Valentina Jimenez

Valentina is an impact storyteller and climate advocate from Ecuador whose work bridges environmental protection, community resilience, and creative activism. Growing up near the Pacific coast inspired her commitment to ocean conservation and grassroots activism. She has contributed to campaigns and programs around marine conservation, food justice, and Indigenous sovereignty, including her work with Yasunidos on the #SíAlYasuní campaign in 2023.

Valentina recently took part in COP29 as a youth delegate with UKYCC, continuing efforts to amplify youth leadership in climate negotiations and to push for climate action that phases out fossil fuels and prioritises people and planet.