Taylen Reddy

Taylen Reddy is an environmental justice advocate and youth leader from Durban, South Africa, dedicated to championing social justice and amplifying the voices of African youth in global climate governance.

As the founder of Zero Waste Durban, Taylen has spearheaded campaigns tackling waste colonialism, plastic pollution, and climate-induced mental health crises, working towards bringing grassroots realities into high-level decision-making spaces. Taylen’s work aims to embody the intersection of environmental sustainability, youth empowerment, and justice-driven solutions for a resilient future.