Key Impact Points: Brennan Spellacy, a visionary chemical engineer, is shaping the future of carbon reduction technology. Recognized as an honoree of the Forbes 30 Under 30 2024 Energy list, Brennan Spellacy co-founded Patch, a platform that is revolutionizing how companies approach and manage their carbon emissions. A Holistic Approach
Key Impact Points: Rising Star in Fashion SDG NEWS RISING STAR: Peabo Sampson, a name now synonymous with innovation and sustainability in the fashion industry, continues to captivate and inspire with his unique design philosophy. The young Barbadian designer, first runner-up in the celebrated Caribbean fashion designer challenge, “Mission Catwalk,”
Key Impact Points: This week, we spotlight Charitie Ropati, a remarkable Yup’ik and Samoan activist whose contributions to environmental advocacy and education have earned her the prestigious WWF-US Conservation Leadership Award for 2023. Her work exemplifies a profound commitment to integrating Indigenous knowledge within contemporary environmental and educational frameworks. Educational
Impact Points: SDG NEWS RISING STAR: In our latest Rising Star feature, we celebrate the accomplishments of Angelica Wright, a pivotal figure at the Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund, a branch of GRID Alternatives based in Oakland, California. At just 26, Wright has significantly advanced the cause of energy sovereignty for
Impact Points: SDG NEWS RISING STAR: In this week’s feature, we spotlight a visionary who is transforming public health through technology. Rainier Mallol, a 25-year-old trailblazer from the Dominican Republic, has not only co-founded AIME — Artificial Intelligence in Medical Epidemiology — but also steered it into a global force
Key Impact Points: SDG NEWS RISING STAR: Leow Hui Min, a Senior Analyst in the Workforce Planning Branch of EMA’s Energy Capabilities Development Department, is making waves in reshaping the energy sector’s image among youths. After starting her career in the tech sector, she joined Energy Market Authority (EMA) in
RISING STAR: Reene Smith’s journey from the pristine beaches of Grenada to the forefront of marine conservation epitomizes dedication and passion for the ocean. Featured in the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development’s Youth for the SDGs profiles, Reene stands out for her exceptional commitment to preserving marine ecosystems.
Empowering Youth for a Plastic-Free Future Dyson Chee, an 18-year-old youth activist from Oahu, is making waves in the fight against plastic pollution. As the founder of Project O.C.E.A.N. Hawai’i, Dyson played a pivotal role in the implementation of Bill 40, one of the most stringent single-use plastic bans in
A Commitment to Community Health At just 31, Lynn Estriplet has already made a significant impact in the field of public health and nutrition. Recently named one of the 40 Under 40: The Rising Stars in NYC Food Policy (Class of 2024), her journey is a testament to her dedication
Lutrelle John, a student of the Sir Novelle Richards Academy and a Youth Representative from Antigua and Barbuda, delivered a powerful speech at the recent SIDS Global Children and Youth Action Summit. As a delegate during the official opening of the 4th International SIDS Conference, Lutrelle passionately shared his vision
