Mitzi Jonelle Tan is a full-time climate justice activist based in Metro Manila, Philippines. She is the convenor and international spokesperson of Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP), the Fridays For Future (FFF) of the Philippines, and is on the steering committee of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and the Youth Climate Justice Fund. She is also an organizer with FFF International and FFF MAPA (Most Affected Peoples and Areas) making sure that voices from the Global South are heard, amplified, and given space. 

A strong voice on anti-imperialism, anti-colonization, and the intersectionality of the climate crisis, she is committed to systemic change and collectively building a world that prioritizes people and the planet, through organizing, global solidarity, and collective action.

Mitzi Jonelle Tan headshot © Midia Ninja