MANILA, Philippines – An outspoken environmentalist and Agta youth leader in Quezon province was named one of the 2025 Restoration Stewards by the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF), the world’s largest knowledge-led platform on integrated land use.
Kristel Quierrez was among seven young environmentalists and the only Filipino to be given the award, specifically for mountains restoration, for this year.
GLF’s Restoration Stewards Program provides opportunities and funding to support youth-led ecosystem restoration projects worldwide.
Other awardees are the following:
- Ngobi Joel of Uganda, forest restoration steward
- Shaik Imran of India, forest restoration steward
- Sydner Kemunto of Kenya, dry land restoration steward
- Raquel Pereira Viana of Brazil, dry land restoration steward
- Zuhura Ahmad of Tanzania, ocean restoration steward
- Baruch Aguilar Mena of Mexico, ocean restoration steward
According to GLF, Quierrez’s leadership and dedication make her a force for change, blending education, advocacy, and cultural pride to restore landscapes and inspire future generations.