The undeniable reality of our planet's warming is no longer a distant concern, nor a theoretical discourse—it is unfolding before our eyes, impacting our environment in real and immediate ways.

From catastrophic bushfires to unprecedented flooding, the consequences of climate change are reshaping landscapes, displacing communities, and irrevocably altering landscapes and lives.

I recall the early months after the birth of my second son, amidst the ravages of Australia’s 'Black Summer' fires. Confined indoors, holding my newborn, I was gripped with concern over the smoky air—its invisible threat posing a silent danger to fragile lungs.

In the years that followed, my community faced the devastation of floods, their scale and severity surpassing anything previously recorded.

As a parent, the instinct to protect my children has never been more pronounced; these events triggered an overwhelming sense of vulnerability—and a persistent anxiety about their future.

The delicate balance between despairing at the magnitude of the devastation and maintaining outward optimism for their future in a world so visibly affected by these crises has become increasingly difficult to navigate.

This emotional struggle is not only a personal experience, it reflects a collective reckoning with the environmental and societal challenges we must confront.