Ruby Kryticous

Acting CEO GAYO , Green Agriculture Youth Organization

A passionate defender of gender equality, Ambassador Ruby has consistently highlighted the disproportionate impacts of climate change on women and children. Her advocacy stresses that climate resilience cannot be achieved without empowering women economically, socially and politically. Through her work with youth-led and women-focused organisations, Ruby has mentored hundreds of young women, helping them find their voice, develop leadership skills and take up space in sustainability and governance conversations. Her message is clear: empowering women strengthens societies, economies and the entire climate movement.