TOKYO/KYOTO -- Riho Matsumaru's revelation came in March. While studying in London, the 21-year-old joined a student protest against the climate crisis, one of hundreds of events held simultaneously across the globe. The message of the protests resonated with her, and spurred her to try to drive action back home.
Socially conscious, well-informed and quick to organize behind a cause: By 2030, Asia's Generation Z will be 960 million people strong. © Reuters
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