Key Impact Points: Empowering Women and Youth for Economic Inclusion Saru Duckworth, a Nepalese-American researcher and development practitioner, is dedicated to fostering economic inclusion for youth and women across the Global South. As the UN Foundation Next Generation Fellow for Jobs & Economic Opportunities, she mentors young people in over
Key Impact Points: Championing Youth Leadership Daniel Koto Dagnon embodies dedication and dynamism in his mission to address climate change in Benin. As the President of the Benin Youth Parliament for Water, he focuses on protecting the environment while empowering his community to adapt to climate challenges. Women as Catalysts
Key Impact Points: A Trailblazer in Climate Activism Sophia Kianni, an Iranian-American social entrepreneur, is reshaping global climate activism. At 23 years old, Kianni is the founder of Climate Cardinals, the largest youth-led climate nonprofit, boasting over 16,000 volunteers across 80+ countries. Inspired by her experience translating climate content for
Key Impact Points: Celebrating Sustainability Leadership Edward Freer, Sustainability Communications Lead at LSEG, earned a spot in the 2024 Trellis Group 30 Under 30 list (formerly GreenBiz 30 Under 30). This accolade celebrates young changemakers tackling climate challenges within the world’s largest organizations. Edward Freer expressed his gratitude on social
Key Impact Points: Transforming Finance for Sustainability Christy Zakarias, Climate Risk Vice President at Barclays in London, ensures the bank’s $2.5 trillion portfolio aligns with a net zero future. Her role involves analyzing data from over 100 executives for the bank’s annual reports to drive sustainable capital flow. “The sustainable
Key Impact Points: Championing Change at Deloitte Deloitte’s WorldClimate program empowers its people to take action for a sustainable future. At the center of this effort is a community of Climate Champions driving meaningful change. Claire Galineau, Associate Director in Deloitte’s UK Tax and Legal practice, stands out as a
Key Impact Points: A Visionary in Climate Tech Investment At just 28 years old, Hannah Friedman is making waves in the venture capital and climate tech sectors. As the Founding Principal of Planeteer Capital, she is working to raise $75 million to support pre-seed climate startups focused on innovative solutions
Key Impact Points: Driving Sustainability Through LEED Certifications Alex Authie, Associate of Energy and Sustainability at AMA Group in California, has made remarkable strides in sustainable engineering. From retail spaces to towering office buildings, his certifications of millions of square feet in LEED projects have led to nearly 24 gigawatts
Key Impact Points: Inspiring Change Through Innovation The UNCCD’s 2024 Land Heroes showcase groundbreaking solutions to combat desertification. These leaders, all under 35, are using their expertise to protect land, restore ecosystems, and empower communities globally. Mali: Rokiatou Traoré A “green entrepreneur,” Rokiatou has trained 100 women to create products
Key Impact Points: Dedicated to Human Development Asha Richards, an advocate for global human development, leverages her Jamaican migrant upbringing to fight inequality and empower marginalized communities. As Executive Assistant at the Mayors Migration Council since March 2024, she plays a pivotal role in shaping policies that benefit migrants worldwide.
