Tania Lemainty
UNICEF Madagascar Youth Advocate for Climate
Tania Lemainty - UNICEF Madagascar Youth Advocate for Climate
Tania Lemainty is a young climate advocate from Madagascar and a UNICEF Madagascar Youth Advocate, committed to amplifying young people's voices and promoting their meaningful participation in climate action and environmental decision-making.
Her climate advocacy journey began before her engagement with UNICEF and has taken her to several international platforms. She has represented young people at multiple United Nations Climate Change Conferences (COPs), starting with COP28, followed by COP29 and COP30, which she also attended remotely. Beyond representing youth perspectives, she has served as a policy tracker during COPs, following climate policy negotiations and developments to help make these discussions more accessible and understandable to young people.
She is also involved in Move Up Madagascar, a youth-led initiative promoting climate awareness and action. Through her engagement with UNICEF Madagascar, Tania has contributed to various communication, advocacy and community initiatives, including Earth Hour.
In 2026, while undertaking an internship in the Haute Matsiatra region, she independently initiated and organised a Local Conference of Youth (LCOY), creating a platform for young people in the region to engage in climate discussions and share their perspectives on environmental challenges. She has also been involved in the iKa’lio initiative, contributing to discussions on menstrual health and hygiene.
Through her different engagements, Tania continues to advocate for climate justice, meaningful youth participation and the right of young people to have their voices heard in decisions shaping their present and future.