The image of a young Greta Thunberg protesting alone in front of the Swedish parliament became a true emblem of the environmental movement. Four years ago it was she who, together with an ocean of thousands of young activists, once again dyed the streets around the world green to demand more measures against the climate crisis. Over the years, Thunberg’s voice has become one of the most influential in the global rights movement. But she is not the only one. There are also more and more activists who, from their own worldview, demand the need for create a fairer world for all.
These are some of the most prominent environmental activists to understand the fight against the climate crisis in its different facets.
‘Fridays’ Generation
Thunberg was, in her day, one of the great spokespersons for ‘Fridays for future’ movement. This platform, under which young activists from all over the world gathered, has had spokespersons such as Luisa Neubauer (Germany), Isra Hirsi and Jamie Margolin (USA), Anuna Dewever (Belgium) Arshak Makichyan (Russia), Holly Gillibrand (United Kingdom), Mitzi Jonelle Tan (Philippines) and Nicki Becker (Argentina). These young people rose to fame as some of the great spokespersons of the movement of student climate strikes and now, years later, they continue to use their platform to demand greater commitment to the fight against the climate crisis.
The Spanish faction of the ‘Fridays’ It is also known by the name of ‘Youth for the climate’. In practically all major Spanish cities there are activist groups of this formation. Among its most famous spokespersons are Lucas Barrero (@lukas_barrero), Manuela Martín, Diego Ferraz (@ecodiuku) and Pere Joan Femenia. In Barcelona, the ‘Fridays’ outbreak occurred thanks to the involvement of young activists such as Gemma Barricarte and Maria Serra (@petitameract).
Movements related to ‘Fridays for future’ also stand out, as is the case, for example, of ‘Mothers for the climate’ (@madresxelclima) or ‘Professors for the future’ (@future_spain). Among the most prominent voices of these associations are that of the philosopher Lara Hache (@larahache) the lawyer Rita Kunzlerthe cultural manager Yetta Aguado and the teacher Miriam Leirós.
Activists from the global south
More and more activists from the global south are calling to stop the advance of the climate crisis, end deforestation or protect those most affected by climate chaos. The activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinezfor example, places great emphasis on defending indigenous rights and their role in protecting the Amazon. Autumn Peltier She belongs to a Canadian indigenous community and stands out as one of the great defenders of water. Vanessa Nakate, from Uganda, cries out for climate justice and against the social inequalities that fuel this phenomenon. Or the young Indian activist Licypriya Kangujamwho advocates for stronger climate action.
In South America there are a large number of activists who cry out, together, in favor of the rights of the planet and people. This is the case, for example, of the speeches of young activists such as Xiye Bastida. EITHER Isabel Zuleta, who leads the fight against large-scale mining and environmental degradation in his country. Or Francisco Vera Manzanares, a 13-year-old environmental leader and great defender of ‘eco-optimism’.
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There are also more and more scientists who, beyond their work in laboratories, are raising the profile voice for climate justice. One of the most notable examples is that of Peter Kalmus (@ClimateHuman), a NASA researcher who has even been arrested for his climate protests. In Spain, cases such as those of the environmentalologist stand out Victor de Santosastrophysics Elena González Egea or the space engineer Mauricio Misquero Castrowho abandoned their respective jobs to dedicate themselves fully to activism in favor of the planet within the ‘Scientist Rebellion’ platform.
In the academic world there are also many voices that are essential to understanding the fight against the climate crisis. The anthropologist Yayo Herrero (@yayo_herrero) stands out as one of the great thinkers of ecofeminism. The physical Dominic Roye (@dr_xeo) and the meteorologist Scott Duncan (@ScottDuncanWX) disclose very detailed analyzes to understand the impact of the climate crisis on the world. scientists like Ivanka Puigdueta (@IvankaPb) and Ujué Fresán (@ujuefresan) put a lot of emphasis on the need to adopt more sustainable diets with the planet.