Participants
‹ BackMr Taylen Reddy
Global Youth Ambassador, Break Free From Plastic
CV
I am an academic with a passion for science and an interest in climate and social justice. My goal would be to use my knowledge and the scientific community to further my climate activism by using my own research as a catalyst to facilitate campaigns against environmental pollution.
Founder | Zero Waste Durban | 2020 – Present
I currently manage a team of 32 volunteers, working towards raising awareness on and fighting the plastics crisis in my hometown, Durban.
Youth Ambassador | Break Free From Plastic | 2022 – Present
My role here works hand in hand with Zero Waste Durban, to campaign and advocate for climate justice. This has given me confidence in public speaking, networking, and being able to think on my feet.
South African delegate| UN Climate Change COY17 | November 2022
Designated delegate of South Africa at the 17th UN Conference of Youth
EDUCATION
Highschool | 2014 - 2018 | Trenance Manor Secondary
Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology | 2019 - 2022 | Durban University of Technology