Celebrating Young Female Environmentalist for International Women's Day
On International Women's Day, we are celebrating young female environmentalist. These young women are looking to change the world. We want to celebrate those who are looking to make changes and the Earth a better place for all living things. It is important for the younger generation to understand that they can make a big difference in the fight against climate change.
Licypriya Kanguajam
Licypriya Kanguajam is a 10 year old climate activist in India protesting against India’s poor air quality. She started at 6 years old attending conferences with her dad and at 8 established Child Movement, an organization to raise awareness and tackle climate change and natural disasters. Licypriya constantly campaigns for new laws to help address the poor air quality in India.
Xiye Bastida
Xiye Bastida is a teenager born in Mexico and moved to New York to see the same climate change issues she had experienced in Mexico. She has lived by her indigenous Otomi Mexican belief ,”if you take care of the Earth it will take care of you.” Xiye as a 17 is one of the strongest, most effective voices in the youth climate movement as a leader for Fridays for Future, she organized a 600 student strike at her NYC high school, and is a student organizer for The Global Climate Strike.
Mikalah Bailey
Mikalah Bailey is the Director of Brand Influencer Partnerships for Black Girl Environmentalist. She focuses on making living eco-friendly and fighting the “green” fight part of the culture. She knows that science, politics, and environmental justice won’t reach everyone, so she brings the green message to brand influencers to influence the new generation of leaders.
Greta Thunberg
Greta Thunberg is a Swedish climate activist who has received worldwide recognition for her efforts to fight climate change. Launching Fridays for Future, she influenced students worldwide to skip school to organize and protest climate change. She has met with global leaders and spoken as assemblies to demand climate solutions from leaders and lawmakers. She has also influenced a generation of youth climate activism worldwide.
Also in TuTu's Green Stuff Blog
Making a Difference for People and the Planet on International Human Solidarity Day 🤝🌱✨
International Human Solidarity Day is a special reminder that we are stronger when we work together, especially when we care about our planet and the people who share it. Solidarity means standing together, supporting one another, and recognizing that every person has a role in making the world better.
Explore, Protect, Adventure: Discover the Magic of Mountains on International Mountain Day
Every year on December 11, people around the world celebrate International Mountain Day, a time to learn how mountains shape our planet and support life in incredible ways. Even if you do not live anywhere near a mountain, these towering natural wonders affect the water you drink, the animals you love, and the adventures you dream about.
World Soil Day, Discover the Amazing World Beneath Your Feet 🌍🪱
Soil might look like simple brown dirt, but it is one of the most alive and important parts of our planet. World Soil Day is a chance to explore the tiny world hidden beneath our feet, a world filled with creatures, nutrients, and natural systems that help plants grow, clean our water, and even protect the climate. When we understand how soil works, we can appreciate this incredible resource and learn how to protect it.