Teens Talk Climate

In this episode of Teen’s Talk Climate, Kerry Shen meets with EARTHwise CEO Anneloes Smitsman. They discuss Smitsman’s journey to establish the organization, the impact EARTHwise makes through the meaningful initiatives they have pursued, and the overall significance of environmental advocacy. Tune in to not only learn more about EARTHwise, but also to get inspired about how you can make an impact in the climate crisis!

Earth Day is a significant event that stands to recognize and appreciate the environment while striving to do better. In this podcast episode, your host, Leah, talks with YCAT volunteer, Emily, about her connection to Earth Day and what listeners can do to make a difference in the environment. Listen to learn about this special day and how you can contribute!

In today’s episode of Teens Talk Climate, Leah meets with Janna Hockenjos, the founder of Earth Friends. Since the founding of the organization, Earth Friends has been on a mission to educate young children about the environment. Janna describes how learning about our world from a young age can be an integral part in developing strong leaders in the future. Listen to gather information about how Janna and Earth Friends are building a new generation of climate activists!

Generation Ratify is a youth-led organization that empowers and trains young people around the world to make a difference by advocating for equal rights, especially tackling women’s rights. In this episode, one of our hosts, Catherine, speaks with a state policy director at Generation Ratify. They discuss Generation Ratify's purpose, explain their campaigns, detail how the organization is helping the climate crisis, and so much more. This is a must-listen to stay inspired and up-to-date about the movements young people around the world are starting!

During this episode, we hear from Russel Armstrong, the Climate Environment Policy Director at Hip Hop Caucus! He explains how his organization uses music to empower people of color around the environment. He elaborates on what inspired Hip Hop Caucus and the impact on the hip hop community.

Let’s talk about local environmentalism! A critical part in the fight against climate change, local grassroots activism helps preserve the immediate nature and lands around us. We talked with the executive director of Northern Virginia Conservation Trust, Alan Rowsome, to take a closer look at what it takes to mobilize local communities and how to best promote environmental action.

This episode, we sit down with Mehak Rehan and Maha Gul, the president and vice-president of Eco Dosti, to discuss their work in flood relief throughout the 2022 monsoon season in Pakistan. Significant rainfall and landslides have left hundreds of thousands of homes damaged and infrastructure ranging from public health facilities and water systems to schools destroyed. As a student-led climate NGO, Eco Dosti has leveraged the collaborative work of youth volunteers to make a difference throughout heavily hit communities.

Communications Director Odessa Zhang shares her roots in climate action, emphasis on climate education, and how she navigates the world through a green lens.

Operations Director Vihaan Mathur describes his experiences with global warming, how he would solve climate change, and his work at YCAT.