Adela Esther Tuy Tuy (20), Guatemala

Adela is an indigenous Maya Kaqchikel woman from a community in Sololá, Guatemala. Since she was 13, she has used writing and drawing as tools for expression and resistance. She has been published in magazines such as EntreMundos and We All Grow Latina and is the author of the poetry book Keme. She was a LAYCS scholar (2024) and participated in SB61 in Germany and COP29 in Azerbaijan.

Deniza Flores Orcko, Bolivia

Deniza is from the community of Chaquilla Alta, Potosí, Bolivia. She raises awareness of environmental issues such as pollution caused by mining and water scarcity, promotes the recovery of forests in Cantumarca, and promotes food security. In addition, she creates educational and cultural content on YouTube, writes reports and essays, and creates murals and videos about customs and the environment, combining art with territorial defense and environmental awareness.

Hazel Daniela Muñoz Alpízar (24), Costa Rica

Hazel is a young leader from Bijagua, Costa Rica. She has worked with international cooperation institutions on projects to rescue endangered forest species, adapt to climate change, and connect science and society. Her career reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental justice. She currently promotes food security and the active participation of women in the climate agenda.

Hellen Freitas Ferreira (25), Brazil

Hellen is a psychologist from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and a social activist in the Baixada Fluminense region. She researches race relations, gender, sexuality, the impacts of climate change, and minority populations. She is co-founder of the social project Mais Por Nós (More for Us) and has collaborated with several organizations, such as Ação Cidadã contra a Fome, a Miséria e pela Vida (Citizen Action Against Hunger, Poverty, and for Life) and Sociedade para a Pesquisa e Proteção do Meio Ambiente (Society for Environmental Research and Protection, SAPOPEMA).

João Bosco Verçosa (27), Brazil

João is an educator and science communicator. He works in teacher training, educational consulting, and the production of materials on climate education and equity. Founder of Hey Ciência, a network of more than 2,000 teachers, he seeks to connect global climate events with basic education, working for climate justice and bringing these agendas to classrooms and social media.

Jose Angel Villalobos Gonzalez (27), Mexico

A queer activist from Mapastepec, Chiapas, Mexico, Jose focuses on Loss and Damage: the Warsaw Mechanism, the Santiago Network, and the new Fund. As a leader on these issues, he trained in Climate Finance, developing a methodology and advocacy strategy with trans activists ahead of COP30, promoting climate justice and inclusion.

María Esther Martínez (25), Mexico

An Ayuujk woman from the community of Xaamkëjxp, Esther cultivates the milpa using agroecological practices. She has contributed to the written record in Ayuujk of knowledge about the biodiversity of her forests, as well as to the preservation of forest species important to the ecosystems of her territory. In addition, she collaborates in the implementation of agroecological, ecotechnical, and ancestral healing projects for women and defends her territory and the right of women and girls to dignified abortion.

Maricelma Francelino Fialho Cândido (26), Brazil

Maricelma is an indigenous woman from the Terena people of the village of Bananal. A biomedical scientist, she researches indigenous health and the environment. She is the first indigenous Brazilian woman to become a One Young World ambassador, in recognition of her work in strengthening indigenous voices in decision-making spaces, ensuring that they are protagonists in building their own future.

Martina Bahiana Basgall Sequeira (18), Argentina

Martina is an 18-year-old feminist from Buenos Aires. She is one of the 10 best students in the world according to the Global Student Prize 2024. As a social and environmental activist, she addresses the climate crisis as a human rights issue and promotes collective action as a path to just and sustainable solutions. She coordinates environmental education projects and participates in activities in territories with vulnerable communities.

Nataly Moscoso Cardenas (21), Peru

Nataly is a Quechua Andean woman born in Andahuaylas, Peru. A human rights defender, she is motivated by the challenges facing her community. She works in rural communities in southern Peru, seeking to inspire and work with young people to adopt sustainable practices and focusing on valuing Andean knowledge related to human rights, culture, and the environment.

Starlin Paul Cadete Liranzo (24), Dominican Republic

He is an economist focused on the formulation, development, and monitoring of social projects. He works in communities and with young people on issues of health, disability, risk management, and the environment. He has led youth participation processes and climate action and works to strengthen community capacities, promoting equity, human rights, and the well-being of communities, especially historically excluded populations.

Sydney Mishel Males Muenala (28), Ecuador

Sydney is an indigenous woman from the Kichwa Otavalo community in the northern highlands of Ecuador. She is an international consultant for BILM and GARN. She works on projects focused on indigenous peoples' rights and climate change. She is also the founder of the Wallpay Crew Collective, which focuses on climate change, human rights, indigenous peoples, and local development. She belongs to the Kichwa Council of Otavalo and has influence in UN sessions, such as COPs and Permanent Forums.

Txulunh Natieli Favenh Gakran (28), Brazil

A young indigenous woman from the Laklanõ Xokleng people and leader of the Xokleng youth organization, which represents adolescents and young people in her territory. She is a woman with roots, who works in her community to confront colonial machismo and violence against girls and women at the local level. Outside her community, she researches natural fibers, exploring sustainable alternatives based on ancestral knowledge, and coordinates the defense of territory, indigenous women's rights, and the valorization of traditional knowledge.

Zharif Alexandra Suárez Rojas (24), Colombia

Zarif is a young Afro-Colombian woman from Cesar, a mother and an Afro-feminist activist who defends the right to education in rural areas and Afro-descendant communities. She focuses on social, environmental, and educational justice in Cesar and Santander. Neurodivergent and committed to her territory, she promotes an inclusive, sustainable, and anti-racist future from an Afro-feminist and intersectional perspective.