Aurélie Villaespesa (she/her), born in the Amazon rainforest in French Guiana and raised in the arid region of Northeast Brazil, embodies a blend of creativity, fervent dedication to community engagement, and commitment to environmental conservation. With a legal background and international project management credentials from Sciences Po Paris, she spearheaded notable initiatives such as the Paris Peace Forum Scale-up Programme, fostering mutual learning among global civil society leaders.

As a Youth Ambassador for the ONE Campaign in 2023, she championed climate justice. Dedicated to fostering inclusive global governance, Aurélie adeptly navigates diverse cultural terrains, boasting fluency in four languages and enriched by her experiences residing in four countries and working at UNESCO. Her dream? A world where everyone has a say in important decisions on our planet’s future and she's working hard to make it happen at the Youth Negotiators Academy.