Xiuhtezcatl Martinez

Xiuhtezcatl Martinez has established himself as an environmental activist and hip-hop artist, addressing global climate change and social justice issues through various platforms. After successfully campaigning to prohibit pesticides in Boulder city parks, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez went on to establish himself as a leading environmental activist and hip-hop artist, addressing global climate change and social justice through various platforms. He gained international recognition as the Youth Director of Earth Guardians, an organization dedicated to training young leaders in environmental and social justice movements. In 2015, Martinez delivered a compelling speech before the United Nations General Assembly on Climate Change, presented in English, Spanish, and Nahuatl, advocating for climate action.

His advocacy was further formalized with the publication of his book, We Rise: The Earth Guardians Guide to Building a Movement That Restores the Planet, in 2017. Recognizing his profound influence, Martinez was honored with the Generation Change Award at the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2018. Continuing his prolific output, Martinez authored his second book, Imaginary Borders, published in 2020. That same year, he was featured in the Netflix documentary Youth v Gov, highlighting the youth-led climate movement.

In 2021, his work was showcased in the French documentary film Bigger Than Us, underscoring his global reach. He has also been a featured guest on significant media platforms, including ‘Bill Moyers,’ and interviewed by numerous publications. Looking ahead, Martinez is set to release his highly anticipated album, TONATIUH, in September 2025. Through his continuous artistic and activist endeavors, he consistently champions the power of youth and the imperative of diverse approaches to social and environmental change, inspiring individuals worldwide to leverage their passions for global impact and progress.