means that we have to still work on that. For example, in rural areas women are expected just to be a housewife for their entire life. When I meet these girls, I usually give them advices for not being manipulated with men. I introduce them to different leader women, one of them Greta, as an illustration of the women’s capacity and power. I also say to them, don’t live in the past, make a change in your life. As Greta Says “Everything needs to change. And it has to start today”. Finally, I chose to talk about Greta Thunberg because she is an exceptional example of environmental fight, there’s no justification to do so, and Greta knows it. Likewise, she is all the young eco voices, I mean she speaks for us in the UN, EU and other political organizations. On the other hand, she is a representation of gender equality fight result, at least I see it in that way. In a personal thinking she has endeavored to better the environment, she has influenced lots of youths, one of them me. For instance, currently thanks to her I work for the environment I want to count on a sustainable life, that way, guarantee a future for the next generation. References: Fridaysforfuture.(2020). Greta Thunberg speeches. Retrieved from https://www.fridaysforfuture.org/greta-speeches ILO.(2019). Employers in Peru promote women’s empowerment in business with ILO support. Retrieved from https://www.ilo.org/actemp/news/WCMS_677648/lang--en/index.htm
NatGeoKids.(2020). GRETA THUNBERG FACTS! Retrieved from https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/kids-club/cool-kids/general-kids-club/greta-thunberg-facts/ |
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12 Comments
Hello Alan,
The girl you introduced is famous in Nepal too and youth are supporting her campaign.
thank you very much for writing about her. its so nice to read about Greta.
Cheers
Posted 20-06-2020 22:18
Thanks for the report
Posted 26-03-2020 19:04
Hi, Alan Portocarrero. This is Sang Su Lee.
First of all, thank you for mentioning references. I also have heard about Greta. Her case is quite opposite to common sense. Many people like to talk, not take actions. But she, who has Asperger disorder, took her action by school strike and this act has become really famous. We all should learn from her.
Thank you for introducing this beautiful person. She, in fact, was elected among 100 most famous influencer of the world by the prominent magazine called 'TIMES.'
Good jobs!
Posted 10-03-2020 18:21
Hello Alan! This is Taehyun mentor!
You've written about Greta Thunberg! I also knew her before. In the TED video clip, she came out and talk about examples which helpful for the move to protect our earth! I saw that video very interestingly and I searched for her a lot! Even though her opinion is being criticized because of the unrealistic part of her opinion, but she is indeed inspiring many young people just like you! I am really glad that you learned a lot with environmental protection! I hope one day you become a great environment protector just like Greta Thunberg!
Thank you for your good writing! Green cheers!
Posted 10-03-2020 13:58
Hello
I hope you are doing well
Thank you so much for this report
Regards
Susmita
Posted 07-03-2020 23:54
Greetings
I do hope everything is going well..
Thank you so much for sharing this report!!
really wonderful and felt great to go through it..
Green cheers
Regards
Jasmine karki
Posted 07-03-2020 23:53
Hello alan
I do hope that you are fine and doing great with your works.
Thank you for your report about People who have endeavoured to better the environment
Green Cheers from Nepal :)
Keep writing great reports.
We are eager to read more reports from you.
Regards,
Kushal Naharki
Posted 07-03-2020 03:52
After reading your report, I found that it has benefited a lot and gained a lot.
best wishes,
Chen YiLe
24th Regional Ambassadors
Posted 07-03-2020 00:03
Nice Writing Alan
Posted 06-03-2020 22:19
Nice write up, She is inspirational and a blessing to this generation.
Posted 06-03-2020 18:28
Hello Alan,
I do hope you are fine there and doing great with your works,
Greta had really been an inspirational to this generation,
We appreciate her great deed,
Still there is the need of thousands of Greta for the protection of mother earth,
keep writing,
Looking forward to read much more from you,
Yours,
Sandhya
Green cheers from Nepal.
Posted 06-03-2020 16:20
Hello alan
I hope you are doing well
Greta has been an inspiration to all the level people.
Thank you so much for this report
Green cheers
Regards
Asmita Gaire
Posted 06-03-2020 11:11