Nat Geo’s National Geographic 33 list is out on Tuesday, and among those highlighted are Idris and Sabrina Elba.
The yearly last celebrates 33 changemakers across the globe, from Hollywood icons to fearless climate warriors and trailblazing innovators,” to spotlight “individuals pushing boundaries for a more eco-conscious future.”
Per National Geographic, “Idris and Sabrina have transported this vision to Sherbo Island, a small tropical island off the coast of Sierra Leone, Idris’ father’s home country. The Elbas have identified an opportunity to marry ecological sustainability with economic growth for the 40,000 rural residents of the island, pairing investment and expertise with the enviable natural resources the island boasts, with the goal to make it a template for development across Africa.”
Blavity has the exclusive debut of the Elba’s Nat Geo 33 cover and shoot below:
Here’s the official description for Nat Geo 33:
At National Geographic we are inspired by the idea that people driven by a shared commitment to make the world a better place can have an enormous impact. And we’ve held that conviction since 1888, when our 33 founders came together to reimagine how we encounter and understand our planet. In that spirit we bring you the National Geographic 33, honoring a group of extraordinary people who are rising to meet the most critical challenges of our time, making meaningful progress and incredible breakthroughs. These are bold thinkers and problem solvers from across the globe who believe that our world needs imaginative solutions and urgent action—and are leading the charge for change.
The full National Geographic 33 list is available at natgeo.com/ng33.