Real sustainability means getting serious about youth leadership
The article argues that youth are often relegated to symbolic roles in decision-making processes regarding global sustainability. It calls for meaningful empowerment of younger generations to lead societal transformations.
Why it matters
It addresses the gap between the rhetoric of youth inclusion and the reality of their limited influence in shaping policies that affect their future.
For decades, youth have been told they are the future — the changemakers, co-creators, and leaders of tomorrow.But are we truly listening to what they have to say? Do we empower young people to be able to lead societal transformations?
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