After taking a trip to Antarctica four years ago, Jasveen Brar realized her calling: understanding and raising awareness about humans and our polar regions. Namely, how climate change is impacting people, communities, and the ocean in those places. Not many 23-year-olds know exactly what they want to do in life, but Jasveen is paving her own path as a determined advocate and young leader, who hopes to one day specialize in issues around climate change refugees. A top 25 environmentalist under 25 in Canada, Jasveen was also selected as one of 40 youth to participate in the first year of Ocean Bridge, a youth service program focused on oceans and created by Ocean Wise. Her main message to the older generation of climate decision and policy makers? Don’t underestimate the power of young people.

Dive deeper: read more about all 40 Ocean Bridge youth here.

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