Centre for Global Education

"Growing up in Egypt specifically, you can see how climate change has played a huge role on the rising summer heat, the changing Nile patterns that threaten water security, and even on the farmers. [...] Awareness equals action."

Everyone meet Sarah, one of our global leads for COP30 in Brazil! ✨🌱
"Hello, My name is Sarah I am 16 years old, and I live in Canada. I am super excited about being selected as a Global Lead for the #Decarbonize Program. Climate education is important to me because we in such a crucial time."

Meet Harper! 🍃🌳
"Hola, soy Danna Araya, I also go by Harper. I’m 17 years old and I’m from Nicoya, Costa Rica. I’m very excited for the opportunity of being a global lead for the #Decarbonize program."

Montserrat, your passion is inspiring! ✨️🌊 Learn more about what it is that fuels Mantserrat's passion and what's she hopes to learn and achieve at this COP30 conference. We're all excited to see you, too!

As COP30 gets closer, it's time to introduce you to this years global leads! Similar to our global leads for the WCC, the COP30 Global Leads will be travelling abroad, this time the UN COP30 in Brazil, and presenting their Climate Manifesto!
Meet Montserrat, our first global lead from Costa Rica! 📣🌿

Today marked the start of an exciting new year for our YAC! Despite the challenges of different time zones, your enthusiasm and dedication shine through.✨️😊
We're thrilled to see our young changemakers kick off the year with such energy! To learn more about our YAC program, visit cgeducation.org!

The Decarbonize Manifesto is a global call to action, written by youth, for the world. ✍🌎 Many young writers came together over the weekend to create this year’s climate manifesto which they will then present at COP30 in Brazil!
For more information or a look at past manifestos visit decarbonize.me!

After many long flights and adjustments to jetlag, our global leads are back home and reminiscing on their time at the WCC. 🌍❤️ We could not be more proud of the impact they've made on the global stage and on each other.

#CGE #ClimateAction #AbuDabhi #WCC #StudentOpportunities

Our time at the WCC has officially come to a close!💖🌍It's so incredible to be in a space with so many impassioned minds, with the goal to protect the Earth. Thank you to the IUCN for amplifying the youth, giving them the chance to meet their hero's, and memories to carry with them their whole lives.

We are proud to present the 2025 biodiversity decleration, From Classroom to Congress: Global Children's Call to Action! 🎉📣
To read the declaration in full, please visit cgeducation.org#wcc-2025 !

Only 1 more day until Global Child Call to Action will be posted! Are you excited? We're excited to share it with you. The students have worked so hard on perfecting this, and we are so proud.🎉 To read the declaration, visit cgeducation.org/enn#declarat... !

Willow from Canada, is one of this years global leads for the 2025 World Conservation Congress! 🌲⛰️ Together with all of the other global leads, Willow will present the Global Child Call to Action at the WCC. Take the time to get to know her!

#WCC #CGE #ENN #Canada #YouthLeader

"Hello everyone, my name is Willow McGrath. I’m 17 and I live in Canada. I am incredibly excited to be able to represent Canadian and global youth at this event. As a global lead I will take every opportunity to be engaged and committed throughout the conference and after as well."

#CGE #ENN #WCC

Only 2 days until the Global Child Call to Action goes live!⏳Many of our young writers have worked hard to bring this to life and in a month, and our global leads will be the ones presenting it at the WCC in Abu Dhabi. Follow us as we continue to countdown the days to Declaration Day!

Meet Vishwaja!🌴She's from Hyderabad, India and is one of this years ENN Global Leads for the World Conservation Congress where they will present the Global Child Call to Action. Vishwaja has a clear vision for how she sees the future. Get to know her more and what she loves about nature!

Meet Vishwaja from Hyderabad! 🌳✨
"Namaste India! I’m Vishwaja, 15 years old, from Hyderabad, India. I am a girl who aspires to experience, learn, and share knowledge with others. My goal is to educate and raise awareness among young generations to create a sustainable future."

📆In just 3 days, the Global Children's Call to Action will be posted! Last weekend, many of our young writers worked hard at the Writers Retreat to bring this to life. In a month, the declaration will be presented at the WCC in Abu Dhabi. Countdown to Declaration Day with us!

Tsito is one of the global leads this year from Madagascar! 🌱✨ Joining the other leaders at the WCC, Tsito will raise his voice for youth worldwide and advocate for the protection of global biodiversity. Discover more about him, the biome he calls home, his favorite animal and his drive to protect!

Manahoana daholo ianareo! (Hey y'all!) Meet Tsito from Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar!
"As little as it may seem, every action matters.
Each voice matters,
Change begins with us!"

#CGE #ENN #WCC

Olivia from Canada is a global lead at the WCC! 🐻🍃 She's highly motivated and knows her stuff! With a sharp understanding of her power and youth-led initiatives, Olivia will show the World Conservation Conference the importance of listening to youth about biodiversity.

#WCC #CGE #ENN #YouthLeader

Meet Olivia! 🌎 "At the World Conservation Congress, I’m hoping to bond over other people’s conservation stories, support various initiatives, and shape the future of conservation by voicing the power of youth engagement."

#CGE #ENN #WCC #youthleader #climateaction

Mariana is from Colombia, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world! Mariana knows this well and wants to protect it's biodiversity so her people and her environment can stay healthy as well. Follow along as she walks you through what its like for her and what she hopes to learn at the WCC!

"At the World Conservation Congress, I am most looking forward to meeting other global leaders, exchanging ideas, and discovering innovative solutions to global environmental challenges. I want to take what I learn back to my community and use it to inspire positive change."

#CGE #WCC #ENN

Meet Maria! She comes from the pampas region of Argentina which has informed her on the relationship between agriculture and the environment! 🌾🌱

#WCC #CGE #ENN

Juliana comes from the Andean region of Colombia, and she is another of our global leads for the WCC! ⛰️💖
"Hola! My name is Juliana Garzón, I’m 16 years old and I’m from Cajicá, Colombia. I feel excited to learn, share, and take action with other young people who care about our planet."🌎

#CGE #WCC

This weekend, many young writers attended the WCC writers retreat and collaborated to bring this years Global Child Biodiversity Declaration to life.✍️🌾 We can't wait to read it!

For more information or a look at last years declaration, visit cgeducation.org/enn#declarat...

Mateo is 17 years old living in Canada and he is one of this years global leads for the 2025 World Conservation Conference!🌎 He has a strong passion for finding new ideas to help with various climate issues. Though what he's looking towards most is the opportunity to meet Dr. Sylvia Earle!✨

Our next global lead is Mateo from Canada!
"Hola todo el mundo! I’m Mateo Porter Partida, a 17-year-old Mexican living in beautiful and amazing Canada. I’ve long dreamed of being part of a project where I can both share and learn about the conservation of the planet and its incredible life forms."

ENN Global Lead - Deepwanitha Nama 🌾

"Namaste! My name is Deepanwitha Nama. I am 15 years old from India.
This is the first ever conference that I will be attending so I feel very excited and equally interested to learn. I also feel responsible, representing my country." ❤️🌏

Meet on of the global leads for this years Wildlife Conservation Congress, Jaoquin Gutiérrez! 🌳 Our global leads will act as the representative of global youth advocating for the importance of biodiversity, For more information on our Environmental Nature Network, visit cgeducation.org/enn today! 🌎💖