Climate Change Quotes

Words to Inspire

Cartoon illustration of a planet with rings, resembling Saturn, in space with some stars and a smaller planet nearby.

“The idea of infinite or unlimited growth, which proves so attractive to economists, financiers and experts in technology … is based on the lie that there is an infinite supply of the earth’s goods, and this leads to the planet being squeezed dry at every limit.”

– Pope Francis

Cartoon illustration of two green-leafed trees with brown trunks, reflected on water with a purple background.

“What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another.”

– Mahatma Gandhi

A colorful drawing of a floating island with trees, flowers, animals, and a small water body under a sun and clouds in the sky.

“We are the first generation to be able to end poverty, and the last generation that can take steps to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Future generations will judge us harshly if we fail to uphold our moral and historical responsibilities.”

– Ban Ki-moon

Stylized illustration of layered rolling hills with pine trees, varying in shades of blue, against a light blue sky.

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”

– Chinese Proverb

Illustration of three green leaves with black outline on a light purple background.

“We are not above nature, we are a part of nature.”

– Jennifer Nini