The Global Search for Education: Climate Activist Cherry Sung interviews Marinel Ubaldo
This month, audiences can stream Net Zero Speaks with Marinel Ubaldo, the latest addition to the acclaimed Net Zero video series.
The Net Zero video series is curated by the Protect Our Planet Movement and Planet Classroom.
Join Cherry Sung, a 17-year-old climate activist from South Korea, as she hosts Marinel Ubaldo, a leading climate justice advocate, on Net Zero Speaks with Marinel Ubaldo. Discover Marinel’s insights on accelerating the energy transition, reforming climate finance, and promoting inclusive climate action. Explore how individual actions can contribute to a sustainable future and learn from Marinel’s impactful work in the global climate movement.
The Global Search for Education is pleased to welcome Cherry Sung.
Cherry, why did you decide to interview Marinel Ubaldo? What inspired you about her?
I am an avid advocate for climate justice. As I learn and work with youth around the world through my organization, Greener is Cleaner, to discuss climate issues and solutions, Marinel stands out as a prominent climate activist and advocate for climate justice. After finding out about her childhood in the Philippines and her experiences with typhoons and disaster consequences, I wanted to hear directly from her about her perspective on global climate action shaped by her own experience.
What surprised you most about your interview?
Her answers were all very insightful. I think she rightfully emphasized the importance of countries enacting innovative strategies, investing in clean technologies, and promoting cross-industry collaborations. As I am personally interested in global collaboration for climate action, I have done personal research and participated in many conferences on the matter. Marinel brought up relevant keywords for such agendas around energy transition and reducing emissions by 2030.
What are your main takeaways for the Net Zero audience from your interview with Marinel?
My main takeaways are:
For equitable climate finance, countries with higher climate action capacities and capabilities should mobilize funds for adaptation and mitigation in vulnerable regions. We should create sustainable solutions that benefit both the environment and communities. Along with that, we must recognize that community-based strategies and local initiatives are as important as global ones, and we should support them actively.
Thank you, Marinel!
C. M. Rubin and Cherry Sung
Don’t miss Net Zero Speaks with Marinel Ubaldo, now streaming on the Planet Classroom Network. This film is curated by the Protect Our Planet Movement and Planet Classroom.