The countries most vulnerable to climate change are often the least wealthy and lowest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. Lacking funds for renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure,

The countries most vulnerable to climate change are often the least wealthy and lowest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. Lacking funds for renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure, these developing nations must collectively negotiate with developed countries for climate adaptation funding.

Raza, a lawyer and educator, co-founded the Clean Air Campaign and advised the Punjab and Sindh governments on sustainable development in Pakistan. He was also an organizer of the Climate March 2019.

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Mohammad Lari, a UBC honours physiology student, shares motivation from youth initiatives. He emphasizes determination, learning from failures, and local action with global thinking, illustrating

Mohammad Lari, a UBC honours physiology student, shares motivation from youth initiatives. He emphasizes determination, learning from failures, and local action with global thinking, illustrating the "butterfly effect" where small changes yield large impacts.

Three years ago, Lari co-founded STEM Fellowship, a non-profit now active across Canada with 300+ members. STEM Fellowship (stemfellowship.org) runs initiatives including Big Data Challenges for sustainability, a student research journal, and mentorship. He also advises CIHR, UNESCO, and others on youth engagement.

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