The girl who silenced the world at the U.N. for 5 minutes
by Green Living on October 21, 2009
in Environment
In 1992, 12 year old Severn Suziki addressed the United Nations conference in Rio de Janiero expressing her concerns over environmental issues. Many of the UN members cried. She got a standing ovation. This one speech became a viral phenomenon. Her words are just as relevant today as they were 17 years ago, if not more so. It’s time we listen to them again.
More about Severn Suzuki:
At the age of nine, she founded the Environmental Children’s Organization (ECO), a group of children dedicated to learning and teaching other youngsters about environmental issues. In 1992, at the age of 12, Cullis-Suzuki raised money with members of ECO, to attend the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Along with group members Michelle Quigg, Vanessa Suttie, and Morgan Geisler, Cullis-Suzuki presented environmental issues from a youth perspective at the summit, where she was applauded for a speech to the delegates.
See also:
Time Magazine: The Young Can’t Wait
Earth Pioneer: Severn Cullis-Suzuki spreads the word on sustainability
Severn Suzuki – a famous environmental video: where is she now?
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So impressive!! What an amazing group of young girls. Yes it is time we hear this again. Thank you.
I actually saw this video and really enjoyed it..