The new generation program

Environmental Engineer with specialization in Climate Change.With over three years of experience in the environmental sector, I work as a Climate Change Analyst in the Climate Change Directorate of the Ministry of Environment of Panama. I have led as coordinator of the industrial processes and product use sector (IPPU) for the National Greenhouse Gas Inventory (INGEI). In addition, I'm involved in the Corporate RTH—Carbon program. I am passionate about being involved in the development of national strategies that promote sustainability and climate resilience.

Ibrahima Barry has over 10 years of experience working with NGOs in the field of environmental protection. His focus areas include reducing carbon emissions, promoting renewable energy, and raising awareness within communities about sustainability. Passionate about combating climate change, Ibrahima is dedicated to driving impactful solutions through his involvement in various initiatives, including the New Generation Program."

Currently employed at the Geographical Institute of Burundi in the department of Hydrometeorology and Agrometeorology.My first negotiations related to climate change, began on the training provided by the UNFCCC through the Young Climate Negotiators Program (CYNP) where I participated as a Young Negotiator of Burundi.Now, Young Leader of Change in the third cohort of the New Generation.

Asara Bullen Panchol, a communication and public relations expert is no stranger to innovative public relations programs within Eastern Africa region. She has spent 5 years, researching, designing and implementing communications and public relations programs. Currently, Asara is a public relations consultant after an exemplary professional acquaintance at Foundation for Youth Initiative. Her skillsets have been acquired through professional training and work experience. Besides the expatriate in communications and public relations, Asara is passionate with environmental conservation programs within East Africa. Her engagement on environmental matters saw her crowned as Miss Earth South Sudan in 2019. The accolade was specifically weighted on her advocacy and mobilization on environmental conservation across different demographic profiles within Eastern Africa region. Her enthusiasm is in empowering the women in communities with income generating activities through environmental conservation programs such as making briquettes from organic trash as an alternative source of energy and creating eco-friendly products from plastic such as tiles to eradicate littering the streets. Asara’s expertise and accomplishments makes her the next global influencer.

Nicc Moeono is currently doing a PhD in engineering focusing on small island energy system transition for Samoa. Furthermore, Nicc is also the Pacific Youth Coordinator for the Tide Turners Project in the Pacific, the YOUNGO Energy contact point, and a Guest Lecturer at the National University of Samoa. Nicc was selected as one of the 100 International Youth Climate Delegates of the COP28 Presidency and helped AOSIS in the UNFCCC Negotiations and also at SB60. Nicc has recently been selected as one of two National Youth focal points to represent Samoa in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), currently the Commonwealth Human Ecology Council (CHEC) governing board member, executive member on the Samoa Conservation Society, and Global Shaper Apia hub member, focusing on climate, environment and education projects.

Jodie Luke is a Civil Law Attorney and Partner at PlatinumLaw Chambers in Dominica. Recognizing the severe impacts of hurricanes on her country and the Caribbean, she is expanding her expertise to contribute to climate negotiations, while also focusing on climate change legislation. Jodie is an Accredited Director with Risk Committee Certification, advocating for tailored solutions for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in global climate discussions.

Highly qualified Environmental Policy and Law professional with extensive experience in corporate law and now focusing on climate policy. I take immense pride in coordinating and convening. Harnessing these skills, I bring together diverse Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across Africa and the Global South in the climate space, working tirelessly to foster agreement on common stances and objectives.

Environmental engineer from the National Agrarian University of La Molina, with studies in corporate environmental management and carbon markets, he has more than 5 years of experience in GHG mitigation and carbon management. He currently works for the Ministry of Environment of Peru, supporting on the promotion of the carbon market and the negotiation of Art. 6 of the Paris Agreement.

Filimone, from the Fiji Islands, plays a pivotal role in Climate Change Policy development and multilateral negotiations for the Fiji Government. His work emphasises adaptation and resilience building, with a strong focus on nature-based solutions and sustainable development, particularly for Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Filimone is also deeply invested in exploring innovative and enabling financing mechanisms to support these crucial initiatives. His efforts are key in mitigating climate impacts in Fiji, offering valuable insights and strategies that can be applied to similar island nations. Through his dedication, Filimone is helping to shape a resilient and sustainable future for SIDS in the face of the global climate crisis.

Bruno is a proactive activist from Argentina with a passion for storytelling. He became interested in climate change and the environment at a very young age, and learnt how cruel the consequences of climate change can be in the worst possible way, when his city of La Plata flooded back in 2013, leaving dozens of deaths. In 2018 he started doing activism in the human rights agenda, focusing on sexual and reproductive rights and in 2021 he founded a chapter of Youth for Climate in his hometown. Since then, he's participated of several international and national events and campaigns on environment, climate and human rights such as the RCOY LAC 2021, The Escazú COP2, COP27, The global forum on human rights, the 7th workshop for the development of the GGA, and many other events. Besides this, he has a communication project on instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn and is part of Jóvenes por el Clima Argentina, the Global Youth Coalition and YOUNGO's Communication and Adaptation Working Groups.

Farhana Shukor is a Malaysian climate advocate and a co-founder of bumii, a Malaysian youth-led startup focusing on facilitating climate action. Her experience in a hard-to-abate industry coupled with her background in risk management and insurance informs her approach to finding climate solutions and navigating stakeholder engagements. She tracks loss and damage finance-related negotiations and issues, having attended UNFCCC’s COP26, COP27, and SB58.

Malek is a young climate negotiator and Sustainability Consultant with a strong academic background. She holds a Master's degree in Sustainability Management and Innovation from the University of Westminster. Additionally, Malek is a graduate of the 60th Graduate Study Program (GSP60) of the United Nations office in Geneva, where she furthered her expertise in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She is passionate about advocating for a future that is both environmentally responsible and socially equitable. Malek's guiding principle in life is encapsulated in her motto: "My dream is to live in a world where human rights and climate justice are not mere slogans." This reflects her dedication to a vision of a world where fundamental rights are respected, and environmental considerations are integrated into the fabric of daily life.

Hamira Kobusingye, a Ugandan climate justice activist and founder of Climate Justice Africa, is a key figure in advocating for sustainable development and gender equality in the climate change space. She focuses on the disproportionate impact of climate change on women, especially in frontline communities. Hamira leverages her strong social media presence to foster discussions on climate change and action. Her initiatives include skill-sharing programs empowering women climate activists and promoting eco-friendly briquettes in Uganda, creating sustainable incomes and reducing fossil fuel reliance. She also leads educational campaigns on climate impacts and advocates for issues like loss and damage, and climate debt. Hamira's efforts have gained international recognition, amplifying African voices in the climate crisis

Ana Nicolle Javier is a 22-year-old activist from the Dominican Republic. She holds a bachelor’s degree in International Business from Universidad APEC. She was a finalist in the COP Operation Program Dominican Republic 2023 by The Climate Reality Project and enhanced her skills through Climate Negotiation Training at the Program On Negotiation at Harvard University. Ana's leadership extends to her role as Deputy Director of COP 26 within the XIII International Model of United Nations (MINUME), by the Ministry of Education. Currently, she serves as Project Assistant at the Global Green Growth Institute, contributing to green initiatives. Ana has been a Youth Consultant for the UNFPA Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) and actively volunteers in the Ministry of Education's Educational Leadership Program. As Vice-President of the Soy Ecológico Reciclo Foundation (SER), she focuses on ecological preservation and recycling. Notably, Ana was also a finalist for the National Youth Award for Preserving and Promoting Natural Resources in 2020.

An environmentalist and co-founder of LDYC where she serves as the coordinator of the training working group and its programs, Eva is also the co-coordinator of L&DC’s finance working group and the Finance Officer for The Green Protector. She has followed the climate negotiations since 2018 and focuses on climate finance.

Willy works with the Vanuatu government on policy-making and advisory on disaster risk reduction and climate change programs, projects, initiatives, and activities by providing the CSO view to improve national climate change and DRR policy.

Honorine is a climate leader and actively involved in climate negotiations since 2021. She is a 2021 climate ambassador of Global Youth Climate Network; an Initiative of the World Bank Group’s Youth2Youth community. Honorine is a member of the first cohort of the New Generation and a co-coordinator of the second cohort. She is very driven and her commitment to finding and offering solutions to communities’ problems with a focus on environmental sustainability and youth empowerment.

Hyacinthe Niyitegeka is a water scientist and climate negotiator with experience in the fields of Loss and Damage and climate policy in general. Currently, she serves as the office manager for the CLI, where she plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the office and core team as well as fostering a positive work environment. In addition to her managerial duties, Hyacinthe contributes to the development of strategies and guidelines that direct the CLI’s initiatives. Additionally, Hyacinthe serves as coordinator of the Loss and Damage Collaboration (L&DC).

Brenda Mwale is a climate change advocate with extensive knowledge and experience in international climate action, focusing on youth and gender mainstreaming. She serves as a Loss and Damage negotiator for Malawi and is a part of the Loss and Damage Collaboration as the Finance Working Group Coordinator. Currently, she is the Climate Diplomacy Advisor supporting the LDC Chair. Brenda also provides mentorship to the fellows of the third cohort of the New Generation Program.

Olivier is a dedicated environmentalist from Rwanda with a background in Water and Environmental Engineering. He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at The Green Protector, a youth-led NGO, and as Co-coordinator of the Article 6 team for the Least Developed Countries (LDC) Group. Olivier began his journey in climate diplomacy at COP26 in 2021 as a junior negotiator on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, advocating for equitable and transparent carbon markets. Since then, he has represented Rwanda and the LDC Group, focusing on amplifying the voices of communities most vulnerable to climate impacts and advancing climate justice. Olivier mentors fellows in the third cohort of the New Generation Program.

Isingizwe Sandra is a Rwandan female holding a Bachelor's degree in Water and Environmental Engineering. She is part of a youth-led NGO, The Green Protector as the the coordinator of the environmental education office, involving communities especially youth in climate change issues; learning from each other, finding solutions adaptable to our lifestyles, and sharing the right fundamental keys to protect our common home, she is part of the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition’s training working group sharing knowledge about loss and damage, know and understand what it is. She is a young negotiator following Action for Climate Empowerment(ACE) and transparency. She has been part of The New Generation since 2021, a group of young negotiators strengthening their skills and knowledge on climate change negotiations.

Prakriti is a climate policy professional and advocate with experience in international climate negotiations, under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). She has actively contributed to the global climate process as the youth coordinator for the Least Developed Countries (LDC) group on climate change. Her work lies at the intersection of climate justice, gender equity, and resilient development, with a growing focus on the unique vulnerabilities and adaptation needs of mountain communities. Prakriti has contributed to the formulation of Nepal’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) and she is a co-founder of Clim Adapt that aims to build climate resilience of community in Nepal. Prakriti holds a master’s degree in Environmental Science with a specialisation in Climate Change from Tribhuvan University, Nepal.

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Alpha is a mining engineer with a focus on environment and occupational health and safety in the workplace. He is certified in impact investment, public management, civic leadership and entrepreneurship. In his role managing projects focuses on environmental impact assessment and conservation. Currently he is Associate Partner and Project Manager for Greendeveeve Sarl and is also the Executive Director of Greentransformation2050, which focuses on ensuring environmental integrity and sustainable development in light of climate change. Alpha began following the UNFCCC process in 2022 and focuses on Loss and Damage.

Adeline holds a bachelor's degree in Water and Environmental Engineering. She coordinates the storytelling working group within the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition. Working closely with frontline communities, Adeline amplifies their narratives to ignite advocacy for transformative change. Since 2022, Adeline has actively followed climate negotiations, focusing on climate finance.Adeline provides mentorship to fellows in the third cohort of the New Generation Program.

Justina is an environmental and sustainability specialist with over five years of experience in shaping environmental policy under the Montreal Protocol. She has collaborated with UNEP and UNDP to phase out harmful substances and enhance climate resilience. Since 2019, Justina has been actively involved in climate change negotiations, focusing on Loss and Damage issues. As a founding member of the New Generation Program, she coordinated its second cohort and now serves as the communications lead.

A Global Youth Climate Leader and founder, Yared is also the Director of The Youth Print, an Ethiopian youth-led civil society organisation creating innovative youth projects to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Recently, he joined the World Resource Institute as a Research Analyst. Yared has followed the climate negotiations since 2017 and focuses on Loss and Damage.

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