All over the world, a new generation is taking a stand to help the environment. These are some of the inspiring young climate changemakers fighting to protect the planet. CallToEarth
A group of young environmentalists set out along the coast of Norway to clean up marine litter.In the rust-coloured dirt of Uganda, Nyombi Morris, 23, has planted over 7,000 trees this year alone.
For the past two years, Morris has been buying native plants and seeds from community gardens and local gardeners. Restoring soil, rejuvenating habitats and improving quality of life for local communities are his priorities.“I plant trees because it is not expensive, it is accessible environmental action,” said Morris. “It is easy to do and they are easy to take care of.”
He has worked with 13 schools across Uganda, teaching children the dangers of environmental damage and helping them to plant fruit trees. It may take decades for the trees to bear edible fruits, but the anticipation of sweet and juicy oranges is enough to engage a generation of children to do what Morris believes is key to saving the planet – plant trees.Credit: Courtesy of Nyombi Morris
Rapid population increase and over-development have led to deforestation in Uganda. For Call to Earth Day, Morris and a group of volunteers planted 500 trees in Jinja city, in the south of the country., according to the WWF, and has been connected to flooding and desertification worldwide. Morris wants to inspire a massive global effort to restore forests, some of nature’s most powerful carbon stores. “Trees are the best technology in fighting climate change,” he said.
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