Raised in Vancouver and Toronto, Severn Cullis-Suzuki has been camping and hiking all her life. When she was 9 she started the Environmental Children’s Organization (ECO), a small group of children committed to learning and teaching other kids about environmental issues. They were successful in many projects before 1992, when they raised enough money to go to the UN’s Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Their aim was to remind the decision-makers of who their actions or inactions would ultimately affect. The goal was reached when 12 yr old Severn closed a Plenary Session with a powerful speech that received a standing ovation.
This 12 Year old makes more sense than any politician I have ever heard. Please dupe, shout, get this video out!!
Jeremy Hermanns is a creator of digital ideas, advertising executive, super affiliate, and experienced sailor. During the day he manages 
{ 2 comments… read them below or add one }
Children and teenagers have so often free and real good opinions.
Thanks so much for allowing a 12 yr. old with sense and compassion speak at the UN to us adults………So true and hopefully effective!
{ 1 trackback }