Inaam Chattha, who experienced eco-anxiety as a teen, channeled his concern into environmental activism, volunteering, and exploring the intersection of race, land, grief. Now a medical student,

Inaam Chattha, who experienced eco-anxiety as a teen, channeled his concern into environmental activism, volunteering, and exploring the intersection of race, land, grief. Now a medical student, he authored children's books on eco-emotions and was named a Top 25 Under 25 Environmentalist by Starfish Canada.

In 2023, Chattha launched Green Mind, a national, youth-led initiative. It provides culturally grounded educational materials and a bilingual Climate Wellness Toolkit to help young people, especially from underrepresented communities, cope with climate anxiety and take action. The toolkit is used in Ontario classrooms for somatic grounding, journaling, and peer connection.

Sophie Tipper, passionate about environmental policy since middle school, joined the Colorado Youth Advisory Council (COYAC) in July 2023. Noticing youth were absent from state environmental task

Sophie Tipper, passionate about environmental policy since middle school, joined the Colorado Youth Advisory Council (COYAC) in July 2023. Noticing youth were absent from state environmental task forces, she and Ashna Shah developed a policy memo recommending youth advisors for the Colorado Department of Public Health's Environmental Justice Board. This led to drafting SB25-055, a bill requiring two youth members on the board. Despite a sponsor's election defeat, Tipper secured new support, and the bill was introduced to the Colorado legislature in January 2025.

SB25-055 subsequently passed and was signed into law by Governor Jared Polis in May. Tipper, now drafting a plastic pollution bill, believes youth advocacy empowers young people to drive real policy change. She hopes to inspire similar youth-led environmental initiatives nationwide.

The Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This virtual forum united over 125

The Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This virtual forum united over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries, offering 25 panels with diverse strategies for a healthy, just world. Interpretation was provided in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Learn more: wecaninternational.org/womens-assembly

Among the key sessions was "On Fire! Youth Leading the Way," held on June 26th. Moderated by Niria Alicia Garcia, the panel featured prominent youth climate and human rights activists: Mitzi Jonelle Tan, Maria Reyes, Samaï Malaïca Gualinga, and Xiye Bastida. Resources from this and other panels are available here: Assembly Resources

The second installment of Patagonia’s "Parenting: Disaster Style" film series features Zoe Hart and Maxime Turgeon. They take their sons, Mathais and Mika, ski touring through a storm to a Val

The second installment of Patagonia’s "Parenting: Disaster Style" film series features Zoe Hart and Maxime Turgeon. They take their sons, Mathais and Mika, ski touring through a storm to a Val Ferret, Italy backcountry hut, an adventure Mika called the “best in the world.” This film explores type two fun and nature's rewards.

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Our RCC and youth leader, Rejoice, will guide us through the technicalities of human resource management.

She will explain why understanding this process is crucial for young people aiming

Our RCC and youth leader, Rejoice, will guide us through the technicalities of human resource management.

She will explain why understanding this process is crucial for young people aiming to drive impactful change within their communities.

In this EG Masterclass, EG leader and RCC Emmy Adams will guide us through the essence of community building.

She will specifically address how young people increasingly leverage activism

In this EG Masterclass, EG leader and RCC Emmy Adams will guide us through the essence of community building.

She will specifically address how young people increasingly leverage activism to foster change within their communities.

Join EG Leader and RCC Anne Muthoni in this EG Masterclass as she explores the COP and broader United Nations System.

Anne will share her valuable experience, guiding young people on how to

Join EG Leader and RCC Anne Muthoni in this EG Masterclass as she explores the COP and broader United Nations System.

Anne will share her valuable experience, guiding young people on how to effectively attend and make the most of COP settings.

Grace became a primary caregiver for her grandparents at a young age, an experience that ignited her passion for elderly care. Raised by them, she intimately understands the challenges of the

Grace became a primary caregiver for her grandparents at a young age, an experience that ignited her passion for elderly care. Raised by them, she intimately understands the challenges of the caregiving journey and the critical need for preparation and support.

Driven by her firsthand experience, Grace founded Agewhale, a startup dedicated to transforming elderly care through innovative solutions. She offers valuable guidance for navigating the often-overlooked yet inevitable aspects of end-of-life care, aiming to make it a meaningful experience.

Before Agewhale, Grace led the social enterprise Fair Employment Agency as General Manager, fighting forced labor for migrant domestic workers. This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

The WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative tech for sustainable development, were announced May 28, 2024, in Geneva. Projects from 18 countries received top honors for bridging the digital divide and

The WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative tech for sustainable development, were announced May 28, 2024, in Geneva. Projects from 18 countries received top honors for bridging the digital divide and fostering digital inclusion, advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals. Indonesia's JaWAra Internet Sehat was a notable winner.

This project empowers young activists as local champions for bottom-up digital literacy education. Using cultural methods and online tools (e.g., a WhatsApp ChatBot https://s.id/kakinat), they teach combating hoaxes and digital security. From 2021-2022, 160 champions educated over 270,000 people across Indonesia. More details and resources are at https://jawara.internetsehat.id/.

The 25th annual Brower Youth Awards celebrated six youth environmental leaders on October 8, 2024, in Berkeley, California. The ceremony featured special videos and speeches highlighting their

The 25th annual Brower Youth Awards celebrated six youth environmental leaders on October 8, 2024, in Berkeley, California. The ceremony featured special videos and speeches highlighting their significant accomplishments.

This year's theme, "Currents," emphasized how these young leaders energize environmental action. Despite facing existential threats like the climate crisis, their urgent solutions and dedication propel change for a healthy, equitable planet, demonstrating remarkable resilience.

A flagship event of the New Leaders Initiative, the Brower Youth Awards has honored outstanding youth environmental leaders since 2000. The national award is presented by Earth Island Institute. Learn more at broweryouthawards.org.