We know about climate change, we know that animal and plant species are rapidly disappearing, and we don’t yet know if we can change direction. The 2020s will decide that. It’s the make-or-break decade. On 1st January 2030 we’ll all know whether we’ve failed and are facing total ecological collapse, or whether we’ve succeeded in switching track towards a bright, regenerative, sustainable future. This is vitally important for us, the younger generation. Use the categories below to discover actions being taken by other young people around the world, and add your own activity here.

Researching and Innovating

Looking for, finding and developing solutions, using new technological, social and environmental mechanisms

Campaigning

Taking the message to power-holders and engaging in policy dialogue - using petitions, protests and other forms of activism for a better future

Creating and Performing

Using art and performance art, to awaken and raise awareness, and to stimulate action for change

Responding

Facing up to the failing global system by alleviating poverty, rehabilitating environments, and supporting communities in need

Learning and Educating

Accessing and promoting resources, information, training and learning experiences, to help young people save our planet

Leading

Taking charge of institutions and movements, which other people can join, to magnify their impact

Being the Change

Living sustainably, using renewable energy, meeting present needs without depleting the resources for future generations

Direct and Subversive Action

When all else fails, when a dangerous system cannot be changed, bringing the system down