Darinka is a Law student at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and a member of Team Green Tech. She is passionate about environmental law and human rights, leading climate justice conversations through her university’s environmental law podcast and contributing to research and advocacy in environmental litigation. Darinka also supports youth organizing and public outreach through campus networks focused on sustainability. She seeks to use law as a tool for transformation, empowering young people to take collective action toward a more just and resilient planet.
Climate Action Project: A Drop of Active Hope
A Drop of Active Hope is a youth‑led campaign in Lima, Peru, redefining beach cleanups through environmental justice and corporate accountability. Led by the GreenTech student collective, the project uses the Brand Audit methodology to identify the companies most responsible for coastal plastic pollution. Through citizen science, volunteer mobilization, and partnerships with university departments and environmental organizations, the initiative shifts the narrative from individual responsibility to systemic change. Volunteers collect and categorize waste, generating data that supports legal advocacy and institutional action. The project has grown into a recognized model for scientific, community‑driven environmental monitoring, inspiring other student groups to replicate the approach. A Drop of Active Hope empowers young people to protect marine ecosystems while holding major polluters accountable.
Watch Darinka’s CAP Presentation
