The annual list is produced by the nonprofit environmental organization Sachamama and the international news agency EFE. Lopez Vogel has been included five times
By Carlos Roa
Thais Lopez Vogel, co-founder and trustee of VoLo Foundation, has been named to the 100 Most Committed Latinos to Climate Action 2025, an annual initiative by the nonprofit environmental organization Sachamama and the international news agency EFE.
Now in its seventh year, the list was announced on Oct. 24 to mark the International Day of Climate Action. Lopez Vogel has been recognized five times since the project began.
“Being recognized among the 100 most committed Latinos to climate action is an honor that reinforces my belief that education, collaboration and small, consistent actions build a sustainable future for everyone,” Lopez Vogel said after learning of her inclusion. She added the motto that guides her work: “There is no future without environmental education.”
Leaders Committed Across Every Field
Among those featured on this year’s list are actress America Ferrera; global climate leader Christiana Figueres; Colombian youth activist Francisco Vera; U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; environmental and human rights advocate Helena Gualinga; European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera; Colombian singer-songwriter Carlos Vives; and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum.
They join dozens of social, business, scientific, political and Indigenous leaders nominated by more than 30 organizations for their impact on environmental action and creative solutions to the climate crisis.
“Each person recognized on this list represents a story of vision, resilience and commitment,” said Carlos Zegarra, executive director of Sachamama. “Together, they are redefining what’s possible and proving that a fair and sustainable transition is already underway. At Sachamama, we hope to continue working alongside them to amplify their stories and solutions.”
EFE President and international jury member Miguel Ángel Oliver added: “These 100 Latinos, through their actions, are showing us the way to respond to the climate emergency and to fight the growing wave of social and environmental misinformation, something we also tackle daily through journalism.”
Selection Process
This year’s honorees, 61 of whom are women, were chosen through a public nomination process followed by evaluation by an international panel of judges with extensive experience in climate activism, environmental communication, sustainability policy and scientific research.
The jury included former Colombian President Iván Duque, National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) President Dunia Elvir and EFE President Miguel Ángel Oliver, among other distinguished figures.
The public is invited to join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #100Latinos2025 and by following Sachamama on Instagram, Facebook and X. The full list is available on Sachamama’s website.
