My Friend Lola
My friend Lola, please heed this call. For she is Nature, the warrior of life. In the countryside you despise, she resides, And her patience is running out with time. She asks, ‘Where did the good old times go?’ And to you, Lola, I ask: Don’t you yearn to be in the countryside where her […]
Eve Ang: 17-Year-Old Leader Transforming Ethical AI in Healthcare
At just 17, Singaporean youth leader Eve Ang is already making a global impact on healthcare. She has dedicated her teenage years to a bold mission: making cancer treatment decisions faster, more accurate, and more equitable through ethical, sustainable artificial intelligence (AI). Eve’s journey began personally. When her mother was diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer, […]
River Rescue in Ondo: Youth Leading the Fight Against Plastic Pollution
In Ondo State, Nigeria, a youth-led initiative is making waves by tackling one of the region’s most persistent environmental threats: plastic pollution in rivers. The “Plastic-Free Waters: River Rescue in Ondo State” campaign is mobilizing young people to clean polluted rivers, raise environmental awareness, and drive sustainable change in local communities. With over 50 volunteers, […]
Sweet Enough Already: Choosing Health Over Harm
Time to Rethink Our Sugar for Our Health and Our Planet For generations, sugar has been a staple in our kitchens, sweetening our tea, coffee, desserts, and even our emotions. But behind its sweetness lies a bitter truth. Refined sugar is taking a toll on both our health and the health of our planet. The […]
Jane Goodall: The Woman Who Helped Humanity Rediscover Itself in Nature
There are very few lives that feel larger than life itself. Jane Goodall was one of them. Today, as the world mourns her passing at the age of 91, we are not just grieving a scientist, an activist, or even a legend; we are mourning one of the rarest of human beings. She redefined how […]
THE WEIGHT OF WATER: A UNIVERSITY STUDENT’S EXPERIENCE Pt. 2
When the discussion of water scarcity comes to the forefront, conversations often focus on the insufficiency of natural water resources. Climate activists and advocates highlight the depletion of natural water reserves, the impact of climate change, and rising levels of pollution. Online campaigns frequently criticise the actions of individuals, governments, and corporations whose activities threaten […]
A Ticking Bomb: Ending Girl Child Begging in Northern Nigeria
My name is Adamu Sulaiman Bawa, and I am proud to be a UPG Champion and an author who writes to inspire change. One of the most important books I have written is called: “Girl Child Begging: A Ticking Bomb in Northern Nigeria.” This book was born from what I saw around me, young girls […]
Smart Beekeeping: How Youth Are Turning Hives into Hope
In a world grappling with climate change, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity, a quiet revolution is buzzing. It’s not being led by governments or large corporations, but by young people determined to change the future. At the centre of this movement lies an unexpected yet powerful ally: the bee—championed by innovators at AGRIBEETECH. Why Bees […]
Planting Hope: Why Small Green Acts and Everyday Apps Matter in a Burning World
Are We Truly Powerless in the Face of a Planetary Crisis? When we think about climate change or biodiversity loss, the scale of the crisis can feel crushing. The headlines speak of disappearing forests, record heatwaves, and species on the brink. Faced with this, it’s natural to wonder: Do my individual actions really matter? The […]
Geneva’s Plastic Pact: A Defining Moment in the Global Fight Against Plastic Polluti
Geneva, August 2025. Inside the stately corridors of the Palais des Nations, the world is attempting what may be its most consequential environmental intervention since the Paris Agreement. From August 5 to 14, delegates from across the globe convened for the final session of the UN’s Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2), aiming to finalize a legally […]