Climate Change is a global issue affecting every person and inch of this planet. With inspiration, every person can help support the development of a more sustainable world, and a 100% clean energy future.
Share the quotes below, and help drive inspiration in the fight against climate change.
“Some may still deny the overwhelming judgment of science, but none can avoid the devastating impact of raging fires and crippling drought and more powerful storms.”
–Barack Obama, former President of the United States
“Developed countries should support developing countries in tackling climate change. This not only is their responsibility, but also serves their long-term interests.”
–Hu Jintao, Former President of China
“This is probably the most difficult task we have ever given ourselves, which is to intentionally transform the economic development model, for the first time in human history.”
Christiana Figueres, Costa Rican Diplomat
“It’s not just an unusually hot summer, it is climate change.”
–Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Science and Technology, India1
“This is what will happen to the Maldives if climate change is not checked…we are going to die”
–Mohamed Nasheed, former President of the Maldives
“Preservation of the environment, promotion of sustainable development and particular attention to climate change are matters of grave concern for the entire human family”
–Pope Benedict
“Unless we take action on climate change, future generations will be roasted, toasted, fried and grilled.”
–Christine Lagarde
“The fossil reserves that have already been discovered exceed what can ever be safely used. Yet companies spend half a trillion dollars each year searching for more fuel. They should redirect this money toward developing clean energy solutions.”
–Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa
“Climate change has happened because of human behavior, therefore it’s only natural it should be us, human beings, to address this issue. It may not be too late if we take decisive actions today.”
–Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations
“We have to go very quickly… we have a window of a very small number of years… after which we cannot win the battle to mitigate fast enough to meet the safety goals… if this year goes badly it would be a massive missed opportunity.”
Professor Michael Spence, NYU School of Business
