Key Impact Points: Humble Beginnings, Global Impact Mariana Gomes grew up dreaming of becoming the first university graduate in her family, a vision her grandmother often celebrated. Now, as a jurist passionate about Climate Law & Litigation and EU Green Law, she is making her mark on the world stage.
Key Points: Ryan Wilkes, an award-winning documentary director, cinematographer, and photographer, is recognized for his dedication to science, conservation, and wildlife. With a Jamaican Canadian heritage and a PhD in Bioengineering, Wilkes combines his scientific knowledge and storytelling talent to make complex topics accessible and engaging for audiences worldwide. Through
Key Impact Points: A Visionary in Carbon Intelligence Maria Eugenia Filmanovic, with deep experience in impact investing, co-founded Abatable to address a critical challenge: enabling organizations to achieve their climate goals. As a former Vice President at Goldman Sachs, she advised on nature-based carbon removal and impact investments, structuring carbon
Key Impact Points: Championing Corporate Climate Action John Tyler McCullough, Manager of Corporate Climate Action at Ceres, is this week’s SDG News Rising Star for his pivotal role in advancing corporate climate strategies. As a key leader at the nonprofit advocacy group, Tyler collaborates across sectors to help companies and
Key Impact Points: At just 22, Jerome Foster II has already become a leading figure in the fight for climate and environmental justice. His journey began at 16 when he started striking in front of the White House, rallying fellow students and youth around the world to demand action on
Championing Environmental Protection and Sustainability Aliona Isac, a hydrologist from Moldova, is this week’s SDG News Rising Star, recognized for her extraordinary contributions to environmental protection, particularly in combating land degradation and drought. With a Master’s degree and ongoing Ph.D. studies in Environmental Protection, Aliona has dedicated her career to
Key Impact Points: Youth Driving Global Change The Platform of Davos At the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, themed “Rebuilding Trust,” leaders from around the globe focused on transparency and collective responsibility. A critical aspect of this year’s dialogues was the inclusion of youth
Impact Points: Heela Yoon, a 24-year-old Afghan refugee currently residing in the United Kingdom, is a formidable force in the realms of peacebuilding and gender equality. As the founder and executive director of the Afghan Youth Ambassadors for Peace Organization (AYAPO), she has dedicated her life to creating a peaceful
Impact Points: Introduction Alyssa Carson, also known by her call sign “Blueberry,” is an American student and the world’s youngest astronaut in training with a towering ambition: to be among the first to set foot on Mars. Her journey, beginning from a childhood dream sparked by a cartoon, has transformed
At just twenty-three years old, Hikaru Wakeel Hayakawa has already made a name for himself as one of the leading voices in the global climate justice movement. A Caribbean and Japanese American activist, Indigenous studies researcher, and social entrepreneur, Hayakawa is the newly appointed Executive Director of Climate Cardinals—the world’s
