Shun Shikii

Growing up in a culture that values respect for elders, I was acutely aware of the importance of caring for our aging population. However, my journey to understanding the gravity of this issue truly began with a personal anecdote. I watched my grandmother, a pillar of strength throughout my childhood, gradually withdraw from the vibrant world in which she once thrived. The cheerful twinkle in her eyes began to dim, replaced by an eerie sense of isolation. Have you ever seen a dried frog?

Asia-Pacific, Climate Action, Development & Aid, Education, Environment, Food and Agriculture, Headlines, Human Rights, Inequality, TerraViva United Nations, Youth, Youth Thought Leaders Opinion The Frogs Are Drying Up! Let’s Explore What We Can Do! In the third in our series by Youth Thought Leaders, the students write about the impact of human activity, including food waste, on the environment. They are positive that with incremental changes a sustainable and humane world is possible.