17 young people leading the way toward a sustainable future

These young leaders are incredibly inspirational.
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17 young people leading the way toward a sustainable future
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Jayathma Wickramanayake, the United Nations Secretary General's Envoy on Youth, introduces the 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals. The winners of this year's award include an environmental scientist protecting coral reefs, a doctor using technology to improve Nigeria's health sector, and an activist exploring human-computer interactions to improve the lives of people with disabilities, among others.

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