Severn Suzuki (ECO) at UN Earth Summit - Brazil '92

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Uploaded by on Apr 2, 2008

Lessons we need to take to heart and take responsibility for. 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.

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  • I agree with you 100%.

  • Takes it to the heart of the matter after all we do not own the earth but are merely stewards. Generations from now will either praise us or condemn us. I know what I would prefer.

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