Let’s talk about local environmentalism! A critical part in the fight against climate change, local grassroots activism helps preserve the immediate nature and lands around us. We talked with the executive director of Northern Virginia Conservation Trust, Alan Rowsome, to take a closer look at what it takes to mobilize local communities and how to best promote environmental action.

This episode, we sit down with Mehak Rehan and Maha Gul, the president and vice-president of Eco Dosti, to discuss their work in flood relief throughout the 2022 monsoon season in Pakistan. Significant rainfall and landslides have left hundreds of thousands of homes damaged and infrastructure ranging from public health facilities and water systems to schools destroyed. As a student-led climate NGO, Eco Dosti has leveraged the collaborative work of youth volunteers to make a difference throughout heavily hit communities.

Communications Director Odessa Zhang shares her roots in climate action, emphasis on climate education, and how she navigates the world through a green lens.

Operations Director Vihaan Mathur describes his experiences with global warming, how he would solve climate change, and his work at YCAT.