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Celebrating Youth Environmental Leadership: Unveiling…

Celebrating Youth Environmental Leadership: Unveiling the 2025 UN Young Champions of the Earth - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

Categories
Meetings & Events / Side Events / UNGA80 SDG Media Zone
Production Date
Video Length
00:29:48
Asset Language
English
Broadcasting UN Entity
DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS - DGC
Subject Topical
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
YOUTH
YOUNG ADULTS
EARTH
Summary
The Young Champions of the Earth is UNEP's flagship youth initiative, honoring bold innovators aged 18–30 who are confronting the planet's most urgent environmental challenges. At this special award ceremony, three global winners — chosen through a rigorous international process — will receive trophies and a $20,000 cash prize.
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Description

Speakers:

  • Daniel Cooney, Director of Communications, United Nations Environment Programme

  • Chris Kemper, Co-Founder, Planet A 

  • Young Champions

  • Amber Valletta, Model and Actress

Master of Ceremonies:

  • Prajakta Koli, Youth Climate Champion, YouTuber and Actress

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