By: Lauren Pezzullo

Sub-Saharan Africa faces some serious ecological threats, including deforestation, land degradation, biodiversity loss, and extreme vulnerability to climate change. Still, the region—which is home to an enormous proportion of the world’s natural resources and some of its most essential species of wildlife—also holds massive potential for environmental conservation and sustainable change. It all starts with none other than Africa’s very own eco-influencers. These young voices are doing their part to educate and inspire the world to reduce our collective environmental footprint. Keep reading to meet our top 10.