Youth Climate Activist Archives - State of the Planet

Alumni Spotlight: Brighton Kaoma Supports Young People in Achieving Sustainability Goals

Brighton’s master’s degree from the Environmental Science and Policy program led him to a position as the global youth director for the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network in New York City.

by Alexis Earl |February 28, 2022
artwork by mckenna kelly

Youth Activist Uses Art to Educate Her Community About Climate Change

A recent participant in the ‘Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains’ program shares some of her artwork.

by Christina Deodatis and Cassie Xu |January 27, 2022

Join Us for the NY-NJ Climate Education Youth Summit

The five-day gathering will discuss links between the climate crisis and education, and help students learn how to address sustainability issues in their communities.

by Haein Shin |February 3, 2021

The Intergenerational Ethics of Climate Change

We owe the young climate activists our attention and support.

by |November 11, 2019