Young voices from the mountains turning local knowledge into global action

Young voices from the mountains turning local knowledge into global action Language English susiehowells@h… Fri, 15/05/2026 - 12:00 Short title Young voices from the mountains turning local knowledge into global action Year 2025 Node owner [email protected] Alert node owner Off Alert node owner period (in days) 0 Dimensions Dimension title The project Dimension intro text Junior Adrian leads the Young Glacier Ambassadors programme through Young Peruvian Leaders (YPL). He has trained 15 young people aged 18–29 from the Huaylas Valley in glaciology, citizen science, digital tools and environmental communication. Selected from 50 applicants, these ambassadors learn to monitor glacier retreat using photographic evidence, engage their communities in dialogue about water security, and design micro-projects addressing local environmental challenges. The programme bridges scientific research, indigenous knowledge and youth activism, proving that climate action starts with education and ends with empowered communities. Dimension outro text Want to learn more?Read more about the finalists and support the next generation of green entrepreneurs!Learning PlanetBack to ETF Green S...