Melati Wijsen
Youth Activist | Tackling Global Challenges at 18
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Melati Wijsen is an 18-year-old environmental activist from Bali, Indonesia. At just 12 years old, she co-founded the non-profit Bye Bye Plastic Bags, which has since led successful campaigns to ban single-use plastics in Bali and beyond.
Melati has spoken at the UN General Assembly and TED, challenging world leaders to take immediate action on climate change and sustainable development. Her powerful storytelling and solutions-focused approach inspire audiences to become agents of positive change in their own communities.
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A roadmap for young changemakers
Activism is a tough job, especially for young people yearning for immediate change -- something climate activist Melati Wijsen has learned over ten years of pushing for environmental protection, starting at age 12 in her home on the island of Bali, Indonesia. How can young changemakers acquire the skills they need and keep from burning out? Wijsen offers three pieces of advice for anybody seeking to make lasting, sustainable progress.
2 talks, 2021 to 2023
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Melati Wijsen at Amsterdam Business Forum 2023
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2 events · 2021 to 2023
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