Youth Envoy for the UN Climate Summit: Climate change affecting the mental health of young people

"Climate change is also affecting the mental health of young people, from despair at the unpredictable climate disasters to the anxiety about the future of mankind. These feelings are further heightened by the disconnect between young people and their governments and public institutions. Yet, I'm not here to tell the story of my generation's distress, distrust, and disappointment. I'm here to share that young people around the world are leading the climate challenge.
They are doing this with innovation, with dedication, and most importantly, with a powerful health argument that climate action is going to provide the conditions for a world where no one has to ever face any health challenges. Creating resilient societies with cleaner air, access to green spaces, safer sources of energy, as well as a well-connected community."