Voices of the youth Man, 24 years old, Malawi Woman, 25 years old, Comoros Woman, 18 years old, Nepal Woman, 19 years old, Russia Male, 28 years old, South Korea Man, 26 years old, Tunisia Man, 21 years old, UK Navigate on this map to discover unique contributions from participants all over the world « What worries me for the world is to see that there are people capable of reaching out to others but they prefer to close their eyes and let people die of starvation or because they could not buy medications. And also the fact that young people are ignored, things that lead to harmful consequences not only for these young people but also for the country. » Woman, 25 years old, Comoros « I worry about the continued destruction of the environment and the effects of climate change. I worry about food security and the ability of vulnerable communities to access basic resources. I worry about the continued rise of inequality and a lack of access to quality healthcare and education. I worry about the future of democracy and the erosion of human rights, particularly in authoritarian regimes. I worry about the proliferation of nuclear weapons and the potential for catastrophic conflict. » Man, 24 years old, Malawi « I worry about the natural resources to be honest. Nature are so good on their own but when trying to invent new things people slightly harm the natural resources but that didn’t mean like to stop using it, at least keep their value and use it wisely...so that the whole world gets fresh air and environment. » Woman, 18 years old, Nepal « Global warming. It’s the craziest thing that is going right now on Earth. When I read a lot of scientific articles about the greenhouse effect and about the consequences of it-I was shocked. I don’t want to leave the planet where my children and their children will be impacted by our human activity. So,in my mind, we should learn how to step by step stop global ecological problems. Maybe, it should be learned from the early age in schools and universities. » Woman, 19 years old, Russia « The problem of climate change is major. I believe that the highest carbon emitting countries must take action to combat the considerable effects caused by climate change. If this is not the case, these countries must assume their responsibilities towards previous generations who have suffered the consequences of their past emissions. Greenhouse gas emissions impact the environment for decades and even centuries, which means that current generations must take into account the environmental legacy left by previous generations. The countries that emit the most carbon must therefore assume their responsibility towards previous generations by taking measures to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and by contributing to the transition towards a greener economy. » Man, 26 years old, Tunisia « When I think about the future, what worries me for the world is the increasing inequality and social injustices that persist. I am concerned about the divisions that exist within society, whether it be based on race, gender, socioeconomic status, or other factors. The pressing issues of poverty, discrimination, and lack of access to basic necessities trouble me deeply. Additionally, the ongoing environmental challenges, such as climate change and biodiversity loss, are sources of great concern. I worry about the long-term consequences these issues may have on future generations and the sustainability of our planet. It is crucial that we address these concerns collectively and take proactive steps to create a more equitable, inclusive, and environmentally conscious world. » Man, 21 years old, UK « Fear that the world will continue the way it is or that it will get worse, people without discernment deciding important things, cancel culture, languages dying, ego protruding the echo and voluntary blindness to certain things in life, such as injustice and other causes. I am afraid that it will not change and that they will continue not to care about essential things, that the population rate will grow and our resources will decrease, either due to lack of preparation or awareness of what is happening. » Woman, 21 years old, Brazil « I am concerned about the increasing inequality we see in many societies, as well as the ongoing degradation of our environment. The impacts of climate change are already becoming apparent, and it worries me that we might not be acting fast enough to mitigate its worst effects. » Male, 28 years old, South Korea « That the planet will continue to decay and we will be living in a barren world, only livable for the 5% that happen to live in the west/Europe. I fear that crops won’t be able to grow, that the air will always be smoky and polluted, that wildfires will become a norm. We will have to live with the guilt that we humans have killed off entire species because of our actions, that we have destroyed the planet which gave us life, and so, we destroyed ourselves. » Woman, 23 years old, Canada « It worries me a lot that people are very disconnected from what is happening around them, they do not get involved, they do not connect with other people, they seem distant from other people’s pain, they do not empathize, there is no common good, just a lot of people living in the same same planet but with vague purposes » Woman, 24 years old, Chile