Meet the Global Youth Climate Champions

Samantha’s project focuses on mangrove ecosystem restoration and education in coastal Indonesia. Achievements include:

• Development of mangrove ecosystem education materials
• Training for 70 participants on ecosystem preservation
• Recruitment of 76 community volunteers
• Planting of 1,000 mangrove trees
• Media partnerships reaching thousands through IG Live and radio broadcasts

Ademilusi’s project focuses on climate literacy in Nigerian schools. Key impacts include:

• 12 climate education workshops conducted across 12 secondary schools in Lagos
• Approximately 600 students trained on climate change, climate action, and environmental responsibility
• Over 80% improvement in climate awareness among participating students after workshops
• More than 70% of participants motivated to take concrete environmental actions
• Student-led tree planting activities, introducing practical climate action alongside education

Andressa’s project uses storytelling and art to support early childhood climate education in flood-affected communities in Brazil. By creating an illustrated children’s book, the initiative helps young learners understand climate change, build emotional resilience, and see themselves as part of a generation that can create change.Accomplishments include:

• Development and publication of an original climate education children’s book
• Printing and distribution of 110 physical copies and 1 digital edition
• Storytelling sessions and art workshops conducted in 10 schools
• Engagement of 20+ educators integrating the book into classrooms
• Direct outreach to flood-affected communities through live storytelling
• Audiovisual documentation to amplify impact locally and internationally

Hasibul’s project addresses both waste management and sustainable agriculture. Accomplishments include:

• Construction of a community compost plant
• Distribution of waste collection bins
• Educational campaign reaching 200+ community members
• Workshop at the University of Chittagong
• Partnership with the Department of Agriculture Extension
• Free compost distribution to local farmers