Riddhi Samtani is a youth leader in fighting climate change in the Caribbean. She’s deeply connected to St. Martin and wants to understand how climate change affects small islands like hers, especially considering the impact of colonial history. 

With her background in International Affairs and Sustainable Development, she combines research and hands-on experience to tackle climate issues in the Caribbean. Currently, she works as an Environmental Specialist at the National Recovery Program Bureau, focusing on rebuilding after Hurricane Irma using climate-friendly methods.

Riddhi is a global advocate, speaking up for climate action at conferences like COP28 in Dubai. She’s passionate about building unity among Caribbean islands. She believes that young people’s voices are crucial in fighting climate change and has been involved in programs like the Caribbean Climate Justice Leaders Academy and the EU Overseas Countries and Territories Youth Network. Riddhi also helped organize the first Caribbean Climate Justice Camp with Greenpeace, bringing together 120 young activists from the region to share ideas and solutions in St. Maarten.  

In 2025 she will represent Island(er)s at the Helm as part of the Dutch National delegation at the COP29 in Brazil.