Action Quote by Christiana Figueres
“We, the older generations, simply cannot leave a world for you, the younger generations, in which climate change impacts become ever more threatening to your survival. Still more public attention and action are needed. Solutions like renewable energy or energy efficiency need to fully power our collective future!”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Climate Summit, 2020
Older generations must act now because climate threats will worsen for youth without immediate action.
In simple terms: Act now to protect future generations from climate threats.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize climate action today.
Themes
climate change
intergenerational responsibility
environmental urgency
Mood
determined
hopeful
serious
Type
activist
policy
motivational
When to use this quote
- government policy
- community projects
- education programs
- business investments
Key Concepts
sustainability
policy
renewable energy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we fund renewable projects?
- What policies best accelerate energy efficiency?
A Different Perspective
Economic constraints can hinder rapid transition.
![“We're handing them [young people & future generations] a climate system which is potentially out of their control. We're in an emergency: you can see what's on the horizon over the next few decades with the effects it will have on ecosystems, sea level and species extinction” quote by James Hansen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1bc/james-hansen-7143_climate_we-re-handing-them-young-people-future-g_1485882.jpg)
