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ALL SPEAKERS
Here’s to all the incredible change makers that have taken the time to join us on The Extreme Hangout stage. The environmentalists, the presidents, prime ministers, entrepreneurs, scientists, authors, adventures, athletes, astronauts, musicians, artists, policymakers, producers, presenters, industrialists, teachers, ministers, leaders, social influencers and you tubers. It is the passion and effort of everyone here that is helping popularise the climate movement and inspire environmental action. A massive thank you.
COP27 SPEAKERS
Abdelrahman Fahmy
Egyptian Visionary Social and Environmental Entrepreneur
Abdelrahman Fahmy is an Egyptian Visionary Social and Environmental Entrepreneur who is dedicated to empowering innovations in Sustainable Economic and Environmental Development.
He Co-founded the Egyptian group of the international youth movement “youthinkgreen – jugend denkt um.welt”.
Up to date, youthinkgreen Egypt has managed to empower directly more than 5000+ young Egyptians who are leading the paradigm transition towards sustainable development in Egypt. Youthinkgreen’s beneficiaries currently drive their ecological innovations towards the market through their startups, multinational corporations, or developmental organizations they are working for. youthinkgreen worked with more than 150 private and public entity to train and empower young calibers across Egypt to assure their readiness to offer disruptive innovations to the local and global communities.
Abdelrahman Fahmy is an Egyptian Visionary Social and Environmental Entrepreneur who is dedicated to empowering innovations in Sustainable Economic and Environmental Development.
He Co-founded the Egyptian group of the international youth movement “youthinkgreen – jugend denkt um.welt”.
Up to date, youthinkgreen Egypt has managed to empower directly more than 5000+ young Egyptians who are leading the paradigm transition towards sustainable development in Egypt. Youthinkgreen’s beneficiaries currently drive their ecological innovations towards the market through their startups, multinational corporations, or developmental organizations they are working for. youthinkgreen worked with more than 150 private and public entity to train and empower young calibers across Egypt to assure their readiness to offer disruptive innovations to the local and global communities.
Abigael Kiprono Kima
Energy expert and climate activist
Abigael Kiprono Kima, 24, is a young energy expert and climate activist from Kenya. She is the producer and host of the new Hali-Hewa podcast (Hali-Hewa is a Swahili term for ‘climate’), profiling African activists and climate experts across eight 30-minute episodes airing through to COP27 on themes including a just energy transition, loss and damage, youth participation in intergovernmental processes and indigenous rights with Climate Home News as a partner syndicating this series.
Abigael has a background in Environmental Science (Resource Conservation)from Kenyatta University in Kenya. Her love for social justice led her to Kenyatta University where her passion for climate justice began. She joined one of the Environmental Clubs on campus where she developed her climate leadership skills and in no time was appointed the Chairperson solely because of her commitment and dedication. Through her exemplary leadership, she was awarded the Erasmus Credit Mobility Scholarship to Hungary to pursue Environmental Engineering at Szent Istvan University.
She is an environmental educator at Green Generation Initiative and her passion for teaching and imparting knowledge to the children is evident.She is passionate about youth mentorship thus she uses the opportunity to educate high school students on important life skills by simply telling her story.
Abigael was nominated for the Eco-Hero Award (EHA) by Team 54 Project because of her glowing remarks from members and supporters across the globe alongside a successful hosting of collaborative events supporting MAPS at UNEA 4 in Nairobi. Apart from environmental conservation, Abigael is passionate about music and dance. She co- founded a Christian based band called Jubal Band who have played a huge role in transforming the lives of the youth in her hometown Iten.The youth around them learn that it is possible to balance passion, talent and professional work towards positive change.
Abigael Kiprono Kima, 24, is a young energy expert and climate activist from Kenya. She is the producer and host of the new Hali-Hewa podcast (Hali-Hewa is a Swahili term for ‘climate’), profiling African activists and climate experts across eight 30-minute episodes airing through to COP27 on themes including a just energy transition, loss and damage, youth participation in intergovernmental processes and indigenous rights with Climate Home News as a partner syndicating this series.
Abigael has a background in Environmental Science (Resource Conservation)from Kenyatta University in Kenya. Her love for social justice led her to Kenyatta University where her passion for climate justice began. She joined one of the Environmental Clubs on campus where she developed her climate leadership skills and in no time was appointed the Chairperson solely because of her commitment and dedication. Through her exemplary leadership, she was awarded the Erasmus Credit Mobility Scholarship to Hungary to pursue Environmental Engineering at Szent Istvan University.
She is an environmental educator at Green Generation Initiative and her passion for teaching and imparting knowledge to the children is evident.She is passionate about youth mentorship thus she uses the opportunity to educate high school students on important life skills by simply telling her story.
Abigael was nominated for the Eco-Hero Award (EHA) by Team 54 Project because of her glowing remarks from members and supporters across the globe alongside a successful hosting of collaborative events supporting MAPS at UNEA 4 in Nairobi. Apart from environmental conservation, Abigael is passionate about music and dance. She co- founded a Christian based band called Jubal Band who have played a huge role in transforming the lives of the youth in her hometown Iten.The youth around them learn that it is possible to balance passion, talent and professional work towards positive change.
Adrian Leitoro
Co-founder of Nature and the People as One (NaPo)
Adrian Leitoro is the co-founder of Nature and People as One (NaPO). Building on a strong foundation of indigenous knowledge and governance structures, NAPO partners with the indigenous Rendille and Samburu communities to conserve and restore the landscapes, biodiversity & culture of Northern Kenya’s biodiversity hotspots such as Mt Kulal (a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve), Mt Marsabit Forest, Ndoto ranges and others.
Adrian is a restoration steward at the Global Landscapes Forum. He is also a Charles R Wall fellow - a program by The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and the UNEP-Africa Office to build the capacities of Africa’s young biodiversity negotiators.
Adrian is also pursuing a Master’s degree in Climate Change Adaptation - focusing on Nature Based Solutions at the University of Nairobi.
Adrian Leitoro is the co-founder of Nature and People as One (NaPO). Building on a strong foundation of indigenous knowledge and governance structures, NAPO partners with the indigenous Rendille and Samburu communities to conserve and restore the landscapes, biodiversity & culture of Northern Kenya’s biodiversity hotspots such as Mt Kulal (a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve), Mt Marsabit Forest, Ndoto ranges and others.
Adrian is a restoration steward at the Global Landscapes Forum. He is also a Charles R Wall fellow - a program by The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and the UNEP-Africa Office to build the capacities of Africa’s young biodiversity negotiators.
Adrian is also pursuing a Master’s degree in Climate Change Adaptation - focusing on Nature Based Solutions at the University of Nairobi.
Adriani Maffioleti
Activist for Climate Justice and the rights
Adriani is a young indigenous woman from southern Brazil. Activist for Climate Justice and the rights of originals peoples, she is part of the Fridays For Future, Latinas For Climate and coordinator of SOS Amazônia Fund. She was present at important events of the climate agenda, such as COP26 and Stockholm +50 conference in Sweden, mobilizing and organizing strikes with more than 30,000 people and representing the Brazilian youth in discussions about the present and the future of our generation.
Adriani is a young indigenous woman from southern Brazil. Activist for Climate Justice and the rights of originals peoples, she is part of the Fridays For Future, Latinas For Climate and coordinator of SOS Amazônia Fund. She was present at important events of the climate agenda, such as COP26 and Stockholm +50 conference in Sweden, mobilizing and organizing strikes with more than 30,000 people and representing the Brazilian youth in discussions about the present and the future of our generation.
Aisling Connaughton
Co-founder Cyd Connects
Aisling is the co-founder Cyd Connects, a women-led sustainability Consultancy created to inspire positive change and turn social and environmental responsibility into competitive business advantage. She spent over a decade working in the beauty industry and received a scholarship to the University of Cambridge Rising Women Leaders Programme.
She has a Masters in Social Entrepreneurship from Goldsmiths and is a B Corp Expert and certified B Leader.
Aisling is the co-founder Cyd Connects, a women-led sustainability Consultancy created to inspire positive change and turn social and environmental responsibility into competitive business advantage. She spent over a decade working in the beauty industry and received a scholarship to the University of Cambridge Rising Women Leaders Programme.
She has a Masters in Social Entrepreneurship from Goldsmiths and is a B Corp Expert and certified B Leader.
Alab Mirasol
National Coordinator and Youth Advocates for Climate Actions Philippines
A climate justice activist based in Manila, Philippines currently studying biology at the University of the Philippines with a focus on ecology for her undergraduate. She comes from a family of activists and has been protesting for human rights and gender justice as young as 5 years old. An organizer of climate strikes since 2019, she is now the convenor and national coordinator of YACAP (Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines) — the Fridays for Future of our country. With her indigenous roots on her mom’s side and her dad a land defender that is a victim of enforced state disappearance, she vows to continue the resistance of her family. She strongly advocates that human rights and climate justice cannot be achieved without the other.
A climate justice activist based in Manila, Philippines currently studying biology at the University of the Philippines with a focus on ecology for her undergraduate. She comes from a family of activists and has been protesting for human rights and gender justice as young as 5 years old. An organizer of climate strikes since 2019, she is now the convenor and national coordinator of YACAP (Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines) — the Fridays for Future of our country. With her indigenous roots on her mom’s side and her dad a land defender that is a victim of enforced state disappearance, she vows to continue the resistance of her family. She strongly advocates that human rights and climate justice cannot be achieved without the other.
Alejandro Daly
MPA candidate at Columbia University
Alejandro Daly is an MPA candidate at Columbia University. Originally from Venezuela, Alejandro had to leave his home country due to the crisis and start a new life in Colombia. After struggling with asthma and discrimination, He embarked on a journey as Director of The Right To Not Obey, a social platform that aims to empower youth in Colombia to create social change and influence public policies around issues such as air pollution, climate change, refugees rights, and peaceful mobilization. He has mobilized over 150.000 young people in Colombia through campaigns, strikes, civic spaces, and dialogues. He is also a founding member of the Latin-American Coalition for Clean Air and the National Citizen Network for Clean Air in Colombia. Alejandro is a One Young World Ambassador, a Global Shaper from the World Economic Forum, and a member of the Advisory Board of the Global Week for NCD Action. Alejandro’s purpose is to promote climate justice and the right to a healthy environment for young people all over the world.
Alejandro Daly is an MPA candidate at Columbia University. Originally from Venezuela, Alejandro had to leave his home country due to the crisis and start a new life in Colombia. After struggling with asthma and discrimination, He embarked on a journey as Director of The Right To Not Obey, a social platform that aims to empower youth in Colombia to create social change and influence public policies around issues such as air pollution, climate change, refugees rights, and peaceful mobilization. He has mobilized over 150.000 young people in Colombia through campaigns, strikes, civic spaces, and dialogues. He is also a founding member of the Latin-American Coalition for Clean Air and the National Citizen Network for Clean Air in Colombia. Alejandro is a One Young World Ambassador, a Global Shaper from the World Economic Forum, and a member of the Advisory Board of the Global Week for NCD Action. Alejandro’s purpose is to promote climate justice and the right to a healthy environment for young people all over the world.
Alexandre Allard
Known for the creation and the sale of Consodata
Alexandre Allard is a French businessman known for the creation and the sale of Consodata, and the restoration of the Palace-HotelRoyal Monceauin Paris, France. He founded Groupe Allard in 2007 noted for more than a decade as instrumental in reviving heritage symbols. Its past achievements include restoration of Hotel de Pourtales, revival of the magazine l’Architecture d’Aujourd’hui founded by Le Corbusier in 1930, revival of the world-famous haute couture maison Balmain, the Palace Royal Monceau and the now ongoing transformation formed hospital Matarazzo built in 1904.
Alexandre Allard is collaborating with leading international figures such as the Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel, the designer and artistic director Philippe Starck, as well as renowned Brazilian and international artists to create a cultural landmark within Sao Paulo. Alexandre has dedicated his time and vision to the revitalization of Cidade Matarazzo for over 10 years.
Alexandre Allard is a French businessman known for the creation and the sale of Consodata, and the restoration of the Palace-HotelRoyal Monceauin Paris, France. He founded Groupe Allard in 2007 noted for more than a decade as instrumental in reviving heritage symbols. Its past achievements include restoration of Hotel de Pourtales, revival of the magazine l’Architecture d’Aujourd’hui founded by Le Corbusier in 1930, revival of the world-famous haute couture maison Balmain, the Palace Royal Monceau and the now ongoing transformation formed hospital Matarazzo built in 1904.
Alexandre Allard is collaborating with leading international figures such as the Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel, the designer and artistic director Philippe Starck, as well as renowned Brazilian and international artists to create a cultural landmark within Sao Paulo. Alexandre has dedicated his time and vision to the revitalization of Cidade Matarazzo for over 10 years.
Álvaro Guirao
Founder and CEO of Swiss non profit Wisdom Health
Álvaro Guirao - Links wisdomhealth.io & optimalxr.com is the founder and CEO of Swiss non profit Wisdom Health, building bridges between nature and ancient wisdom as a source of inspiration for new models of innovation and conscious leadership, to redefine wisdom, health and wealth.
Holds studies in computer science and a masters in top management at IE Business School.
Álvaro is the founder and CEO of Optimal XR AG, swiss startup building the future of on-demand mental health and emotional care making Dharma and other ancient wisdom practices universally available through emerging technologies and cutting edge art & science.
Serial entrepreneur both in private and public sector, Alvaro cofounded the empathic Reactive Media Lab at the medicine faculty of Madrid Autónoma University, and is executive director of the international summer symposium 'Virtual Reality as Transformative Technology to develop Empathy'.
Álvaro Guirao - Links wisdomhealth.io & optimalxr.com is the founder and CEO of Swiss non profit Wisdom Health, building bridges between nature and ancient wisdom as a source of inspiration for new models of innovation and conscious leadership, to redefine wisdom, health and wealth.
Holds studies in computer science and a masters in top management at IE Business School.
Álvaro is the founder and CEO of Optimal XR AG, swiss startup building the future of on-demand mental health and emotional care making Dharma and other ancient wisdom practices universally available through emerging technologies and cutting edge art & science.
Serial entrepreneur both in private and public sector, Alvaro cofounded the empathic Reactive Media Lab at the medicine faculty of Madrid Autónoma University, and is executive director of the international summer symposium 'Virtual Reality as Transformative Technology to develop Empathy'.
Amanda J. Parkes, PhD
Fashion scientist
Dr. Amanda Parkes is a fashion scientist with over 15 years of experience in fashion innovation, sustainability, bio fabrication, wearable technology, interaction design and smart materials spanning research, development, and product commercialization for start ups and major tech and fashion companies. She is the Chief Innovation Officer of Pangaia, a material science company and fashion brand building a sustainable future in fashion and lifestyle products, it was named #4 on Fast Company’s 2022 list of Most Innovative Brands. Past career highlights include roles as the Chief Innovation Officer of Future Tech Lab, an investment fund focused on sustainable material innovations, the Chief of Technology and Research at fashion tech incubator Manufacture NY, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University Dept of Architecture, teaching biomaterials and Founder of fashion tech studio Skinteractive, and co-founder of Bodega Algae, a microalgae biofuels company. She received a PhD & M.S. in Tangible Media from the MIT Media Lab and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a B.A. in Art History from Stanford University. She has been named to the Business of Fashion 500 People Shaping the Global Fashion Industry, Vanity Fair’s 8 Wildest Women of Silicon Valley, The Glossy 50: Fashion’s Digital Front Runners, a Verizon Pioneer of Humanability and as one of Alleywatch’s 10 Most Influential People in Fashion Technology.
Dr. Amanda Parkes is a fashion scientist with over 15 years of experience in fashion innovation, sustainability, bio fabrication, wearable technology, interaction design and smart materials spanning research, development, and product commercialization for start ups and major tech and fashion companies. She is the Chief Innovation Officer of Pangaia, a material science company and fashion brand building a sustainable future in fashion and lifestyle products, it was named #4 on Fast Company’s 2022 list of Most Innovative Brands. Past career highlights include roles as the Chief Innovation Officer of Future Tech Lab, an investment fund focused on sustainable material innovations, the Chief of Technology and Research at fashion tech incubator Manufacture NY, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University Dept of Architecture, teaching biomaterials and Founder of fashion tech studio Skinteractive, and co-founder of Bodega Algae, a microalgae biofuels company. She received a PhD & M.S. in Tangible Media from the MIT Media Lab and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a B.A. in Art History from Stanford University. She has been named to the Business of Fashion 500 People Shaping the Global Fashion Industry, Vanity Fair’s 8 Wildest Women of Silicon Valley, The Glossy 50: Fashion’s Digital Front Runners, a Verizon Pioneer of Humanability and as one of Alleywatch’s 10 Most Influential People in Fashion Technology.
Angela Zhong
Harvard sophomore
Angela Zhong is a first-generation Asian-American Harvard sophomore. She is studying economics with a secondary in environmental science public policy and a citation in Mandarin. Hailing from Houston, Angela has felt the impacts of natural disasters and climate change first-hand. Though she is currently on a gap year, she previously served as her school’s first-ever Minister for Climate and Sustainability on the Undergraduate Council Executive Cabinet. Angela is passionate about youth climate advocacy and was fortunate enough to represent youth at US Institute of Peace Conference, Rotary World Peace Conference, ECOSOC Youth Conference, EarthX 2022, Stockholm+50, C40 Cities Summit, and many more. She currently serves as an intern for the UN Capital Development Fund and enjoys figure skating in her free time. Learn more about her at: angelazhong.com.
Angela Zhong is a first-generation Asian-American Harvard sophomore. She is studying economics with a secondary in environmental science public policy and a citation in Mandarin. Hailing from Houston, Angela has felt the impacts of natural disasters and climate change first-hand. Though she is currently on a gap year, she previously served as her school’s first-ever Minister for Climate and Sustainability on the Undergraduate Council Executive Cabinet. Angela is passionate about youth climate advocacy and was fortunate enough to represent youth at US Institute of Peace Conference, Rotary World Peace Conference, ECOSOC Youth Conference, EarthX 2022, Stockholm+50, C40 Cities Summit, and many more. She currently serves as an intern for the UN Capital Development Fund and enjoys figure skating in her free time. Learn more about her at: angelazhong.com.
Anita Soina
Kenyan Member of Parliament and environmental advocate
Anita Soina is a 22 year old Kenyan Member of Parliament and environmental advocate from the Maasai community. She is the author of The Green War and the founder of the Spice Warriors a group that advocates for climate change in Kenya. She also attended COP 26 November 2021 to give her opinion about her country's National Drought emergency and flood in Great Rift Valley. Soina believes politics plays a crucial role in international environmental governance.
Anita Soina is a 22 year old Kenyan Member of Parliament and environmental advocate from the Maasai community. She is the author of The Green War and the founder of the Spice Warriors a group that advocates for climate change in Kenya. She also attended COP 26 November 2021 to give her opinion about her country's National Drought emergency and flood in Great Rift Valley. Soina believes politics plays a crucial role in international environmental governance.
Anna Stanley
Climate Transparency at World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Anna leads the climate transparency work at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) – a CEO-led organization of over 200 visionary businesses working to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable world. She most recently built-up the Partnership for Carbon Transparency (PACT), bringing together stakeholders from across the public and private sector to enhance climate accountability and enable more targeted decarbonization action through the sharing of emissions data across value chains. Prior to this, Anna co-created the Seaweed for Europe coalition at sustainability think tank and consultancy firm SYSTEMIQ, seeking to transform the European industry and unlock the environmental benefits of this hidden ocean champion.
Anna is a One Young World Ambassador and was selected as one of 50 leaders under 40 who are contributing to the acceleration of the environmental and social transition in France by Le Point / Cercle de Giverny. She graduated from the University of Cambridge with a MA (Hons) in History and Management Studies before going on to qualify and work as a lawyer in the UK and Germany. Anna also spent several years at McKinsey & Company, advising on a range of sustainability topics.
Anna leads the climate transparency work at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) – a CEO-led organization of over 200 visionary businesses working to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable world. She most recently built-up the Partnership for Carbon Transparency (PACT), bringing together stakeholders from across the public and private sector to enhance climate accountability and enable more targeted decarbonization action through the sharing of emissions data across value chains. Prior to this, Anna co-created the Seaweed for Europe coalition at sustainability think tank and consultancy firm SYSTEMIQ, seeking to transform the European industry and unlock the environmental benefits of this hidden ocean champion.
Anna is a One Young World Ambassador and was selected as one of 50 leaders under 40 who are contributing to the acceleration of the environmental and social transition in France by Le Point / Cercle de Giverny. She graduated from the University of Cambridge with a MA (Hons) in History and Management Studies before going on to qualify and work as a lawyer in the UK and Germany. Anna also spent several years at McKinsey & Company, advising on a range of sustainability topics.
Anthony Bennett
CEO Reboot the Future
As CEO of Reboot the Future, Anthony brings broad experience in the cultural, environmental and educational sectors. He is particularly interested in exploring the Golden Rule across the following fields: exploring the social value of our arts and heritage; how true reciprocity can lead to a sustainable and just transition; and how schools and young
people around the world will be the true engines for change.
As CEO of Reboot the Future, Anthony brings broad experience in the cultural, environmental and educational sectors. He is particularly interested in exploring the Golden Rule across the following fields: exploring the social value of our arts and heritage; how true reciprocity can lead to a sustainable and just transition; and how schools and young
people around the world will be the true engines for change.
Antoinette Vermilye
Co-founder of the Gallifrey Foundation and She Changes Climate
Antoinette is passionate about the complex interrelationships between the ocean, plastics, gender, and overfishing on social injustice, human health and the environment. She seeks either coalitions to find action-oriented solutions that will have far reaching impacts downstream or to take action on identified gaps where little or no attention is being paid.
Thus her work is eclectic interconnectedness: ranging from the impacts of overfishing on the ocean and migrants, empowering citizens to take civil legal action against unsustainable legal and illegal overfishing, awareness campaigns on the impacts of plastics on human and planetary health, social injustice and the environment and for gender parity as as an International Gender champion.
Antoinette is passionate about the complex interrelationships between the ocean, plastics, gender, and overfishing on social injustice, human health and the environment. She seeks either coalitions to find action-oriented solutions that will have far reaching impacts downstream or to take action on identified gaps where little or no attention is being paid.
Thus her work is eclectic interconnectedness: ranging from the impacts of overfishing on the ocean and migrants, empowering citizens to take civil legal action against unsustainable legal and illegal overfishing, awareness campaigns on the impacts of plastics on human and planetary health, social injustice and the environment and for gender parity as as an International Gender champion.
Ayisha Siddiqa
Youth Activist and co-founder of Fossil Free University and Polluters Out
Ayisha Siddiqa (she/her)
Ayisha Siddiqa is a Pakistani climate justice advocate. She is the co-founder of Fossil Free University and Polluters Out. Ayisha first became involved in climate activism when she launched her university's branch of extinction rebellion in May 2019. The organization held a strike on 7 October 2019 in Lower Manhattan, New York City. The strike included about 300,000 participants. As part of that protest, strikers doused fake blood on the Charging Bull, located on Wall Street.
In response to the 2019 United Nations Climate Change Conference, she founded Polluters Out with Isabella Fallahi and Helena Gualinga. The organization was created in response to the realization that fossil fuel industries play a big role in the COPs. Fossil fuel companies who fund the COPs include Endesa, Iberdrola, Banco Santander and Acciona.
As a result of this campaign, COP26 didn't include big oil companies as sponsors. British Petroleum was one such oil company denied sponsorship. Ayisha Siddiqa also joined the walkout at the TED Countdown Conference, which happened in Edinburgh in response to the speaker role given to Shell plc Chief Executive Officer, Ben van Beurden, and other fossil fuel executives. She is also the co-founder of Free Fossil University.
Ayisha also attended the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in November 2021, where she critiqued the inaccessibility of the COP, especially for people from the Global South. Ayisha will be attending COP27 and is an official spokesperson for the Children and Youth Pavilion.
Ayisha Siddiqa (she/her)
Ayisha Siddiqa is a Pakistani climate justice advocate. She is the co-founder of Fossil Free University and Polluters Out. Ayisha first became involved in climate activism when she launched her university's branch of extinction rebellion in May 2019. The organization held a strike on 7 October 2019 in Lower Manhattan, New York City. The strike included about 300,000 participants. As part of that protest, strikers doused fake blood on the Charging Bull, located on Wall Street.
In response to the 2019 United Nations Climate Change Conference, she founded Polluters Out with Isabella Fallahi and Helena Gualinga. The organization was created in response to the realization that fossil fuel industries play a big role in the COPs. Fossil fuel companies who fund the COPs include Endesa, Iberdrola, Banco Santander and Acciona.
As a result of this campaign, COP26 didn't include big oil companies as sponsors. British Petroleum was one such oil company denied sponsorship. Ayisha Siddiqa also joined the walkout at the TED Countdown Conference, which happened in Edinburgh in response to the speaker role given to Shell plc Chief Executive Officer, Ben van Beurden, and other fossil fuel executives. She is also the co-founder of Free Fossil University.
Ayisha also attended the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in November 2021, where she critiqued the inaccessibility of the COP, especially for people from the Global South. Ayisha will be attending COP27 and is an official spokesperson for the Children and Youth Pavilion.
Bailqees Salaudeen
Social activist
Baliqees Salaudeen is a 24-year-old Nigerian social activist, passionate about climate change - causes, impact and solutions – especially how it is linked to security and peace in the African region.
For over 6 years, she has been actively leading social campaigns and mobilizing young leaders within her circle of influence. Bays Planet Foundation, PickThatTrash, She Leads Climate Action, and Girl Up Nigeria are some of the reputable projects and Initiatives she has led, mobilizing hundreds of young people in Nigeria to organize cleanups, community sensitizations, support gender equality, understand policies and drive government engagements.
Motivated by the linkages before climate change, food security and peacebuilding, Baliqees was motivated to Co-found Green Republic Farms Limited where she currently Heads the Human Resource and Corporate Social Responsibility department. Baliqees is also a 2022 Communications Youth Fellow with the United Nations Climate Change High-level Champions.
With her style of storytelling and digital communications, Baliqees campaigns and projects both digitally and onsite have led to many young people picking an interest in climate communication, peacebuilding and leveraging the power of digital advocacy.
Baliqees Salaudeen is a 24-year-old Nigerian social activist, passionate about climate change - causes, impact and solutions – especially how it is linked to security and peace in the African region.
For over 6 years, she has been actively leading social campaigns and mobilizing young leaders within her circle of influence. Bays Planet Foundation, PickThatTrash, She Leads Climate Action, and Girl Up Nigeria are some of the reputable projects and Initiatives she has led, mobilizing hundreds of young people in Nigeria to organize cleanups, community sensitizations, support gender equality, understand policies and drive government engagements.
Motivated by the linkages before climate change, food security and peacebuilding, Baliqees was motivated to Co-found Green Republic Farms Limited where she currently Heads the Human Resource and Corporate Social Responsibility department. Baliqees is also a 2022 Communications Youth Fellow with the United Nations Climate Change High-level Champions.
With her style of storytelling and digital communications, Baliqees campaigns and projects both digitally and onsite have led to many young people picking an interest in climate communication, peacebuilding and leveraging the power of digital advocacy.
Bradley Watson
Environmental scientist
Bradley is an environmental scientist investigating nature-based solutions to global climate change. He holds masters degrees in Biology and Sustainable Development. His goal is to identify opportunities in natural ecosystems that will allow us to actualize climate adaptation strategies by developing appropriate solutions in the context of international and local policy frameworks and economic realities. Bradley intends to apply his understanding of sustainable development to ensure that people benefit from their ecosystems in an equitable and just fashion by collaborating with and empowering our future leaders.
Bradley is an environmental scientist investigating nature-based solutions to global climate change. He holds masters degrees in Biology and Sustainable Development. His goal is to identify opportunities in natural ecosystems that will allow us to actualize climate adaptation strategies by developing appropriate solutions in the context of international and local policy frameworks and economic realities. Bradley intends to apply his understanding of sustainable development to ensure that people benefit from their ecosystems in an equitable and just fashion by collaborating with and empowering our future leaders.
Chandra Legdesog
First Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)
Chandra Legdesog is the first Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Fellow from the Federated States of Micronesia. She is currently working towards a Master’s Degree in an interdisciplinary study in Micronesian Studies and Ecology. Her thesis is on “’Traditional Knowledge of Ulithi Atoll’ which examines the perspectives and perceptions of climate change and how we can utilize local knowledge moving forward in sustainable climate change adaptation efforts. While working on her master’s degree, Chandra became the Project Manager for FSM’s Third National Communication to the UNFCCC, with the Department Environment, Climate Change, and Emergency Management. In addition, Chandra has served as a US Peace Corps Volunteer in Sub-Saharan Africa, and has circumnavigating the globe aboard the MV Explorer in a Semester at Sea program, fueling her love for travel and adventure.
Chandra Legdesog is the first Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Fellow from the Federated States of Micronesia. She is currently working towards a Master’s Degree in an interdisciplinary study in Micronesian Studies and Ecology. Her thesis is on “’Traditional Knowledge of Ulithi Atoll’ which examines the perspectives and perceptions of climate change and how we can utilize local knowledge moving forward in sustainable climate change adaptation efforts. While working on her master’s degree, Chandra became the Project Manager for FSM’s Third National Communication to the UNFCCC, with the Department Environment, Climate Change, and Emergency Management. In addition, Chandra has served as a US Peace Corps Volunteer in Sub-Saharan Africa, and has circumnavigating the globe aboard the MV Explorer in a Semester at Sea program, fueling her love for travel and adventure.
Craig Leeson
CEO of Leeson Media International
Craig Leeson is an award-winning filmmaker, television presenter, news correspondent and media entrepreneur. He is a passionate oceans and mountain explorer, surfer, diver, and aviator. He is the writer/director and narrator of the multi-award winning documentary feature film “A Plastic Ocean” (2017 iTunes, Netflix, Amazon) and the writer/director/producer/narrator of The Last Glaciers (releasing now on IMAX 2022-23). “A Plastic Ocean” was ranked the number one documentary on iTunes in the U.S., the U.K., and Canada shortly after its release.
Craig is the CEO of Leeson Media International and Leeson Global Media and founder of the I Shot Hong Kong Film Festival. He is the ambassador to Footprint Foundation and Plastic Oceans International, an advisor to The Klosters Forum, FootprintUS and Ocean 14 Capital and was Cathay Pacific’s first Change-maker Award recipient. He has advised governments around the world on environment issues and was instrumental in helping frame and introduce legislation banning single use plastics to the Colombian and Mexican congresses. He has also advised and worked with the Asian Development Bank on oceans and single-use plastics-related issues and helped ADB’s president launch a US$5billion global healthy oceans initiative in Fiji. He was sustainability partner to BNP Paribas, helping the global bank become the first corporate entity single-use plastics free across its 197,000-strong workforce and offices. He has worked with the world’s major broadcasters as a producer and foreign correspondent, including BBC, CNN, Bloomberg, PBS, National Geographic Channel, Discovery Channel, Bio Channel, Universal, Al Jazeera and the Seven Network. He began his career as a newspaper journalist before moving to radio and television as a news correspondent and anchor for ABC TV Australia and later for ATV, RTHK and Star News (Hong Kong).
His documentary filmmaking career began in 1999. He has won an Asia TV Award for “Rebel Impasse”, on the Maoist rebels of Nepal (ATV); “Marco Polo: The China Mystery Revealed”, (National Geographic Channel); and a New York Festivals medal for Best International Affairs Documentary on “The fall of President Suharto”. He has won 17 awards for A Plastic Ocean, which has been translated to more than 25 languages and was released on Netflix by Leonardo di Caprio. The film was simultaneously screened on Amazon and iTunes. A Plastic Ocean has been publicly screened in cinemas and at public events in over 70 countries on 6 continents. There have been over 3000 screenings globally hosted by government agencies, non-profits, schools, universities, individuals, multilateral institutions, corporations, aquariums and others, including the Smithsonian Institute, the Australian and UK Parliaments and the Mexican senate. The film was only the second chosen to be screened in the US Senate (An Inconvenient Truth the first) and was selected by the US Senate as one of 50 showcase films to be screened in 55 US embassies around the world. A shorter 22-minute version of the film was premiered at the UN General Assembly, in conjunction with the Permanent Mission of Colombia, in 2018 in New York City, to more than 500 people. The film counts among its patrons UNESCO. His new feature film, The Last Glaciers, is being screened globally by IMAX.
Craig has produced and directed NGC’s top Asia television programmes and projects including The Making Of A Gala (first insider look at the workings of the Peninsula hotel), GeoWatch Asia, the Top 30 Countdown for NGC’s 10th anniversary special, and Earth Day promos shot in multiple countries. He produced and directed Asia’s first extreme sports television series - the Action Asia Challenge – and screened it on two networks simultaneously, NGCI and ESPN. He is the first film director to stage a fashion show at the UN headquarters in Geneva. He worked as media strategist and executive liaison on Asia’s biggest joint-venture business deal between Telstra Australia and PCCW, reporting directly to both boards. He is committed to charity work and was one of the founders of the A Plastic Oceans Foundation, based in Hong Kong. He has also produced successful fundraising films for Room To Read, Operation Smile, The Sovereign Art Foundation and FilmAid.
Craig is a renowned public speaker, moderator and emcee and has been the keynote at major corporate, conference and film festival events globally, including the Royal Geographic Society, Tedx, Forbes, Fortune Magazine, International Congress on Conservation Biology, FilmAid Asia, EarthX, The Klosters Forum, BNP Paribas Sustainability Future Forum, Global Citizens Forum, Academia Film Olomouc, Ocean Geographic, and Wonderfruit. He has moderated or been the keynote speaker for clients such as BNP Paribas, HSBC, Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, JP Morgan, European Shipping Owners, Cathay Pacific, to name a few.
He is a qualified bronze medal certified surf lifesaver having represented his home state Tasmania at the Australian titles, and holds medical, CPR and surf rescue crew certification as well as a surf rescue boat license. He is also a qualified advanced SCUBA diver and holds an FAA-rated private pilot’s license and a UK paragliding pilot’s certificate. Craig plays guitar in a published rock band. He is the fourth generation media entrepreneur in his family.
Craig Leeson is an award-winning filmmaker, television presenter, news correspondent and media entrepreneur. He is a passionate oceans and mountain explorer, surfer, diver, and aviator. He is the writer/director and narrator of the multi-award winning documentary feature film “A Plastic Ocean” (2017 iTunes, Netflix, Amazon) and the writer/director/producer/narrator of The Last Glaciers (releasing now on IMAX 2022-23). “A Plastic Ocean” was ranked the number one documentary on iTunes in the U.S., the U.K., and Canada shortly after its release.
Craig is the CEO of Leeson Media International and Leeson Global Media and founder of the I Shot Hong Kong Film Festival. He is the ambassador to Footprint Foundation and Plastic Oceans International, an advisor to The Klosters Forum, FootprintUS and Ocean 14 Capital and was Cathay Pacific’s first Change-maker Award recipient. He has advised governments around the world on environment issues and was instrumental in helping frame and introduce legislation banning single use plastics to the Colombian and Mexican congresses. He has also advised and worked with the Asian Development Bank on oceans and single-use plastics-related issues and helped ADB’s president launch a US$5billion global healthy oceans initiative in Fiji. He was sustainability partner to BNP Paribas, helping the global bank become the first corporate entity single-use plastics free across its 197,000-strong workforce and offices. He has worked with the world’s major broadcasters as a producer and foreign correspondent, including BBC, CNN, Bloomberg, PBS, National Geographic Channel, Discovery Channel, Bio Channel, Universal, Al Jazeera and the Seven Network. He began his career as a newspaper journalist before moving to radio and television as a news correspondent and anchor for ABC TV Australia and later for ATV, RTHK and Star News (Hong Kong).
His documentary filmmaking career began in 1999. He has won an Asia TV Award for “Rebel Impasse”, on the Maoist rebels of Nepal (ATV); “Marco Polo: The China Mystery Revealed”, (National Geographic Channel); and a New York Festivals medal for Best International Affairs Documentary on “The fall of President Suharto”. He has won 17 awards for A Plastic Ocean, which has been translated to more than 25 languages and was released on Netflix by Leonardo di Caprio. The film was simultaneously screened on Amazon and iTunes. A Plastic Ocean has been publicly screened in cinemas and at public events in over 70 countries on 6 continents. There have been over 3000 screenings globally hosted by government agencies, non-profits, schools, universities, individuals, multilateral institutions, corporations, aquariums and others, including the Smithsonian Institute, the Australian and UK Parliaments and the Mexican senate. The film was only the second chosen to be screened in the US Senate (An Inconvenient Truth the first) and was selected by the US Senate as one of 50 showcase films to be screened in 55 US embassies around the world. A shorter 22-minute version of the film was premiered at the UN General Assembly, in conjunction with the Permanent Mission of Colombia, in 2018 in New York City, to more than 500 people. The film counts among its patrons UNESCO. His new feature film, The Last Glaciers, is being screened globally by IMAX.
Craig has produced and directed NGC’s top Asia television programmes and projects including The Making Of A Gala (first insider look at the workings of the Peninsula hotel), GeoWatch Asia, the Top 30 Countdown for NGC’s 10th anniversary special, and Earth Day promos shot in multiple countries. He produced and directed Asia’s first extreme sports television series - the Action Asia Challenge – and screened it on two networks simultaneously, NGCI and ESPN. He is the first film director to stage a fashion show at the UN headquarters in Geneva. He worked as media strategist and executive liaison on Asia’s biggest joint-venture business deal between Telstra Australia and PCCW, reporting directly to both boards. He is committed to charity work and was one of the founders of the A Plastic Oceans Foundation, based in Hong Kong. He has also produced successful fundraising films for Room To Read, Operation Smile, The Sovereign Art Foundation and FilmAid.
Craig is a renowned public speaker, moderator and emcee and has been the keynote at major corporate, conference and film festival events globally, including the Royal Geographic Society, Tedx, Forbes, Fortune Magazine, International Congress on Conservation Biology, FilmAid Asia, EarthX, The Klosters Forum, BNP Paribas Sustainability Future Forum, Global Citizens Forum, Academia Film Olomouc, Ocean Geographic, and Wonderfruit. He has moderated or been the keynote speaker for clients such as BNP Paribas, HSBC, Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, JP Morgan, European Shipping Owners, Cathay Pacific, to name a few.
He is a qualified bronze medal certified surf lifesaver having represented his home state Tasmania at the Australian titles, and holds medical, CPR and surf rescue crew certification as well as a surf rescue boat license. He is also a qualified advanced SCUBA diver and holds an FAA-rated private pilot’s license and a UK paragliding pilot’s certificate. Craig plays guitar in a published rock band. He is the fourth generation media entrepreneur in his family.
Dan Crockett
Director at Blue Marine Foundation
Dan Crockett is a director at Blue Marine Foundation. His particular focus is on blue carbon and valuing the ocean as a solution to climate change. He has played a key role in the establishment of the UK Blue Carbon Forum, the Verra Seascape Carbon Initiative and sits on the technical advisory board of Wilder Carbon. He is a trustee and treasurer of Surfers Against Sewage.
Dan Crockett is a director at Blue Marine Foundation. His particular focus is on blue carbon and valuing the ocean as a solution to climate change. He has played a key role in the establishment of the UK Blue Carbon Forum, the Verra Seascape Carbon Initiative and sits on the technical advisory board of Wilder Carbon. He is a trustee and treasurer of Surfers Against Sewage.
Danii Kehler
An artist
Danii Kehler is an artist from Kawacatoose First Nation on Treaty 4 Territory and a student at the University of Saskatchewan. She was the first Indigenous woman from Canada to join the 2041 ClimateForce Antarctic Expedition in March 2022. She is also the Manager of SevenGen, an Indigenous youth lead organisation aimed at creating space where Indigenous youth and communities are mobilised to advance in the energy and sustainability sector through capacity building, program development, mentorship and advocacy.
Danii Kehler is an artist from Kawacatoose First Nation on Treaty 4 Territory and a student at the University of Saskatchewan. She was the first Indigenous woman from Canada to join the 2041 ClimateForce Antarctic Expedition in March 2022. She is also the Manager of SevenGen, an Indigenous youth lead organisation aimed at creating space where Indigenous youth and communities are mobilised to advance in the energy and sustainability sector through capacity building, program development, mentorship and advocacy.
Daphne Ewing-Chow
Senior Contributor at Forbes
Daphne Ewing-Chow is an environmental writer with a focus on food and agriculture, and commute between the Southern Caribbean (Barbados) and the Northern Caribbean (Cayman Islands). She has a Master’s Degree in International Economic Policy from Columbia University and is passionate about food systems, the environment and Caribbean development. She is intrigued by the resilience of Small Island Developing States and loves stories of sustainable and regenerative growth through food systems and agriculture.
Daphne Ewing-Chow is an environmental writer with a focus on food and agriculture, and commute between the Southern Caribbean (Barbados) and the Northern Caribbean (Cayman Islands). She has a Master’s Degree in International Economic Policy from Columbia University and is passionate about food systems, the environment and Caribbean development. She is intrigued by the resilience of Small Island Developing States and loves stories of sustainable and regenerative growth through food systems and agriculture.
David Shukman
BBC Reporter
For nearly twenty years, David Shukman led the BBC’s coverage of global warming and other environmental issues with pioneering live broadcasts from the Amazon to Tuvalu. He’s reported from the Arctic ice no fewer than fifteen times and COP27 is his eleventh UN climate summit. David is now an independent speaker, moderator and consultant.
For nearly twenty years, David Shukman led the BBC’s coverage of global warming and other environmental issues with pioneering live broadcasts from the Amazon to Tuvalu. He’s reported from the Arctic ice no fewer than fifteen times and COP27 is his eleventh UN climate summit. David is now an independent speaker, moderator and consultant.
Dina Storey
ESG Partner and Impact Centre Lead
Dina Storey is the ESG Partner and Impact Centre Lead with Strategy&'s Energy, Utilities, and Resources practice in the Middle East. She is also leading the development of the PwC Middle East ESG Impact Center.
Dina Storey is the ESG Partner and Impact Centre Lead with Strategy&'s Energy, Utilities, and Resources practice in the Middle East. She is also leading the development of the PwC Middle East ESG Impact Center.
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Bear Grylls
Adventurer, writer & television presenter
BEAR GRYLLS OBE, has become known worldwide as one of the most recognized faces of survival and outdoor adventure.
Trained from a young age in martial arts, Grylls went on to spend three years as a soldier in the British Special Forces, as part of 21 SAS Regiment. It was here that he perfected many of the survival skills that his fans all over the world enjoy, as he pits himself against the worst of Mother Nature.
Despite a free-fall parachuting accident in Africa, where he broke his back in three places and endured many months in and out of military rehabilitation, Grylls recovered and went on to become one of the youngest climbers ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
He then went on to star in seven seasons of the Discovery Channel’s Emmy Award-nominated Man vs. Wild TV series, which became one of the most-watched shows on the planet, reaching an estimated 1.2 billion viewers.
Since then, he has gone on to host more extreme adventure TV shows across more global networks than anyone else in the world, including six seasons of the global hit TV show Running Wild with Bear Grylls.
Running Wild has featured Bear taking some of the world’s best-known stars on incredible adventures. These include President Obama, Julia Roberts, Roger Federer, Will Ferrell, Channing Tatum, and Kate Winslet, to name but a few.
Bear also hosts the Emmy Award-nominated interactive Netflix show You Vs Wild, which was one of Netflix’s most watched shows in 2020. Netflix & Bear then forged new ground by make two interactive movie versions of You Vs Wild including the second most watched film on Netflix US, titled: Animals On The Loose.
Bear has also won two BAFTAS, including one for his hit Channel 4 show The Island with Bear Grylls.
Bear also filmed an adventure with Prime Minister Modi of India, which achieved a landmark record as the ‘world’s most trending televised event, with a staggering 3.6 BILLION impressions.
His autobiography, Mud Sweat and Tears, spent 15 weeks at Number 1 in the Sunday Times bestseller list and he has written over 90 books, selling in excess of 19 million copies worldwide.
He is an Honorary Colonel to the Royal Marines Commandos, the youngest ever UK Chief Scout, and the first ever Chief Ambassador to the World Scout Organization, representing a global family of some fifty million Scouts.
He is married to Shara, and together they have three sons: Jesse, Marmaduke and Huckleberry. They live on a houseboat on the Thames in London and a private island off the Welsh coast.
Bear’s life motto is simple: courage and kindness . . . and never give up!
BEAR GRYLLS OBE, has become known worldwide as one of the most recognized faces of survival and outdoor adventure.
Trained from a young age in martial arts, Grylls went on to spend three years as a soldier in the British Special Forces, as part of 21 SAS Regiment. It was here that he perfected many of the survival skills that his fans all over the world enjoy, as he pits himself against the worst of Mother Nature.
Despite a free-fall parachuting accident in Africa, where he broke his back in three places and endured many months in and out of military rehabilitation, Grylls recovered and went on to become one of the youngest climbers ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
He then went on to star in seven seasons of the Discovery Channel’s Emmy Award-nominated Man vs. Wild TV series, which became one of the most-watched shows on the planet, reaching an estimated 1.2 billion viewers.
Since then, he has gone on to host more extreme adventure TV shows across more global networks than anyone else in the world, including six seasons of the global hit TV show Running Wild with Bear Grylls.
Running Wild has featured Bear taking some of the world’s best-known stars on incredible adventures. These include President Obama, Julia Roberts, Roger Federer, Will Ferrell, Channing Tatum, and Kate Winslet, to name but a few.
Bear also hosts the Emmy Award-nominated interactive Netflix show You Vs Wild, which was one of Netflix’s most watched shows in 2020. Netflix & Bear then forged new ground by make two interactive movie versions of You Vs Wild including the second most watched film on Netflix US, titled: Animals On The Loose.
Bear has also won two BAFTAS, including one for his hit Channel 4 show The Island with Bear Grylls.
Bear also filmed an adventure with Prime Minister Modi of India, which achieved a landmark record as the ‘world’s most trending televised event, with a staggering 3.6 BILLION impressions.
His autobiography, Mud Sweat and Tears, spent 15 weeks at Number 1 in the Sunday Times bestseller list and he has written over 90 books, selling in excess of 19 million copies worldwide.
He is an Honorary Colonel to the Royal Marines Commandos, the youngest ever UK Chief Scout, and the first ever Chief Ambassador to the World Scout Organization, representing a global family of some fifty million Scouts.
He is married to Shara, and together they have three sons: Jesse, Marmaduke and Huckleberry. They live on a houseboat on the Thames in London and a private island off the Welsh coast.
Bear’s life motto is simple: courage and kindness . . . and never give up!
Robert Swan OBE
Polar explorer & Founder of the 2041 Foundation
Robert Swan is the first person to have walked to both the North and South Poles. His leadership and determination made his 900 mile journey to the South Pole, the longest unassisted march in history. He was awarded the Polar Medal by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and is a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Youth.
Robert is a polar pioneer, a leader in energy innovation, and founder of the 2041 Foundation.
This story of unbelievable spirit will take you on a journey of inspiration, courage and humility. Robert committed to his dream at the age of 11, achieved it with a team after 22 years and is now, on a 50 year mission to help preserve Antarctica.
Robert Swan is the first person to have walked to both the North and South Poles. His leadership and determination made his 900 mile journey to the South Pole, the longest unassisted march in history. He was awarded the Polar Medal by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and is a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Youth.
Robert is a polar pioneer, a leader in energy innovation, and founder of the 2041 Foundation.
This story of unbelievable spirit will take you on a journey of inspiration, courage and humility. Robert committed to his dream at the age of 11, achieved it with a team after 22 years and is now, on a 50 year mission to help preserve Antarctica.
Lily Cole
Author & climate activist
Philip Davies
Prime Minister of the Bahamas
KRISHNAN GURU-MURTHY
Channel 4 News Presenter
Krishnan Guru-Murthy is one of the main presenters of Channel 4 News.
He reports for the foreign affairs series Unreported World and presents the award-winning Ways to Change the World podcast. He also hosts major live political debates for Channel 4 and commentates on events such as the Paralympics.
Krishnan is patron and trustee of the medical charity Duchenne UK and a trustee of the Royal Horticultural Gardens in Kew
Krishnan Guru-Murthy is one of the main presenters of Channel 4 News.
He reports for the foreign affairs series Unreported World and presents the award-winning Ways to Change the World podcast. He also hosts major live political debates for Channel 4 and commentates on events such as the Paralympics.
Krishnan is patron and trustee of the medical charity Duchenne UK and a trustee of the Royal Horticultural Gardens in Kew
Madeline St Claire
Founder & Director, Women in Ocean Science
Madelaine is an MSc tropical marine biologist, PADI divemaster and founder director of non-profit organisation Women in Ocean Science. Originally from the UK, her obsession with the world of coral reefs has taken her across the globe. From microplastics to marine bioacoustics to megafauna, she has a diverse background in tropical marine research, with a particular research interest in elasmobranchs. She is currently an ambassador and fundraiser for Whale Shark Tagging, founder of Blu Wild, an ocean apparel company, and podcast host of Ocean Poddy.
Madelaine is an MSc tropical marine biologist, PADI divemaster and founder director of non-profit organisation Women in Ocean Science. Originally from the UK, her obsession with the world of coral reefs has taken her across the globe. From microplastics to marine bioacoustics to megafauna, she has a diverse background in tropical marine research, with a particular research interest in elasmobranchs. She is currently an ambassador and fundraiser for Whale Shark Tagging, founder of Blu Wild, an ocean apparel company, and podcast host of Ocean Poddy.
AY Young
Artist, Entrepeneur and Activist.
AY Young is a passionate artist, entrepreneur and activist utilizing his platform to bridge conversation and raise awareness about issues surrounding sustainability, equal access and community development. AY Young was named by the United Nations as 1 of 17 2020 World Youth Leaders. AY Young was selected from 18,000 nominations from 186 countries and is the only Youth Leader coming out of the United States.
AY Young is one of the first artists to perform a concert to power his concerts with 100% renewable energy. AY Young has since begun powering concerts using renewable energy as well as raising awareness about sustainability and fundraising for people to have access to electricity.
AY Young is a passionate artist, entrepreneur and activist utilizing his platform to bridge conversation and raise awareness about issues surrounding sustainability, equal access and community development. AY Young was named by the United Nations as 1 of 17 2020 World Youth Leaders. AY Young was selected from 18,000 nominations from 186 countries and is the only Youth Leader coming out of the United States.
AY Young is one of the first artists to perform a concert to power his concerts with 100% renewable energy. AY Young has since begun powering concerts using renewable energy as well as raising awareness about sustainability and fundraising for people to have access to electricity.
Amber Nuttall
Advisor & Ambassador in Chief for Blue Marine Foundation, Executive Board Member at Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF), Environmentalist & adventurer
Lewis Pugh
Endurance swimmer, a maritime lawyer and the UNEP Patron of the Oceans.
Lewis Pugh is an endurance swimmer, a maritime lawyer and the UNEP Patron of the Oceans.
He pioneers swims in the most vulnerable ecosystems on Earth to call for their protection.
He was the first person to complete a long distance swim in every ocean of the world. He was also the first to swim across the North Pole, and the first to swim the full length of the English Channel.
Lewis has been instrumental in protecting over 2 million km2 of vulnerable ocean – an area larger than Western Europe. His dream is to help protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030.
Lewis has received a number of awards for his work. He was selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. He was chosen as a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. And he was awarded South Africa’s highest honour the Order of Ikhamanga (Gold Class).
Lewis read law at the University of Cape Town and Cambridge University.
Lewis Pugh is an endurance swimmer, a maritime lawyer and the UNEP Patron of the Oceans.
He pioneers swims in the most vulnerable ecosystems on Earth to call for their protection.
He was the first person to complete a long distance swim in every ocean of the world. He was also the first to swim across the North Pole, and the first to swim the full length of the English Channel.
Lewis has been instrumental in protecting over 2 million km2 of vulnerable ocean – an area larger than Western Europe. His dream is to help protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030.
Lewis has received a number of awards for his work. He was selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. He was chosen as a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. And he was awarded South Africa’s highest honour the Order of Ikhamanga (Gold Class).
Lewis read law at the University of Cape Town and Cambridge University.
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Ledley King
Former captain and England international defender
Ledley King is Tottenham Hotspur’s legendary former captain and England international defender, currently working in an Ambassadorial role for the Club.
Born in East London, and having joined Spurs as a trainee at the age of 14, King went on to make 323 senior appearances for the Club, scoring 14 goals.
He also earned 21 caps for his country in a professional career that spanned 15 years up until his retirement from the game through injury in the summer of 2012.
Career highlights include captaining Tottenham Hotspur to a first trophy in 17 years, lifting the
League Cup at Wembley in 2008 after a victory over Chelsea, and appearing at both European Championship and World Cup Finals.
Upon retiring from playing, King was named an Ambassador for Tottenham Hotspur and continues to work closely with the Club and its charitable Foundation to support a number of projects aimed at creating life changing opportunities for people in the local community.
Ledley is able to use his unique position as a legendary former captain of the Club and iconic figure to help inspire achievement amongst young people within an area of high youth unemployment and social deprivation.
The Ambassadorial role also sees him engage regularly with the Club’s fanbase on matchdays and through specific supporter events both at home and abroad, also offering his invaluable support to the Club’s commercial partners.
Ledley King is Tottenham Hotspur’s legendary former captain and England international defender, currently working in an Ambassadorial role for the Club.
Born in East London, and having joined Spurs as a trainee at the age of 14, King went on to make 323 senior appearances for the Club, scoring 14 goals.
He also earned 21 caps for his country in a professional career that spanned 15 years up until his retirement from the game through injury in the summer of 2012.
Career highlights include captaining Tottenham Hotspur to a first trophy in 17 years, lifting the
League Cup at Wembley in 2008 after a victory over Chelsea, and appearing at both European Championship and World Cup Finals.
Upon retiring from playing, King was named an Ambassador for Tottenham Hotspur and continues to work closely with the Club and its charitable Foundation to support a number of projects aimed at creating life changing opportunities for people in the local community.
Ledley is able to use his unique position as a legendary former captain of the Club and iconic figure to help inspire achievement amongst young people within an area of high youth unemployment and social deprivation.
The Ambassadorial role also sees him engage regularly with the Club’s fanbase on matchdays and through specific supporter events both at home and abroad, also offering his invaluable support to the Club’s commercial partners.
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Ron Garan
Former NASA astronaut and highly decorated combat fighter Ron Garan racked up 178 days in space and more than 71 million miles in 2,842 orbits between tours on the US Space Shuttle, Russian Soyuz spacecraft, and the International Space Station. During his time in space, Ron conducted four spacewalks in support of ISS construction and maintenance. Prior to those space journeys, he lived and conducted research on the bottom of the ocean in the world’s only undersea research lab, Aquarius.
Ron has been involved in many global mass collaboration and citizen science programs. He is also a serial entrepreneur and has founded multiple business enterprises/social-impact focused start-ups including Manna Energy Ltd. which is the first organization to successfully register a UN carbon credit for water treatment and has helped provide clean water to millions.
He is the author of the critically acclaimed books, The Orbital Perspective, the just-released, Floating in Darkness – A Journey of Evolution, and the children’s book, Railroad to the Moon.
Ron has appeared at the One Young World Summits in 2017 Bogota, 2016 Tucson, 2015 Bangkok, 2014 Dublin, 2013 Johannesburg, and 2012 Pittsburgh.
Ron is celebrated not just for his research in space but also for his humanitarian contribution to life on Earth.
Ron has been involved in many global mass collaboration and citizen science programs. He is also a serial entrepreneur and has founded multiple business enterprises/social-impact focused start-ups including Manna Energy Ltd. which is the first organization to successfully register a UN carbon credit for water treatment and has helped provide clean water to millions.
He is the author of the critically acclaimed books, The Orbital Perspective, the just-released, Floating in Darkness – A Journey of Evolution, and the children’s book, Railroad to the Moon.
Ron has appeared at the One Young World Summits in 2017 Bogota, 2016 Tucson, 2015 Bangkok, 2014 Dublin, 2013 Johannesburg, and 2012 Pittsburgh.
Ron is celebrated not just for his research in space but also for his humanitarian contribution to life on Earth.
Hannah Mills
Member of the GB Sailing Team for six years, selected for Tokyo in 2020 but unable to compete due to injury when the games were postponed.
In September 2020 wrote and published a letter to the UK Government calling for a green recovery to the pandemic, which had over 320 GB Olympian and Paralympian signatories (including household names like Mo Farah, Dina Asher-Smith, Steve Redgrave, Paula Radcliffe, the Brownlee brothers and Becky Adlington).
Worked with TeamGB in the run-up to Tokyo, developing a one hour climate education session with AimHi tailored for athletes, which was delivered to TeamGB and ParalympicsGB athletes before they travelled to the Games.
Developed a project called OLYEarth, and as part of this over 80 TeamGB athletes used a symbol to communicate their care for the planet whilst out in Tokyo
In September 2020 wrote and published a letter to the UK Government calling for a green recovery to the pandemic, which had over 320 GB Olympian and Paralympian signatories (including household names like Mo Farah, Dina Asher-Smith, Steve Redgrave, Paula Radcliffe, the Brownlee brothers and Becky Adlington).
Worked with TeamGB in the run-up to Tokyo, developing a one hour climate education session with AimHi tailored for athletes, which was delivered to TeamGB and ParalympicsGB athletes before they travelled to the Games.
Developed a project called OLYEarth, and as part of this over 80 TeamGB athletes used a symbol to communicate their care for the planet whilst out in Tokyo
Nicole Stott
Astronaut, aquanaut, artist, mum & author
Nicole is an astronaut, aquanaut, artist, mom, and now author of her first book Back to Earth What Life In Space Taught Me About Our Home Planet – And Our Mission To Protect It (Hachette Book Group, October, 2021). She creatively combines the awe and wonder of her spaceflight experience with her artwork to inspire everyone’s appreciation of our role as crewmates here on Spaceship Earth.
Nicole is a veteran NASA Astronaut with two spaceflights and 104 days living and working in space as a crewmember on both the International Space Station and the Space Shuttle. Personal highlights of her time in space were performing a spacewalk (10th woman to do so), flying the robotic arm to capture the first HTV, working with her international crew in support of the multi-disciplinary science onboard the orbiting laboratory, painting a watercolor (now on display at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum), and of course the life-changing view of our home planet out the window.
Nicole is also a NASA Aquanaut. In preparation for spaceflight, she was a crewmember on an 18-day saturation dive mission at the Aquarius undersea laboratory.
Nicole believes that the international model of peaceful and successful cooperation we have experienced in the extreme environments of space and sea holds the key to the same kind of peaceful and successful cooperation for all of humanity here on Earth.
On her post-NASA mission, she is a co-founder of the Space for Art Foundation — uniting a planetary community of children through the awe and wonder of space exploration and the healing power of art.
Nicole is an astronaut, aquanaut, artist, mom, and now author of her first book Back to Earth What Life In Space Taught Me About Our Home Planet – And Our Mission To Protect It (Hachette Book Group, October, 2021). She creatively combines the awe and wonder of her spaceflight experience with her artwork to inspire everyone’s appreciation of our role as crewmates here on Spaceship Earth.
Nicole is a veteran NASA Astronaut with two spaceflights and 104 days living and working in space as a crewmember on both the International Space Station and the Space Shuttle. Personal highlights of her time in space were performing a spacewalk (10th woman to do so), flying the robotic arm to capture the first HTV, working with her international crew in support of the multi-disciplinary science onboard the orbiting laboratory, painting a watercolor (now on display at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum), and of course the life-changing view of our home planet out the window.
Nicole is also a NASA Aquanaut. In preparation for spaceflight, she was a crewmember on an 18-day saturation dive mission at the Aquarius undersea laboratory.
Nicole believes that the international model of peaceful and successful cooperation we have experienced in the extreme environments of space and sea holds the key to the same kind of peaceful and successful cooperation for all of humanity here on Earth.
On her post-NASA mission, she is a co-founder of the Space for Art Foundation — uniting a planetary community of children through the awe and wonder of space exploration and the healing power of art.
Mete Coban MBE
Chief Executive, My Life My Say
As Chief Executive of My Life My Say, Mete is best known for contributing to the increase of turnout for young people at the 2017 and 2019 UK General Elections.
The youngest ever elected Councillor in the London borough of Hackney, he is currently serving the administration as the Cabinet Member for Energy, Waste, Transport and Public Realm. From the net-zero energy strategy to sustainable transport, he leads Hackney Council's response to addressing the climate crisis.
Previously, he worked on the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan's election campaign, leading on youth engagement. Mete holds a bachelor's degree in Politics and a master's degree in Public Policy and Practice, both from the University of Greenwich.
In the New Years 2020 honours list, Mete received an MBE for services to young people recognising his efforts to make politics more accessible for the younger generation. He also received the UK Government's National Democracy Change-Maker of the Year Award in 2018.
As Chief Executive of My Life My Say, Mete is best known for contributing to the increase of turnout for young people at the 2017 and 2019 UK General Elections.
The youngest ever elected Councillor in the London borough of Hackney, he is currently serving the administration as the Cabinet Member for Energy, Waste, Transport and Public Realm. From the net-zero energy strategy to sustainable transport, he leads Hackney Council's response to addressing the climate crisis.
Previously, he worked on the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan's election campaign, leading on youth engagement. Mete holds a bachelor's degree in Politics and a master's degree in Public Policy and Practice, both from the University of Greenwich.
In the New Years 2020 honours list, Mete received an MBE for services to young people recognising his efforts to make politics more accessible for the younger generation. He also received the UK Government's National Democracy Change-Maker of the Year Award in 2018.
Farah Obaidullah
Ocean Advocate, Consultant & Founder of Women4Oceans
Farah Obaidullah is an Independent Ocean Advocate, Consultant and the Founder of Women4Oceans. With over 16 years' experience in ocean advocacy, Farah has travelled the world, observing the beauty of the ocean and witnessing some of the most egregious practices happening at sea. Farah has executed Greenpeace campaigns to end destructive fishing, worked with affected communities, lobbied for ocean protection and been deeply involved in exposing fish crimes, including slavery and labour abuse at sea.
Farah Obaidullah is an Independent Ocean Advocate, Consultant and the Founder of Women4Oceans. With over 16 years' experience in ocean advocacy, Farah has travelled the world, observing the beauty of the ocean and witnessing some of the most egregious practices happening at sea. Farah has executed Greenpeace campaigns to end destructive fishing, worked with affected communities, lobbied for ocean protection and been deeply involved in exposing fish crimes, including slavery and labour abuse at sea.
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Hugo Tagholm
Chief Executive, Surfers Against Sewage
Francesca Trotman
Managing Director & Founder, Love the Oceans
Francesca Trotman is the managing director and founder of Love The Oceans. As an avid diver for over 15 years, Francesca is a passionate ocean advocate with a special interest in fisheries. Francesca splits her time between the UK and Mozambique, where she oversees the conservation of Jangamo Bay, designated a Mission Blue Hope Spot by Dr. Sylvia Earle. Francesca is also the recipient of Blue Marine Foundation and BOAT International's Ocean Award in the Young Initiative category.
Francesca Trotman is the managing director and founder of Love The Oceans. As an avid diver for over 15 years, Francesca is a passionate ocean advocate with a special interest in fisheries. Francesca splits her time between the UK and Mozambique, where she oversees the conservation of Jangamo Bay, designated a Mission Blue Hope Spot by Dr. Sylvia Earle. Francesca is also the recipient of Blue Marine Foundation and BOAT International's Ocean Award in the Young Initiative category.
Kazi
Youth Representative of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM)
Kazi serves as Youth Representative of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). He co-leads the Environment Advocacy Group of WOSM and represents Scouting externally in different environmental advocacy processes. He also serves as the Environmental Education thematic facilitator of the UN Environment Programme-Children and Youth Major Group (UNEP-CYMG).
He is a Scout Leader from Dhaka, Bangladesh, where he is actively involved in national policy processes and community development within the Bangladesh Scouts, country's largest youth organization. In the past few years, he has implemented several service projects related to environment and climate action. For overall excellence, in 2009 he was awarded the President’s Scout Award and in 2018 the President’s Rover Scout Award by the President of Bangladesh.
Kazi holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics from the University of Dhaka. He has expertise in the field of Computational Statistics, Regression & Time Series Analysis, Survey Sampling, and Program M&E. He also holds a Certificate of Professional Development in Climate Change Education.
Kazi serves as Youth Representative of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). He co-leads the Environment Advocacy Group of WOSM and represents Scouting externally in different environmental advocacy processes. He also serves as the Environmental Education thematic facilitator of the UN Environment Programme-Children and Youth Major Group (UNEP-CYMG).
He is a Scout Leader from Dhaka, Bangladesh, where he is actively involved in national policy processes and community development within the Bangladesh Scouts, country's largest youth organization. In the past few years, he has implemented several service projects related to environment and climate action. For overall excellence, in 2009 he was awarded the President’s Scout Award and in 2018 the President’s Rover Scout Award by the President of Bangladesh.
Kazi holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics from the University of Dhaka. He has expertise in the field of Computational Statistics, Regression & Time Series Analysis, Survey Sampling, and Program M&E. He also holds a Certificate of Professional Development in Climate Change Education.
GRECIA ABYGAÍL
Permanent traveler, youth advocate and nature defender, Grecia has mayor in International Business with a minor in Global Issues from Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey and currently studying her Masters degree on Sustainable Tourism. For the last 20 years Scouting has been part of her life, allowing her to grow up with a very holistic vision of life and a big responsibility to always make an impact in her community. Currently she is a Youth Representative of the Scout Movement at international level where she co-led the environment advocacy area and it’s member of the Executive Board of Scouts Mexico.
Grecia is the co-founder of Mexico’s national chapter from the Global Youth Biodiversity Network and a member of the Steering Committee at international level, where she has had the privilege to represent youth in several negotiations processes within the United Nations such as the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Framework Convention on Climate Change. She is a member of 10,000 Women United for Mexico, a businesswoman network, and her main responsibility is to lead local actions and raise awareness to protect the environment.
In 2019, she co-found a social entrepreneurship focus on sustainable tourism called “Grupo Biósfera” which collaborates local and indigenous communities to co-create local tourism experiences while you travel and discover their culture and magical natural places.
Grecia is the co-founder of Mexico’s national chapter from the Global Youth Biodiversity Network and a member of the Steering Committee at international level, where she has had the privilege to represent youth in several negotiations processes within the United Nations such as the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Framework Convention on Climate Change. She is a member of 10,000 Women United for Mexico, a businesswoman network, and her main responsibility is to lead local actions and raise awareness to protect the environment.
In 2019, she co-found a social entrepreneurship focus on sustainable tourism called “Grupo Biósfera” which collaborates local and indigenous communities to co-create local tourism experiences while you travel and discover their culture and magical natural places.
Mya-Rose
British-Bangladeshi Birder, Conservationist and Environmentalist
19-year-old Dr Mya-Rose Craig D.Sc. h. c. is a prominent British Bangladeshi birder, conservationist & environmentalist. She is committed to conservation such as stopping biodiversity loss and saving our planet through halting climate change, whilst respecting indigenous peoples, and highlighting Global Climate Justice as it intersects with Climate Change Action. She focuses her attention on change from governmental and huge global corporations.
Mya-Rose Craig has appeared on Television and Radio. She writes a blog, Birdgirl, as well as articles. She also gives talks and has spoken on a shared stage with Greta Thunberg. For her work as Founder and President of Black2Nature, which she set up age 13, she is the youngest British person to be awarded an honorary Doctorate of Science age 17 for her work fighting for equal access to nature and for ethnic diversity in the environmental sector. In September 2020 she visited the Arctic with Greenpeace, highlighting the second lowest sea ice minimum and doing the most northerly youth strike ever.
19-year-old Dr Mya-Rose Craig D.Sc. h. c. is a prominent British Bangladeshi birder, conservationist & environmentalist. She is committed to conservation such as stopping biodiversity loss and saving our planet through halting climate change, whilst respecting indigenous peoples, and highlighting Global Climate Justice as it intersects with Climate Change Action. She focuses her attention on change from governmental and huge global corporations.
Mya-Rose Craig has appeared on Television and Radio. She writes a blog, Birdgirl, as well as articles. She also gives talks and has spoken on a shared stage with Greta Thunberg. For her work as Founder and President of Black2Nature, which she set up age 13, she is the youngest British person to be awarded an honorary Doctorate of Science age 17 for her work fighting for equal access to nature and for ethnic diversity in the environmental sector. In September 2020 she visited the Arctic with Greenpeace, highlighting the second lowest sea ice minimum and doing the most northerly youth strike ever.
Noga Levy-Rapoport
Climate Activist, Speaker and Campaigner
Noga Levy-Rapoport is a 19 year old climate activist, organiser, speaker and campaigner, who took a prominent role in organising the youth climate strikes across the UK, and is working to transform conversations around systemic change through campaigning for a Green New Deal, pushing for youth empowerment at all ages, and encouraging creative storytelling around the climate crisis in local community spaces.
Noga Levy-Rapoport is a 19 year old climate activist, organiser, speaker and campaigner, who took a prominent role in organising the youth climate strikes across the UK, and is working to transform conversations around systemic change through campaigning for a Green New Deal, pushing for youth empowerment at all ages, and encouraging creative storytelling around the climate crisis in local community spaces.
Clover Hogan
Founding Executive Director, Force of Nature
Clover Hogan is a climate activist, researcher on eco-anxiety, and the founding Executive
Director of Force of Nature - a youth non-profit mobilising mindsets for climate action. She
has worked alongside the world’s leading authorities on sustainability, consulted within the
boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies, and supported students in 50+ countries to shift from climate anxiety to agency.
Clover Hogan is a climate activist, researcher on eco-anxiety, and the founding Executive
Director of Force of Nature - a youth non-profit mobilising mindsets for climate action. She
has worked alongside the world’s leading authorities on sustainability, consulted within the
boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies, and supported students in 50+ countries to shift from climate anxiety to agency.
Magid Magid
Founder & Director of Union of Justice, climate activist and author
Magid Magid is a Somali-British race and climate justice activist and author who came to the UK as a refugee aged five. He is Founder & Director of Union of Justice, a European, independent, people of colour led organisation dedicated to racial justice and climate justice. He was a member of the European Parliament representing Yorkshire & the Humber, Mayor of his beloved city, Sheffield and was also an elected councillor representing his community. Magid was named one of TIME’s 100 rising stars shaping the future of the world.
Magid Magid is a Somali-British race and climate justice activist and author who came to the UK as a refugee aged five. He is Founder & Director of Union of Justice, a European, independent, people of colour led organisation dedicated to racial justice and climate justice. He was a member of the European Parliament representing Yorkshire & the Humber, Mayor of his beloved city, Sheffield and was also an elected councillor representing his community. Magid was named one of TIME’s 100 rising stars shaping the future of the world.
Ana Lucía Moya
Ana Lucía Moya is an international consultant specializing in climate change transparency.
She is currently an advisor of the Climate Change Directorate of the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica and the coordinator of the CBIT project of Costa Rica. She leads the team that is implementing Costa Rica's National Climate Change Metrics System (SINAMECC) and the related processes to meet the transparency requirements of the Paris Agreement. She is also part of the Costa Rican delegation to the UNFCCC negotiations, providing support on the Article 13 negotiations.
She is a global shaper and a one young world delegate.
She is currently an advisor of the Climate Change Directorate of the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica and the coordinator of the CBIT project of Costa Rica. She leads the team that is implementing Costa Rica's National Climate Change Metrics System (SINAMECC) and the related processes to meet the transparency requirements of the Paris Agreement. She is also part of the Costa Rican delegation to the UNFCCC negotiations, providing support on the Article 13 negotiations.
She is a global shaper and a one young world delegate.
Allyson Castillo
Allyson is a 19-year-old Chilean activist and journalism student. She has been an animal rights activist since she was 11 and a human rights activist since she was 16, when she started working with Amnesty International out of a desire to fight injustice. Since then, she has been an active part of Amnesty International Chile’s Human Rights Education Team and has delivered workshops to educating people of all ages about migration, human rights, sexual and reproductive rights and other related issues according to the contingency.
In 2018 Allyson was selected to be part of Amnesty’s global Youth, Power, Action! Network, and alongside this she participates in Amnesty Chile’s street activism team and in the “It’s My Body” School, where she was trained as an educator in sexual and reproductive rights; since then she has been especially committed to promoting comprehensive sexual education.
Allyson works hard to promote youth activism, feminism and work on social change within and outside of Amnesty. Last year she was chosen to be part of the school for young women leaders promoted by ‘Woman Community’ and UNDP, where she received political and social training which strengthening her leadership as a young woman. She has also worked with environmental organizations who are committing their ideals to this cause too.
In 2018 Allyson was selected to be part of Amnesty’s global Youth, Power, Action! Network, and alongside this she participates in Amnesty Chile’s street activism team and in the “It’s My Body” School, where she was trained as an educator in sexual and reproductive rights; since then she has been especially committed to promoting comprehensive sexual education.
Allyson works hard to promote youth activism, feminism and work on social change within and outside of Amnesty. Last year she was chosen to be part of the school for young women leaders promoted by ‘Woman Community’ and UNDP, where she received political and social training which strengthening her leadership as a young woman. She has also worked with environmental organizations who are committing their ideals to this cause too.