Angela Zhong , an alumnus of the Millennium Fellowship, Class of 2021 attended the COP28 last fall. She is an undergraduate at Harvard studying economics and environmental science public policy. Angela is originally from Houston, Texas, and was inspired to get involved in climate work after facing several environmental health hazards and natural disasters. "This November marked my second anniversary in the international youth climate space! My first event was the Conference
Aakarshi Srivastava and Anubhava Singla, Millennium Fellows from the University of Delhi South Campus , were selected to join the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and the World Investment Forum as speakers. This year, the UNCTAD World Investment Forum prioritized sustainable development investment to address global challenges. The two Millennium Fellows had the opportunity to network with world leaders and representatives from various organizations around
By: Melody Nguyen , Class of 2023 Millennium Fellow and Emerging Technologist "Can any young woman make it to the United Nations?" It's a question I have always asked myself, and the answer is a resounding yes. Any young woman can make it to the United Nations, starting with a spark of curiosity about the world around us and the confidence in herself to take action. I'm Melody Nguyen, a sophomore at Pace University Pforzheimer Honors student currently studying Digital Market
Last month, a delegation of 15 Millennium Fellows attended the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum at the United Nations in New York. The Forum was co-organized by the ECOSOC president, the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, and the UN Youth Envoy to provide a platform for young people to dialogue with United Nations member states and share their views on how to make the world a fairer, more sustainable place for this generation and the next. Millennium