Welcome & Introductions

Hello. My name is Jasco John from Tanzania 🇹🇿. I am a CPA, policy researcher, academic, development and sustainable finance professional with a passion for sustainable and inclusive development.

If I had a billboard for 24 hours, I would use it to launch a policy manifesto designed to provoke a national conversation on the true cost of growth. The billboard would draw public and institutional attention away from greenwashed, static metrics toward a more rigorous, data-driven understanding of climate finance and fiscal readiness.

Hi, I am Jean. I lead initiatives that engage students in science-based and just climate action. Drawing on my experience in government and international non-governmental organization settings, I inspire and equip young people to lead climate initiatives rooted in knowledge, teamwork, and a common goal of a sustainable future.
If given the chance to use a billboard in our city for 24 hours, the message I would put is :
"A Fossil-Free Future Starts with Us"
I chose this because the statement would hopefully encourage everyone to join the movement, starting with us, to end our dependence on fossil fuels by supporting renewable energy policies, switching to clean energy alternatives, or simply raising awareness in our own communities.
That it starts with us (you and me) to end our dependence on fossil fuels and build a better planet.

A road built on dead souls of the 9000 trees!? Why do we cut so many trees in the name of development? Did you not notice the impact of this action yet.... Increasing temperatures? Let us all get together to make this world a little more heaven. Let us grow trees.

My message for my community and locals would be this.... This is what i want to put up on the bill board! 😭🤌🏻

Hello everyone! My name is Mame Diarra Thiaw and I am from Senegal. I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Managing Science Policy and Practice Interfaces on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (SPIBES). My interests focus on climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, urban agriculture, and community-based environmental action. I am passionate about connecting science, policy, and local communities to create sustainable solutions for vulnerable populations. I am excited to learn from all of you, exchange ideas, and strengthen my leadership and movement-building skills through this programme.

If I had one billboard in my city for 24 hours, my message would be: “Protect nature today, because our future depends on it.” 🌍

Hello! My name is Zena Kishek, and I am really excited to be here with you all! Currently, I am in high school, researching how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from mycelium-based composite production, to make the material carbon-negative. I am incredibly interested in learning more about sustainable engineering and biomaterials, as well as their applications and how to best integrate them.

If I had a billboard in my city for a day, my message would be "It costs less to care more" because implementing sustainablility into processes tends to also decrease costs, yet this tends to be overlooked due to high implementation costs.

Hello, everyone, this is Daria here, I'm a student currently in IGCSE. Honestly, seeing so many talented and highly qualified people here makes me feel nervous and excited at the same time. I don't have many hobbies but I really like music and poetry sometimes, I adore maths too. I would love to one day help serve the cause of reducing the huge threat of climate change around the world and my country.

If I had a billboard in my city for a day, it would be "Climate change isn’t coming. It’s billing us already."

Bienvenue à l'ensemble des participants de ce bootcamp de renforcement du mouvement Climate Catalysts 3.0 !
Nos salutations distinguées à l'équipe Youth4capacity et Re-Earth initiative.
Je suis malien volontaire UNV et ex volontaire de la Direction des ressources humaines et du Finances du ministère de l'éducation nationale.
Expériences en data collection avec la FAO et la cellule de Planification Statistique du Secteur du Développement Rural CPS SDR.
Membre de la communauté jeunesse de Bla.
Nous développons un projet de développement de biogaz.
A ce jour si j'obtiens la possibilité de passer un message sur panneau juste " Détruisons pas notre vie et celle de nos enfants, disons non au énergie fossile".

Hi everyone! My name is Belén, and I’m an environmental engineer from Paraguay currently working as a Technical Consultant in the National Greenhouse Gas Inventory, specifically in the IPPU sector. My work focuses on industrial emissions, climate reporting, and strengthening national capacities for greenhouse gas inventories. I’m also passionate about youth engagement, climate education, and creating spaces where people can better understand the connection between everyday actions and climate change. I joined this programme because I want to strengthen my movement-building skills and connect with people creating meaningful climate action around the world.

If I had one billboard in my city for 24 hours, it would say: “Climate action is not a distant future, it’s the choices we make every single day.” :)

Hi everyone! I'm Vivi from Quito, Ecuador. I'm an environmental engineer currently leading the project 18000 Árboles, 18000 Puembeños. It is a community-led ecological restoration initiative based in Puembo, Ecuador. Through the creation of urban biocorridors, native plant nurseries, environmental education, and collective action, we are restoring degraded ecosystems while rebuilding community ties and reconnecting people with nature.

Together with volunteers, schools, local organizations, and neighbors, we've planted thousands of native trees and plants along the Chaquiñán ecological corridor and surrounding urban areas, promoting biodiversity, climate resilience, and participatory environmental stewardship.

Follow our journey and learn more about our work here:
@18milarbolespuembo (https://www.instagram.com/18milarbolespuembo/)

Hi everyone, I’m Radhika from India 🇮🇳. I have a background in Geography and am now pursuing Geoinformatics, with interests in climate action, geospatial technologies, and youth-led change. I’m especially interested in how spatial thinking can make climate conversations more inclusive, grounded, and actionable. Excited to learn and collaborate with this global community.

If I had one billboard in my city for 24 hours, it would say:
“Climate change is not a future event. It is a present geography.”

Hi my name is Batte Winfred Cecilia from Uganda. I am the Projects Coordinator at Kampala Archdiocese Youth Apostolate leading the "great awakening" to the Green transition among church youths where the Climate mandate has been quiet/inactive. The Catholic church actually advocates for Climate action under the 'Laudato Si" mandate and I am excited to be spearheading this movement among youths in the central Uganda where the Archdiocese covers. We are currently setting up youth green hubs starting with the Central hub to be a model for practical climate solutions to enable youth participation. I also happen to come from a nursing background and working at the frontline of COVID 19 pandemic got me questioning world systems and how global crises actually arise...one story led to another and now I am here in the middle of managing another global crisis (Climate Crisis) but outside hospital😄. IF I HAD A BILLBOARD IN MY CITY FOR 24 HOURS IT WOULD SAY, "SOMETHING HAS PERMANENTLY SWITCHED IN OUR WEATHER &CLIMATE PATTERNS; COVID-19 PANDEMIC MAY HAVE CAUGHT US OFFGUARD BUT WITH THE CLIMATE CRISIS, WE HAVE ALL IT TAKES TO TURN THINGS AROUND - LET'S FIGHT FOR OUR PLANET - TAKE ACTION TODAY🌳"

Hi Everyone! My name is Moyosore Abiona. I'm a graduate of Global Sustainability & Environmental Law. I am very much interested in environmental preservation and stewardship. Looking forward to connecting and collaborating with you all.

My Billboard Statement would read thus: There is a limit to what anyone can bear, the earth inclusive. Let's all refrain from unjust acts towards the Earth before it decides to give its final blow on us humans.

Hii Climate Advocates , I am Akshita from India .
It's exciting to be a part of this community .I am an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree in economics with a special interest in sustainability .
I enjoy gardening and interacting with new people.
I will simply put this on billboard " Life is too short to exploit nature".

Hii Climate Advocates , I am Akshita from India .
It's exciting to be a part of this community .I am an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree in economics with a special interest in sustainability .
I enjoy gardening and interacting with new people.
I will simply put this on billboard " Life is too short to exploit nature".

Hii Climate Advocates , I am Akshita from India .
It's exciting to be a part of this community .I am an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree in economics with a special interest in sustainability .
I enjoy gardening and interacting with new people.
I will simply put this on billboard " Life is too short to exploit nature".

Hii Climate Advocates , I am Akshita from India .
It's exciting to be a part of this community .I am an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree in economics with a special interest in sustainability .
I enjoy gardening and interacting with new people.
I will simply put this on billboard " Life is too short to exploit nature".

Hii Climate Advocates , I am Akshita from India .
It's exciting to be a part of this community .I am an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree in economics with a special interest in sustainability .
I enjoy gardening and interacting with new people.
I will simply put this on billboard " Life is too short to exploit nature".

Hii Climate Advocates , I am Akshita from India .
It's exciting to be a part of this community .I am an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree in economics with a special interest in sustainability .
I enjoy gardening and interacting with new people.
I will simply put this on billboard " Life is too short to exploit nature".

Hii Climate Advocates , I am Akshita from India .
It's exciting to be a part of this community .I am an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree in economics with a special interest in sustainability .
I enjoy gardening and interacting with new people.
I will simply put this on billboard " Life is too short to exploit nature".

Hii Climate Advocates , I am Akshita from India .
It's exciting to be a part of this community .I am an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree in economics with a special interest in sustainability .
I enjoy gardening and interacting with new people.
I will simply put this on billboard " Life is too short to exploit nature".

Hii Climate Advocates , I am Akshita from India .
It's exciting to be a part of this community .I am an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree in economics with a special interest in sustainability .
I enjoy gardening and interacting with new people.
I will simply put this on billboard " Life is too short to exploit nature".

Hello everyone. I am Chimi from Zambia. I am an environmental educator, currently serving as an environmental health and safety officer - working towards safeguarding people and the environment.

If I had a Billboard in my city up for 24 hours, it would read: "Can you feel the heat? Do you like it? This will be the rest of your life if you do not take action today!"

Hello everyone, my name is Anas Aminu from Kaduna State, Nigeria 🇳🇬. I am passionate about youth-led climate action, environmental awareness, and community resilience. Through my Green Peace Initiative, I focus on tree planting, renewable energy awareness, and empowering young people to take action in their communities. I also have experience in education and community engagement, which has helped me understand the importance of grassroots leadership in addressing climate challenges. I am excited to learn from this global community, exchange ideas, and strengthen my movement-building skills through this programme.

If I had one billboard in my city for 24 hours, my message would be:

“Protect the Earth today, so future generations can breathe tomorrow.” 🌍🌱

Hello everyone, My name is Brian Mutiso from Kenya. I'm currently participating in the youth 4 climate solutions 2026. My solution is towards creating system and behavioral change to indigenous farmers in a region from Kenya through provision of regenerative agriculture practices, organic farming and introduction of tuber growing crops which will impact the climate condition of the region.
On the billboard I would advertise that, "Climate solutions start by individual contribution" when each individual is focus at conserving the environment, it will be easy to advocate for environmental conservation due to awareness and efforts brought by each person.

Hi friends! I'm Ari from Lima, Peru. I've cared for the environment for as long as I have a conscience because of my dear grandpa, who taught me to love Pachamama, our mother, as much as I loved him and his teachings. Nowadays I'm working on a grassroots project to clean our Lima beaches from oil spills using low-cost technology. In the little free time I get from my regular job, I read on alternative beliefs and imagination from our status quo, create art, and do my best to build community in my city.
Considering people in my city are mostly overwhelmed immediate daily threats as opposed to abstract climate change, I would put in a billboard: "Life, love, community, the green earth and blue sky. That's all that matters. Let's build that reality."

Hello everyone! My name is Gonzalo and I am from Bolivia. I work on community climate resilience, youth leadership and social innovation projects focused on vulnerable communities. I am passionate about building local solutions that connect climate action, participation and territorial development. I joined this programme to learn from others, strengthen networks and help create more just and sustainable futures together.

If I had one billboard in my city for 24 hours, my message would be:
“Climate action begins when communities believe they have the power to change their future.”

Hi everyone, am Audrey from Cote d'Ivoire. Thrilled to be among all of you. for the billboard i will say : Nature is our soul, and if we hurt ourselves

Hello everone, anyone joined the meeting. I am unable to join.

I got an email that the event was cancelled. And the zoom link didn't load when I clicked on it and I'm here to see if another link has been created for this event. Any communication to that effect please?