30 Under 30
Representing Northern Ireland on the world stage
The 30 Under 30 Northern Ireland Climate Change-Makers programme is designed to unearth, inspire, and equip 30 leaders under the age of 30 who can play an instrumental part in shaping a better climate future for Northern Ireland and beyond.
Applications Open
Deadline for applications: 7th December 2025
30 Under 30 in Northern Ireland
The 30 Under 30 Northern Ireland Climate Change Makers programme was launched for the first time in 2022 and draws on the international EE 30 Under 30 initiative introduced by the North American Association for Environmental Education.
The 30 Under 30 NI programme is delivered by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful and Podiem
Enquiries
For further information on the 30 Under 30 Northern Ireland Climate Change-Makers programme, please contact Jenna Potter.
Watch 30 Under 30 in action!
Developing world-class climate leaders
The 30 Under 30 programme empowers participants through a series of workshops led by renowned leaders and industry experts. Running from January 2026 to June 2026, these workshops will cover a wide range of topics, including biodiversity, leadership and health and wellbeing.
The cohort will also have access to accredited Carbon Literacy Training delivered by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful.
The class of 2025
Following a competitive judging process, the third year of the 30 Under 30 Northern Ireland Climate Change-Makers are:
- Abhiram Padavala- GLL
- Alice Buchanan- Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful
- Chloe Craig- Centre for Environmental Data and Recording (CEDaR)/National Museums Northern Ireland (NMNI)
- Daniel James Gammond- SSE Renewables
- Emily Taylor- Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful
- Emma O'Brien- Northstone Materials Ltd.
- Gavin McParland- Ulster University
- Georgia Allen- Ulster University (class of 2024)
- Gina Black- Centre of Learning, Women in Business
- Hannah McKeown- CATAGEN
- Henry Ross- Pinehill Holdings Ltd & Coleraine FC
- Jack Crone- Climate Northern Ireland
- Jan Dillenburger-Keenan- Queens university Belfast
- Jessica Mary Craig- Open University
- Lauren Mckeown- KitchenSync
- Luba Leonova- Queen's University Belfast
- Maibh Shiels- Invest NI
- Max McCone - Mott MacDonald
- Megan McCamley- Business in the Community
- Michael Girvan - Mivan
- Michael McDowell- Greenhill YMCA
- Naomi Duncan-Todd- Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA)
- Niall McGettigan- McAdam Design
- Nicole May Hempkin- Queens University Belfast
- Orla Kearney- Arup
- Orlaith Quinn- Mid Ulster District Council
- Ruchira Radhe Rangaprasad- Balantra
- Shauneen Cavanagh- Gravity Architects
- Sian Ogle- Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water
- Traci Adams- Business in the Community Northern Ireland
Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful sends congratulations to each of the class members on behalf of all partners and funders.
Read the bios of the 2025 cohort
What the cohort said
"An extraordinary experience that has enriched my knowledge, expanded my network, and provided me with outstanding industry insights.” — Jordan Birt
Thanks so much for the fantastic programme— Niamh Haughian
"I will never forget the people I met through this.” — Reece England
"It was an honour to be part of the 30 Under 30 programme in 22/23. The programme included some top-quality guest speakers and it was great to get the opportunity to learn from them." — Ciara Grogan
“Would highly recommend it to any younger ambitious leader.” — Josh Armstrong