TED: To fight climate change, listen to young people | Nkosilathi Nyathi

The transcript highlights the severe impact of climate change on children in developing countries, particularly in Africa. It shares a personal story of growing up in Zimbabwe, facing climate-induced challenges like droughts and cyclones. The speaker emphasizes the need for youth involvement in climate justice solutions and education. They advocate for including climate change in school curriculums and highlight successful youth-led initiatives like biogas plants. The transcript concludes with a call for responsible solutions and the importance of youth participation in decision-making processes.

What is the main injustice highlighted in the introduction regarding climate change?

• Developed countries suffer more from climate change.

• Children in developing countries are most affected by climate change.

• Adults in developing countries are the main contributors to climate change.

• Climate change is caused by natural phenomena.

What natural disaster in 2017 significantly impacted the narrator's region?

• Earthquake in Chile

• Tornado Alex

• Hurricane Katrina

• Cyclone Daniel

How does the narrator describe the impact of climate change on their childhood?

• It has been a time of technological advancement.

• It has been a time of prosperity and growth.

• It has been unaffected by climate change.

• It has been torn apart by climate disasters.

What initiative did the narrator lead at the age of twelve?

• Organizing a climate change protest

• Building a solar power plant

• Planting trees in the community

• Initiating a functional biogas plant

What is the significance of the biogas plant project initiated by the narrator?

• It was only a temporary solution.

• It was a failure due to lack of resources.

• It was funded by the government.

• It was the first of its kind in Victoria Falls.

What is a key reason for including young people in climate change decision-making?

• They have no other responsibilities.

• They can provide financial support.

• They are the future leaders and are most affected by climate change.

• They have more experience than adults.

What does the narrator suggest should be included in school curriculums?

• History of developed countries

• Climate change education

• Advanced mathematics

• More sports activities