If not now, when? If not we, who then?

Lydia Nicollet, Monde Pluriel

This slogan of the international charter of responsibilities spread since the 2010’ meeting in Brasilia is still true. “We have to tackle non-action of others with optimism, enthusiasm and motivation. We have the energy of the youths and we will have the energy of the collective after this meeting. Use it being a snow ball telling your friends, families and everybody about the dynamic to take care of the planet, about responsibility and your actions.” Alexandre Mauras was in Brazil in 2010 and is still amazed by taking care of his and our all future, encouraged by collective moments like this European conference Let’s take care of the planet that takes place from May 14-16th 2012 in Brussels with about 80 youths coming from 14 European countries. 

Some adults confirm: “just never vote for a politician that is not aware of environmental issues” – if you do not want to be disappointed one could add. And if millions are hearing the same music or following the same vogue, Nathalie Broux who accompanied her students to Brasilia encourages the youths that “millions can also adopt simple manners such as waste separation”.

Mr Collins, Commitee of the Regions

Another encouragement came from the Committee of the Regions that is hosting the meeting. The two delegates that will represent the youths gathered these days in Brussels in Rio in June 2012, will have the floor to present their open letter and the dynamic as well as debate with the participants in the side-event of the Rio+20 summit the Committee of the Regions will organize on June 21th in Rio. We will see what the European Commission and the European Parliamentarians will answer to the commitments of these youths on the closing ceremony. Rendez-vous: Wednesday, May 16th.