24/06/2026
Dear Secretary-General,
Imagine being one of the world's most climate-vulnerable countries, yet one where civil society organizations—particularly those working on environmental conservation and climate action—are few. And those that do exist often struggle to access international support because many global funding opportunities and grant programs are inaccessible or have eligibility requirements that exclude them.
Imagine where many people still do not believe that climate change is real, despite facing its consequences every single day, and who need guidance.
Imagine communities that once had abundant water sources, rich vegetation, and vast grasslands where children played and hid among the tall grasses. Today, many of those same places have become dry, degraded, and barren landscapes.
Imagine where environmental degradation and desertification are spreading rapidly, threatening not only them but also affecting and spreading to neighboring countries. A crisis that demands urgent action before it becomes irreversible.
Imagine two generations of siblings living side by side now. One that grew up herding cattle, drinking its fresh milk, and living from the richness of their land, and another that has never known that we had cows because successive droughts have wiped out and destroyed traditional livelihoods.
Imagine a country with unique biodiversity, home to plant species and wildlife that may exist nowhere else on Earth. Yet climate change, environmental degradation, and habitat loss are threatening these species before they can be fully documented, studied, or protected.
Imagine where young environmental leaders and climate advocates rarely have the opportunity to engage with their peers around the world or participate in major international discussions where decisions about the future of our planet are made.
Imagine where modern technologies and innovative solutions have not yet reached, not because the need does not exist, but because of limited expertise, inadequate resources, and a lack of technical capacity.
Imagine and imagine what it means to face the climate crisis under these circumstances.
This is not an imaginary story; it's reality.
Find me and find us,
