Marinel Sumook Ubaldo is an environmental advocate and a Master of Environmental Management graduate at Duke University. With a wealth of experience in community engagement, climate change advocacy, and disaster risk management, she has established herself as a leading voice in environmental protection and social justice. Her work spans various roles, including member of the Advisory Board at Global Witness, Board Member at Climate Tracker Asia, and Founder and Co-Managing Director at Institute for Youth in Climate Diplomacy. Marinel’s commitment to her cause is further reflected in her extensive involvement with Laudato Si’ Philippines and Plan International, focusing on youth engagement and community development.
Throughout her career, Marinel has made significant contributions to both local and global initiatives. She spearheaded the ‘Make Rich Polluters Pay Campaign,’ generating over 500,604 actions globally to hold major polluters accountable, and the ‘Write4Rights Global Campaign,’ which garnered 538,070 actions worldwide to support dignified relocation for super-typhoon Haiyan survivors. Marinel also played a pivotal role as the main petitioner for the ‘National Inquiry on Climate Change,’ leading to a landmark resolution affirming the liability of major fossil fuel companies for human rights harms due to climate impacts. Her advocacy efforts have taken her to international platforms, where she speaks on climate policy, climate justice, loss and damage, and just energy transition.
Marinel is here at the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters Foundation (NCLCVF) to continue her passionate advocacy for environmental justice and accountability. Her presence aims to amplify the voices of communities affected by climate change and environmental injustice and to push for stronger policies that hold polluters responsible. By working with NCLCVF, she seeks to leverage her experience and insights to influence meaningful environmental policy changes, promote sustainable practices, and inspire collective action towards a just and resilient future.
