About Atlas
Atlas Sarrafoğlu is a dedicated 17-year-old climate activist from Turkey, raised in the bustling metropolis of Istanbul, where green spaces and healthy environments are scarce. Atlas first became aware of the climate crisis at just 11 years old. By the age of 16, he took a bold step by becoming one of the plaintiffs in Turkey’s first climate lawsuit, challenging the government’s inaction on climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. Today, Atlas speaks as both a concerned global citizen and as a youth raised in an urban landscape, often disconnected from nature. A passionate advocate, he has also been a strong supporter of the #ClimateICJAO campaign, amplifying its call for climate justice.