Janet Herrera Hualpa

Senior, Team Green World, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Lima, Perú

Janet is a Civil Engineering student in her final semester at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú and part of PGC Team Green World. Janet is committed to contributing to Perú’s sustainable development. Inspired by her parents’ stories of natural beauty, she developed a deep admiration for nature, which has driven her to explore Perú’s landscapes. Witnessing climate change’s impact firsthand has fueled her commitment to environmental advocacy. Through her engineering work, Janet aims to create sustainable solutions that will protect Perú’s biodiversity for future generations.

What are five words that describe your PGC experience?
Commitment, Self-reflection, Will, Empathy, and Responsibility.

What was the most memorable aspect of PGC 2024 for you?
For me, the most memorable aspect of PGC 2024 was the commitment I upheld with each challenge that came up. Sometimes I would arrive feeling exhausted, but as soon as I saw the proposed topic, the motivation to research and write about it made my fatigue disappear. Each topic was so interesting that I genuinely enjoyed the opportunity to dive deeper and share my perspectives. This experience was significant because it pushed me out of my comfort zone, as I hadn’t previously expressed myself publicly on these subjects. PGC not only inspired me to learn more but also to connect and communicate in a way I hadn’t explored before.