Building back better
By Zana Kristen Wade, Activist, Belize
“There once was a little girl who realized there was so much more to the world. She watched the trees, butterflies and birds as if calling to her. One day she looked around and noticed a fire that could not be controlled. Now those trees, butterflies and birds; a fairytale to her.”
I have always believed a sustainable world is one where people can escape poverty and enjoy decent work without harming the earth; where people can stay healthy and get the food and water they need; where everyone can access clean energy that doesn’t contribute to climate change; where women and girls are afforded equal rights and equal opportunities. To be a global citizen; to act with passion and compassion; to help make this world safer and more sustainable today and for future generation is our moral responsibility and my life’s mission.
Most
of marine litter or debris is plastic, affecting marine organisms through entanglement, ingestion and the rafting of invasive species
15%
of all sandy beaches and shorelines worldwide, has been retreating with an average trend of 1m or more per year over the past 33 years
40%
40%
of the oceans are suffering ill effects from human activities, including pollution, depleted fisheries and loss of coastal habitats
5%
of global GDP, estimated at $3 trillion per year, is the market value of marine and coastal resources and industries
ACT NOW
Zana Kristen Wade
I am a Sustainable Development Advocate and Certified Conservation Leader in the Caribbean.
My biggest passion is promoting opportunities for youth across Belize and showcasing activism through media.
My main goal is to be a steward for the world by helping to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
