Most scientific literature is written only in English, creating an alarming knowledge gap for the 75 percent of the world who don't speak it. That's a big problem for climate change -- because it's hard to take action on something you don't understand. With Climate Cardinals, an international youth-led nonprofit that's working to make the climate movement more accessible, activist and social entrepreneur Sophia Kianni is furthering the global transfer of knowledge by translating and sourcing crucial climate resources into more than 100 languages. A barrier-breaking talk about the collective effort we'll need to protect the future of our planet.

Sophia Kianni: Language shouldn't be a barrier to climate action

Language shouldn't be a barrier to climate action

80% of scientific articles are in English, leaving 75% of the world's population in a knowledge gap about climate change.

Climate Cardinals, led by youth, is breaking language barriers by translating climate information into over 100 languages.

80% of scientific articles are in English, leaving 75% of the global population at a disadvantage in accessing climate science.