Carolyn Whelan
What is your job? I am the Mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone. In this role I strive to ensure that our economic development plans address any potential effects of climate change on the residents of
Carolyn Whelan
What is your job? Minister of Energy and Mines, Colombia. I am responsible for the design and implementation of Colombia’s energy, petroleum, and mining policy. This includes managing an annual budget of $1.5 billion and
Carolyn Whelan
What is your job? Federal congressman representing the state of Amazonas. How are you helping cool the planet through your work? I recently presented a bill to Brazil's Congress to formalize regulation of Brazil’s voluntary
Carolyn Whelan
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
Carolyn Whelan
What is your job? I am the Mayor of Mexico City. Every day, I strive to expand the outreach of public programs to guarantee all fundamental rights to our 9.2 million people. These include the
Carolyn Whelan
What is your job? Chief Heat Officer for the city of Athens. I wake up every morning thinking about how to make Athens and other urban settings around the world greener and cooler. I also
Carolyn Whelan
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
Carolyn Whelan
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
Carolyn Whelan
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’
Thomas Barton
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
