WILD Voices
A voice is the most powerful tool a preson has to stand up for what they believe, to bring notice to how they feel, and to advocate for what they want.
These are the stories of young people experiencing the front lines of environmental change-making. They are the every day disrupters who have a vision for a better future and the ambition to make it happen. They are relentless in their quests and in their optimism. These stories are told by them, how they see it.
This is our voice. These are our stories.
Coral Farm for Reef Restoration Opens in the Bahamas
#YoungChamp Gator Halpern’s company Coral Vita is growing resilient corals to restore threatened reefs.
Gator Halpern
Lonely Conservationists
A new organization is saving the people who are saving the world, and making the space a lot less lonely.
By Jessie Panazzolo
Endangered Species Protection Network (ESPN)
Trivia and happy hours are teaching young professionals about endangered species.
By Katie Taylor
A Wild Good Time for Wild Places
Are outdoor recreationalists friends or foes of the environmental sector? The opportunity is worth exploring.
By Nat Knowles
Plastic Problem to Opportunity
What happens to our unrecyclable plastic after we toss it? #YoungChamp Miranda Wang is in the lab finding the answer.
By Miranda Wang
Save The Snakes
Fear and misunderstanding is leading to snake species decimation worldwide. Community education can help.
By Michael Starkey
A Big Passion for a Big Species
What do you do when the survival of a species depends on both the love for it and knowledge of it, but it’s too illusive to track?
By Stella Diamant
Fighting Climate Change through Community Activism
Kenyan youth are mobilizing to protect the planet and combat climate change.
By Kevin Lunzalu
Improving Livelihoods by Embracing Regeneration
Regenerative agriculture can protect cultural heritage, livelihoods, and land.
By Maga Guanilo
International Perspective
A generation of new ambition is staring at their future and are grappling with what to do next and where to start.
By Crista Valentino
Making A Change
Being named a Young Champion of the Earth is just the beginning of the journey in growing your project and yourself.
By Liliana Jaramillo
My @Green.Story
Turning an idea you’re passionate about into a successful reality sometimes requires changes you weren’t expecting.
By Diana Garlystka
Inspiring Nigerian Youth
In order for Nigeria to become more resilient to climate change, youth must be involved.
By Elujulo Opeyemi
