Sophie Bogø and Mohammed Axam Mammon (far left) present their view as leaders, including Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen (number five from the left), listen.

Shortly after the UN Climate Summit officially opened on Monday in Copenhagen, Lars Løkke Rasmussen took part in an open meeting, where a number of public organizations presented their advice and recommendations to the Danish COP15 host.

Sophie Bogø, a high school student from Denmark, and Mohammed Axam Mammoon from the Maldives represented kids and youth of the World. They had brought recommendations from the various youth climate summits held during the year leading up to COP15. Scroll down to read Sophie Bogø’s message in full.

Establish a green trust fund

These are some of the messages presented by Sophie Bogø:

CO2 emissions must be markedly reduced. We must remember that the environment is far more important than any economic considerations.

It is imperative that green and sustainable technologies are developed

An international trust fund must be established with the purpose of making green and sustainable technologies available to all countries in the World. Each country must contribute with a donation proportional with the country’s CO2 emissions and Gross National Product.

The land is disappearing into the ocean

Mohammed budded in with a story from the Maldives, where a position just one meter above sea level means that inhabitants are very much feeling the consequences of climate change. The country is simply disappearing into the ocean.

Mohammed also used the opportunity to encourage decision makers to work together to solve the problems. He underlined the fact that education plays a vital part in making sure future generations understand the causes of and solutions to climate change.

Here is what Sophie Bogø said:

Mr. Prime Minister – ladies and gentlemen – it is an honour to be here today. I represent Aalborg Youth School and Caretakers of the Environment International.

Furthermore I speak on behalf of Copenhagen Climate Camp, Zealand Consensus and Children’s Climate Forum – all international youth climate conferences.

We have a message for you:

1. All nations, communities, businesses, and individuals share a responsibility for the future generation’s right to a clean and healthy environment, where it is possible to live and grow.

2. Significant cuts in CO2 emissions are necessary; we must remember that the environment is far more important than financial considerations. Rich nations must make bigger cuts in their CO2 emissions than developing nations with fewer resources.

3. Rich nations have a responsibility to communities which are threatened on their existence by climate changes, e.g. small island nations. These communities must either be saved or relocated.

4. It is imperative to develop green technologies that are environmentally sound and sustainable.

5. An international green foundation must be formed. The purpose of this foundation is to make sustainable technologies available to all nations on earth – as well rich as developing. Each nation must make a contribution to this foundation which is proportional to their CO2 emissions and their GDP.

6. It is necessary that everyone is more aware of their CO2 usage and their environmental footprint in general. Legislation regarding technology, energy and consumption is essential.

We – the future generation – demand that the leaders of the world will work together to form a fair and responsible climate deal. Your action will be crucial in order to ensure the survival of our natural world and the health and well-being of the generations to come.

Please act now!

Thank you