In this episode, Sofiia talks to Elise Buckle, Co-Founder and Co-Director of SHE Changes Climate, CEO of Climate & Sustainability; Leadership Mentor and a Co-Chair of the Climate Impact Group. Growing up in a French countryside, in nature, Elise started her career in the humanitarian sector in Tajikistan, Chile, and several other organisations active in disaster reduction, where she became aware of the connection between climate change and poverty reduction. Then with COP11 Elise started working on climate change, as an advisor for members of the European Parliament. It is precisely then, when climate change has been a red thread throughout Elise’s professional career and personal commitment to the cause throughout working with diverse organisations. Early on Elise also realised how important women’s role is in climate negotiations - in order to bring different perspectives, to bring empathy, and include every voice. Today Elise leads SHE Changes Climate, an organisation that advocates for more women in climate negotiations at all levels. Elise shares more about her COP experience across years, about starting with SHE Changes Climate, the idea of a mentoring programme for younger generations and more - listen to episode to here more and get inspired. If you want to connect to Elise, check out her LinkedIn account; as well as the Linkedin account for SHE Changes Climate.  Relevant links and recommendations: UNITE FOR CLIMATE SOLUTIONS SUMMIT by SHE Changes Climate Climate Justice - book by Mary Robinson Be One Mentoring - mentoring programme by SHE Changes Climate For more on VONA: Sign up for our monthly Newsletter at www.VONA.international Instagram @vona.international Twitter @VONA_int LinkedIn VONA International Podcast hosted by Sofiia Shevchuk Visuals and podcast production by Tamas Viski Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.