5 climate activists you should follow right now

Get Inspired: 5 Climate Activists Making a Difference

At Cool Earth, we know that protecting rainforests starts with supporting Indigenous and local communities who live there. But taking action for the planet also means amplifying voices leading the fight for climate justice. We’ve highlighted five inspiring climate activists whose work will educate, empower, and motivate you to take action for a better future.

Joycelyn Longdon

Joycelyn is an environmental activist and academic creating conservation tech for biodiversity monitoring with Indigenous communities in Ghana. Her platform is perfect for the climate curious, exploring justice, activism, and the impacts of colonialism.

Joycelyn Longdon

Sumak Helena Gualinga

Helena, an Ecuadorian Kichwa Sarayaku activist, is a powerful voice for environmental and human rights. She raises awareness of Indigenous resistance against oil companies threatening the Amazon rainforest.

Sumak Helena Gualinga

Queer Brown Vegan (Isaias Hernandez)

Isaias, also known as Queer Brown Vegan, is a climate activist and educator making sustainability accessible. His platform breaks down complex topics like environmental racism and food justice in a way that inspires action.

Isaias Hernandez

Dominique Palmer

Dominique, an award-winning youth activist, uses her platform to champion inclusive climate action and justice. Through music, art, and lobbying leaders, she highlights issues like eco-anxiety and promotes sustainability.

Dominique Palmer

Kalpana Arias

Kalpana is a climate educator and founder of Nowadays On Earth, an organisation that combines technology, nature, and urban design to create sustainable solutions for the future.

Kalpana Arias

By following these change makers, you’ll gain insight, inspiration, and tools to join the fight against climate change. They remind us that everyone has a role in protecting the planet, whether it’s amplifying Indigenous voices, rethinking urban living, or spreading awareness online. Together, we can all be part of the solution and create a future where people and nature thrive.