Mayumi Sato
| Mayumi Sato | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1995 Japan |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Japanese |
| 💼 Occupation | Environmental justice researcher and activist |
| Known for | Environmental justice, land stewardship, youth climate activism |
Mayumi Sato (Kanji:佐藤 真弓, born 1995) is a Japanese environmental justice researcher and activist. She is recognized for her work in environmental resistance, justice, and land stewardship, particularly in the Middle East. Sato is a National Geographic Explorer and a PhD candidate in Sociology at the University of Cambridge.[1]
Career
In 2019, Sato was featured by UN Women for her advocacy on youth-led climate justice, highlighting her work on policy and local implementation.[2]
She was also a featured speaker during COP28's "Climate Classroom" by UN CC:Learn and UNITAR, where she emphasized the importance of youth power in gender-equal climate action.[3]
In 2023, she was named a National Geographic Explorer, receiving funding to support her research and public-facing content like short documentaries, workshops, and photojournalistic series.[4]
She is the founder and executive director of SustainED, an organization that diversifies narratives in higher education and reshapes conversations around social and environmental justice. SustainED provides mentorship to recent graduates and collaborates with organizations in the Global South and racialized groups in the Global North.[5]
Recognition
In 2024, Sato received the Vice Chancellor's Social Impact Award from the University of Cambridge for her work with SustainED. She has also received the CSAR PhD Student Award.[6]
She was also featured in a National Geographic article exploring how young climate activists have redefined climate action during the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]
External links
References
- ↑ "Mayumi Sato – National Geographic Explorer". Retrieved 11 April 2025.
- ↑ "Youth Voice: Mayumi Sato". UN Women. 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
- ↑ "Gender Equality, Climate Justice and Youth Power". UN CC:Learn. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
- ↑ "Scholar Named National Geographic Explorer". Gates Cambridge. 30 October 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
- ↑ "Mayumi Sato Profile". University of Cambridge. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
- ↑ "Vice Chancellor's Social Impact Award 2024". University of Cambridge. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
- ↑ "For Young Climate Activists, the Pandemic Was a Defining Moment". National Geographic. 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
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