HSC Youth Ambassador Program 2026

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Amplifying Voices from Emerging Markets and Developing Economies

At the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC), we are committed to fostering a just and inclusive transition toward a sustainable future, one that is shaped collaboratively with those who will be most positively impacted by it.

To support this vision, we have established the HSC Youth Ambassador Program: an annual initiative that empowers young leaders from Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDE) to actively participate in the conference, contribute their expertise, and help shape the global sustainability agenda.

Bridging the Global Voice Gap

Youth are not only the leaders of tomorrow, they are key agents of change today. However, voices from EMDE remain significantly underrepresented in international policy and sustainability dialogues.

The HSC Youth Ambassador Program addresses this imbalance by providing a platform for young changemakers to contribute their perspectives, shape the conversation, and influence global action.

HSC Youth Ambassadors of 2026

We have chosen 15 young leaders to part of our Youth Ambassadors Program.

Mansingh Aidee (Nepal)
Public health leader addressing environmental health and empowering indigenous youth.

Selma Bichbich (Algeria)
Youth activist driving climate resilience, circular economy action, and youth mobilization.

Fatoumata Fofana (Guinea)
Environmental advocate working on microplastics, waste reduction, and circular economy solutions.

Damani Thomas (Jamaica)
Cleantech innovator developing low-carbon biofuel solutions for emerging markets.

Pritty Sunny (India)
Rural development leader supporting sustainable, fair-trade farming and climate-resilient livelihoods.

Jacquiline Msambila (Tanzania)
Advances digital inclusion and women-led startups, with a focus on AI ethics and e-governance in East Africa.

Xana Maunze (Mozambique)
Climate finance advocate strengthening clean-energy policy and global cooperation.

Carole Nassreddine (Lebanon)
Youth climate leader driving policy, advocacy, and waste-to-energy projects, with a focus on climate finance and circular economy.

Walter Ogutu (Kenya)
Innovator promoting climate-smart agriculture using biodigesters and circular farming.

Jahzara Ona (Brazil)
Youth leader advancing climate preparedness and environmental education in underserved communities.

Robinson Olaka (Kenya)
Social entrepreneur expanding clean energy access through solar microgrids.

Regina Paredes (Mexico)
Social entrepreneur improving urban mobility by digitizing informal transport systems.

Kuanysh Uzbekov (Kazakhstan)
Water governance leader advancing youth-led climate resilience and policy engagement.

Umaru Vaffie (Sierra Leone)
Youth leader improving food security through solar energy innovation.

Ly Tran (Vietnam)
Advocates for water sustainability, education, innovation, and biodiversity conservation.

This experience significantly broadened my understanding of global interconnectedness and reinforced my commitment to collaborative, cross-cultural solutions. It helped me appreciate diverse perspectives and strengthened my skills in diplomacy and advocacy.

HSC Youth Ambassador Si Thu Wai (Myanmar)