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Are adults actually listening to youth on sustainability?
Original: For decades, youth have been told they are the future. But when it comes to sustainability practices, are we truly liste
A new commentary in The Japan Times asks whether young people are genuinely being heard on sustainability, despite decades of rhetoric calling them 'the future'. The piece argues that while youth voices dominate climate activism, decision-makers often fail to act on their input when shaping environmental policy and practice, prompting debate about intergenerational responsibility.
Why now: The Japan Times commentary challenges leaders to move beyond symbolic praise of young activists and actually act on their climate concerns.
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