The 'Letters to the Future' series features the 2025 cohort of Mongabay’s Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellows, who share their personal reflections on environmental journalism and conservation. Each commentary is based on their experiences and insights gained during the fellowship. The series highlights the voices of young journalists from various countries in the Global South, including Malaysia, India, Colombia, Brazil, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These fellows discuss the pressing environmental issues they face and the role of journalism in addressing them. They emphasize the need for strong ethics in reporting and the importance of amplifying the voices of environmental leaders. The series aims to inspire hope and action for a sustainable future.