The Next Generation of Future Leaders

Young people will bear the brunt of the climate crisis. And yet, their voices are too often sidelined in decisions about their future.

This federal election, some of Australia's most inspiring young leaders have joined Climate 200's community team, dedicating their time to making an impact.

Together, they’ve launched the “Our Future Fund”. Every dollar raised will support community independents who will stand up to the fossil fuel lobby and fight for their generation’s future.

The Future Leaders may reach out to you via phone, on 0480 022 256. If you would like to speak to a Future Leader, please send an email to info@climate200.com.au.

Digby

Clark, TAS

Digby is a coffee enthusiast who began his journey for climate action in running his own social enterprise to raise awareness to the impacts of climate change within the supply chain of coffee. He has been interested in independent candidates since Wilkie first visited his school and is now passionate about getting inspiring people into politics.

Elisha

Mackellar, NSW

Elisha recently graduated with a bachelor of communications, focusing on social and political sciences. Elisha loves being in nature, swimming every single day she can, and wants action to fight to preserve it! Inspired by Dr. Sophie Scamps and Jacqui Scruby in her area, she believes that politics is the way to push to protect the environment.

Ella

Macnamara, VIC

Ella, recently graduated from high school, enjoys cooking and spending time with family. Her enthusiasm for democracy and climate action has involved MCing climate strikes and attending the 2021 youth pre-COP in Milan. With her passion for youth voices and representation, she wants to take her experience and help elect community independents that will safeguard our future.

India

Melbourne, VIC

India has a degree in PPE and is completing her Masters of Environment. She is passionate about using politics to push for greater climate action and believes that independent candidates are best placed to represent our environment and the needs of our communities.

Josh

Moore, WA

Josh is an avid photographer, lover of nature and passionate reader has recently graduated high school. Having been a volunteer in local campaigns he is inspired to see community independents as an opportunity to see real change in parliament.

Katya

Macquarie, NSW

Katya’s hometown in the Blue Mountains has been deeply affected by bushfires, inspiring her passion for transparency and women in leadership. Hoping to study PPE, she’s determined to ensure climate action becomes a top political priority.

Louise

Mackellar, NSW

Louise splits her time between the Northern Beaches of Sydney and the NSW Mid-North Coast. Louise was the founding president of Voices of Warringah in 2018 and was co-campaign manager for the election of Zali Steggall in Warringah in 2019. After working in Zali’s office, she then mentored Jacqui Scruby in her role as campaign manager in Mackellar. Louise was Sophie’s diary manager for 2 years before joining Climate 200.

Mackenna

Clark, TAS

Mackenna grew up in Andrew Wilkies’ electorate, where she developed a deep love for the outdoors. She now studies Arts & Law in Canberra. Devastated by the American election result dragging back climate action and human rights, she is determined Australian politics cannot take the same path.

Sophie

Bennelong, NSW

Sophie recently graduated having studied social and political sciences, and developed a passion for community organising as well as social media communication. Her love for the outdoors and her commitment to supporting and protecting her local area has driven her concern for sustainability, and made her determined to push for climate policies that protect our communities.

Next Generation of Climate Leaders

Young people will bear the brunt of the climate crisis. And yet, their voices are too often sidelined in decisions about their future.

Meet Our Future Climate Leaders

Stand up for the next generation

Chip into "Our Future Fund" and support pro-climate independents that take young people's future seriously.