‘It’s all we have’: young climate activists on the state of politics around the world

Young voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots in elections around the world this year, from the UK to Mexico. Photograph: Ewan Bootman/Rex/Shutterstock

This year elections are taking place across the globe, covering almost half of the world’s population. It is also likely to be, yet again, the hottest year recorded as the climate crisis intensifies. The Guardian asked young climate activists around the world what they want from the elections and whether politics is working in the fight to halt global heating.

Adélaïde Charlier, 23, Belgium