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UNAIR NEWS<\/b> \u2013 Aeshnina Azzahra Aqilani, a 2025 International Relations student at Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), has consistently made efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of plastic waste on international stages. Inspired by her firsthand observations of waste problems in her local community, Aqilani has chosen advocacy as a way for the younger generation to take responsibility for the planet\u2019s future.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Awareness rooted in local environment<\/b><\/h5>\n\n

Aqilani revealed that her concern for plastic pollution began when she witnessed the effects of plastic waste in rivers and landfills. She emphasized that plastic is not only an environmental issue but also a threat to human health and safety.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

\u201cSingle-use plastics may move slowly, but they accumulate like a ticking time bomb. The impact might not be immediate, but our generation will bear the consequences,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n

A global issue requires global attention<\/b><\/h5>\n\n

Aqilani\u2019s efforts to elevate the plastic crisis to the international stage stems from her belief that it transcends national borders. She stressed that youth involvement is vital to advancing global commitments.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cPlastic pollution does not respect borders. Its effects are worldwide, so the solutions must be discussed on a global scale,\u201d she emphasized. <\/p>\n\n

She also noted the ongoing challenges in global plastic agreements, particularly resistance from countries heavily reliant on plastic production.<\/p>\n\n

Advocacy on the international stage<\/b><\/h3>\n\n
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Aqilani at the International Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) in Canada and South Korea (Photo: By courtesy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

International forums have provided Aqilani with platforms to represent youth perspectives. She has participated in the Plastic Health Summit in Amsterdam, COP-26 in Glasgow, and the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) sessions in Canada and South Korea.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cI am encouraged that international forums are increasingly engaging youth voices and taking our input seriously,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n

Linking environment to human rights and intergenerational justice<\/b><\/h5>\n\n

For Aqilani, the environmental crisis is closely tied to human rights and intergenerational justice. She believes that environmental damage today will be inherited by future generations.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cChildren have the right to a healthy environment, clean air, and a safe future. The plastic crisis threatens these fundamental rights,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n

She also urged UNAIR students to recognize their potential to drive meaningful change. \u201cMajor change always starts with small, consistent actions,\u201d Aqilani concluded.<\/p>\n\n

Author: Nafiesa ZahraEditor: Khefti Al Mawalia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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