Notable media & Speaking Engagements

2024 – Advancing EU Competitiveness Through Innovation and International Trade (A Seat at the Table)

Sevim shared the stage with Paul Van Tigchelt (Belgian Minister of Justice) and Cristina Vanbergen (former diplomat and senior adviser at European Commission) to discuss driving Europe’s competitiveness through innovation, sustainability, and trade and the role of young changemakers in shaping Europe’s innovation agenda.

2024 – Threads of Change: Systemic Transformation of the Textile Sector (UNEP)

Moderating this UNEP high-level event, Sevim led discussions on transforming textile supply chains with experts.

May 2024 – European Youth Week (European Parliament)

Sevim moderated a panel discussion with Hanah Lahe (Estonian Member of Parliament), Gittemarie Johansen (Sustainability Influencer), Benjamin Van Bunderen Robberechts (Youth Advocate), and Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General of DG CLIMA) on youth-driven climate action and sustainability leadership.

2024 – DASICON: Environmental Diplomacy (Diplomatic Academy of Vienna)

Sevim joined H.E. Evangelina Lourdes A. Bernas (Philippine Ambassador to Austria) and Michael Lederer (Austrian Diplomat) to discuss the role of technology in environmental diplomacy and climate policy innovation.

2024 – Delivering a Climate Neutral Europe (Book)

Sevim co-authored a chapter in this flagship publication alongside Christian Holzleitner (DG CLIMA) and Artur Runge-Metzger (formerly director in DG CLIMA), focusing on carbon removals and sustainable agriculture.

2024 – EU Influencer Listing

Listed as a top EU influencer, Sevim was recognised for her work in policy communication and youth engagement, standing out as a trusted voice in climate and sustainability. (2022, 2023, 2024)

2023 – Women in EU Photo Exhibition (Dutch Embassy)

Sevim was featured as one of Europe’s most inspiring women in the International Women’s Day Exhibition organised by the Permanent Representation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the EU in Brussels. Her portrait stood alongside Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission), Roberta Metsola (President of the European Parliament), and Sigrid Kaag (Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands), recognising her as a trailblazer in EU policy, sustainability, and youth engagement.

2023 – Stanford University Speech – Getting Politically Engaged

Sevim was invited to speak at Stanford University’s d.school on political engagement and youth leadership. Her talk, hosted by the University Innovation Fellows, inspired the next generation to shape policies and drive systemic change, highlighting lessons from her journey as an EU policy influencer.

2023 – Korea-EU Youth Climate Action Festival (European External Action Service)

At this Seoul-based international conference, hosted by the European External Action Service (EEAS), Sevim was invited to join EU diplomats and Korean officials to discuss youth-led sustainability solutions and cross-border climate action.

2023 – Regio Waves Podcast (DG REGIO, European Commission)

Sevim joined philosopher Timothy Morton to discuss climate communication and how to make the green transition cool and relatable.

2023 – Algemeen Dagblad (AD)

AD, one of the largest newspaper in the Netherlands, spotlighted Sevim’s rise as a digital trailblazer, turning EU policy into actionable content for her fast-growing audience.

2022 – UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

Speaking alongside Jutta Urpilainen (European Commissioner) and Amina J. Mohammed (UN Deputy Secretary-General), Sevim addressed leveraging SDGs to advance climate goals globally.