Nudge Global Leadership Challenge 2016

“We are fighting climate and we are fighting each other. I am convinced that every individual can make a difference and that we cannot have peace if we don’t fight climate change.”

“Ecocide is not just an environmental crime, not only a crime against humanity, but also a crime against peace. My role as a lawyer is that of advocating for the criminalisation of mass damage and destruction to the earth. In truth, this is just a natural revolution of where the law is going. It is not a crime at the moment to cause mass destruction to the earth, yet, stealing an apple is a criminalised act.”

“I exhort young leaders to have the courage to care more than others think is wise, than others think is practical. We need to expect more than others think is possible.”

“Leadership is a reflection of others’ opinions, not your own.”

“Mistakes are what makes you human. Without them, what are you? Everyone makes mistakes. As a leader, you shouldn’t be scared of making them.”

“In the near future we will be facing complex challenges and it is going to take a lot of people who, although with different approaches, have an overall shared vision for the world’s future. Opportunities like the Challenge, which mixes people from different careers and cultural backgrounds give a great platform for us to share experiences and ideas. It is such an important way to understand how the rest of the world works because we tend to only focus on what we know. It is our comfort zone. But the Challenge pushes us to think outside of what we know, outside of the box. I think it’s such a great way to look for solutions together!”

“I want to take inspiration back and examples of what other people are implementing. Also, good networking because I have realised that you are able to achieve so much more when you have a network of people supporting you with ideas, connections and financing. Lastly, I wish to find ways on how much more I could do in the field of sustainability.”