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What is your job? Until recently, I was the Minister of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica, overseeing public policies regarding the environment, nature conservation, climate change, energy, sustainable development, waters, and oceans. I
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What is your job? Mayor of Bristol. I lead the council and its councilors, help provide services to Bristol's people, and represent their interests nationally and internationally. Ultimately, I am responsible for all major policy
What is your job? Director, Friends of the Earth, Netherlands. I am a lobbyist and government advisor on climate change. Most recently, I used the courts to bring multinationals into a national emissions reduction regulatory
What is your job? Chief Executive Director, Oceano Azul Foundation. I strive to lead and inspire my colleagues to do our utmost to help save the ocean. We build coalitions with other foundations, NGOs, citizens’
Climate change is one of the defining issues of our age and Gen Z is all too aware of the challenges posed by rising carbon emissions. Whether through adapting their lifestyle choices to supporting green