Young Turkish-origin activist wins UN award for green leadership

Young Turkish-origin activist wins UN award for green leadership

In a exceptional achievement, Muhammed Safa Kaya, a 16-year-old environmental activist of Turkish origin, has been elected as the primary younger Green Mayor of Watford Municipality in England.

His distinctive contributions to society have garnered worldwide recognition, as he was not too long ago honored with the United Nations Universal Peace Federation (UPF) award.

Kaya, chief of a undertaking named “Plant4Life,” acquired the distinguished “Youth Achievement Award” bestowed yearly by the U.Okay. UPF to commend younger people making a tangible distinction of their communities.

Kaya was awarded by Dean Russell, Member of Parliament for Watford of the ruling Conservative Party, at a ceremony within the committee room within the British Parliament.

Through the “Plant4Life” initiative aimed toward inspiring younger individuals to embrace sustainability and foster a deeper appreciation for nature, Kaya organizes informative classes at major faculties in Watford, the place he presently resides, imparting information on the importance of crops and their very important position in preserving the ecosystem.

Distributing free seeds in cooperation with personal corporations and municipalities, Safa and his group goal to make college students achieve the behavior of planting a seed yearly of their lives.

With a goal of participating over 10,000 college students throughout roughly 30 faculties, the undertaking goals to surpass 1 million newly planted timber.

Within the scope of the undertaking, additionally it is aimed toward elevating a era that’s extra conscious of environmental issues and the significance of fixing these issues.

The 16-year-old, appreciated for his environmentally pleasant works and ongoing initiatives inside the “Plant4Life” undertaking in England, spoke to Anadolu Agency (AA) about his success and revealed plans on additional initiatives he plans on implementing.

“This award is given to young people who make a good impact on those around them by doing a project in the places they live in. I also go to primary schools in Watford, where I live, and give sustainability training to the students there. Handing them over seeds, we teach them how to plant a seed each year,” he defined.

As the primary younger Green Mayor elected by Watford Municipality, a place he continues to carry, Kaya stays devoted to representing the voices of younger individuals and championing inexperienced initiatives.

The younger environmentalist who has been dwelling in England along with his household for 4 years expressed his pleasure, stating he feels honored to obtain the award.

“Receiving this award brings me great happiness. I may be the youngest person ever to receive such an accolade. I am truly grateful to everyone who has supported me on this journey,” he famous.

Kaya said that he goals to develop the “Plant4Life” undertaking any further and stated: “I want to expand it to all countries, around the world, to Türkiye and other countries. In the future, I would like to receive policy education and do projects that benefit the people in my society.”

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