The Designer Was Included on the Magazine’s Inaugural List of Environmentally Minded Creative Changemakers
National Geographic has introduced the National Geographic 33, a prestigious list recognizing 33 individuals who are driving significant change in the world with their innovative ideas and relentless determination.
The list encompasses a diverse array of professions and passions, from Hollywood celebrities and pioneering scientists to environmental advocates and groundbreaking entrepreneurs. These honorees are celebrated for their contributions to various causes such as environmental preservation, mental health advocacy, and more.
Gabriela Hearst, known for integrating climate awareness into the luxury fashion sector, is among those honored. Hearst was selected through a rigorous nomination and vetting process conducted by National Geographic’s editors, staff, contributors, and community members.
The National Geographic 33 pays tribute to the organization’s founding members who, in 1888, recognized the critical need to enhance understanding and protection of our planet. This inaugural group of awardees is noted for their efforts across multiple fields including botany, fashion, and space exploration. Collectively, they have mobilized resources to support climate action, social equity, scientific endeavors, and humanitarian efforts, among other initiatives.
Notable figures in the list include actor and entrepreneur Jason Momoa, actress and singer Selena Gomez, outdoor enthusiast Pattie Gonia, professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones, and Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, the Mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone, alongside others.
Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic Content, emphasized the organization’s longstanding commitment to impactful storytelling. “For more than 137 years, National Geographic has believed that bold thinking and collective action can change the world,” Monroe stated. She highlighted that the National Geographic 33 is a reflection of the organization’s core mission to inspire action through storytelling.
Nathan Lump, SVP and editor-in-chief of National Geographic, added, “With the National Geographic 33, we’re honoring a diverse group of changemakers who are actively addressing the pressing challenges of our era.” Lump expressed hope that by spotlighting these individuals and their achievements, National Geographic would inspire a broader audience to engage in meaningful change.
The list is featured online at NatGeo.com/NG33 and will appear in the April issue of National Geographic magazine.
