Nikolay Boshnakov is a Law Student at the University of National and World Economy, a passionate Environmental Legal Officer and advocate for Sustainable Transformation in Bulgaria and Europe. His personal interests are focused on public international law, human rights, climate change law, mediation, youth empowerment and development of youth policies. Nikolay has participated in numerous sustainability projects, academic programs and competitions towards the creation of green legal innovations. He has been awarded First Prize at the European Future Challenge of Cerha Hempel Law Firm and the European Law Students’ Association with a paper on the topic of “The European Green Deal and Other Legal Innovations related to the Issue of Climate Change in Europe”, First Prize at the “2022 Human Rights - Online and Offline” Competition of the Bulgarian Ministry of Justice as well as First Prize at the Bulgarian Institute for Legal Initiatives Paper Challenge “Whistleblowing in Bulgaria: Snitching or Opportunity to Deal with Corruption”.

Sofia Vasileva is a 21-year-old law student at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Bulgaria, dedicated to sustainable development and social impact. She has gained valuable experience through various training programs, seminars, and projects, including internships such as one at the Administration of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, which equipped her with essential skills for driving impactful change. Sofia has been actively involved in student organizations and has received accolades for her mediation efforts, including first place in a student essay competition organized by the Bulgarian Institute for Legal Initiatives (BILI) and the Netherlands Embassy in Sofia, as well as recognition from the National Association of Mediators (NAM). Recently, she participated in the ENGAGE.EU Summer School 2024, focusing on “Artificial Intelligence and Societal Challenges,” furthering her commitment to addressing global issues. In recent years, Sofia has engaged in charitable initiatives and public campaigns, collaborating with organizations such as the Bulgarian Red Cross (BRC) to promote social welfare and inclusion. Moreover, she has been recognized for her contributions to media literacy-related initiatives. Her previous volunteer experience in the pediatric department of a local hospital deepened her understanding of community health services and fueled her commitment to volunteerism, which she continues through her current role with ESN UNWE, where she supports international students. Fluent in Bulgarian (native), English, and Russian, and currently learning Chinese, Sofia is passionate about leveraging her skills within SDSN Youth to drive impactful solutions aligned with the SDGs.