Student: 5 reasons why I’m striking

Auckland International College student Aaron Choi:

1a It is so easy for the world to turn

blind eye on issues such as climate change because we are all caught up in our own lives, especially when we enter the adult world. I am striking as a high school student to remind my peers, our generation and especially myself to never forget the work that needs to be done when we enter adult life after high school. 2I Although I am currently a student, am also striking as a future worker of this world. Educating and developing myself is futile in a dying world where humanity will perish unless action is taken now.

3with I’m striking to feel more connected

the conservation community here in New Zealand, hoping to meet like-minded people and collectively show the rest of the world that a community like us exists.

4 I’m striking to start an open conversation about climate change, not just with our government, but the rest of the world, and others who do not believe in our cause. 5 I’m striking because I’m concerned about the future of myself, my children and the generations to come.