"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Because I have grandchildren. 2100 is not a theoretical date" - Jos, #EU

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "For climate justice!" - Gurdial, #Malaysia

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Good question:) - the first answer that came to my mind is that I do believe that, beyond borders and interests, we still can act together in solidarity to fight for a better future for all. But after thinking about that for a while, I must say that I put in this negotiation process my faith in humanity" - Anna, #Poland

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Good process may not produce good substance, but bad process will snuff out any hope of it. I am here to help get it right" - Dan, #ADP2015 | "I was there for the birth of the Convention. I want to make sure this latest UNFCCC baby is delivered" - Ahmed, #ADP2015

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Because it combines my love of text, language and law with my love of nature, and because we hold this planet in trust for future generations" - Lavanya, #CPR

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "It's a privilege, a duty and an immense opportunity. At climate negotiations one gets a unique chance to meet the world in one place to talk about how to preserve what we have. Not by proxy (internet, TV or a book) but personally: see, hear and exchange ideas with representatives of every nation on the planet. And in the reflection of others, we see and get a better sense of ourselves, and who we are - integral nano parts of the big colourful world. The world that is worth preserving. It's fascinating. It's addictive. It's primal" - Laura, #Lithuania

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "For me working on climate change is a perfect combination of political commitment and intellectual excitement mobilizing at the same time theory, politics and practice guided by science. When accepting this responsibility I feel that I am fulfilling the task of being a global citizen" - Laurence, #COP21 Presidency

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Because I want to save the world...from itself" - Juliana, #Colombia

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Because I want my Christmases to stay white" - Elina, #Latvia

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "1) For the sake of Sam and Gaby, and all kids to be born; 2) For conveying to them the beauty of diversity (in natural forests, in cultures, in people's aspirations) on our planet, our heritage; 3) Because serving more mundane ideals like global peace, health, and equity, feels like the best use of our life and energy..." - Mika, #EU

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | “For several reasons: the opportunity to contribute to reduce the magnitude of the problem; the people that I have met in negotiations; my crazy delegation; preserving the landscapes that I love...the list is very long...and it grows continuously. It also decreases sometimes, but the pros of being in negotiations outweigh the cons for the time being" - Pisti, #Spain

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | “Because it is the right thing to do. Because I can. Once a friend asked me what is climate change. I, of-course, thoroughly explained its causes, impacts and solutions & shared the progress of climate change mitigation actions. And then… and then my friend like a surprised and shocked child exclaimed – how can you sleep knowing all these things?!! How can you avoid going mad knowing that we are destroying ourselves and refusing to agree and implement solutions? My answer was – because I do everything that I can to mitigate climate change and ensure transformation towards low carbon and climate resilient future" - Ilze, #Latvia

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "To take care of our common house" - Ruben, #HolySee

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Because enhanced action needs enhnaced finance, consistent with differentiated responsibilities" - Bernaditas, #Bolivia

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "So that I can tell my unborn grandchild - "We did it". Or at least - "I did what I could"", Aslak, #Norway

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "For climate justice" - Adarsh, #India

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Because I am a woman. Because I am African. Because climate change is too important to be left in the hands of men only” - Nozipho, #SouthAfrica

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Leaving the conference center of the Copenhagen COP, just at the front door, my beloved President Chavez raised my hand and said: "I give you full powers and I command you to do whatever should be necessary to say no, without fear and with the strength of the person who is right". I did it convinced that this "no" to the agreement of 26 Parties, would help to achieve a better one, an agreement that contains everyone! He inspired me to fight that night and forever. I do it with courage because my daughters and this world don't need just "an agreement", they need a GOOD agreement" - Claudia, #Venezuela

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "So difficult in just a few words! I want my children – and everyone’s children – to live in a world that is beautiful and extraordinary but also just. Such a future is only possible if we succeed in tackling climate change and find a better and fairer way to live within the limits of this our only world. Of course, one global climate agreement will not be anything like enough, but it is a necessary step. I just hope that I can make a small contribution to taking a few brackets off that better future" - Paul, #COP21 Presidency

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Because we all need a happy ending" - Alexa (left), #AILAC | "It became a personal challenge in different ways but also an unmissable opportunity to help put some limits to shortsighted decision making" - Maria Laura, #Colombia

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"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "The fight against climate change is an intelligent and creative space to be. It can take your imagination above and beyond boundaries. Being in that space to fight for the poorest and the most vulnerable is a great feeling", Achala, #Gambia #LDCs

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "So Today's answer is definitely for my newborn son! But I actually grew up an environmentalist since I was a child. I remember getting angry when people threw garbage on the street and I was concerned about deforestation in my hometown. Now this is my life, I'm always thinking about the least emissions intensive daily life choices, mine and for people I know. I think I can be very annoying about this! That's the thing, there's a super important role for international negotiations to deliver but climate change is very much about individual actions too if we really want to make the change we need" - Ale, #Mexico

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "To try to do a big thing that matters" - Todd, #USA | "Because I'm addicted to the issue" - Sue, #USA

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | “To get to know all the brilliant negotiators in the climate negotiation, but more importantly, to make the world safer" - Aya, #Japan

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Because it matters, and because it’s doable if we approach it right" - Pete, #EU

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Working on climate change means being part of something bigger than a "job". I want to help bring many on board. A world with 100% renewable energy will be possible one day and even if I am not here to see it I want to work on this transition. It will become unstoppable. There is so much to gain from building a cleaner and more resilient society. What energizes me is to engage citizens because they are a key piece of the climate puzzle. Winning hearts and minds will be key and is already happening!" - Monica, #Nivela #CostaRicaLimpia

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Because of my grandchildren. And because I believe that change is possible and I can contribute to make the difference" - Miguel, #EU

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | “They say one of Lebanon’s greatest assets is that this small country’s climate and topography allow you to swim in the Mediterranean and ski in the Cedars mountains on the same day. I’m here to fight against this becoming a mere myth” - Yara, #Lebanon

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "For my country, my three children, my ten grandchildren, and my four great-grandchildren" - Tony, #MarshallIslands

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "The most difficult thing in fighting climate change is not only its effect on the entire humanity, but that an inappropriate global policy can lead to deepened inequalities between states and within states ... that's a fight worth fighting" - Xolisa, #AfricaGroup

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Why am I doing this? Because I want future generations to enjoy the wonderful planet I have been privileged to know and enjoy. Because bad people cannot win this battle" - Pablo, #Colombia

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Because it must be won" - Jake, #EU

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "I fight against climate change because I can. That's a huge responsibility, many people who suffer the consequences can't, and I fight for them" - Andrea, #Colombia

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "For our children and the planet" - Harald, #SouthAfrica

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Unity. The action needed to address impacts and causes of climate change require united fronts of ambitious action everywhere. I contribute to that unity" - Irene, #AILAC

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Because we only have one planet, it is in our hands and it is our responsibility to take care of it" - Manuel, #Peru

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "As a person working in the field of development, it just strikes me as being a truly global and common issue which embodies the fact that we are all inhabitants of the same planet and adds yet stronger significance to cooperation amongst peoples of the world" - Damien, #COP21 Presidency

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "I would like to share a quote as to why I am in the field of climate change - "What we do for ourselves dies with us.What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal" (Albert Pine). I enter into this area for the better life of the people living under the poverty line in my country as well as around the world. They are the most vulnerable group to climate. Hope I can do something for them, which will also make my life meaningful" - Pei, #China

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Obama said it all - first generation to feel it, last generation able to fix it" - Artur, #EU

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Because if you save Tuvalu, you save the world" - Ian, #Tuvalu, quoting his Prime Minister

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "I am in this process for a better future for my children, the most vulnerable people and humanity at large" - Pa, #Gambia

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Because if you're not at the table, you're on the menu" - Spencer, #Grenada

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Coming from a pastoral family and tribe (the fulani) I still own cattle and small ruminants. Due to political boundaries the movement of my animals from the Sahel towards the forested zones of West Africa in search of water and pastures has become criminal and full of conflicts. Climate change has made the situation worst and our animals are dying in large numbers. There is strong conflict between climate change and foreign policy. I shall continue the fight to address climate change for the survival of the traditional livilihoods of all pastoralist in the Sahel" - Bubu, #Gambia

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "To shut Dean up! 😬" - Caleb, #MarshallIslands

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "I want to help ensure a future for my country, my generation and generations to come" - Ida, #Samoa

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Fight or flight. I choose the former because it's the only sane response to the situation we all find ourselves in" - Andrew, #UNFCCC

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Because it's a fight we cannot afford to lose" - Selwin (left), #UNSGO | "I got into this fight by accident and have been addicted ever since...given the evidence it is an imperative that has become my purpose" - Giza, #LDCs #Angola

"Why are you in the fight against #climatechange?" | "Ever since I was a little girl, I've felt it was important to protect the planet and to try to help others. Paris is an exciting opportunity towards this and there is growing momentum from across governments, businesses and civil society for change to happen!" - Katie, #CartagenaDialogue