The selection of activist Marcele Oliveira (marceleolivv) as a COP30 Youth Champion marks a major step forward toward a more diverse, inclusive Climate Conference that’s truly connected to the realities of youth from marginalized communities.⁣ ⁣ ✊ Born and raised in Realengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Marcele has built her journey by advocating for environmental justice in urban territories.⁣ Last year, she joined Greenpeace Brazil at COP29 in Azerbaijan and spoke up about #ClimateAdaptation ⁣ ⁣ Now we’re getting ready for COP30 in Belém (PA) — a chance to show the world the importance of a climate agenda rooted in local solutions, grounded in traditional knowledge, and centered on people.⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #RespectTheAmazon #COP30