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MEET OUR TEAM!
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I am working as a youth and inclusion consultant. I studied International Relations at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC).
I have been involved in international climate change policy, volunteering for five years at YOUNGO (the official youth group at the UNFCCC).
For the last four years, focused my work on fostering the regional participation of indigenous and black peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean in the climate space. Coordinated "Navega por la Acción Climática", "Unidos por la Acción Climática".
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I am indigenous of the Arhuaco people of Colombia and a political scientist. I participated in international projects such as "United for Climate Action" and "Building Bridges for Climate Action". My work has earned me the recognition of Forbes Colombia magazine as one of the 100 most important women in Colombia in 2023 and likewise, Forbes Mexico selected me as one of the 100 most committed Latinos to climate action in 2023.
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I am a lawyer with expertise in international climate policy. I co-founded several organizations and projects on climate justice focused on increasing the participation of marginalized groups. In 2018 I served as the Global Focal Point of YOUNGO (the official youth group to the UNFCCC) and since then has been member of the YOUNGO Global Coordination Team. I participated in the project Sail to the COP, co-founded and coordinated the projects "Sail for Climate Action", "Building Bridges for Climate Action", "Unite for Climate Action at COP26" and "Latin American Youth Climate Scholarship".
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I am an Argentinean climate and youth engagement specialist. I have a degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA).
During the last 7 years, worked mainly supporting climate policy of organizations and governments both nationally and internationally. Since 2020 he was part of the coordination team of "Sail for Climate Action", "Building Bridges for Climate Action" and "Unite for Climate Action". I am currently working on the COP28 team, focusing on youth engagement.
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Interpretation team
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Scholars team
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Açucena Marinheiro da Silva (19), Brazil
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I am a Nahua indigenous woman from the Sierra Norte de Puebla, Mexico, daughter of Yolanda, granddaughter of Elena and Rosa. I study communication and journalism. I am interested in telling stories of voices and experiences that have been silenced. I have integrated and coordinated projects to promote the development of my community.
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I'm Brazilian, from Belo Horizonte and have a degree in Environmental Engineering. Since 2017 I have dedicated my life to critical, transformative and emancipatory environmental education. In recent years, I have participated in socio-environmental projects for the engagement and visibility of vulnerable communities in Florianópolis/Brazil. For the past two years, I have been actively working on Climate Adaptation projects, developing climate strategies for a low-carbon economy in Brazil.
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I am an Andean woman inhabitant of southern Chile, Mapuche ancestral territory. Anthropologist, socio-environmental activist and defender of the rights of indigenous peoples and nature. She currently coordinates community communication projects with biocultural relevance and an international network of environmental defenders in Colectivo Viento Sur.
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Daniela, a geographer and socio-environmental activist, founded the "Aldeias" project in Amazonia's Altamira. Her mission is to reconnect Amazonian children and youth with their cultural identity amid the challenges posed by large-scale development. She's a fervent advocate for children's rights and aims to involve them actively in climate initiatives within their territories. Her motto, "A rua é noiz!" (The street is ours!), underscores her dedication to empowering young people.
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I am a young indigenous man of the Pastos people and I live in the Pastas Resguardo. I participated in a project to save the Maigantes wetland, with the planting of 5000 native trees. I am a volunteer communications coordinator for the Aldana node of the National Youth Environment Network. I am also founder and host of the radio program "Mañana verdes".
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Guidaí Vargas Michelena (29), Uruguay
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I am 25 years old and I am originally from the state of Chiapas in Mexico. I am a non-binary person. I studied psychology, I am a climate activist and an activist for the LGBTQ+ community in the South. I am a writer of fantasy stories inspired by the legends of my people. I am also part of the People's Ecologist Assembly.
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Maria José Andrade Cerda (28), Ecuador
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I am an architect, urban planner and sustainable cities activist. I work at the intersection of project management, web development and data. I founded the Data for Resilient Spaces project in 2021 as part of the GI-TOC Resilience Fund grant. I have worked with interactive maps, research, filling data gaps, and developing participatory workshops and digital tools.
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I am of Aymara descent and triple impact entrepreneur, mentor in eco-social entrepreneurship and sustainability consultant for companies. Young Leader of Americans Initiatives (YLAI) 2022, Max Thabiso Climate Ambassador 2023, Country Ambassador of Youth Oppotunities 2023 and Member of the International Committee of Slow Food Youth Network. Founder of MUSA ECOLAB, SLOW FOOD BOLIVIANOS LEADERS FOR FOOD SECURITY AND SOVEREIGNTY and GREEN VOICES.
European Climate Foundation (ECF)
Climate Emergency Collaboration Group (CECG)