Chevening alumna paves the way for a brighter future
Ahead of COP30, Chevening alumna Maria Esteli Jarquin had the opportunity to share her work championing biodiversity and conservation efforts in Costa Rica with the Prince of Wales.
News and blogs
The Chevening community extends to all corners of the globe. Here is the latest news on what is going on in the Chevening network, and blogs from members of our community.
Chevening alumni building a greener Georgia
Chevening alumni are helping to keep Georgia’s Bakuriani region beautiful. Supported by the Chevening Alumni Programme Fund, they launched EcoFest 2024 to tackle the litter left by thousands of winter tourists.
Driving fair energy transition with Chevening
Chevening scholar Manuel Alderete is helping Argentina lead a fair and sustainable energy transition. With global knowledge and a passion for critical minerals, he’s using the law to protect both people and the planet.
Chevening alumni lead the way with jaguar conservation in Bolivia
The Chevening Alumni Programme Fund (CAPF) supports Chevening alumni to tackle challenges that matter to their home country and align with UK global priorities. In Bolivia, a team of alumni came together to shift attitudes towards jaguar conservation. Read on to find out more!
A Chevening alumna’s mission for climate justice in The Gambia
Chevening alumni are driven by a passion to create meaningful change. Fatou Jeng, a climate advocate from The Gambia and one of Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 (2025), has spent over a decade leading efforts to tackle the climate crisis through youth empowerment, policy advocacy, and global collaboration.
A Chevening alumna’s goal to engineer a greener Pakistan
Chevening alumni are united by their drive to create positive change, and Ayesha Urooj is no exception. With a strong commitment to tackling Pakistan’s energy and environmental challenges, Ayesha shares how her Chevening experience helped transform her professional path in engineering and amplify her impact on climate action.
From Chevening scholar to climate leader
Chevening alumna María Fernanda Souza shares how studying in the UK with Chevening helped her to find her voice and become a key figure in climate change leadership.
Chevening alumni help tackle the pollution of the Motagua River
Chevening alumni from Guatemala and Honduras have joined forces to tackle one of Central America’s most pressing ecological challenges: the pollution of the Motagua River. We find out more.
Inspiring the next generation of climate advocates in Vietnam
A Chevening alumni initiative in Cần Thơ, Vietnam, is empowering secondary school students with hands-on experience in renewable energy, nurturing future sustainability champions.
On the frontline of the climate crisis: the Chevening Alumnus amplifying Tuvalu’s voice on the world stage
As a small island nation, Tuvalu is advocating for ambitious climate action to save its beloved land. Chevening Alumnus Niuone Eliuta shares his experience in the campaign for a sustainable future for Tuvalu.
