A Filipino is among the 10 international finalists who have won a place to compete at the FameLab Climate Change Communicators Online Final this month, the British Council has pointed out.
John Leo Algo, a climate and environment advocate, and citizen journalist was representing the Philippines and the youth sector in regional and global UN conferences since 2017.
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“Communication is key to addressing our problems, big or small. The world needs more people that are passionate about conveying the urgency of addressing the climate crisis,” said Algo.
The video entries spanned a range of climate science topics ranging from clean energy to coral reef preservation, breaking down some of the latest international developments in science and technology to help tackle the climate crisis.
All finalists will now take part in online training and networking activities, including a two-day online masterclass with the leading science communicator Wendy Sadler to hone their skills before the final.
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The finalists will address the global audiences at the FameLab Climate Change Communicators International Online Final, which will be streamed on the British Council YouTube channel on 28 September.
The top FameLab Climate Change Communicator will progress through to the FameLab International Online Final in November 2021, one of the world’s leading science communication competitions. (AW)
