Climate Creators to Watch 2024

We need trusted messengers to fight climate misinformation and advance solutions. We’re thrilled to introduce this year’s CCTW cohort, in partnership with Harvard Chan C-CHANGE.

— Written by Shayna Berglas

Where do you get your news?

33% of U.S. adults ages 18-29 and 15% ages 30-49 say they prefer to get their news from social media, according to a Pew Research survey.

Now more than ever, climate scientists, educators, and activists are using social media to combat misinformation and inspire action. Pique Action and the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have teamed up to recognize a group of Climate Creators to Watch in 2024 who are reshaping the climate conversation and empowering communities around the globe to focus on solutions that will improve their health and the planet!

2024’s Climate Creators to Watch

Dave Borlace (London, England) - For making climate science accessible to millions of YouTube viewers.

Simon Clark (Bath, UK) - For answering climate questions with a healthy dose of science literacy.

Sumak Helena Gualinga (Puyo, Pastaza, Ecuador) - For bringing Indigenous knowledge and expertise to the fight for nature.

Elise Joshi (Oakland, CA) - For demonstrating how to be a climate activist with joy and courage.

Jessica Kleczka (UK) - For fighting climate anxiety from her “hobbit house on wheels”.

Joycelyn Longdon (UK) - For teaching us how to listen to nature.

Michael Mezzatesta (Los Angeles, CA) - For sharing how economic systems can work for climate solutions.  

Veronica Mulenga (Lusaka, Zambia) - For educating about climate racism and justice.

Shelby Orme (Austin, TX) - For her sustainable living hacks. 

Bodhi Patil (Vancouver BC, Canada) - For centering the ocean in climate solutions for health and equity.

Maya Penn (Atlanta, GA) - For harnessing the power of art, animation, and fashion to make positive change. 

Anna Sacks (New York, NY) - For taking dumpster diving to the next level.   

Elizabeth Sherr - (Costa Rica/Honduras) - For telling ocean stories that inspire climate action. 

Jacob Simon (Brooklyn, NY) - For sharing daily positive climate news and solutions that keep us informed and inspired. 

Navya Singh (Goa, India) - For her international reach and perspective on embracing climate solutions. 

Meg Haywood Sullivan (Sausalito, CA) - For communicating the complexities of nature through art and photography. 

Franziska Trautmann - (New Orleans, LA) - For tackling glass recycling and restoring wetlands in Louisiana. 

What We’re Watching 🎥, Reading 📚, and Listening to 🎧

Searching for more positive and informative climate content? Look no further!