A Creative Approach To Climate Change | Finnegan Harries | TEDxTeen

Climate change is a fact. Calling all creatives. Finnegan Harries is a British designer and an architect-in-training at Parsons School of Design.

In 2011, he founded the popular YouTube blog JacksGap with his twin brother Jack Harries. The blog has more than 4.1 million subscribers and 200 million views. The brothers have used their influence on YouTube and social media to drive dialogue around social and environmental challenges such as mental health and climate change.

[EmmyHucker]

It's so wonderful to witness two brothers on YouTube blossom into thoughtful young men, and to have them utilise their platform for good ❤

[aylenvaldez]

the fact that he (and jack) are doing such amazing work makes me so proud. they were just boys who made videos on youtube and now look at them, literally changing the world.

[chaninartp]

From kids in JacksGap Channel, you two have come so far. I'm so proud of both of you, Finn and Jack.

[ximenag]

When I first saw you on Jacksgap years ago, I just thought you were funny and handsome but now that I know what you are up to I really think you're such an charming, creative and incredible person with a huge heart. Everyone who has met you is really truly lucky and maybe you won't read this but it feels good to speak it out, i wish you the best in all your proyects and i'm shure you will make a change, if it doesn't is in the environment it will be in the people who follows you

[haniihii]

Two normal kids in Jacksgap channel, became two creative men. Time is go fast, what am I I am so proud of them, I should move on, too. They are really inspire me.

[quatroseis]

So used to listening to Jack's speech on videos and stuff, it's nice to hear from Finn too, such an important issue no one talks about, those two inspire me a whole lot. I'll never forget them, they're changing and ispiring my generation, our generation 😊

[melozanob]

Finn: *mentions Jack*
*a single tear rolls down my face*

Ok, seriously though. "Our Changing Climate" has been very present in my life throughout the past year. It stuck with me so so much and has inspired me to take the chances that I have and plan out a social service for my school which I should be starting pretty soon, as well as taking part in my cousin's recycling projects.
I'm really proud of what you two have become, and I'm forever grateful of the great influence you have on an audience that has followed you for many years. I really do hope the impact is even greater.

[phantomx.]

I remember watching Jack and Finn as young boys on Jacksgap. I've watch them grow into great gentlemen. It's so amazing and inspiring to see how far they have come.

[elenaaquino]

Thank you Finn, since day one that I saw your youtube channel with your brother you have inspired me not only to take action into things that matter such as environmental impact or education problems nowaday, but to inspire people to do it too . I hope someday people will hear my voice and much others' too, so glad that people like you have that great opportunity. Hopefully this is the key to change, great speach man. Love from Spain ❤

[mara]

Both of you brothers are making me so, incredibly proud. I'm honoured to have been a part of your wonderful journey.

[anni_was_here]

So so proud of you Finn for following your passion!! I'm not going to lie, I miss JacksGap dearly and it was a huge part of my life during its prime. But I'm still a fan of you and Jack and can't wait to watch you both on your new adventures. 💜

[ennuiedits]

oh my gosh I just took a glance back at some of my old footage and realized I haven't watched finn or his brother jack since I was in middle school. now seeing this I'm so emotional. he's used his platform for such good in the world. I still love finn 😭❤️

[factbeaglesarebest]

He and his brother are very inspirational. Went from funny YouTube videos to actively making the word a better place in a significant change.

[jumtets]

My teen hero Finn is on Can't believe it XD

[susane]

Interesting!! Great speech! I'm so glad you really DO care about our Planet and the costs and continuing RISING costs to our society and every one of us with continued inaction.

[quatroseis]

Gotta be honest though...I sort of pushed climate change to the back of my mind too, but now after listening to Finn, mate, I'm so worried 😂😂 It's quite a scary thought if you stop to think about it

[tamro_koba]

I’m SO PROUD to follow Finn and Jack through yeas and see them grow and progress! Such an example of intelligent young people who impact in their life and not just make money of YouTube videos like tags, vlogs and ect.They grow and become real leaders. I support every thought expressed in this speech. Thank you ❤️

[mrinal_boro]

I love filmmaking and also love environment conservation. This talk is gold to me. So much inspiration. Both jack and finn are great human beings.

[weidaisun]

Nice to see the new generation is taking actions on climate change. Creativity is a powerful tool for impact, especially on climate change.

[sophiej]

I have such a passion for caring for the environment. I want to study environmental engineering and create sustainable alternatives to plastics, energy, food...etc. However, I personally feel very conflicted as I have always had a desire to travel so strong I do not want to be in one place for too long. I know how bad planes and other modes of transportation are for the environment, but I believe that if I, along with others, have a passion, we can figure out a way how to do so sustainably.