Plant for the Planet: A Young Boy's Mission to Combat Climate Change
Felix Finkbeiner, a nine-year-old boy from Germany, was inspired by the story of Wangari Maathai to start a campaign to combat climate change. His goal was to plant one million trees in each country of the world. Felix was inspired by Wangari Maathai's tree-campaign and decided to talk about it in his class project on climate change. He suggested that children should plant one million trees in each country. He started his campaign called "Plant for the Planet" and planted his first tree at the age of nine. Felix's campaign gained momentum and in 2011, he made a speech at the United Nations, urging world leaders to take action. He asked them to "stop talking - start planting." In the same year, his campaign successfully reached its goal of planting one million trees in Germany. Felix Finkbeiner's determination and passion for combating climate change have made a significant impact. His campaign, "Plant for the Planet," has inspired children around the world to take action and plant trees. Felix's story is a reminder that even young individuals can make a difference in protecting our planet.