The Line : The weight of tomorrow

When I think about the future, I think about the children who will grow up in it — exploring forests, splashing in the ocean, and building dreams of their own. Climate change is part of their story now, not as a distant threat, but as a quiet undercurrent shaping the world around them.

A CHANGING PLANET

Our planet is warming, and we can feel it in many small but noticeable ways. Summers are longer, storms seem stronger, and the rhythm of the seasons is shifting. Scientists say global temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since pre-industrial times — a change that is already influencing natural patterns and daily life. WMO

Communities across the globe are adapting in their own ways — from planting trees that restore local ecosystems to rethinking how cities use energy and water. While challenges such as rising sea levels and changing weather remain, there is also incredible creativity in how people are responding. World Bank

BUILDING A BETTER INHERITANCE

The children of today will inherit not just the challenges of a changing climate, but also the solutions we create. Renewable energy, sustainable farming, and smarter city planning are already reshaping how we live and work. Each step forward — big or small — helps lighten the load for the next generation.

Research suggests that younger generations will see more intense weather in their lifetimes, but they are also growing up more aware, connected, and determined to protect the planet. UNICEF

ACTING WITH CARE

Caring for the environment is ultimately an act of care for each other. Whether it’s reducing waste, supporting community projects, or choosing cleaner energy, our choices ripple outward.

The world is still full of beauty, resilience, and promise. If we nurture it with thoughtfulness and empathy, the children of tomorrow will have every reason to look ahead with hope — to a planet that, despite its changes, remains capable of sustaining life and inspiring wonder.