In 2040, Europe wakes up under a clear sky, lit by renewable energy that powers every corner of its cities. My day begins with a walk through the vertical parks that now adorn the skyscrapers of metropolises, where nature blends harmoniously with futuristic architecture. It is no longer a dream to see urban forests purifying the air and growing food for citizens.

My day starts with the banana harvest in Horton 2040, in this idyllic picture of the future. The morning sun beats down on the walipini, where banana trees are already swaying with heavy, ripe bunches. The tropical scent fills the greenhouse as I pick the perfectly ripe fruit. Freshly picked bananas are on the breakfast table, much tastier than any imported variety. In the afternoon, we tend the walipinis with the neighbours, sharing our experiences and the fresh harvest. Even in winter, we can enjoy the taste of home-grown tomatoes, which keep the air warm despite the cold. In the evenings, we gather at the village community centre to enjoy delicacies made from local ingredients, including fruit and vegetables from our own gardens. The children are happy to play outdoors, knowing they are growing up in a healthy and sustainable environment. Transport costs and pollution are reduced and the local economy has boomed. Our community has become more cohesive and we are proud to grow our own food. Walipini is not just a greenhouse, it is a symbol of a sustainable future.

In the future, in 2040, I envision cities where sustainability, technology and community combine to create a better quality of life for all. I would choose the theme of sustainable and inclusive urbanism, aiming to create cities where people live healthier, more comfortable lives in harmony with nature. What would this future look like? 1. Green cities - city centres dominated by green spaces, parks, vertical gardens on the walls of buildings, and streets with more cycle lanes than cars. Self-growing trees and biophilic buildings help regulate temperature and air quality. 2. Intelligent public transport - self-driving electric buses and express buses with hyperloop trains make travel fast, comfortable and pollution-free. Private cars are a rarity - sharing platforms and autonomous electric cars have replaced traditional transport. 3. Energy independence - cities rely exclusively on renewable energy sources: solar panels on all buildings, wind turbines on the outskirts of the city and smart grids that store energy ensure that energy never runs out. 4. Technology for the community - artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things contribute to the governance of the city: street lighting is regulated according to people's movements, waste sorting is automated and the city's resources are allocated in the most efficient way. 5. Social inclusion - everyone can participate in city decision-making through virtual platforms where communities make suggestions and vote for change. Digital education, accessible to everyone, ensures that no one is left out of the opportunities offered by new technologies. Why is this future better? This future would allow people to live in a clean, healthy and friendly environment. People would not waste time in traffic jams, breathe clean air, have more space for socialising and personal development?

My wish is that the future will be much better than the present.First of all that the air will be cleaner, that the climate will not change, that our land will not be polluted and that food will be good.I wish that the races will not stop, that our people and our nation will live in peace, freedom and love.So let us protect our land so that our nation lives in clean air, on a healthy earth in peace and love.