![]() Today we have no excuse.“ Desmond Tutu, Former Archbishop of Cape Town “Twenty-five years ago people could be excused for not knowing much, or doing much, about climate change. We can find suitable solutions only if we act together and in agreement.” Pope Francis, 266th Catholic Pope “The time for seeking global solutions is running out. “Climate change is the single greatest threat to a sustainable future but, at the same time, addressing the climate challenge presents a golden opportunity to promote prosperity, security and a brighter future for all.” Ban Ki-Moon, Former Secretary-General of UN If this happens, we risk denying present and future generations the right to a healthy and sustainable planet – the whole of humanity stands to lose.” Kofi Annan, Former Secretary-General of UN “The world is reaching the tipping point beyond which climate change may become irreversible. It will not stop before the Pacific Islands and the whole of the international community here has to shoulder a responsibility to bring about sustainable development.” Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany We are ready to make the next leap – as momentous as abolishing slavery or giving women the vote.” Elizabeth May, Leader of Green Party of Canada At the end of the Fossil Fuel Era, we are emerging to a new reality. “I hold a vision of this blue green planet, safe and in balance. The more noise you make, the more accountability you demand from your leaders, the more our world will change for the better.” Al Gore, Former US Vice President “ Believe in the power of your own voice. “We are the first generation to feel the effect of climate change and the last generation who can do something about it.” Barack Obama, Former US President Let us face it, there is no planet B.” Emmanuel Macron, President of France “By polluting the oceans, not mitigating CO 2 emissions and destroying our biodiversity, we are killing our planet. More quotes from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez It’s life or death.”Īlexandria Ocasio-Cortez, US Politician & Activist ![]() For young people, climate change is bigger than election or re-election. “ We don’t have time to sit on our hands as our planet burns. We can build a better, healthier economy based on good-paying, clean energy jobs.” Ian Somerhalder, ActorĬlimate Change Quotes by Politicians and World Leaders “Let’s double down on solar energy, let’s be more energy-efficient, let’s weatherize our homes. This is a battle in the real world, it is impacting us right now.” Arnold Schwarzenegger, Actor & Former Governor of California “I’ve starred in a lot of science fiction movies and, let me tell you something, climate change is not science fiction. “It’s important for me to have hope because that’s my job as a parent, to have hope, for my kids, that we’re not going to leave them in a world that’s in shambles, that’s a chaotic place, that’s a dangerous place.” James Cameron, Film Director What is more important than good and clean air?”ĭon Cheadle, Actor & UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador I am surprised environment is not at the top of the agenda. “I hope to use my celebrity to motivate people and contribute to moving our global society back from the brink. Nobody’s going to buy their way out of its effects.” Mark Ruffalo, Actor & Environmentalist “ Climate change is the greatest threat to our existence in our short history on this planet. Deforestation leads to climate change, which leads to ecosystem losses, which negatively impacts our livelihoods – it’s a vicious cycle.” Gisele Bundchen, Supermodel & UN Goodwill Ambassador It is happening right now, it is the most urgent threat facing our entire species and we need to work collectively together and stop procrastinating.” Leonardo Di Caprio, Actor & Environmentalist His oscar winning speech for ‘The Revenant’ was broadcast to over 34.4 million viewers, and resulted in the largest increase in public engagement with climate change ever. It used to seem as if actor Leonardo Di Caprio was a lone celebrity voice on climate change, merely using award ceremonies to share his message. Over the past few years, more and more celebrities have thrown their backing behind environmental issues. ![]() Here is a selection of some of the best climate change quotes from: With the rise of social media, influencers now have an even bigger platform and a captive audience to express their views. The impact that world leaders, celebrities, scientists and other high-profile individuals can have by speaking out about climate issues on a global scale is huge.
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