EE 30 Under 30

Aruna Bangura empowers local communities, youth, and women to cultivate creative Indigenous solutions and promote sustainable livelihood opportunities through engagement with the community, training, and education.

Sierra Leone, Age 26

Megha works with young children to foster environmental consciousness through arts and games, and encourages small, meaningful actions that create a lasting impact over time.

India, Age 17

Joe is a researcher and educator who looks at how people relate to the rest of nature, particularly at coasts, and how we can build good futures to support people and places.

United Kingdom, Age 30

Jibreel is an environmental educator focused on the importance of urban gardening, street tree stewardship, composting, adult education, and community building.

United States, Age 29

Antonio empowers youth to turn climate knowledge into action through environmental education, storytelling, and inclusive, intergenerational collaboration for a sustainable future.

Mexico, Age 27

Yuli is an environmental practitioner passionate about guiding coastal communities in building waste-free, self-reliant communities through education and sustainable development.

Indonesia, Age 28

Fantina is a young climate innovator and advocate who empowers young people and Indigenous communities in conflict-affected Cameroon through environmental education and community-driven climate action.

Cameroon, Age 28

Jabel is a young woman working to highlight the role of women fishers. Her study spans the biology of the species caught in the mangrove and the characteristics of the estuary, as well as the social and gender impact of their work.

Guatemala, Age 24

Suzie Hicks is an award-winning filmmaker, author, and television host, specializing in climate and environmental communication for kids of all ages.

United States, Age 28

Mark advocates for youth empowerment and biodiversity conservation, aspiring to create sustainable income streams that help mainstream conservation efforts.

Malaysia, Age 30

Arianna is a student leader and activist who is passionate about sustainable development, climate resilience, and environmental justice.

United States, Age 20

Esther is a conservation activist who trains teachers to inspire students, weaving conservation into the classroom and everyday life.

Uganda, Age 24

Howard Mwesigwa inspires and equips young people to respond to the climate crisis through environmental education, leadership development, and community engagement.

Uganda, Age 27

Manisha empowers marginalized LGBTIQAPH+ and sex worker communities through climate education, inclusive green entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihood initiatives.

Bangladesh, Age 30

Nokwanda supports inclusive conservation practices, empowering marginalized communities and inspiring young environmental stewards.

South Africa, Age 26

Nora empowers youth and women through KingsCombo Ltd, an agribusiness enhancing environmental education, sustainable agriculture, and value addition to promote zero hunger, reduce poverty, and build resilient communities.

Cameroon, Age 29

Jumoke is redefining climate action through people, knowledge, and purpose.

Nigeria, Age 28

Krishna is a young polymath, engineer and the Founder of Sov Lanatir: Mauritius' leading youth-led environmental NGO committed to amplifying voices of African countries and Big Ocean States, for climate justice. 

Mauritius, Age 27

Anjali explores the intersection of art, ecology, and inclusive education, nurturing deeper connections between people, place, and the living world through creative environmental storytelling.

India, Age 26

Mariana promotes biking and walkable communities to shape a more sustainable urban mobility.

Mexico, Age 30

Paz blends environmental education, energy justice, and youth leadership to turn climate knowledge into action in vulnerable urban communities.

Argentina, Age 27

Ines uses immersive technology to make environmental and cultural education engaging, preserving heritage and inspiring climate awareness through interactive XR storytelling.

Tunisia & United States, Age 29

Sreyas is an environmental educator inspiring schools and young changemakers to turn environmental awareness into impactful actions to shape a sustainable and resilient tomorrow.

India, Age 28

Lara supports people to take climate action through sustainable lifestyle choices and green career guidance.

Philippines, Age 30

Nischal empowers local communities through citizen science and technology to promote human-wildlife coexistence and advance evidence-based conservation of endangered species in Nepal.

Nepal, Age 29

Stefanie transforms ocean education into a tool for empowerment, inspiring young people to see themselves as leaders and take action for the ocean.

Peru, Age 27

Gianna is a youth activist who has used environmental education to build resilience among public school students and frontline communities since the age of ten.

Brazil, Age 18

Carmen is a climate change and circular economy advocate with a particular focus on creative practices, local communities, and knowledge.

Guatemala, Age 30

Diego uses his generalist approach to teach how health, the environment, and innovation intertwine in sustainable actions.

Paraguay, Age 29

Yani is a disaster survivor and responder using education to empower communities and protect the environment.

Philippines, Age 30