Although Australia regularly experiences a summer fire season, last year’s bushfires were the worst in decades, ravaging large swaths of its stunning natural landscape for more than six months straight. The effects were grim—the fires destroyed homes and took the lives of many people and up to a billion animals—and many point to climate change as a cause for exacerbating this ecological disaster.

As the country slowly gets back on its feet, the eco crusaders who call the Land Down Under home are more impassioned than ever about how our actions have consequences that echo throughout time. Countless young Australians are taking to social media, raising awareness about dire environmental issues and empowering us all to create change in our own communities. Keep reading to learn about TOP’s 10 Eco-Warriors leading the way for climate justice in Australia.