CNBC - Youth Leadership To Save the Planet for Our Young Generations Worldwide

When Melati Wijsen set out to rid Bali of plastic bags at the age of 12, she could hardly have imagined it would catapult her onto the world stage, leading a global movement of young social activists.

But then, that’s the power of her generation.

“Everything is happening in our lifetime, so we are pulled to the front lines from this other source,” Wijsen told CNBC Make It.