HOW HAVE YOUR PARENTS REACTED ? “ They have been very supportive . In our family , we focus on how we can contribute to society .”
“ Some people think that climate change isn ' t happening . Now , the pandemic has happened , it ’ s easier to say that climate change can also happen !”
YOUNG PEOPLE ARE SOMETIMES TOLD TO STAY OUT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND STAY IN SCHOOL - WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS ? “ I believe that sustainability is not some extracurricular thing . For me , it is a part of my routine , my passion ! Sustainability is actually a part of my life and I ' m enjoying it .”
THE PANDEMIC HAS FORCED THE WORLD TO REEVALUATE ITS BEHAVIOUR . WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED ABOUT YOURSELF DURING THIS TIME ? “ I believe that the pandemic is actually a positive thing for me , because it is helping me to back up my arguments . Some people think that climate change isn ' t happening . Now , it is much easier for me to tell them : “ See – the pandemic happened , climate change can also happen !”
AT 17 , YOU ARE DEALING WITH THE CLIMATE CRISIS , THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC AND ALL YOUR VOLUNTEER ROLES . WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELAX ? “ I enjoy playing chess , but sustainability is actually what brings me peace !”
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