Six young leaders. Six contexts. One shared commitment to climate justice in the Global Majority.
We're thrilled to introduce the 5th cohort of the New Generation Program. These emerging leaders bring experience from government, civil society, youth movements and community-led initiatives, working across climate adaptation, loss and damage, climate justice, biodiversity, ocean conservation, food systems and sustainable development.
Ana Paula De León | Guatemala
Environmental Engineer and Advisor at Guatemala's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, focusing on climate adaptation and vulnerability analysis. Her experience spans across sustainability, environmental impact assessment, risk management and environmental projects.
Isaura Baptista Barros | Timor-Leste
International Relations graduate and Co-Founder of the Laudato Si' Movement Timor-Leste. She works on youth empowerment, climate education and community-led climate action, with experience across national and international youth climate initiatives.
Lassana | Liberia
Climate justice activist and youth leader coordinating the Child-Led Climate Action Program at YCCI-Liberia. He supports children and young people to lead climate action through advocacy, education and community engagement.
Yolanda Aidoo | Ghana
Youth climate advocate with the Strategic Youth Network for Development, working on youth engagement, climate advocacy, ocean conservation and gender equity.
Milagros Bernal | Panama
Environmental Engineer and Project Coordinator at Panama's Ministry of Environment. Her work advances climate action, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development, with a focus on climate negotiations, water security and nature-based solutions.
Japhet Hounwanou | Benin
Climate and development professional working across climate resilience, sustainable food systems, environmental protection and community development. He is passionate about youth leadership, climate justice and locally driven solutions.
As they begin this journey, we look forward to deepening their leadership and strengthening their ability to influence climate policy and action towards shaping our shared futures.
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