Amanda da Cruz Costa

Amanda da Cruz Costa is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in youth mobilization, environmental advocacy, and sustainable development. As the founder and former director of the Perifa Sustentável Institute since August 2019, Amanda focuses on building a new development agenda for Brazil through race and climate perspectives. Currently serving as a consultant for the British Council's CLIMATE SKILLS program, Amanda enhances environmental literacy and employability among marginalized youth. In addition, Amanda presents the television show #TemClimaPraIsso?, which amplifies Afro-diasporic voices in climate discourse, and holds advisory roles in various organizations, including the Rede Brasil do Pacto Global da ONU and United People Global, contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals. With a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from Universidade Anhembi Morumbi, Amanda's commitment to climate justice and youth empowerment is evident through active roles in numerous initiatives and organizations.