Youth Activism and Environmental Change

The speaker shares their journey from a motivated 12-year-old to a changemaker, highlighting the challenges and achievements in their activism against plastic pollution in Bali. They emphasize the importance of youth involvement, educational reform, and the need for genuine corporate engagement. The speaker calls for mandatory climate education and warns against 'youthwashing' by companies. They envision a future where youth lead by example and drive real change.

What motivated the speaker to start a movement in Bali?

• A school project requirement

• The growing problem of plastic pollution

• A desire to become famous

• A family tradition

What was one of the initial reactions the speaker received when starting their movement?

• They were criticized

• They were seen as cute and inspirational

• They were immediately successful

• They were ignored

What did the speaker learn about the pace of change?

• Change is impossible

• Change takes a long time and requires patience

• Change is as quick as a summer vacation

• Change happens overnight

What is essential for achieving change, according to the speaker?

• Focusing only on personal gain

• Ignoring feedback

• Having a clear goal with a timeline

• Working alone

What is the speaker's view on the current education system?

• It perfectly reflects real-world issues

• It is disconnected from reality

• It is too focused on technology

• It is too easy for students

What platform did the speaker start to help young changemakers?

• ActivistNetwork

• Circle of Youth within YOUTHTOPIA

• ChangemakerHub

• YouthConnect

What is 'youthwashing' as described by the speaker?

• A genuine effort to involve youth

• A false impression of youth involvement

• A new educational trend

• A type of environmental activism

What does the speaker suggest companies should do instead of 'youthwashing'?

• Focus solely on profits

• Ignore youth opinions

• Offer youth a seat in decision-making meetings

• Invite youth for photo opportunities

What does the speaker see in the next generation?

• A disconnection from global issues

• A focus on traditional careers

• A generation leading by example

• A lack of interest in activism

What is the speaker's final message about youth activism?

• It is just a trend

• It is more than an inspiration and is serious about change

• It is only for older generations

• It is not impactful