Scene 1: Village Park — The Question
(Mika and Lolo Ramon sit under a tree.)
Mika:
Lolo, I learned about the Earth’s problems in school today. Deforestation, pollution,
poverty… It’s overwhelming. Why is everyone saying we need a sustainable world?
Lolo Ramon (softly):
Because, apo, we forgot how to live with the Earth, not just on it. The world is rich, but not
endless. What we do today writes tomorrow’s story.
Narrator:
And so begins the journey — from a child’s question to a global revelation. We now step
into the halls of learning, where answers begin to unfold.
Scene 2: University Lecture Hall
Prof. Delos Reyes:
Let us define our key terms: Sustainability is about maintaining balance — in environment,
society, and economy. It’s a state. Sustainable development is the process — organizing
our systems to maintain that state.
Raj:
And don’t forget — economic growth must be inclusive. It’s not about more, it’s about
better. Sustainable development demands we grow without leaving others behind.
Fatima:
Exactly. A community is not truly developed if half its people live in hunger or without clean
water. True sustainability is justice — across time and across people.
Ana:
We can no longer treat nature like it’s disposable. If we don't protect the forests, oceans,
and air, there will be nothing left to sustain.
Scene 3: Time Travel with History — The Rise of Consciousness
(A screen projects historical footage. Noah narrates. Tasha stands beside him.)
Noah:
In 1972, “Limits to Growth” warned us: endless consumption leads to collapse. In 1987, the
Brundtland Report defined sustainable development — meeting today’s needs without
compromising tomorrows.
Tasha:
But even with warnings, global action was slow. We hosted summit after summit — Rio ‘92,
Rio +5, Rio +10, Rio +20 — yet forests kept shrinking and temperatures kept rising.
Ana (interrupting):
True! But those conferences planted seeds — they gave us frameworks like Agenda 21 and
the Rio Declaration.
Noah:
Each step matters. Each summit reminded us: we share one planet. We need shared
responsibility.
Scene 4: United Nations Assembly – The 2030 Agenda
(Li Wei addresses a crowd. Amara and President Delgado respond.)
Li Wei:
In 2015, all UN member states adopted the 2030 Agenda — 17 goals to end poverty,
protect the planet, and promote peace. It's our shared map to a sustainable world.
Amara:
But let us not forget—sustainability isn’t new. My ancestors lived with balance. They fished
only what they needed, gave thanks to the land, and passed on abundance.
President Delgado:
That wisdom must guide our future. As a leader, I face pressure to industrialize fast. But I
know — real progress must be long-lasting, not just quick.
Fatima:
Yes, President. We must stop choosing between growth and nature. The solution lies in
green economies — where both coexist.
Scene 5: Campfire at the Youth Climate Forum
(Caleb, Samira, Mika, and Tasha gather.)
Caleb:
Our generation will inherit this Earth. We want jobs, peace, and green cities — not rising
seas and vanishing species.
Samira (with data visuals):
Science proves the danger: CO₂ levels are higher than ever. Glaciers are melting. We need
urgent, evidence-based decisions.
Tasha:
We’ve protested, marched, and spoken. Now we demand: act with courage. Listen to
science, and listen to us.
Mika:
I used to think turning off lights was enough. But now I see — it’s about how we live, vote,
and care.
Caleb:
Right, Mika. Every small act matters. But structural change matters more.
Scene 6: Presidential Cabinet Room
President Delgado:
So, where do we go from here? Reform? Transformation?
Li Wei:
Both. Reformism brings practical change — better laws, greener policies.
Transformationalism goes deeper — it changes our values and systems.
Raj:
Let’s start by shifting investments to renewable energy, green jobs, and sustainable
agriculture.
Amara:
And let’s include all voices — especially those who were historically silenced. A sustainable
world must be inclusive.
Ana:
Not just a world that survives — but a world that thrives.
Final Scene: Village Park (Return to Mika and Lolo Ramon)
Mika:
Lolo… we can still fix things, right?
Lolo Ramon (smiling):
Yes, anak. But it starts with awareness... and moves with action. Live wisely. Dream boldly.
Narrator:
And so, the story continues — from the wisdom of the past, the courage of the present, to
the promise of the future. The path to a sustainable world lies in our hands.
CHARACTERS:
1. Narrator – LARA
2. Mika – JALENE
3. Lolo Ramon – KEISHA
4. Ana – EMMY
5. Prof. Delos Reyes – JULIE
6. Raj – DAWN
7. Fatima – HANES
8. Noah – GLIKA
9. Tasha – SHAINA
10. Li Wei – ROXELLE
11. Amara – ROXAN
12. Caleb – RHODA
13. Samira – LESLEI
14. President Delgado – KATHERINE
