On January 14, 2026, the New Leaders Initiative hosted a virtual panel featuring 2025 BYA alums Lily YangLiu and Sophie Tipper. YangLiu discussed using climate education to promote youth

On January 14, 2026, the New Leaders Initiative hosted a virtual panel featuring 2025 BYA alums Lily YangLiu and Sophie Tipper. YangLiu discussed using climate education to promote youth participation in political and environmental decision-making. Tipper focused on policymaking and passing environmental justice legislation in Colorado.

The conversation was facilitated by Renata Brillinger, Director of the California Climate and Agriculture Network (CALCAN), a project of Earth Island.

Lily YangLiu began activism at age 10, recognizing by 13 that youth voices were often tokenized. This sparked her commitment to inclusive political and environmental decision-making. She now leads

Lily YangLiu began activism at age 10, recognizing by 13 that youth voices were often tokenized. This sparked her commitment to inclusive political and environmental decision-making. She now leads K–12 Climate Literacy, developing early climate education for BC schools, and the Katija Hyoungjoo Neuber Institute, organizing youth delegations to the UN, IMF, and World Bank.

Her advocacy extends to YOUNGO, supporting 10,000 young climate advocates, and roles with Children First Canada and Youth Climate Corps BC. Named a Top 25 Woman of Influence in Canada, YangLiu believes "activism isn’t about noise; it’s about care, appreciation, and building inclusive communities," a principle guiding her work.

Inspired by Lily's book *Who Cares Wins* and the work of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, we examine critical touchpoints for industry transformation.

The focus is on reshaping key sectors

Inspired by Lily's book *Who Cares Wins* and the work of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, we examine critical touchpoints for industry transformation.

The focus is on reshaping key sectors like food, plastics, and fashion to benefit society, the economy, and the environment.

The concept of belonging might seem distant, but Lily, an IB student at NKCS, demonstrates its power through her experiences. At 14, she moved to an international boarding school in New York

The concept of belonging might seem distant, but Lily, an IB student at NKCS, demonstrates its power through her experiences. At 14, she moved to an international boarding school in New York alone. A year later, COVID-19 prompted her transfer to NKCS. This journey taught her independence, resilience, and the profound meaning of choice.

Lily is an outgoing individual with diverse interests, including dancing, piano, and public speaking. She holds a Level 10 Chinese traditional dancing certificate and actively participates in speech competitions. Her talk explores how to acquire a sense of belonging and its benefits, drawing from her unique path. This TEDx event was independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Addressing the urgent global climate crisis within the next decade requires innovative solutions from people of all ages. We need diverse ideas to find effective answers.

Fifth grader Lily

Addressing the urgent global climate crisis within the next decade requires innovative solutions from people of all ages. We need diverse ideas to find effective answers.

Fifth grader Lily Colson exemplifies this spirit. Her "Solar Lines" concept, which won the Stanley Black and Decker Sustainability Award at the 2019 National Invention Convention, demonstrates how youth imagination can help solve the challenges their generation will face.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

This communication expresses explicit support for the strike scheduled to occur on February 14th.

The action aims to address specific concerns, though further details are not provided

This communication expresses explicit support for the strike scheduled to occur on February 14th.

The action aims to address specific concerns, though further details are not provided here.

Those involved are encouraged to continue their efforts towards achieving their objectives.

This episode explores how optimism and creativity can drive the transition to a circular economy. Model, actress, and activist Lily Cole joins Ellen MacArthur and Emma Chow to discuss her journey

This episode explores how optimism and creativity can drive the transition to a circular economy. Model, actress, and activist Lily Cole joins Ellen MacArthur and Emma Chow to discuss her journey from fashion to environmental advocacy.

They examine progress towards a circular economy, emphasizing collaborative efforts among businesses, citizens, and policymakers. The discussion delves into the possibilities and challenges of this global shift.

Tune in to the Circular Economy Show for this insightful conversation.

Hydrogen concepts are crucial for the North West UK's decarbonisation efforts. A key project in Cheshire involves converting two refuse trucks and an operational vehicle to fuel cells, supported

Hydrogen concepts are crucial for the North West UK's decarbonisation efforts. A key project in Cheshire involves converting two refuse trucks and an operational vehicle to fuel cells, supported by a hydrogen refuelling station in Middlewich.

Lily Bernadet from Storengy UK, an ENGIE company, is central to these initiatives. ENGIE aims to be a major player in renewable hydrogen, developing solutions from carbon-free power generation to end uses like mobility, industry, and energy storage. Storengy UK partners locally to advance projects across this entire value chain. This information was presented at a TEDx event.