The New Generation

Justina is the coordinator of the New Generation under the Climate Leadership Initiative with over five years of experience in UNFCCC negotiations. In her role as a negotiator, she supports the Least Developed Countries Group (LDC Group) coordinators on Loss and Damage. Justina also leads the implementation of national programmes under the Montreal Protocol, where she works closely with both UNEP and UNDP regionally, in overseeing the national compliance strategy as well as developing and enforcing policies and legislation to phasing-out Ozone Depleting Substances and phasing-down high global warming potential substances in cooling sector.

Honorine is a climate leader and actively involved in the 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.

Erin (she/her) is a climate policy researcher with a multi-disciplinary background. She has degrees in biology, international relations and international development with a PhD on the way in which leadership shaped the evolution of Loss and Damage policy in Bangladesh. She remains curious about how leadership can contribute to scaling up climate action on all fronts. Erin has worked in a range of geographical contexts and has supported both the Least Developed Country (LDC) Group and the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) in the global climate negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). She also worked in the African SIDS with the African Climate Policy Centre and the Africa Adaptation Initiative while supporting the AGN In every aspect of her work Erin endeavours to empower young climate leaders from the global South including through her role as founder and convener of the Climate Leadership Initiative.

Camilla is an Australian lawyer who has been following the UN climate negotiations closely since 2017. She works inInternational Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)’s Global Climate Law, Policy and Governance Team to support the Least Developed Countries Group achieve equitable and ambitious outcomes in UN climate negotiations, particularly those related to loss and damage. Camilla passionately hates jargon, but sometimes can’t help it.

Heidi is an Australian lawyer, climate justice advocate and leading expert on Loss and Damage. As an independent consultant, she combines legal knowledge and a strategic and collaborative approach, working with a range of stakeholders to advance equitable and ambitious outcomes. Heidi advises developing countries across key Loss and Damage bodies, co-leads our Santiago Network Project and mentors young negotiators from developing countries, who she considers critical drivers of change.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Justina is the coordinator of the New Generation under the Climate Leadership Initiative with over five years of experience in UNFCCC negotiations. In her role as a negotiator, she supports the Least Developed Countries Group (LDC Group) coordinators on Loss and Damage. Justina also leads the implementation of national programmes under the Montreal Protocol, where she works closely with both UNEP and UNDP regionally, in overseeing the national compliance strategy as well as developing and enforcing policies and legislation to phasing-out Ozone Depleting Substances and phasing-down high global warming potential substances in cooling sector.

Chief Operating Officer (COO) at The Green Protector and coordinator of storytelling working group of the LDYC, Adeline is driven by change and aspires to achieve climate justice by raising her voice and advocating for frontline communities. She has followed the climate negotiations since 2022 and focuses on climate finance.

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 Sarland 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.

A climate activist and community organiser as well as a visual artist, Jefferson is from the Philippines. He aims to humanise activism through storytelling to connect people to the environment. He co-founded Youth Strike 4 Climate Philippines, to empower the Filipino youth to act against the climate crisis and demand climate justice. Jefferson is currently Southeast Asia and Pacific Coordinator of the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition (LDYC).

Prakriti is a climate policy professional and advocate with extensive experience in international climate negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). She has served as the Youth Coordinator for the Least Developed Countries (LDC) Group, where she worked to amplify the voices of young people from vulnerable countries in global climate forums.

Her work focuses on the intersection of climate justice, gender equality, and resilient development, with a growing emphasis on the unique vulnerabilities and adaptation needs of mountain communities. She has contributed to the development of Nepal’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) and currently works as a Research Associate at the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). She is a fellow of the first cohort of the New Generation Program under Climate Leadership Initiative.

Prakriti holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science with a specialization in Climate Change from Tribhuvan University, Nepal.

Honorine is a climate leader and actively involved in the 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.

Sandra is a community mobilizer at a youth-led NGO, The Green Protector, part of LDYC’s training working group and a junior negotiator following the Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) article since 2021 at COP 26.

Brenda (she/her) is a climate change advocate with more than eight years of experience in policy advocacy, community engagement, partnerships, climate education, and intergovernmental processes. She is currently a negotiator for Malawi on Loss and Damage and coordinates the Finance Working Group of the L&DC. She has expertise in gender and youth mainstreaming and engagement. Brenda is also a farmer and uses the platform to advocate for sustainable food systems.

Eva works to advance vulnerable countries' priorities on climate finance and Loss and Damage in international policy fora. She has followed the UNFCCC negotiations since 2018 as a climate finance negotiator. In addition, she is the co-founder of the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition, where she serves as the coordinator of the training working group.

Hyacinthe is a climate negotiator focusing on the Loss and Damage thematic area under the UNFCCC. She currently serves as the coordinator of the Loss and Damage Collaboration and is an alumna of the inaugural cohort of the New Generation Programme. Hyacinthe has experience in the field of Loss and Damage, as well as in broader climate policy.

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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.