Kevin Patel
| Kevin Patel | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 23, 2000 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| 🏳️ Nationality |
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| 🏫 Education | Loyola Marymount University |
| 💼 Occupation | Climate Justice Activist, Student |
| 🏢 Organization | OneUpAction |
| Movement | School Strike for Climate, Environmental Movement |
Kevin Patel (born September 23, 2000) is a climate justice activist and community organizer living in Los Angeles, California.[1] Patel has openly shared his experience as a frontline climate activist being diagnosed with respiratory issues.[2] He is also the founder and executive director of OneUpAction, an international youth-led nonprofit based in the U.S. that supports marginalized youth by providing them with resources to create change in their communities.[3]
Early Life and education[edit]
Kevin Patel lives with his father, mother, and older brother, In Los Angeles, California. He grew up in South Central Los-Angeles.[4] He has studied at Carver Middle School, where he first began his advocacy. He then went to Santee Education Complex, where he started the first environmental club.[5] In 2019, he was involved in the Youth Climate Strike L.A.[6][7][8] He was a leader in Fridays for Future Southern California. As of 2020, he is starting his second year at Loyola Marymount University[9][10] where he is studying Political Science.[11] In 2021, he participated in a panel "Taking Action for People and the Planet".[12][13]
Activism[edit]
In 2012 (at age 12) Patel worked with his community, teaching his fellow peers about food inequalities within South Los Angeles[14] at Carver Middle School. Later in 2013, he was diagnosed with irregular heartbeat/heart palpitations[15] due to Los Angeles’ poor air quality.
In 2019, he founded OneUpAction International[16] and through his work, he has collaborated with his community to create the first Youth Climate Commission in Los Angeles County[17] in efforts to amplify youth voices on the climate crisis. Patel is a United Nations Togetherband Ambassador for Sustainable Develop Goals 13 & 14. He also is a National Geographic Young Explorer[18]. Patel serves on the Youthtopia World Circle of Youth Council, Climate Power Advisory Council [19], World Economic Forum's 1 Trillion trees U.S. Stakeholder Council,[20] and the Intersectional Environmentalist Council.[21] OneUpAction is an intersectional youth-led activist organization founded by Patel in 2019 working to provide resources to youth advocates.
External Links[edit]
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- Kevin J. Patel on Instagram
- Kevin J. Patel - Official Website
- Kevin Patel: Environmental Justice Activist Nov 12, 2019
- ACE Hot Talks: Kevin Patel, Zero Hour, One Up Action, Global Climate Strike Oct 3, 2019
- Kevin Patel started One Up Action International after smog pollution sent him to the hospital In The Know, April 1, 2021
- Kevin J. Patel NowThis News
References[edit]
- ↑ "How youth activism is moving the needle on climate action". The Guardian. 2020-09-23. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
- ↑ "Meet Kevin Patel the climate justice activist advocating for clean air in South Central Los Angeles and beyond". ca.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
- ↑ Freeman, Elliot (2020-09-16). "I'm a Young Environmentalist Battling Climate Change Through Tiny Actions". Men's Health. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
- ↑ Burton, Nylah (2019-10-11). "Meet the young activists of color who are leading the charge against climate disaster". Vox. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ↑ Patel, Kevin (2021-04-17). "Kevin J Patel". LinkedIn. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Meet Kevin Patel the climate justice activist advocating for clean air in South Central Los Angeles and beyond". uk.finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ↑ "Pandemic forces youth climate activists to save the planet on Zoom". Los Angeles Times. 2020-10-07. Retrieved 2021-05-06. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Pellot, Emerald (2021-04-02). "Meet Kevin Patel the climate justice activist advocating for clean air in South Central Los Angeles and beyond". In The Know. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ↑ Freeman, Elliot (2020-09-16). "I'm a Young Environmentalist Battling Climate Change Through Tiny Actions". Men's Health. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ↑ Freeman, Elliot (2020-09-16). "I'm a Young Environmentalist Battling Climate Change Through Tiny Actions". Men's Health. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
- ↑ "KEVIN J PATEL". KEVIN J PATEL. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
- ↑ Schrager, Anne. "Earth Day 2021: How to celebrate virtually, or in person, with Bay Area organizations". Datebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide. Retrieved 2021-05-06. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "HSU celebrates Earth Week with various activities". Times-Standard. 2021-04-14. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ↑ "Meet Kevin Patel the climate justice activist advocating for clean air in South Central Los Angeles and beyond". ca.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
- ↑ Insider, Lauren Frias, Business. "Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg condemns inaction against the climate crisis in Los Angeles as wildfires rage across California". INSIDER. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
- ↑ "Kevin Patel | Greenbiz". www.greenbiz.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
- ↑ Stories, Local. "Meet Kevin Patel of OneUpAction International - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". Retrieved 2020-09-30.
- ↑ GmbH, finanzen net. "National Geographic Society Announces Spring 2020 Young Explorers | Markets Insider". markets.businessinsider.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
- ↑ "Advisory Board". Climate Power 2020. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
- ↑ Forests, American. "Council". 1t org U.S. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
- ↑ "The Council". Intersectional Environmentalist. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
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