00:00The role of youth in the fight against climate change is important.
00:05This is what was given in the Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week Seminar
00:11held at the University of the Philippines, Los Baños.
00:15According to the Climate Change Commission, Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E. A. Borje,
00:21the Philippines is one of the countries that is easily affected by climate change,
00:27which is why the participation of youth is important as future stewards of the world.
00:33The seminar also discussed the collective action of Filipino youth
00:38such as reducing single-use plastics, saving energy,
00:43and supporting eco-friendly transportation options.
00:47Borje also encouraged young students to actively participate in discovering
00:53solutions for climate challenges.
