Amara Ifeji, 20, recognized the lack of environmental opportunities in marginalized communities. In 2018, she began facilitating environmental learning for students of color. She later became a

Amara Ifeji, 20, recognized the lack of environmental opportunities in marginalized communities. In 2018, she began facilitating environmental learning for students of color. She later became a director for the Maine Environmental Changemakers Network, an intergenerational group of 400+ youth promoting a just, inclusive, and equitable environmental movement.

Amara elevates youth voices in state and federal policy. In 2021, she coordinated Maine’s first climate education summit, gathering young people’s visions. This led to her helping create and implement a bill funding over $2 million for climate education in the state. Learn more at broweryouthawards.org.

Since high school, 17-year-old Hamid Torabzadeh has volunteered with the American Red Cross, empowering youth to prevent and alleviate human suffering amidst increasing climate and public health

Since high school, 17-year-old Hamid Torabzadeh has volunteered with the American Red Cross, empowering youth to prevent and alleviate human suffering amidst increasing climate and public health disasters.

He leads the Los Angeles READYteens Program, educating high school students on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. READYteens trains youth in CPR/First Aid and emergency communications, prioritizing vulnerable communities most susceptible to climate-related emergencies.

Hamid's efforts have reached over 10,000 youth volunteers nationally, trained 350 LA students, and educated 1,000+ LA households on fire and earthquake safety.

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In 8th grade, Lauren U.C. Ejiaga's science fair project on ozone depletion and Louisiana's marsh grasses won a top prize at Broadcom MASTERS. This experience highlighted the importance of

In 8th grade, Lauren U.C. Ejiaga's science fair project on ozone depletion and Louisiana's marsh grasses won a top prize at Broadcom MASTERS. This experience highlighted the importance of environmental awareness alongside research, inspiring her to educate peers.

Now 17, Lauren leads multiple native plant restoration projects as a cohort leader for the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. She also founded the "Conservation and Restoration Conjunction," a series of workshops promoting STEM education and coastal protection among youth. She recruits national science fair winners to speak about STEM careers.

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Join Jeff Corwin on Wildlife Nation as he champions the understanding and conservation of America's wildlife and wild places. His journey begins in Boston, aiding peregrine falcon recovery, then

Join Jeff Corwin on Wildlife Nation as he champions the understanding and conservation of America's wildlife and wild places. His journey begins in Boston, aiding peregrine falcon recovery, then moves to New Hampshire to meet orphaned black bear cubs.

Corwin concludes his adventure on the New England coast, where volunteers are saving a unique turtle species. Partnering with Defenders of Wildlife, he celebrates North America's creatures and the dedicated conservationists protecting them. Learn more at defenders.org/wildlifenation.

Join Jeff Corwin on Wildlife Nation as he embarks on a coast-to-coast adventure to save two iconic American species: the California condor and the Massachusetts saltmarsh sparrow.

First,

Join Jeff Corwin on Wildlife Nation as he embarks on a coast-to-coast adventure to save two iconic American species: the California condor and the Massachusetts saltmarsh sparrow.

First, Jeff travels to Big Sur, California, to the Ventana Wildlife Society, where he helps prepare young condors for the wild. Later, he works with the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Wildlife to conserve unique saltmarsh sparrows in his home state.

Teaming up with Defenders of Wildlife, Corwin highlights these critical conservation efforts and invites you to join the adventure.

Join Jeff Corwin on "Wildlife Nation" for an epic adventure to save North America's most imperiled species. He travels to Montana to protect black-footed ferrets, the continent's most endangered

Join Jeff Corwin on "Wildlife Nation" for an epic adventure to save North America's most imperiled species. He travels to Montana to protect black-footed ferrets, the continent's most endangered mammal, once believed extinct. Corwin also visits California's Big Sur to prepare mighty condors for the wild and Washington State to aid the world's tiniest rabbit, the pygmy rabbit, facing critical survival with only 150 individuals remaining.

This series celebrates animals rescued from the brink of extinction, showcasing the dedicated conservationists working to protect them and their ecosystems. Teaming with Defenders of Wildlife, Jeff Corwin invites you to join this vital adventure.

Natalia Teryda, a PhD student at the University of Florida, has dedicated herself to marine conservation since age fourteen. She earned a Master's in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation from the

Natalia Teryda, a PhD student at the University of Florida, has dedicated herself to marine conservation since age fourteen. She earned a Master's in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego as a Fulbright Grantee, following her BS in Biology from Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata.

Originally from Mar del Plata, Argentina, Natalia was selected by the US Embassy in Argentina to be an Argentinean Youth Ambassador for the "Our Oceans, Young Ambassadors" program, organized by the US Department of State.

Aaron McCall serves as EnviroVoters' Federal Advocacy Coordinator, focusing on building grassroots support for federal climate legislation and ensuring California's elected officials lead the

Aaron McCall serves as EnviroVoters' Federal Advocacy Coordinator, focusing on building grassroots support for federal climate legislation and ensuring California's elected officials lead the way.

He began his activism in Orange County, chairing Indivisible OC 48 and continuing to advance local conservation and climate action. McCall was honored as the 2019 OC League of Conservation Voters Activist of the Year. Support Aaron here: https://envirovoters.org/

At the CSW66 side event, "Building Systemic Change: Frontline Women-Led Solutions for Climate Justice," Indigenous, Black, Brown, and frontline women leaders addressed multiple interlocking

At the CSW66 side event, "Building Systemic Change: Frontline Women-Led Solutions for Climate Justice," Indigenous, Black, Brown, and frontline women leaders addressed multiple interlocking crises. They presented diverse climate justice strategies, including forest protection, Indigenous rights, food sovereignty, and community-led solutions.

Speakers featured Neema Namadamu, Monique Verdin, Jacqui Patterson, Melina Laboucan-Massimo, and Helena Gualinga. Their collective voices, analysis, and leadership are critical for building a resilient and just future. Event resources are available here.