As a young person in Nigeria, the ecological crisis is something I experience every day. I see plastic waste on our streets, blocked drainage, flooding, polluted waterways, and communities struggling with the consequences of poor waste management. My greatest fear is that we will become so used to these problems that we stop seeing them as urgent. But I remain hopeful because I see young people creating solutions and communities becoming more environmentally conscious. I expect policymakers to move beyond promises and take practical action through better waste-management systems, environmental education, stronger policies, and meaningful opportunities for young people to participate in environmental decision-making. Personally, I use art to respond to the crisis. I transform discarded materials, especially plastic waste, into artworks that tell stories and provoke conversations about our environment. Through initiatives like the Recycle Art Tour, I also engage young people in learning about sustainability. I believe art may not solve the ecological crisis alone, but it can change how people see the problem—and changing perspectives can inspire action. My hope is that my generation will not only inherit this crisis, but become part of the generation that changes its course.