What if sharing our stories could be the spark that ignites climate action?
Theme: Take action on climate
Topic: Youth action & activism
Language: English
In this episode of Sustainability Matters, Anna sits down with Donna, a climate activist and podcast creator originally from the US and now based in Austria. Donna shares her journey into climate activism, what motivates her to act for future generations, and how storytelling can unite people across backgrounds to create lasting impact.
You’ll learn:
How personal stories can inspire collective climate action
Why amplifying diverse voices strengthens the sustainability movement
Simple ways to stay motivated and make a difference in your own community
Guest Bio:
Donna York, Climate Educator
Donna York is a climate educator and ESG consultant who is working on lifting the global majority voices to the forefront of climate action. She lives in Salzburg with her partner.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_climate_social_club/
Host Bio:
Anna Katrīna Elme, Master’s Student, Art Academy of Latvia
Anna is pursuing a master's degree at the Art Academy of Latvia while also engaging high school students in the diverse facets of culture through teaching the subject Fundamentals of Culture. She actively participates in projects related to creativity and media—together with friends, she creates social media content and co-hosts the podcast Iedzersim tēju (Let’s Have Some Tea), and collaborates with like-minded individuals on the storytelling podcast Muša (The Fly).
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_akelme_/

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