University of East Anglia
Jazz Brook
Finalist, Sustainability Champion - Student
Finalist
About
I’m a student, activist and systemic change specialist in my final year of study at the University of East Anglia. I’m the elected volunteer environment representative for the Student Union, and am the student voice member of the UEA Sustainability Committee and implementation teams. Alongside studying an undergraduate degree in global development at UEA I’ve volunteered in multiple positions, run countless events, been part of a number of sustainability and social impact focused societies and more. I’ve started my own business and consulted for charities and social enterprises. I’ve become not only a student but an activist and expert in socio-ecological theory, systems thinking, youth voice and intersectional climate solutions.
Top 3 learnings
- Meet people where they are, not where you’d like them to be
- Recreation, excitement and fun is often the key to impactful climate action
- Inclusion of student lived experience is key to whole institution environmental, social and economic sustainability
What it means to win
Winning a Green Gown Award would represent far more than institutional recognition; it would acknowledge the power of collaboration between students, staff and community partners, and affirm that meaningful climate action is most effective when those with lived experience are empowered to lead change
SDG
| 2026 | |
| Sustainability Champion - Student | |
| Finalist, UK and Ireland |
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