Lydia Latifah Nansubuga is an eco and social justice activist from Kampala, Uganda. She serves as a Global Youth Leader and Board Member with Heirs To Our Ocean (H2OO) and has been a member of the Policy Working Group for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Cohorts of the U.S. Youth Action Council for the UN Ocean Decade.

Latifah has been an active member of H2OO since 2020. Her passion lies in advocacy for both environmental and human rights, as she deeply understands their interconnectedness. She has personally experienced the devastating intersection of climate and humanitarian crises, particularly as a young girl.

At just 13 years old, Latifah developed Climate Smart Urban Farming to grow food and avoid the threat of forced child marriage. She advocates for education and accessible information platforms to amplify voices, provide resources, create empowerment opportunities, and ensure safety and support for all — especially marginalized communities. Her mission is to bridge the gap between the suffering of these communities and lawmakers, emphasizing the power of legislation to create meaningful change.

Additionally, Latifah is dedicated to ending gender-based violence against girls. She speaks publicly to share her story and inspire others to work toward a better, more equitable world.

Currently, Latifah is pursuing her bachelor’s degree at Prescott College in Arizona, U.S.