Mitzi Jonelle Tan

Climate change is not just an environmental crisis; it is driven by decades of exploitation of both people and nature.

Thirteen countries, including small but mighty nations like Vanuatu, Tonga and Fiji, have signed a treaty to end the expansion of new coal, oil and gas projects. Leading climate activist Mitzi Jonelle Tan unpacks the details and the crucial role of Pacific nations and youth climate advocates.

The intersecting systems of capitalism, imperialism, and the patriarchy, not only perpetuate the objectification of women and gender minorities, but also propel us into multiple crises, such as the environmental and climate crisis. 

Mitzi Jonelle Tan is a full-time climate justice activist based in Metro Manila, Philippines. She is the convenor and international spokesperson of Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP), the Fridays For Future (FFF) of the Philippines. She is also an organizer with FFF International and FFF MAPA (Most Affected Peoples and Areas) making sure that voices from the Global South especially are heard, amplified, and given space.