The children of the Paris Agreement grew up with the promise that the climate crisis would be sorted by the time they left college but a decade on, the job is only starting. He’s referring to the global heating limit meant to have guided global climate action since 2015 but which has already been breached. “One of our roles is to bridge the gap between young people in Ireland and the Government in regard to climate issues,” says Ismail. They’re maybe not talking about reusable straws any more, but they’re talking about more detailed climate issues, such as the links between the climate crisis and conflict. The passion hasn’t fizzled – if anything, it’s become more concentrated.”Social media was crucial in mobilising youth climate activists, and Ismail says it still helps, but she places enormous value on person-to-person communication.

Source: The Irish Times November 14, 2025 07:31 UTC