Former US President Herbert Hoover once said, “Children are our most valuable resource.” 

In today’s world, with the likes of 16-year-old climate change activist Greta Thunberg initiating global movements, these words resonate even more.

On September 23, the Swedish teenage activist, whose campaigns on environmental protection have gained international recognition, took the stage at the United Nations Summit to condemn global leaders for their failure to acknowledge and act upon the pressing issue of climate crisis.