"You might not feel this way right now but you matter. You might not believe this right now but your opinion counts. You might not get this right now but you being here in this world makes it a better place."

"I feel very lucky to take pictures for a living since it’s so many people’s hobby. It’s a privilege to do something you enjoy as your job."

Combining her love for organising with interior design, Nicola Rodriguez started her own company Essex House Dolly. 

"As an artist myself, freedom is one of the ultimate core values I hold to. This involves freedom to express myself within the art that I create, or in the project that I get to be involved in, but with freedom comes responsibility!"

"I think the biggest challenge is the current economic issues. Both businesses and people are struggling right now. This means business is quite quiet at the moment. In terms of overcoming it - watch this space."

"It’s ok and necessary to fail at things. There is nothing wrong with failure."

"I do not want a future where COP50 or COP80 exists."

 “Many young people, myself included, feel let down by the failure to include the phasing out of fossil fuels”

“If you don’t have a seat around the table, then you’ll be on the menu”

“Don’t forget the mission to save our planet.”

“It’s time for actions, not for discussion on particular phrasing”

"Become obsessed, take notes, stick your neck out, make your own opportunities and don’t be afraid or put off by inconvenience or hard work."