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Independent (Natalia Tsuyama Cócolo)

Natalia Tsuyama is a Public Policy Specialist and Government Management Expert, as well as a climate and gender justice activist. She is currently a Member of the CSW70 Youth Steering Committee and Councilor at Casa Baanko and CRJ Belo Horizonte. Natalia has a strong international and national background in leadership and sustainability, having participated in programs such as UPG Sustainability Leaders (United People Global), Global Youth Climate Network’s Max Thabiso Edkins (MTE) Climate Ambassador Program, Prolider (Instituto Four), and Ubuntu United Nations. In 2024, she was part of the G20 Task Force of the Global Shapers Community, leading youth engagement initiatives at the G20 Social, amplifying youth participation in global discussions on climate justice, gender equality, and governance. Throughout her career, Natalia has also been a Young Leader at the United Nations One Planet Network’s Sustainable Lifestyles and Education Program, Member of the Global Youth Movement for Water, OnePointFive Academy Fellow, Youth Leader at the Feminist Action for Climate Justice Coalition, and GYCAF Youth Committee Member.

Headquarter Country

Brazil

Geographies served

Brazil

Issue areas addressed

Diversity & Inclusion

Communities served

LGBTQ+, Women, Youth

Happy to support with

Knowledge & Resources
Policy & Advocacy Support
Stakeholder Connections

SDGS FOCUS

SDG 16 - Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Collaborators

Natalia Tsuyama Cócolo

Independent (Natalia Tsuyama Cócolo)

 Brazil

 Belo Horizonte

I hope to contribute to the movement by bringing a Global South, youth- and feminist-led public policy perspective grounded in concrete experience with climate justice, gender equality, food and water systems, and multilateral governance. My contribution is centered on connecting grassroots realities to institutional processes, translating community demands into policy-relevant proposals, and strengthening collective advocacy through evidence, coalition-building and strategic engagement with gov