Mansoor Aamir is the Cofounder of Oval, a startup that leverages emerging technologies like Metaverse, Gen AI & VR for positive social impact. He is also the Youth Advisory Board Member at 1t.org, WEF's Trillion Trees initiative.

Mansoor is passionate about using technology to drive impact and has been recognized for his outstanding work in the field. He has won several awards for technological innovation and for boosting financial inclusion from top global corporations and banks.

Mansoor is thrilled to be a part of Oval's groundbreaking work, and he believes that this is an exciting time to be at the forefront of emerging tech like Generative AI and Metaverse for environmental good and driving innovation in ways that were previously unimaginable. His enthusiasm and dedication to using technology for good continue to drive Oval's success, and he remains committed to leveraging these emerging technologies to create a more inclusive and equitable future.

Mansoor is a Global Shaper and Curator at Global Shapers Karachi Hub. Mansoor graduated from the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). He is passionate about the power of emerging tech like VR, AR, and AI to drive innovation and positive impact!

Muzamil is a seasoned executive with over a decade of experience in corporate strategy, commodity trade, and investment stewardship across frontier and emerging markets. He has worked with world-class organizations ranging from startups and family businesses to financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies (including Coca-Cola, John Deere, and Caterpillar) across sectors such as food and agriculture, consumer goods, metals and mining, manufacturing and infrastructure.

As an independent advisor, Muzamil stands by prominent businesses, families, and investors on issues related to strategic investments, industrial transformation, and technology. He is a 5-time founder, frequent speaker on millennial themes and African markets, and an alumnus of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shaper’s Community. A philanthropist and passionate volunteer, Muzamil is active with multiple non-profits and youth organizations.

I am a Climate and Sustainability Project Manager with a LEED Green Associate certification. I have a background in Engineering and Technology. I am passionate about sustainable development, innovation and technology. I am using human-centered design approach to rethink the way we solve people's problems. I have earned different awards for my work in green buildings and sustainable cities such as the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Winner of the World Bank Youth Summit Case Challenge 2022, U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Credential Scholarship Award and Pepperdine School of Public Policy's Leading Smart Communities Scholarship Award. I have also participated in different summits which include the Big5Construct Kenya in Nairobi, Youth4Climate in Milan, Italy and COP26 in Glasgow, UK where I influenced world leaders to take swift action on climate change and extreme poverty.

Paria Al Awadhi is an Emirati female business development and brand strategist with a proven record in building global conglomerates and start-up businesses through integrated business development and marketing communication strategies, cross business & cross markets. Excited to help brands evolve to reach their full potential using creative & innovative approaches. Paria’s previous role was with Siemens leading the Expo 2020 premier partnership as the Head of Program Management, Expo 2020. Paria led the vision and was a spokesperson for the blueprint of future smart cities at Expo as well as being responsible for key account management/ smart district business development. She also previously worked for other global conglomerates such as GE. Paria has broad sector experience including; healthcare, aviation, digital, energy and government affairs. She is continuously bridging the gap between the private and government sectors.

Currently an Associate Director for EY leading the business development team for the UAE market as well as supporting the start-up ecosystem as a fellow through On Deck Health while being the out-going curator for the Global Shapers Community in Dubai.

Empathetic and committed, she thrives in creating meaningful strategic commercially driven campaigns adapted by key metrics, customer feedback & current market trends. Core expertise: Innovation-driven strategies, branding, strategic marketing, product marketing, customer segmentation, campaigns, social media management and international partnership building.

Paria is passionate about education, mental health, food, the arts, books to learn from, paintings that spark an intriguing discussion, the next travel destination and start-up ideas.

She is enthusiastic about learning more everyday.

Razann works in international development, contributing towards the strategic direction of philanthropic and humanitarian activities in the UAE and supporting local entities in establishing and driving high-impact and sustainable programs. She holds a MSc in Environment and Development from the London School of Economics and Political Science and MA in Geography from the University of Edinburgh. Razann was selected as a WiSER (Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy) Pioneer in 2024, recognized as a young female leader contributing towards the global transition to a net-zero future.

Razann is the Outgoing Curator of the Dubai Global Shapers Hub and co-led the Global Shapers COP28 Taskforce in 2023. At COP28, she led the organisation of the Inaugural COP28 Foundations Flagship event, hosting the World Economic Forum's foundations including the Global Shapers Community, Young Global Leaders and Schwab Social Innovators.

Foundations Board Member of the Global Shapers Community, Tariq serves in advisory and board roles with the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (UNEP & FAO), the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions - Race to Resilience Campaign, 1t.org Youth Hub, and EAT - a science-based global platform for food systems transformation.

He is the co-founder of an ecosystem of social and planetary enterprises with impact across more than 90 countries. These include 3BL Associates, a people + planet strategy consultancy advising Nobel Peace Prize winners and nominees, governments, and corporations on systems transformation; Public-Planet Partnerships, a framework facilitating regenerative inter-species collaborations; Diversity on Board, a platform promoting greater equity and ESG leadership in board positions throughout the MENA region; Recipes for Wellbeing, a non-profit supporting the wellbeing and resilience of impact organizations; and postgrowth.earth, a social innovation knowledge base for the new economy.

Among the first 100 certified Biomimicry specialists globally and one of the first 10 to complete an international master's in degrowth economics policy, Tariq is based in Bahrain. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), a Kleros Decentralised Justice Fellow, a Future Faith Fellow, and a Post-Growth Institute Fellow.

Working at the intersection of the Systemic Sacred, Tariq serves as a Faith Policy consultant to the G20 Global Land Initiative, is an Islamic Finance Advisor to Greenpeace MENA, and co-curates faith engagement at the UN Oceans Conference. Having completed an Alternative Masters in Divinity, he serves as an International Board Member for the Inayatiyya and has contributed as an Advisory Board Member to the World Economic Forum's Faith in Action Report.

Water & Environmental Engineering

I am a political scientist, entrepreneur, and a social worker. I started doing social work as a 7 year old - as a caregiver, campaigner and educator. I started my career in ethical fashion, focusing on eradicating inhumane practices in garment labour, and setting up fair trade and fair labour standards in factories. An entrepreneur focused on sustainability, I created Everwards, a marketplace for sustainable products that was built on grassroots community work combining product circularity, human rights, and social innovation. I pioneered and championed the largest ZeroWaste wedding movement in India, reducing 100s of tonnes of waste ending up in landfills. More recently, I am working on my thesis on modern leadership in climate negotiations for achieving Paris goals. I was also sustainability strategist with Siemens Technology, championing global innovation campaigns on leveraging technology for sustainability. In 2022, I Co-Founded the Youth Negotiators Academy (YNA) and the Climate Youth Negotiator Programme (CYNP) aimed at enabling youth leadership for redressing the systemic inequalities that exist in the multilateral climate negotiations and to enable young people as negotiators for the multilateral processes. On the YNA team, I am responsible for Governance and Strategy and our Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation.

Indigenous Peoples, University of Pennsylvania, TIME100 Next, Climate Justice

Noura Berrouba is a Swedish civil society leader working on revitalizing democracy by creating ecosystems for people and civil society organisations to strengthen representation and systems of governance to tackle society’s big challenges with a broader set of voices and perspectives. Noura is president of the National Council of Swedish Children and Youth Organisations (LSU), the platform for the Swedish youth movement. LSU gathers over 80 national organisations who collectively mobilize over 650 000 children and young people.

She serves on the boards of CONCORD Sweden, Civil Rights Defenders, the Swedish Inheritance Fund, the Swedish-Norwegian fund, Höj Rösten School of Politics, the advisory committee of the Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa and on the foundation board for the Global Shapers Community. Noura is a member and youth advisor and of the Generation Restoration Youth Hub, convened by 1t.org and the Global Landscapes Forum - Youth in Landscapes initiative.

Between 2017-2020 Noura served as a Member of the Governing Body of the European Youth Parliament (EYP), overseeing its strategic work on external partnerships, active citizenship, communication and welfare. 2020-2021 Noura spent two years with the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, first in Brussels as in the foreign and security policy department at Sweden's Permanent Representation to the EU and later as Programme Officer at the Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa.

Noura has provided expertise and advice to a variety of organisations, such as Apolitical Academy, Global Utmaning, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, the UN Population Fund, and many civil society organisations and think tanks. In 2018, she was appointed to the Swedish Government’s Advisory Council for Environmentally Sustainable Consumption. In 2016, she was the official Swedish Youth Delegate to the United Nations, joining the Swedish Government delegation to the UN General Assembly and other high-level meetings.

Noura is a Global Shaper and former Vice-Curator of the Stockholm Hub. Noura served as Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos in 2019, highlighting the importance of civic participation and education. She is a frequent lecturer, panellist and commentator, and has been ranked among the top ten future policy-makers in Sweden. Noura studied public international law at the Swedish Defence University.

Curator of İstanbul Hub for 2024/25 Term. I am a scientist-turned-consultant combining my passion for research, creative thinking and problem solving with my love for building connections and helping others. I am a Senior Associate in PwC Turkey's Workforce Consulting and an expert on People in ESG (equitable & just transition, human rights, DEI, equal pay etc. focusing on 4 pillars: workforce, community, supply chain and customers), organization design, HR processes, change management and future of work, in NGO, industrial manufacturing, insurance & brokerage, food and sports industries.
I have published 4 research reports with PwC (Hopes & Fears Turkey 2021 & 2023, Gender Equality in the Workplace Survey 2022, Workforce Sustainability Survey 2022). I have also published a blog piece on how to engage and retain Gen Z employees, with PwC, as a result of winning the Thought Leader award in a global competition (Fun fact: I actually joined GSC thanks to this blog piece because I learned about GSC while researching for best practices on intergenerational dialogue & allyship to include in the piece!).

In my personal life, I combine my passion and expertise to think through an intersectional perspective on issues such as climate change, DEI, skills & education. Recently, I am leading Art for Climate project in İstanbul Hub and I have been doing research on extreme weather preparedness, from forecasting to warning to managing its environmental, social impact.

Originally from the Dominican Republic, Andres is a ClimateTech entrepreneur working at the intersection of social impact and Climate Action. Andres holds a dual-major in Mechanical Engineering and Finance from Drexel University. Social and environmental impact has always been part of Andres' life endeavors. While in Philadelphia, he supported the community and empowered students and professionals by being part of LeBow BRIDGE Advisory Board and Prospanica Philadelphia Board. He worked at New Hudson Facades, a Related Companies subsidiary, in the development of three skyscrapers with a projects scope worth over USD$170 M at the iconic Hudson Yards in NYC. Since 2018, Andres has been leading SOS Carbon Inc. Sargassum Ocean Sequestration of Carbon (SOS Carbon) is a spun off company from the Mechanical Engineering department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). SOS Carbon is focused on scaling its unique patented technologies to turn sargassum seaweed invasions problem into an economical natural Ocean carbon sequestering opportunity. As a member of MIT Sloan School of Management and Legatum Fellow, Andres’ motivation is his capacity to transform society and the environment for a better tomorrow. SOS Carbon is committed to solving one of the Caribbean's most threatening problem, generate employment and value chains to the region, and fight climate change for a global impact.

Reserva: The Youth Land Trust

Youth Coordinator, Global Landscapes Forum

Christie is a sustainability expert, specializing in conservation, decarbonization, sustainable finance, and natural capital. Ms Burley is the co-founder of ReWorld.eco, a non-profit platform that supports conservation organisations to scale. She has worked in nature and climate across the UN, international non-profits, multiple organizations in the private sector, and in academia. Ms Burley serves on the US Stakeholder Council for 1t.org, is a Global Shaper and the curator of the Washington D.C. Hub I, and an avid environmental enthusiast.

She also has professional expertise in sustainable aviation, designing a novel electrofuel that received government and industry investment at the Future of Fuels competition at the Science Academy in the United Kingdom. She continued her work as an Executive in the airline industry, implementing decarbonising strategies for airlines.

I am a Biologist (UNRC), Master in Ecology and Conservation (UFPR, Brazil) and currently a PhD candidate in Agricultural Sciences (FAUBA). Since the beginning of my career, I have been interested on ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation, with an emphasis on the landscape approach as a strategy for the integration of society within these practices. In the context of this motivation, my PhD research topic tests the management of vegetation on crop edges to promote habitat regeneration and a consequent increase in pollinator diversity in rural landscapes of the Rolling Pampas. On the other hand, I have provided advice to native forest restoration initiatives in different areas of Argentina, and since 2016 I have coordinated the activities of the 'Monte Alegre Nature Reserve'. Addressing different but complementary ecosystems such as grasslands and forests, seems to me essential to have a holistic understanding of landscapes, and to think of more efficient strategies to restore their composition and ecosystem services.

I participated in international training programs (Restoration Stewards Program of the Global Landscapes Forum, 2021), as a speaker at international events in person (World Forestry Congress, Seoul, 2022; Committee on Forestry-FAO, Rome, 2022; GLF Investment Case, Luxembourg, 2023) and virtually (76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, New York, 2022; Youth Forestry Policy Day, IUFRO and GLF, 2022; Webinar 'Transforming agrifood systems with forests', FAO, 2022) and I am part of the youth hub of the movement #GenerationRestoration of the United Nations. Having had various instances of training, both national and international, I propose to continue studying and working on projects that allow me to apply the learning and tools acquired to the socio-environmental contexts, to create and empower the success of innovative nature-based solutions.

Enkhuun is an environmental human rights advocate who works to arm communities and young people with the resources to make the right to a clean, healthy, safe, and sustainable environment a reality, and transform the systems that prevent the realization of this right. Witnessing the adverse health effects of air pollution on her loved ones, she co-founded and is now the Director of Operations of Breathe Mongolia – Clean Air Coalition, a nonprofit with the mission to transform policies, narratives, and sectors to clean our air to protect the climate and champion environmental justice.

Enkhuun is also a Compliance Specialist at URECA LLC working to attain Gold Standard certification for Coal-to-Solar, a community energy transition project democratizing the right to benefit from the carbon credit mechanism.

Enkhuun has a BA in Environment and International Development from McGill University – a combination that has inspired her dedication to advocacy through the multilateral systems. She has advocated for intergenerational equity, environmental justice, and human rights-based approaches in negotiation processes such as the UN Environment Assembly and the formation of the Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste, and Pollution.

She is also a youth climate negotiator in Mongolia’s COP28 and COP29 delegations, Vice-Curator of Ulaanbaatar Hub, Generation Restoration Youth Hub member at 1t.org, Asia Foundation LeadNext Fellow, AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Scholar, Board Member of Climate Mongolia NGO, One Young World Ambassador, and a Lead2030 challenge winner.

Student at Stanford University

Megan Chen is the founder and director of The Urban Garden Initiative (TUGI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to inspire and empower youth to achieve urban sustainability through a gardening-based educational program. Through her work with TUGI, she has been able to provide resources and opportunities for lower-income youth to become environmental change-makers within their communities. She is also a current senior at Stanford University majoring in Urban Studies with a focus in Sustainability, and a Living Lab Fellow and Mercedes-Benz Bevisioneers Fellow.

Chief Sustainability Officer@Shanghai M&G Stationary Inc.

Poppy Zidan Chen is a driven professional with a passion for sustainability and a strong background in entrepreneurship. Graduating from Babson College in Boston, which has top 1 entrepreneurship program in the United States. Poppy possesses a solid foundation in business innovation and strategy.

With prior experience in a strategic consulting firm, Poppy honed her skills in analyzing complex business challenges and providing strategic recommendations. Currently, she holds the position of Chief Sustainability Officer at Shanghai M&G Stationery Inc., the largest stationery company in China, based in Shanghai.

In her role, Poppy has been instrumental in developing the company's sustainability strategy from scratch, leading the charge towards a greener future. She is dedicated to integrating sustainability principles into the organization's operations, products, and overall corporate culture. Passionate about exploring the intersection of business and sustainability, Poppy is committed to driving positive

Namgay has championed climate action and breaking barriers to youth participation in decision making through her work in the Bhutanese government that included being an Article 6 negotiator since COP27. As a Global Shaper and Climate Reality Leader, Namgay has engaged over 400 Bhutanese youth in climate literacy. Namgay aspires to understand how global goals can be translated into transformative local action by widening the scope of conversations and action at the grassroots levels. She served as the Thimphu Hub's curator from 2021-22. She currently works with UNDP Bhutan.

President - IFSA

Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) Student| Agri-Influencer| Photographer|Dryland Restoration Sterwards

Sofia Corradi is a Brazilian PhD researcher in Analysis and Modeling of Environmental Systems, a specialist in Geoprocessing, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Across professional and volunteer activities, she has worked in the public, private, and academic sectors, as well as in civil society organizations, from local to global operations. She has experience in water and sanitation and currently focuses her work on environmental sciences, emphasizing Earth system sciences, land use, hydrology, and climatology. She has been part of communities engaged in youth, water, climate, and the environment, such as #GenerationRestoration Youth Hub and YOUNGO. She is currently the Youth Delegate for the Americas of the World Water Council.

Forest Engineer and Specialist in Environmental Management (ESALQ - USP) and Biologist (UNESP), awarded in 2016 by the Brazilian Society of Forestry and Silviculture. Specialist and consultant in agroforestry systems and native and exotic species silviculture. More than 10 years of theoretical and practical experience in regenerative production systems. Advanced knowledge in dendrology, botanic and identification of native trees. Worked in the coordination of the field team and the development of research and innovation in the agroforestry production systems of Organic Farm ‘Fazenda da Toca’ (Brazil). Has mapped indicators for the evaluation and comparison of biophysical and socioeconomic parameters in agroforestry systems. Developed projects of forest restoration, environmental adaptation, forest seeds direct seeding, horticulture, and fruticulture agroforestry. As an extensionist, participated in sustainable projects, and technical assistance with farmers and communities in various regions of Brazil and Latin America. Extensive experience in facilitating training courses and practical workshops on regenerative production systems and forest restoration, with different types of stakeholders. She was the coordinator of the research and extension group on agroforestry systems at ESALQ - USP.

Amanda Costa is a climate activist, young adviser to the UN Global Compact, founder of the Sustainable Perifa Institute, and presenter of #TemClimaParaisso?, a program about the climate crisis. Graduated in International Relations, Amanda was recognized as #Under30 in Forbes magazine, TEDx Speaker, LinkedIn Top Voices and Creator and in 2021 she was deputy curator of Global Shapers, the youth community of the World Economic Forum.

Anil Daloglu holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. He began his formal white-collar career as a Data Analyst at PwC Turkey. He served as a Data Analyst. Currently focusing on social impact about how sustainable development benefits the world to live healthier, do better business, and live better. He is open to discussing and cooperating with projects, creating value and impact awareness.

During his undergraduate student years, he applied and was selected to receive scholarships from Intel, Bertelsmann, and Google in cooperation with Udacity to learn more about data analytics, the Internet of Things, edge computing, and Android mobile app development.

Thales is a sustainability scientist driven by his desire to promote a more circular and low-carbon economy. Thales holds a PhD. in environmental engineering, with a focus on circular economy. He works as a Project Manager at PreScouter, a global science consultancy firm. Through his role, he assists companies in identifying solutions to decarbonize processes, raise circularity levels, and understand market and technological opportunities. Thales is a member of the Global Shapers Community Foundation Board. Before joining the board, he was part of the Community's Advisory Council, the LATAM representative of the former Climate and Environment Steering Committee, a former curator of the Florianópolis hub, and served as a Coach in the WEF Scale 360º program to support Latin American hubs to develop circular economy-related projects. Thales is a Co-chair of the #GenrationRestoration initiative, an ESG Advisory Council member of the Singapore-based Gobi Partners Venture Capital, and a UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Local Pathways. His main interests lie in sustainable practices, climate action, and circular economy. Thales speaks Portuguese, English, German, and Spanish.

Nature entrepreneur passionate about forest/biodiversity conservation and iterating upon solutions to unlock more value for all from regenerative systems. Previously a management consultant advising clients from across the commercial, government, and NGO/non-profit sectors. Intrinsically motivated, unreasonably optimistic, and creative problem solver. Fascinated by market systems thinking. Relentlessly explores and pursues opportunities to align stakeholders' incentives to build ecosystems that work better for people and the planet.

Antonio Diaz Aranda is a dedicated young advocate for climate action and transformative change. He was selected as a Youth Ambassador for Climate in Mexico through the Operation COP program, where he served as the lead negotiator for Mexico at COP27, SB58, COP28 & SB60.

Antonio was appointed by the Youth UNESCO Climate Action Network (YoU-CAN) Steering Committee as Partnership coordinator. He has also been actively engaged with other international and recognized youth organizations, including SDSN Youth, as the Global Events & Partnerships Lead, Global Shapers Aguascalientes HUB, as Impact Officer, and the Climate Reality Project. Antonio currently serves as an influencer of UNESCO Green Citizens initiative.

He has represented youth voices in various international spaces, including the 13th UNESCO Youth Forum and the 2023 ECOSOC Youth Forum. Antonio is also an active advocate for greening education and was previously invited as a moderator during the Greening Education Partnership (GEP) Annual Meeting High-level session on Greening Education and as a reviewer of the report "Learning at risk: the impact of climate displacement on the right to education; global report" developed by UNESCO. He also contributed to the development of Greening curriculum guidance: teaching and learning for climate action.

Nathaniel Diong is an award-winning speaker, innovator and education activist. He is the CEO of Future Minds Network, empowering 11,000 young people with the technological, entrepreneurial and innovation skills to thrive in the future and create their own businesses. Students have launched 3D-printing businesses, led charities uplifting 10,000 elderly residents, and discovered their dream careers in social change.

In 2023, they unveiled Gen Z Labs - a new strategic insights and consulting firm. It enables institutions to unlock the unique workforce talent of Gen Z, bridge intergenerational gaps and adapt to the future of work. Their efforts have provided invaluable support to C-level executives, governments and UN agencies across Thailand, South Korea, India, China, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom

Nathaniel has been recognised on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, 2023 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year finalist, Young Australian of the Year finalist, and received the Pride of Australia medal. As an internationally-acclaimed speaker, Nathaniel has shared his expertise in over 11 countries, including at Forbes, TEDx, St James Palace, SBS World News, UN Women, Ferrero Rocher, COP28, the Australian, Herald Sun, The Age, and many more.

I am Maickson Serrão, an Amazonian indigenous person, a public school teacher in Manaus, a journalist and podcaster.

Ann Dumaliang is an Ashoka Fellow, a Global Shaper, National Geographic Explorer, Vanity Fair Changing Your Mind Awardee and Esquire Philippines' Man at His Best Warrior of the Year who co-founded the Masungi Georeserve - an award-winning project using the triple approach of conservation & research, education and sustainable development through geotourism as a bottoms-up approach to conserving a 60 million year old pinnacle karst formation and aiding rural growth.

Her project now involves the ambitious aim to manage & restore a 2,700 hectare area at no cost to government. These areas constitute portions of a critically deteriorated watershed important to 20 million Filipinos - making it important as a disaster-risk resilience approach and as a nature-based solution to the climate crisis in some of the most at risk countries and communities in the world.

Awards and accolades for the project include:
(1) Special commendations at the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (UN-CBD) 14th Conference of Parties in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt in October 2018 for innovations in resourcing and financing for conservation
(2) Global finalist for Destination Stewardship Award at the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Tourism for Tomorrow Awards in Seville, Spain in 2019 out of about 150 nominations
(3) Being considered as one of the top three most sustainable and innovative tourism projects in the world by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation out of 200 nominations in 2019
(4) Most recently, Masungi Georeserve has also the Global Water Changemaker Award for speaking truth to power & overcoming inertia for watershed rehabilitation
(5) The prestigious United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Action Award for creating youth-led movements for conservation
(6) The International Ranger Federation Award for demonstrated bravery at the frontlines for protecting tropical rainforests against illegal and syndicated activities

Temuulen Enkhbat is an urban planner and practitioner working as a Program Lead at GerHub, a social innovation nonprofit based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. She works directly with residents and organizations to find innovative solutions to emerging urban and social challenges through community engagement and youth participation. She is a Vice-curator of Global Shapers Ulaanbaatar Hub, mentoring youth leadership programs, and co-founded the Ulaanbaatar Oasis project to increase green spaces in Ulaanbaatar. She got selected as one of the 50 participants from Global Shapers Community to participate and amplify youth voices for World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024. Additionally, she was selected as a fellow for the Urban Emerging Leaders Program from Salzburg Global Seminar and World Urban Parks and LeadNext Fellowship Program by the Asia Foundation.

Alfonso is an Environmental engineer from the Universidad de los Andes, passionate about rural development, forest conservation, sustainable agriculture, bioeconomy and food systems. With experience and motivation in issues concerning the environmental impacts of extractive activities, such as mining and oil, small and large-scale agriculture, and plastic pollution. He is also interested in topics related to the impacts, adaptation, and mitigation of the effects of climate change on fragile communities and ecosystems. He has previously worked in WWF Colombia jointly with the WEF Tropical Forest Alliance (TFA) and the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) looking to implement strategies to improve Colombia's food systems. During his previous role as the Forest and Land Use Programme Officer in the British Embassy in Bogota, coordinating high-level engagement towards increasing ambition in Colombia's government, monitoring UK investments to guarantee value for money, and delivering projects to tackle deforestation in the Amazon. He is currently working for a NYC based consultancy firm called Myzelio as the Head of Climate and Regenerative Food Systems. He supervises the designing and implementation of sustainability strategies for agriculture and tourism companies. Alfonso's aims to promote regenerative agriculture practices and biodiversity-based opportunities for young people living in rural areas worldwide. I have been a Global Shaper since 2019, playing a leadership role in the development of several projects related to environmental education, ecosystem retoration and advocacy - leading the first ever Global Shapers participation in the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16) with a academic, political and cultural agenda. I am also the 2025 co-chair of the Generation Restoration Youth from the 1t.org initiative.

Pedro David Espinoza is a TED speaker, entrepreneur, AI investor, and author. In 2014, Pedro became the Founder & CEO of SmileyGo, an app that helped companies invest smarter. SmileyGo indexed the data of 1.3 million NGOs in addition to having users in 30 countries. Incubated at SkyDeck, his software startup gained funding from 1517 Fund, Frank Baxter, Jack Larson, and Berkeley Haas Seed Fund. In 2017, Janet Napolitano awarded Pedro The University of California Entrepreneur Winner. In 2018, Pedro founded Pan Peru USA, a venture that empowers women to become entrepreneurs. With the support from Fortune 500s, Pan Peru has scaled from empowering 1 to 100 women. In 2019, Pedro wrote a book with Jorge Titinger with contributions from Eric Schmidt, Reed Hastings, and Dan Schulman. Pedro's book – Differences That Make A Difference – attracted 100 CEOs as contributors such as Pat Gelsinger who wrote the foreword. His book received the 2020 Best Business Book Award by Latino International.

Educated at Berkeley, Stanford, and Harvard, Pedro began his career as a mechanic during his summers as a teen. In 2010, Pedro launched his music singles on Apple, Spotify and Amazon. Pedro is the Founder & General Partner of PDE Ventures, a venture capital fund that has 18 startup investments such as KiwiBot, Mocafi and Happioh. He is also a limited partner at venture capital funds such as Cortado Ventures, GoodLight Capital, and 1Flourish Capital. In 2021, The Silicon Valley Business Journal recognized him as a Latin Business Leadership Honoree.

In 2016, Pedro became a distinguished keynote speaker. Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta are some of the companies he has given speeches. Pedro has given 300 keynotes on grit by sharing his entrepreneurial immigrant story. In 2020, he became an engineering lecturer at Tecnologico de Monterrey. In 2021, Pedro became a Special Advisor to Blue Shield’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. James Cruz. In 2024, Pedro's second book – The Real ROI: Return on Inclusion – attracted 50 CEOs as writing contributors such as Michael Dell, John Hennessy, and Shellye Archambeau.

Pedro has been profiled in Forbes, Nasdaq, Yahoo Finance, CBS, Univision, GlobeNewswire, Telemundo, Hispanic Shark Tank, Times of Israel, KRON-TV, Hispanic Executive, Latin America Reports, Al Dia News, and Latino Leaders Magazine. In 2017, The Voice of America named Pedro "The Robinhood of Technology”. Pedro serves on the board of directors of Notre Dame de Namur University, Silicon Valley Tech Academy, ActAware, Loyal Card, Institute For International Medicine, Inkas Rent A Car, Autoespar, Lunahuana River Resort, and GESA.

In 2017, Pedro gave his TED Talk – Build the Bridge – sharing his American Dream story having 22,000 views. In 2020, Pedro joined the Silicon Valley Leadership Group as the VP of Business Development. In 2021, Pedro was elected as the Vice Curator for Global Shapers in Palo Alto by the World Economic Forum. In 2022, Pedro got accepted to the LinkedIn Creator Accelerator Program as a Technology & Innovation Awardee having 21,300 followers. Later, he became the CMO of Ever Medical Technologies to lead the marketing team. In 2023, Pedro received the NextGen 30 Under 30 Award presented by Goldman Sachs. Later, Pedro was appointed to the Advisory Board of 1t.org of the World Economic Forum. In 2024, he founded RoseFem to empower women to live well in every season of life by approaching healthcare from an integrated perspective. That year, Pedro received the Silicon Valley 40 Under 40 Award presented by BMO. Pedro’s Pan Peru has given 3,000 children access to STEM education and reforested 15,000 trees. Pedro has received recognition for his success, he has received the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 HITEC 100 Awards - which features the 100 most influential Latinos.

Fan Hongyi (Troy) is the founder and CEO of Curidaosity问道东西. Through impactful cross-cultural experiences and sustainability-focused programs, Curidaosity empowers aspiring young leaders and forward-looking organizations to discover new perspectives and unlock their growth potential. Notably, Curidaosity has managed the INSPIRO Network for the UNDP and launched the flagship program, Global Sustainability Pathways, in collaboration with UNITAR.

He also serves as Community Champion for Global Shapers Community and was invited to the Annual Meeting of World Economic Forum 2023 and the 13th Australia-China Youth Dialogue.

Hongyi leverages social media to bridge cultural divides, particularly focusing on increasing cultural understanding. He creates educational content under @Utroypia on Weibo, amassing over 300,000 followers across the platforms.

Previously, Hongyi managed fundraising projects at a VC firm and led international initiatives at the startup accelerator of Tsinghua University SEM.

He is an Innovation Consultant at Fundo Vale, a non-profit association linked to the mining company Vale, where he focuses on Forest and Climate Innovation and Business Analysis. With a background as the Coordinator of Sustainable Solutions at iFood, he is also a Master’s student in Technological Innovation and a fervent advocate of innovative processes. His experience includes working on impactful social projects integral to iFood's ESG strategy. Since 2022, he has served as a Climate Reality Leader with The Climate Reality Project and is a Youth Advisory Member of the #GenerationRestoration Youth Hub. Believing strongly in collective power and social impact, he is a member of the Global Shapers Community and has directly contributed to the Equi – Empregabilidade Trans project. Additionally, he serves as a volunteer consultant for research projects at UFMG, aiming to infuse innovation, creativity, and positive impact into large companies' business models.

Energy and environment professional with over 10 years of experience and a solid background in sustainable development projects through consultancy in regional and global strategic actions with a focus on renewable energy generation as a tool for climate action via climate change adaptation and mitigation projects. In addition to creating several collective/collaborative projects in partnership with the third sector.

At the beginning of my career in 2011 as a chemist, I was a researcher at the Biofuels Reference Center (CERBIO) - a laboratory accredited by the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) - of the Paraná Institute of Technology (TECPAR) where I researched new energy alternatives in the bioenergy sector for the transition of fuels in hybrid public transport of the city of Curitiba.

Currently, I’m a Specialist in Renewable Energy from the Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, UTFPR, and have a Master's degree in Environment and Sustainability Social Studies from the Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, ISCTE-IUL. Actively involved in global initiatives such as the Global Youth Council of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the National Future Energy Leaders Program of the Portuguese Energy Association + World Energy Council, Alumni Shaper of the Global Shapers Community (youth community of the World Economic Forum) and among others initiatives. And, also work as an expert consultant and leader in the socio-environmental, energy, and climate fronts around the world.

I joined the Global Shapers Community in 2018 and am currently an alumnus of Curitiba Hub. I was also the Regional Leader representing Latin America on the Climate and Environment Steering Committee for the period 2019 to 2021.

CEO of the Dholakia Foundation. United Nations Fellow. Dedicated to ecosystem regeneration, intergenerational partnerships, and youth engagement.

Co-Founder Youth Negotiators Academy, former climate negotiator for the Government of Switzerland (gender, education, technology), former Focal Point of the Youth Constituency at United Nations Climate Change and Vice-Chair on Youth at United Nations Food Systems Summit, climate justice activist, lecturer and public speaker, member of the Earth Decides community at WEF as well as Generation Restoration Youth Hub member at 1t.org.

Youngest climate negotiator of Switzerland to UN climate negotiations and currently training young diplomats from all over the world for multilateral processes (UNFCCC & UNCCD). Studied at ETH and the University of Zurich (Political and Environmental Sciences).

Helena Gualinga is an Ecuadorian environmental and human rights activist from the Kichwa Sarayuku community in Pastaza, Ecuador. She has become a spokesperson for the Sarayuku indigenous community, and exposes the conflict between oil companies and her community in local schools as well as the international community to raise awareness. Gualinga is a co-founder of Polluters out, which was founded to demand refusal of funding coming from fossil fuel corporations by the UNFCCC. She also demonstrated in New York City outside of the UN in 2019. She participated in the COP25 in Madrid, Spain, to speak about her concern on the Ecuadorian government authorizing oil extraction in indigenous land, as well as to criticize the Ecuadorian government for claiming interest in protecting the Amazon during the conference while not having attended to indigenous Amazon women's demands brought to the government in 2019. She has been featured in Vogue magazine, Revista Hogar magazine, and had the documentary “Helena Sarayaku Manta” made about her life and activism.

Larry Guo, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, is a third-phase Starlink Hundred Talents Program member at Tsinghua University IEEEAC, a PPIC member of the Columbia University Global ESG Leadership Association, a member at the Senior Alumni Mentorship Committee of the A Program at Peking University's Global Elite Talent Leadership Program, and an active participant in the Berkeley Investment Group and Haas Finance Group. I had interned at prominent financial firms such as Caprae Capital in California, Huatai United Securities’ Investment Banking Department in Hong Kong, and Deloitte’s Risk Advisory in Beijing.

As a research assistant, I was commissioned by the Suzhou Municipal Bureau of Justice to compile and publish a pioneering, public-interest guide on China’s enterprise investment and trade practices abroad. Currently, I serve as co-founder of Carbon Trail Assess in Colorado and Chief Brand Officer at Beijing-based Carbon Era Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. I was recognized in the 2024 U35 Youth Impact Leaders List for Sustainability. INSPIRO Young Entrepreneurs Network for SDGs (UNDP) — Entrepreneur Member (2024 – Present)

Carbon Era focuses on establishing a front-end carbon trading service platform, leveraging expertise in green and low-carbon technology to support key emission enterprises with carbon asset management, trading strategy formulation, and transaction-related information and solutions. Supported by financial technology, the company assists in the securitization transformation of carbon assets. Carbon Era provides full-process carbon asset trading services to small and medium emission-control enterprises across China, serving over 2,200 industrial emission-controlled companies, establishing a centralized platform that collaborates with certification bodies, and low-carbon research institutions to offer comprehensive green business services.

Honors and Recognition:
· 2024 Harvard Entrepreneurship and Investment Summit: Ranked among the top eight globally in New Energy/Climate Technology/Carbon Neutral/Storage tracks
· 2023 University of Pennsylvania Wharton Summit: This project attracted interest from multiple domestic venture incubators and potential investors
· 2023 UNESCO Global Youth Net-Zero Summit: Invited as one of ten global youth representatives to share insights on sustainable development at Tsinghua's Climate and Clean Energy Salon, attracting over 100,000 global online viewers. The project was prominently featured on UNESCO’s official Chinese and global websites, the WeChat public account, and Mercedes-Benz China’s official news account. With more than 300 submissions globally, the project excelled in offering sustainable development and carbon management solutions for SMEs. It received over 2,000 views on social media, demonstrating its significant influence and innovation in this field
· 2024 Huangpu District roadshow: The project was also invited for an offline roadshow by the Huangpu District Government of Shanghai

Wole Hammond is a sustainability and development practitioner with extensive experience in research, stakeholder management, corporate sustainability strategy, and project management. His work has seen him mobilize green investments into cleantech enterprises in emerging markets, support national clean energy policy development in Nigeria, and execute innovation and skills development programs.

Wole is also passionate about transformative leadership and civic engagement. He founded the Africa Forum for Intergenerational Leadership (AFIL) - a platform that engages, convenes, and champions intergenerational collaboration to address Africa's developmental issues in the 21st century. AFIL empowers generations to lead together across key sectors, including government, business, academia. and civil society.

He is a Climate Reality Leader and a 2020 Bakanal d'Afrique Fellow. Wole was previously the Assistant Manager, Environment and Climate at Clean Technology Hub. He recently co-authored a series of country reports titled 'From Risk to Resilience' on four African countries, including Zambia and Kenya. Wole currently serves on the Global Shapers Advisory Council.

Maha is the Sustainability and Sustainable Finance Officer at Arab Bank. In 2022, she was selected by the bank’s top management to join this newly established department by the Central Bank of Egypt due to her passion and background in the sustainability field. She has + 6 years of experience in climate advocacy with national and international aspects. Not only is she a graduate of the second batch of the "Be Ambassador" program facilitated by the Egyptian Ministry of Planning, but she also was one of the few Arab Youth who were selected to be part of the Youth Advisory Group to provide consultation in the UNESCO Regional Report on Knowledge for Youth-Led Climate Action in the Arab region.

She led her team to victory in the Knowledge Week for Sustainable Development by the UNDP Arab Bureau and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation. As a result of her efforts, she was elected to be the TVET coordinator in the Egyptian Knowledge Council for Sustainable Development. Her passion and commitment to making a positive impact in her community while leaving a good legacy supported her steps to conduct +25 online and offline training sessions on topics such as climate change, SDGs, financial literacy, the Art of LinkedIn, and Dialogue.

She believes in the power of public speaking, which is why she gives speeches to empower over 5000 youth about volunteering, earning scholarships, and saving the planet from climate change in various events. At the beginning of 2024, she was selected as the star of the "Nogoum program" and earned a trophy from Arab Bank for her dedication, contribution, and going the extra mile beyond the average job requirements during 2023.

Taylor is an award-winning advocate and leadership development specialist focused on future-driven leadership, policy innovation, and intergenerational collaboration. She is the Managing Director of Foundations for Tomorrow, a non-profit dedicated to advancing the protection of future generations’ interests in Australia, which recently spearheaded the introduction of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill (2025) into Australian Federal Parliament, established the Australian Parliamentary Group for Future Generations, and is the chair of the Intergenerational Fairness Coalition. Taylor has also served as an Advisor to the Our Future Agenda initiative of the United Nations Foundation in the lead-up to the UN Summit of the Future.

Taylor is also the youngest member of the World Economic Forum's Global Foresight Network Advisory Board and the Executive Leadership Team for the Network of Institutions for Future Generations. She is also a member of the FutureGen Advisory Panel for the Municipal Association of Victoria.

Taylor's professional background is rooted in years of leadership development experience, and she currently serves as a Managing Consultant for Leading Initiatives Worldwide. She has designed and facilitated enterprise leadership programs to foster future-driven leadership for organisations like CSIRO, Google, Adidas, and Salesforce, for which her work has been nominated for several industry awards.

An accomplished speaker, Taylor has spoken at international events such as the United Nations COP26 Climate Conference, Stockholm+50, the Global Parliamentary Congress and the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. Taylor’s efforts have earned her recognition through various accolades, including Smart Company’s 30 Under 30, the NSW Young Achiever Awards, YAIIA’s Young Women to Watch in International Affairs, the MBAus Social Impact Awards, and the NSW Young Australian of the Year Awards, the Ashoka Together Towards Tomorrow Challenge, and she has also been selected as one of the global 12 Kofi Annan Changemakers.

Driving Large-Scale Ecosystem Restoration & Climate Solutions | CEO & Co-founder, Carbonof

Nature is the most powerful ally we have in tackling climate change. At Carbonof, I lead efforts to restore ecosystems at scale, working hand-in-hand with local communities to regenerate landscapes, capture carbon, and create long-term economic value.

We currently manage 500,000 hectares of forest landscapes in Mexico, designing projects that balance ecological integrity with sustainable development. Our work has earned international recognition, including being featured in the Netflix Sustainability Report 2023, winning the Boscares Awards, and being named Developer of the Year 2024 by Climate Action Reserve.

In 2022, I had the opportunity to speak at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, contributing to discussions on how nature-based solutions can drive systemic climate action and unlock innovative financing for large-scale ecosystem restoration.

Through cutting-edge restoration projects developed under standards like Verra and CAR, I bridge the gap between nature-based solutions and global climate goals, ensuring high-integrity carbon credits that deliver real impact.

I believe restoration is the future of climate action—not just as a carbon solution, but as a pathway to biodiversity conservation, water security, and resilient economies. Let’s connect to accelerate bold, scalable solutions for people and the planet.

Policy analyst, Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service

Founder - CEO, Youth Initiative for Land in Africa ( Yilaa)

Jabri joins the Africa team of the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions team having worked at the Stakeholder Engagement Team of the UNFCCC Secretariat & has prior multilateral experience working at UNEP, Red Cross Kenya & Crevit Mulier (a legal bureau based in Nairobi) as well as volunteering at Greenpeace Africa & the Kenya Environmental Action Network.

He has a climate and energy law background.

Jabri works to regionalize the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions’ global initiatives for Africa. He specifically works on the continued operationalization and success of the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance (AGHA) and on youth engagement in Africa, having successfully delivered the Youth Pavilion at COP27.

Shantanu is a young community leader, social innovator and social entrepreneur. He believes in innovation as the key component in bringing social change, development, cohesion, empowerment of people and communities.

He is currently the Impact Officer of the Global Shapers Community Baramati Hub and has also contributed as Curator, Impact Officer, Treasurer, Project lead earlier in the hub. Here, he is actively involved in understanding the needs and challenges of rural communities and working to create socially inclusive, vibrant & sustainable rural communities in Baramati India. From 2020-He is actively contributing his expertise in community building, ground level execution, project planning and KPIs/impact measurement and impacting lives through Project Saamarthi, Project Grass and Roots and Project Forces of Change. He also looks after the financial planning for the projects of the hub as the Treasurer.

He is currently working as Planning and Logistics Executive at Cummins India, where he is involved in strategically building green and resilient supply chains.Also, working as a New Business Startup (NBS) Lead setting up a Greenfield Plant for Cummins Emission Solutions in India.

Shantanu has also founded “Wasteino”, with an aim to create local ecosystems so that there is value addition to the locally available agriculture and cattle waste which will empower the farmers and rural communities in India. At wasteino he innovates to create wealth out of waste by making biodegradable products out of waste as a replacement to plastic products and renewable energy out of waste.

From 2018 to 2020 he has lead “Team Ambush”, a group of young individuals which works with an ideology & goal to “Innovate, Design and Bring mechanisation in the field of agriculture in India by solving the farming challenges through mechanised solutions. The team participates in a National level competition organised by SAE India (Society of Automotive Engineers) namely SAE TIFAN (Technology Innovation Forum for Agricultural Nurturing). Team was able to successfully design and manufacture “Krushirath 3.0” (A self propelled 4 wheel onion harvester) which received All India Rank 1 and also received best design award. The event is organised by various organisations such as John Deere, Ansys, Mahindra, Cummins, Altair, BKT, ARAI, Kirloskar Engines, etc

He has also received various recognitions from the government of India and various other reputed institutions for his work in the field of nature-based solutions.

Shantanu is passionate advocate of nature-based solutions and creating inclusive developments putting forward sustainable models for creating social entrepreneurs from rural communities.

He loves connecting with people from the world who are and willing to drive change!

Shantanu holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

He believes in going out and creating a meaningful impact!

Fatou Jeng is a climate activist/ professional from the Gambia, focused on education, conservation and planting trees. In March 2023, the United Nations' Secretary-General announced Fatou and 6 others as members of his Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change to provide him with practical and outcome-focused advice, diverse youth perspectives and concrete recommendations, with a clear focus on accelerating the implementation of his climate action agenda. Fatou also represents young people at the UN Secretary General’s Early Warning for All Advisory Panel.

She is internationally recognized as an organizer of youth climate action in the country, including hosting the first National Children and Youth Conference on Climate Change. Her organization has planted over 35,000 trees across The Gambia including planting over 14,000 coconut trees across Banjul beach with Future Proof under Banjul City Council to curb rising sea-level in Banjul. She also has served as a moderator, speaker, and resource person for over 30 global and regional climate high-level climate events including the United Nations General Assembly, SDG Summit, the annual Conference of Parties (COPs), Africa Climate Weeks, ECOSOC Forum, High Level Political Forum, World Bank, World Water Week and many more.

Due to her climate leadership, Fatou recently received the YOUNGSTER Award at GREENTECH Award 2024 in Berlin. She was also one of the recipients of the "Award for Women Championing Environmental Rights – 2023 by the Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue, awarded Top 100 Young African Conservation leaders 2021 by the WWF. She was also recognised as one of the 8 women shaping Africa’s Future by the Global Landscape Forum .

Fatou’s work has been seen on The New York Times, BBC World News and Radio, The Independent, The Guardian, Deutsche Welle (DW), Thomas Reuters, East African Times etc.

Jitsai (Tata) Santaputra is a Consultant at The Lantau Group based in Bangkok, Thailand. She provides in-depth analysis of energy markets in Asia Pacific with a focus on the energy transition to low-carbon economies. Alongside her professional work, she is a Youth Energy Advocate, having represented the ASEAN youth voice at international conferences and venues. Most recently, she co-founded a youth-led non-profit organization called Youth for Energy Southeast Asia (Y4E-SEA) to support and connect youths working on the just energy transition in the region. In June 2023, she was appointed by SEforALL and TED as the SDG7 Global Youth Ambassador for Southeast Asia for 2023-24.

Jitha is a strategy consultant, experienced in providing advisory services on ESG and sustainability. She is currently working as an Assistant Manager at Deloitte. During her stint at PwC, she has worked extensively on South Asia and MENA regions, on projects funded by multilateral banks, International Donor Agencies, governments, and the private sector. She did her PGP in Management (MBA) from Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM K), one of the premier B-schools in India. She is part of the Global Support Team of UN SDG7 Youth Constituency. As a Global Shaper from Kochi hub, she is actively involved with Equality and Climate Change impact areas, and has delivered multiple projects. She recently got selected to attend the Bonn Climate Change Conference as a UN delegate and drive the climate agenda.

She is a self-taught artist, published author, and a home baker. She enjoys listening to soft music, watching F1, playing Poker, and doodling in her leisure time. She is an active proponent of sustainability and social justice and envisions a fair, just, and equitable world for everyone.

Curator of the Coimbatore Hub for 2021-22, Keerthanaa is a software engineer who works on Sustainable Tech! She believe in the goodness in the world and genuinely hopes that humanity can make the right decisions for the people and planet. Keerthanaa's interest in wildlife conservation has transformed into her love for sustainability, as sustainability is what will protect the world, and the life on it.

Vanshica Kant is a Climate and Human Development Expert with the Asian Development Bank, the climate bank for Asia, Pacific and beyond. Previously, she worked with the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office in India. A Global Shaper with the World Economic Forum, she is a past Curator of the New Delhi Hub and is on the WEF 1t.org India Multi-Stakeholder Council. Besides being a Schwarzman Scholar, she holds a Bachelor’s from St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi, India, and a Master’s from the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. Vanshica is a current US - India Emerging Climate Fellow and a France India Foundation Young Leader. She serves on the Oxford Global Alumni Board. Vanshica writes for the World Economic Forum Agenda Blog and the Financial Express.

Pradeep Karuturi is a sustainability advocate working in Climate Action in domains of sustainable mobility, and indigenous communities at the grassroots with Governments, think tanks, and youth groups in India and abroad. He went on an international expedition to Antarctica as a youth ambassador by the 2041 foundation in the year 2016 to understand the impacts of climate change. He later started five community centers for indigenous tribes in South India in 2017, focusing on education, health care, and livelihood. Pradeep went on a cycling expedition of 2000 Kilometers promoting sustainable mobility, climate action, and organic farming in South India in 2019. During his tenure as a consultant and project lead at the state Government of Andhra Pradesh, India his efforts helped bring access to educational technology to over a million children. He is currently leading policy research and advocacy with OMI Foundation, a policy research think tank in promoting sustainable mobility through electric vehicles. He is a shaper from Global Shapers Bangalore hub and a trained climate reality leader.

Pato Kelesitse is a sustainable development practitioner and advocate for climate justice, with a gendered lens, as a key pillar of development. She engages in conversation as a primary tool of advocacy. Her experience in advocacy includes youth and community engagement, conversation facilitation, and project coordination. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Accounting and Finance and is pursuing a Masters of Arts in Development Studies at the University of Botswana.

Kelesitse is the founder of Sustain267 and the host of the Sustain267 Podcast, a series of conversations on climate change and sustainability with Africans to amplify their voices and solutions within the climate justice movement. She has previously served as the coordinator of Resilient 40, a network of over 60 youth climate activists and professionals, representing 29 African countries. At present, she is a consulting project officer at South African Climate Action Network, a part of the world wide Climate Action Network (CAN).

Kelesitse previously represented Africa, as one of 8 youth globally at UN Climate Summit in 2014 addressing world leaders on climate change as a global priority. In 2019 she was named by Wilton Park, an Executive Agency of the UK Foreign Office, as one of the “40 under 40 African Leaders for Climate Resilience”. Kelesitse is a Climate Reality Leader trained in 2018, in Los Angeles, USA.

Mujeeb is an international development professional working with governments, private sector and civil society to build a more resilient, equitable and sustainable world.

His current and past work include providing strategic advice and policy development on topics related to energy transition, climate change and sustainable development. An engineer by training, his previous engagements include serving intergovernmental organizations, namely the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).

He plays an active role in youth empowerment through his engagements as a Global Shaper with World Economic Forum and United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth (UN MGCY), where he co-founded "Youth Sustainable Energy Hub", the first online global platform for youth action in sustainable energy.

He features as a speaker at various international conferences and events such as BRICS and United Nations Conferences in New York.

Leading voice on gender and climate justice in the global youth movement. She is the founder of EmpoderaClima, a multilingual initiative, based in Brazil, that advocates for gender equality in climate action, with a Global South perspective. Currently works at the World Bank as a Disaster Risk Financing Specialist, based in Washington DC, USA.

I define myself as a trouble-maker working to scale and advance climate action, a circular economy, and sustainable fashion with a queer liberation lens.

In 2023, along with other climate activists from around the world I launched Queering Climate – a collaborative studio and sandbox aimed at building a safe and just future for all by accelerating and rooting climate action in queer liberation. On my (almost) decade-long journey, I have worked on unlocking investment to scale innovations and the circular economy in fashion, agri-food systems, and allied sectors across the world. In my current role as a Programme Manager with Laudes Foundation I focus on making fashion (and through it, other heavy-emitting sectors) sustainable by supporting a radical transition away from fossil-fuels across the supply chain. Previously, I worked with an advisory firm to co-develop 'innovation labs' that aimed to commercialise technology in low-resource settings across Asia and Africa for post-harvest loss reduction, food system transformation, and circular fashion. My work has led to early successes in scaling critical low-carbon, circular technologies across different geographies and sectors. I graduated in liberal arts from FLAME University, India where I studied Environmental Studies and Literary & Cultural Studies, and wrote my capstone on the 'prosumerist turn' in India. Apart from this, I am a strong believer in the power of youth in driving change, and have supported efforts around the world to bring young people and their incredible work in policy, innovation, climate action, and climate justice to the fore as a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Shapers Community, an UNLEASH Innovation Lab talent, one of two Indian youth selected to represent the voice of young people at #WEF23.

Gayathri Kuppendra Reddy
Founder - NOW Venture studio & Angel Investor
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gayathri-kuppendra-reddy-b037bb59/

Gayathri founded NOW Venture Studio, a DeepTech and DeepScience Venture Studio, and a VC Fund focussed on Sustainability and ClimateTech (www.nowventurestudio.com).

Gayathri serves as the director of RGA Infra (www.rgafacilities.com), a leading commercial real estate company, with a track record of creating over 10M SFT of office space. Gayathri leads Investments and diversification for the group.

Additionally, Gayathri is an angel investor & has invested in 10+ startups across EnterpriseTech, Edtech & other sectors.

She is also the founder of KReate Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that works on the need for better Urban Planning and Development in growing cities.

She has also been a part of the Global Shapers community since 2019, the World Economic Forum youth wing. She has worked on projects focused on Climate and the Environment and is also a trained Climate Reality Leader by Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project.

She was chosen as one of the Davos50 - young leaders who bring voice to the issues faced by their generation at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Summit 2023.

She was chosen as top 20 women in India for the Loreal Women Climate Collective Cohort 2024.

Mark Joseph Laceste is the founder of Lalakbayin, an ecotourism travel agency based in Coron, Palawan. Their mission is to share the beauty of Coron with the world while protecting it through environmental education, conservation measures, community interaction, preservation of natural resources, and the local culture, and by building a sustainable livelihood for the people. In his free time, Mark enjoys freediving and hiking and anything related to ridge-to-reef adventures. He is a young sustainability professional passionate about impact entrepreneurship that helps organizations with an environmentally-centered mission to create value and build partnerships that foster sustainable differentiation and protect the company's long-term viability. He also works for CommonShare as part of the business development team, a company based in New York dedicated to building transparent, sustainable, and resilient supply chains.

I'm an emerging leader in the green economy, focused on driving sustainable transformation within corporations. Throughout my career, I’ve developed a unique skill set by delivering impactful solutions that help businesses achieve positive environmental outcomes. Currently, I consult for some of Brazil’s largest companies, with a focus on advancing nature-based solutions and climate strategies.

With a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (with an emphasis on Mechatronics) and over five years of experience in sustainability, my journey has spanned various key roles. I work as a climate consultant at Systemica, and my previous experience includes providing technical-commercial support for carbon projects at EBP, assisting British companies with business development in Brazil while at the British Consulate, and driving sustainability and community relations initiatives at FCA.

I'm also committed to advancing the green jobs agenda in Brazil. My ambition is to position the country as a leader in the green economy by establishing myself as an authority on this topic. In the long term, I aim to influence public policy to create more opportunities for green jobs, an area that currently lacks national references in terms of data, studies, and economic impact. My work in this field will be essential to shaping Brazil's future as a key player in the global green economy.

Director of Ankang City Green Qinba Environmental Protection Public Welfare Service Center

Weirong Li is the Founder and CEO of Raw Culture, a media tech company that highlights stories of global citizens to foster positive societal impact, which reaches more than one million international viewers each month. She is also an International Keynote speaker, focusing on global communications, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. She has spoken at TEDx and the United Nations, advocating for multicultural communication, understanding and collaboration. She is also a UN Representative and Regional Director of World Information Transfer, a non-for-profit promoting health and environmental literacy. 

She is a merit scholar at New York University Stern School of Business and the Ashoka Austria Visionary Leaders Program.

Fluent in English, Chinese, German, and Hungarian, Weirong effectively connects with diverse audiences worldwide.

Hej! I’m Rita Lousa, a graduate in Corporate Innovation (MSc) and Design (MA), working as Corporate Affairs Manager at Tetra Pak, and outgoing Curator at Global Shapers Malmö.

I am experienced in working with Design Thinking and Service Innovation in medium-large corporations, from a wide range of industries, having previously worked with Subnero (Transportation, Robotics), Sonae - Worten (Retail leader), Bonnier News (Media), Merck (Healthcare, Life Sciences), Tetra Pak (Engineering, Food and Packaging).

My main focus is to learn and build a strong network, having a special interest in the Future of Food, Sustainability, Change Management, Development of a Learning Culture, Open Innovation, Circular Economy, and Design Workshops Facilitation.

Through GS Malmö and my role at Tetra Pak, I aim to use my unique creativity to foster fairness and innovate for global impact.

Building communications and development cooperation strategies in the food systems sector.

Nyifamu Ogechi Manzo is the founder of Farmatrix Agro Allied and Technology Company, a Nigerian-based AgriTech company committed to leveraging technology to empower smallholder farmers with Climate Smart Agricultural Practices and bridge the gap between agricultural producers and markets. In the last 6 years, she has created strategic partnerships with leading industry players and positioned Farmatrix as a key player in the agricultural value chain.

Nyifamu is also an alumnus of the Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) RLC where she was being trained on distinctive leadership and entrepreneurial skills, A Global Shaper of the World Economic Forum and a Climate Reality Leader. She has been a speaker at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos and the Trade Connect Africa Conference in Cambridge, UK where she passionately shares her engagement with small-holder farmers in Northern Nigeria to improve food security. Sharing the impact of Farmatrix on platforms like GITEX Africa and The Africa Food Systems Forum has further amplified the work she does with over 2000 small-holder farmers. She is a Fate Foundation alumnus and a Tony Elumelu Entrepreneur. Farmatrix was part of the 100 startups in Africa that were sponsored by
he SAFEEM X Seedstars team.

She is an advocate and a young leader committed to fulfilling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and has contributed immensely in the areas of Zero Hunger, No Poverty, Decent Work, and Economic Growth. She strongly believes that entrepreneurship is the gateway to national prosperity, so she is so passionate about building sustainable businesses.

Civil Engineer at Tonkin + Taylor | COP28 Youth Climate Delegate | Global Young Engineers Working Group on Climate Action Co-Lead

Sabina is a project & product manager specializing in cutting edge fintech products. She co-founded a Bucharest-based NGO that aims to help students from vocational and technological high schools develop their entrepreneurial and digital skills.

She is currently managing IntreVecini, Bucharest Hub's main project - transforming urban communities (like homeowners’ associations in blocks of flats) into sustainable hubs through community interventions (workshops, circular fairs, urban gardening, composting) and sustainable technologies (photovoltaic panels, air-purifying murals).

Ayadi is an Architectural designer and a climate advocate, working for inclusion and climate justice. She has expertise in SDG11 and the urban/climate finance industry as a young professional, where for multiple campaigns she has been the Asia-Pacific Liaison, Research Lead on public policy and circular systems for Mumbai as a UN SDSN Fellow, and Consultant in various UN negotiations.

With YOUNGO and MGCY, she works as a Contact Point for Nature WG. She has recently been elected as the Advisor to the UN Decade in Restoration, and is the Co-chair of the We Are Tomorrow Global Partnership previously under the JKB.

Ajay Mittal in his current role is a Director, India and South Asia (Climate Change Programs) for Earth Day Network, Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than 75,000 partners in nearly 192 countries to build environmental democracy.
He was trained to be a Climate Reality Leader at Brisbane, Australia in June,2019 and was recently recognised as one of the EE 30 Under 30 leaders by North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). The award recognises young leaders using environmental education to build sustainable communities.
Prior to joining Earth Day Network he was working as a consultant and voluntarily leading Kolkata Clean Air Movement which is citizen and community initiative with a vision to make Kolkata one of the most liveable and climate friendly cities in the world. In a very short span it has established into a network of 50+ Organisations, Experts, Academicians, scientists, lawyers, doctors and 1000s of citizens joining the movement.
Kolkata Clean Air started as a campaign has slowly taken shape into being a fast growing organisation by the name of Active Citizen For Sustainability (ACTS) that works towards building a model for citizen state partnership towards building a sustainable city. Ajay still volunteers his time as Co-founder and board member at ACTS.

He is also on board of several city based NGOs that includes Project Life Force, HIVE India, Y-East , SwitchON to name a few. He is passionate about scaling social solutions using technology, innovations and simplicity.

Fernando Morales is a landscape restoration practitioner, advisor, and Co-chair of the #GenerationRestoration Youth Hub. He is also a Scientist at Granada University, where he specializes in governance on ecosystem restoration and ecopreneurship, leading nature-based restoration projects in southern Spain. With his expertise, Fernando actively engages in the international scenario and participates in high-level climate discussions such as the UN Conference of the Parties (COPs). Fernando has honed his business skills for environmental impact by participating in ecopreneurship programs in the USA, Italy, and Belgium. As a strong believer in the power of positive-thinking, Fernando envisions a world with intergenerational justice, and nature as part of the solution for climate recovery.

Bagas is a dynamic professional with extensive cross-functional experience. After previously led operations and projects, he currently serves as a Senior Business Development Executive at Waste4Change, a leading waste management startup in Indonesia.

His notable works in this sector include establishing an organic waste management ecosystem in Bandung, Indonesia, processing up to 180 tonnes of organic waste monthly. He is also the proud winner of the 2023 Climate Impact Innovation Challenge where he and his team proposed a solution to address low-value plastics.

In addition to his role at Waste4Change, Bagas works as a part-time business analyst and English teacher. He is passionate about making a positive impact in the world and enjoys connecting with people to learn and exchange ideas.

Anne is an experienced communications and development enthusiast with a demonstrated history of working in the civil society industry. She is currently the communications officer, partnership and membership development lead of Natural Resources Alliance of Kenya (KeNRA), a global advocate alumni, a member of deCOALonize campaign and the incoming curator of Nairobi Hub Global shapers community.

Ashish's unique blend of art and technology skills sets him apart in his approach to addressing societal challenges. His expertise is not limited to one field, as evidenced by his engineering background and post-graduation in telecom management. He has leveraged this diverse knowledge to write and publish numerous research papers at national and international conferences, covering a wide range of topics such as Blockchain in Telecom and IoT in healthcare. Currently, he is applying his skills as a Management consultant.
A storyteller photographer, he has used his art to create awareness through various projects. These include 'Happy Afghanistan', which showcases the art and culture of Afghanistan, 'Project Shourya', which showcases the stories behind the people in the Indian Army, etc. He finds inspiration for his art in the stories of everyday people and also through other art forms like poetry and music.
At Pune Hub, he co-led a project, "Project Zero Waste", where he created a self-sustainable framework for education institutes to pursue the zero waste journey. The pilot of this project has already reached 5000+ students. We have successfully conducted 50+ sessions for educational institutes on sustainable consumption and minimizing & segregating waste at its source. 3000+ students have benefited from these sessions. We completed the proof of concept by diverting 27000kg of waste from landfills and converting 2000 kg of wet waste into compost. At Pune Hub, I co-lead "Project Zero Waste," where we champion sustainability by converting waste into energy and trading green credits. This initiative represents our shared goal of leveraging technology for environmental conservation. Through AI-infused telecom innovations, we enhance connectivity and cultivate sustainable digital solutions, aligning with our pursuit of advanced technologies for resilience and growth. Moreover, my dedication to inclusive internet access supports digital inclusion, bridging the digital gap in regions like Papua New Guinea and South East Africa.

Enrico is the Head of Research at Horizon Group, a boutique consulting firm based in Geneva specializing in applied economic research. Previously he was an Economist at the Food and Agricultural Organization of the UN (FAO), where he worked together with governments to reduce food insecurity, increase agricultural productivity, foster rural transformation as well as on the trade and market dimensions of agriculture.

Trained in impact evaluation, he holds a PhD in development economics from the Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID). His research focuses on education and labor economics, assessing how different policies can impact people's life through human capital accumulation, particularly in developing countries.

Enrico is passionate about advising governments and organizations on competitiveness, trade, food security, education, future of work and other development issues.

He has also worked as a Research Economist at the WTO, as a consultant for the OECD, the ILO and private sector consulting firms, as a research assistant at the IHEID's Center for Finance and Development and at the Brussels think-tank Bruegel, as well as at the European Commission and at UniCredit Bank in Moscow.

Former Curator of the Global Shapers Rome Hub and Member of the Davos Lab taskforce, Enrico holds two Masters in Economics from the Collegio Carlo Alberto and the University of Turin. His master thesis in health economics focused on the socioeconomic determinants of health outcomes. He is fluent in Italian and English and has a working knowledge of French and Spanish. He loves to travel, play all sorts of sports and drink good beers.

As a trustee of WEF - Global Shapers Rio de Janeiro, a TETO/RJ ambassador and a UN Jr delegate, I have navigated spaces where dialog turns into action, forging tangible solutions to urgent challenges. As a guest at UNFCC COP 28 and currently as a business development executive at LCOY Brasil, I have witnessed first-hand my unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation.

My journey is a symphony of achievements that resonate with marginalized communities and fragile ecosystems. As a member of the 1t. #regenerationrestoration Youth hub, C40 Youth Hub and a collaborator with Instituto Urca, I have immersed myself in projects such as: Água!Nabara, PodCast Mulheres de Frente para a Baía, Malai Family in East Timor, Ondas Cariocas e Ondas do Saneamento. Conducting Brazil's only official Climate Clock Word action in Partnership with Instituto Talanoa, UN Jr. 21 and Forbes BLK - Under 30, demonstrating how local action reverberates globally.

My involvement as co-writer of the book "Maria e o Segredo da Poupança Brasil", with its emphasis on accessibility for children with special needs, hearing and visual impairments and a racial approach; combined with my role as a teacher of string instruments and climate education at the NGO Harmonicanto, reflects my commitment to inclusive and community-based financial education. As the creator of the workbook for the Teodoro project, which trains fishermen from Colony Z-13, I seek to empower communities seen on the margins of society. Being a combination of them on the rise.

Shapers Project's RJ: IBGSHAPER, Comunidade 2.0, Psel unified. The RJ Hub Spotlight at Davos 2024 - with the presence of shaper João Rocha, the agroecology and food security project in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro is not just an initiative, but a beacon of hope for communities on the margins of the system. My work with the homeless NGO Só Vamos is a constant reminder of the transformative power of empathy and solidarity.

As a member of Eletrobrás' first Trainee and Innovation class, Commercial director of Sunode Solar, one of JUV's pioneering drone piloting students, I am at the forefront of technology and sustainability. My fundamental principles, rooted in valuing diversity and respect for the environment, guide my vision for a more inclusive and sustainable future. And Twin City Owerri Hub.

Recognition, such as the honorary motion for young leadership in Rio de Janeiro in 2023, is an incentive for the future. With a degree in Polymer and Materials Engineering and currently a master's student at IME, my research into infrastructure materials for energy storage reinforced with natural fibers of tropical origin is a promise of excellence in the Energy Transition towards a Sustainable Circular Bioeconomy.

Ye! Community Manager at International Trade Centre

Wanjũhĩ Njoroge is a seasoned communication, climate action, and fundraising consultant dedicated to driving positive change in Africa. As the Kenya Representative on the UN Women East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR) Youth Steering Committee, she actively champions youth empowerment and advocates for positive change. Wanjũhĩ played a pivotal role in the World Economic Forum's Northern Corridor Internet for All Project, expanding internet access in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

In 2022, she emerged as the second candidate in the general election for the Member of Parliament seat in Nyeri County, showcasing her ability to engage constituencies, articulate political platforms, and mobilize teams effectively. Wanjũhĩ has served as a Board Member of the Global Shapers Foundation, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Kenya's Youth Sounding Board, contributing to strategic direction, governance, and youth empowerment.

Her advocacy extends globally, as evidenced by her leadership in shaping the Davos Lab Youth Recovery Plan, emphasizing equitable digital access for young people and advocating for global policy changes. Wanjũhĩ's grassroots activism includes founding the Kenyan Chapter of the Africa Women's Leaders Network (AWLN) and initiating the #SaveOurForestsKE campaign, leading to a logging ban in community and national forests, influencing policy decisions, and enhancing conservation efforts.

Her commitment extends to community initiatives, like establishing the first community library in her village and an ICT center at Kinoo Girls School, providing knowledge and technology opportunities to underprivileged girls. Wanjũhĩ's journey is marked by a profound commitment to activism, youth empowerment, and sustainable development as she passionately works towards creating a brighter future for Africa and mobilizing communities, businesses, and governments to embrace eco-friendly, inclusive practices for lasting change.

Mohamed Okash is a researcher, social entrepreneur, and environmentalist dedicated to addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges, including climate change, social inequality, and sustainable development. He is the Founding Director of the Institute of Climate and Environment (ICE) in Mogadishu, a leading think tank focused on climate policy, environmental resilience, and sustainable innovation in Somalia and beyond.

Okash serves as a member of the Global Future Council on Climate and Nature Governance at the World Economic Forum, where he contributes to global policy dialogues on environmental sustainability and systemic resilience. With a passion for foresight, governance, and inclusive development, his work lies at the intersection of sustainability, research, and socioeconomic transformation.

He has launched and supported a number of community-powered social ventures tackling development challenges in fragile contexts, with a particular focus on institutional capacity, human capital development, and climate justice. A committed advocate for youth engagement and innovation, Mohamed has been an active member of the Global Shapers Community since 2018, where he has served as Curator, Impact Officer, and Community Champion for Central and East Africa.

Driven by a vision to create bold and practical solutions, Mohamed works to foster a future that is more inclusive, resilient, and environmentally just.

Stefanie Ólives is an accomplished lawyer and business consultant specializing in renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and bioeconomy. At Machado Meyer, she leads high-impact projects that decarbonize industries and drive innovation in renewable energy and infrastructure investments. With a focus on integrating technology, ecological restoration, and circular business models, Stefanie’s work creates resilient systems that prioritize both economic growth and environmental sustainability, advancing the bioeconomy and creating a blueprint for new business models that promote long-term sustainability.

Her expertise spans green trade, project development, investment strategies, and complex negotiations. Stefanie actively contributes to the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE) and co-authored the book Energy Security and Transition. She is also involved in public-private partnerships aimed at building resilient infrastructure, including projects that restore ecosystems and make supply chains fully sustainable. As a member of the Infra Women Initiative in Brazil, she collaborates on solutions for more sustainable and resilient cities.

Two notable public projects exemplify Stefanie’s impact. She played a key role in the development and negotiation of the energy supply transition for over 100 McDonald’s franchises in Brazil, in partnership with EDP. This initiative resulted in the installation of solar plants with a total capacity of 6.6 MWp, avoiding the emission of 725 tons of CO2 annually, the equivalent of planting 5,000 trees. Similarly, Stefanie worked with Atiaia Renováveis in partnership with Aché Laboratórios to develop a sustainable energy solution, set to supply solar energy with a capacity of 27.5 MWp to multiple facilities across Brazil by 2025. This project is projected to reduce Aché’s carbon emissions by 824 tons of CO2 annually, the equivalent of planting over 5,800 trees, further contributing to the company’s green initiatives.

Stefanie holds a Bachelor’s in Law from the Catholic University of Brasília, a postgraduate degree from Ibmec, and specializations in International Corporate Law from Columbia University and International Trade Negotiations from Hult International Business School. She is certified in Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures by the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and is currently specializing in Administrative Law and Public Management at the Fundação Escola Superior do Ministério Público do Brasil. Fluent in Portuguese, French, English, and Spanish, she is also conversant in Italian and Arabic.

Gloria Amor Paredes is an environmental education and community development specialist. She is the co-founder of Salumayag Youth Collective for Forests, an indigenous youth and women-led initiative that empowers local and indigenous communities in the stewardship of their ancestral lands through regenerative practices and narratives. This project is based in Sto. Domingo, Quezon, Bukidnon, a Manobo-Kulamanen community that has a long history of ecological, social, and economic disadvantages. The work of Salumayag Youth is anchored on the community’s desire to nurture culture and sustain indigenous way of living. For Salumayag Youth, forest regeneration and regenerative agriculture must be accompanied by community storytelling and nature-based education.

Bodhi is a UN-recognized, award-winning GenZ ocean-climate “Solutionist” dedicated to improving ocean health and human health. He is the Founder & CEO of Inner Light, empowering a generation to build resilience from the inside out for people and planetary wellbeing. As an ocean champion, he works to increase ocean justice, policy, investment, and action with a global community of young ocean leaders he co-created - Ocean Uprise. He has been featured by the United Nations, Economist Impact, TedX, Apple, and has presented to world leaders at over 12 global climate conferences accelerating systems change. His ocean advocacy and consulting work has helped to advance global marine protection, influence large planet-positive investment portfolios, and educate millions to safeguard mother nature.

Federico is an innovative social entrepreneur and environmental advocate with a commitment to addressing global climate challenges. He is the Founder of Selvitas, a company that streamlines nature-based solutions to promote social equity and combat deforestation in Latin America. Additionally, he has advanced public policies to support market based mechanisms as a consultant for the International Trade Center (ITC) of the United Nations. Building on his work at a venture capital fund, he is designing a tech and climate startup accelerator in Colombia along with ITC and the Government of South Korea. An active member of his local community in Colombia, Federico has led several youth-focused initiatives. A recognized IUCN Young Changemaker, Federico has spoken at prominent forums including One Young World. He's a recipient of multiple fellowships and scholarships from prestigious institutions worldwide. His academic credentials include a Bachelor's in Economics from Michigan State University, a MicroMasters from MIT in Supply Chain Management, and ongoing studies in Tropical Forest Landscapes at Yale School of Environment.

Founder of Green Welfare Indonesia

Charlotte Qin ( 秦 超 穎 ) is a Geneva-based Chinese-Canadian artist. while residing in Switzerland, immersed in Swiss water, Charlotte’s work evolves around the expression of water; with Chinese ink as the primary medium, Charlotte’s paintings connect the seemingly distinct worlds, such as art and science, the east and the west, depicting the intimate relationship between humans and nature through water.

Charlotte’s artistic journey has been meandering like water: she graduated from McGill University in 2016 with a degree in Physics, and from the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London in 2019 with a double master's degree in Innovation Design Engineering. She has worked as a consultant and research assistant at CERN, Bell Labs, and the Geneva Graduate Institute; during this time, she began her research, creation, and advocacy work for water based in Geneva, Switzerland, the "city of peace".

Embodying her Chinese heritage and Western scientific training, Charlotte’s artwork takes many forms, such as calligraphy, painting, sculpture, performance, and scientific visualisation. Charlotte's artworks have been representing a voice for water at various international venues, including the World Water Forum in Dakar in 2022, the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York City, the 8th World Water Congress in Beijing, China, and the 28th UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, UAE. Charlotte Qin has been collaborating with a number of local and international organisations including the Geneva Graduate Institute, World Economic Forum, Swiss Water Partnership as well as the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.

Jeremy is a Seychellois conservationist who holds a Bachelor of Social Science in International Relations and Environmental Geographical Sciences and a Bachelor of Social Science in International Relations (Honors) from the University of Cape Town, a Diploma in Environmental Management from the Technical University of Dresden and a Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University in the City of New York.

He is also an alumnus of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Fellowship and served as the Seychelles Permeant Mission to the United Nations’ Climate Change and Ocean Advisor throughout 2022 participating in UNFCCC, UNGA, and Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement negotiations.

Before negotiating international environmental law on behalf of Seychelles, small island developing states, and Africa, Jeremy worked with the Seychelles Islands Foundation for over five years coordinating the foundation’s projects - such as the Aldabra Clean-Up Project - and communications while contributing to national policy-focused on climate change, biodiversity and ocean conservation, as well as environmental impact assessment.

Jeremy is an Alumni of the Victoria Hub Seychelles, whereby he held several leading local and international roles coordinated the Environmental Youth Leadership Programme and supported several other projects. He is also a Sustainable Ocean Alliance Young Ocean Leader and has severed as inaugural member of the alliance’s Youth Policy Advisory Council.

Vishnu is the curator of the London Hub II, United Kingdom, and he serves as Director for the Sustainability strategy and Culture of UST. With more than ten years of experience in strategy, sustainability, and leading high-growth teams, Vishnu works to sustain, strengthen, and scale sustainability initiatives globally, as the company rapidly expands its footprint around the world. Vishnu plays a key role in ensuring that the company’s unique culture is preserved.

Vishnu has led several innovative projects including a unique award-winning employee engagement program that enables employees to develop their network and leadership skills by participating in initiatives that impact the company, customers and community.

Vishnu holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering from the University of Kerala, an Executive Post Graduate degree in Strategic Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode and Bussiness Sustainability Management from the University of Cambridge.

I received my Erasmus Mundus MSc in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation at the University of Ghent, Belgium and a training scholarship from the Center of Excellence in Observational Oceanography at the Alfred Wegner Institute in Germany.
Through my organization, we've lobbied for a local agreement to protect 260 ha of mangrove forests across the Philippines. I also engage citizen science in merging technology and mangrove and seagrass monitoring through the National Geographic Explorere grant. With more than a decade of experience in coastal management and marine conservation, I've led various community-based mangrove restoration projects, facilitated alternative livelihood to communities, and engaged more than 7000 young people in ocean conservation. Additionally, I've spoken about community-based restoration and conservation in UNFCCC COP26, UN Ocean Conference, and COP28 and the role of young people in nature-based solutions.

Mirko is the co-founder & CEO of shipzero with the mission to enable effective decarbonization of global freight transportation. The team builds a data-driven, actionable solution for more sustainable supply chains - which includes transparency on scope 3 emissions, safety & security measures, and collaborative emission reduction.

He initiated the Global Shapers Community Hub in Hamburg (2019) and is passionate about social entrepreneurship, generating positive impact at scale, and helping others to succeed.

CEO & Co-Founder at Axon Protocol

Award winning sustainability consultant and facilitator. Combines enterprise risk management skill set, accounting background and sustainability expertise to create shared value for organizations and their stakeholders. Specializes in building strategies that consider environmental, social and economic prosperity. Passion for nature led to become a director of the Canadian Capitals Coalition Chapter and works with multi-disciplinary experts to devise innovations to manage Canada’s natural assets and aims to propel Canada to a position of global leadership in natural capital management. Passion for building compassionate and resilient communities led to co-founding Local Investing YYC, a local investment cooperative that raises community capital and invests in businesses that have a triple bottom line. Co-Chair, World Economic Forum Global Shaper Climate and Environment Steering Committee. Serves on the Technical Working Group for the Climate Disclosure Standards Board. CPA, CA, BComm. in Energy Management. Member of the Board, Trans Canada Trail, an iconic organization that built the world’s longest recreational trail and The Canadian Nature Museum Foundation. Speaks on topics including re-imagining capitalism, natural capital, sustainability and ESG reporting, climate action, and meaningful youth engagement.

Lauren is a climatetech professional, classically-trained musician, and life-long learner. At the US Department of Energy, she designed and managed funding programs for accelerating climatetech startups, deploying $15M over two years and building the groundwork for recurring public investments into the US climate innovation ecosystem. She also launched EnergyTech UP, a new recurring program to cultivate the next generation of energy professionals. Recently, her white paper on sustainable aviation influenced policy released by the Biden White House and new efficiency requirements under consideration by the FAA. Thanks to Lauren’s work, eliminating lead exposure (a huge public health problem) from aviation fuels is now a federal priority.

In the past, Lauren served as Vice President of Engineering at Sunforge, an early pioneer in MPPT charge controllers for off-grid solar applications. Her background also includes automation engineering for the biotech industry (she helped build one of the first manufacturing lines for engineered tissues) and research in organic photovoltaics. She received her B.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Duke University.

Lauren loves meeting new friends, stumbling upon live music in the street, biking in the sunshine, eating at plant-based restaurants, exploring new places (including their cultures and languages), having deep introspective conversations, and generally experiencing as much of life as possible. She aspires to make everyone feel included, master the Cantonese language, and develop a practice of writing publicly.

Ayisha Siddiqa is a human rights and land defender from the tribal lands of Moochiwala and Mahsan in North Pakistan. She is the Co-founder of Polluters Out and Fossil Free University; climate justice oriented initiatives. Her work focuses on uplifting the human rights of marginalized communities due to the impacts on climate change. She is currently a research scholar at NYU school of law, working to bridge the environmental and human rights sector with the youth climate movement. 

Samar is an MBA candidate at Harvard Business School. His professional experience spans banking, filmmaking and entrepreneurship.

He produced Nanak Shah Fakir (NSF), a first-of-its-kind feature film on the life and teachings of Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh faith. NSF was awarded three National awards including the Best Feature Film on National Integration by the Hon’ble President of India. Samar has worked extensively with Academy award & Grammy award winners in producing NSF, which has been critically acclaimed worldwide including at the Cannes, Los Angeles and Toronto Film Festivals.

Post NSF, Samar co-founded Arteree (pronounced Artery), a startup at the intersection of entertainment, media & technology, focused on creating a global collaborative platform for the discovery & promotion of performing arts and artists.

Samar is the Founding Curator of the Navi Mumbai Hub of the Global Shapers Community, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, and is working on using performing-art therapy to address Mental Health challenges in addition to projects related to Climate Action and Gender Equity.

He is passionate about gender equality and has been involved in sparking critical conversations with Lean In India, the India chapter of Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In movement, to promote women empowerment, gender equity and HeForShe in the workplace.

He is a keen technology & new media enthusiast with a vision to pioneer community-driven learning models spanning the arts, education and technology.

Educated in Brazil, Australia, and Thailand. Social Sciences student with various professional backgrounds in Top-ranked Tech-related media agency, Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Kingdom of Thailand, and Youth & Human Rights International Non-Governmental Organization under the United Nations. Strong negotiation skills and a wide range of worldwide connections. Strong interest in sustainability, deep tech, AI, Digital assets, circular economy and social impact issues : Co-Lead Scale360° Bangkok (First Batch) and Campaign support for Wildchain, Co-life and Co-Lead for Participants Team in SHAPE APAC 2023

Outside GSC:
Before graduating from University, my plan was to lead, intern, part-time, and volunteer with/in;
- Uni based organisation/clubs
- NGOs & CSOs (with both local & international)
- Corporate Companies (Big & Small)
- Government Institution

I DID. Took lessons with me.

After graduating I wanted to spend very few years working to prove my concept of talent matching. Now more than ever, I believe I am ready to start this new phase of my career. WANT TO LEARN MORE? - Reach out.

As a Global Shaper:
I joined in 2019 with the passion of contributing to #ShapingDar - After 3 months, I was made the Hub's Admin Officer and then after became the first IO after starting the role. In July 2020, I became the Vice Curator and now currently serving as a Curator. As the Hub Curator, I have a team that is committed to creating high-impact projects, supports one another even outside the Hub, and constantly creates a safe space for personal and professional growth. I am forever indebted for being their curator.

I believe in learning faster, growing faster, and that we can be anything we want to be if we keep pushing.

Natalia is a specialist in public policy and government management and a climate activist. She is currently Curator of the Belo Horizonte hub of Global Shapers, Focal point of Casa Cerrado of Engajamundo and Councilor of COMJUVE BH.

Natalia has participated in several national and international leadership and sustainability programs, such as the UPG Sustainability Leaders of United People Global, the Global Youth Climate Network's 2022 Max Thabiso Edkins (MTE) Climate Ambassador Program, Prolider of Intituto Four and Delegate of Ubuntu United Nations .

With an international trajectory, she was also Young Leaders of the Sustainable Lifestyles and Education Program of the United Nations One Planet Network, Member of the Global Youth Movement for Water, OnePointFive Academy Fellow, Youth Leader at Feminist Action for Climate Justice Coalition, GYCAF Youth Committee member, in addition to representing Brazilian youth at the UN Water Conference in 2023.

Marinel Ubaldo is a Registered Social Worker, and one of the Founders, and the Executive Ditector of Youth Leaders Environmental Action Federation. She is an advocate for climate and the environment, she has been actively involved in educating communities- especially, the youth and children- about climate change and the roles they can take to adapt and mitigate to its effects. She has spoken to world leaders on behalf of Filipinos during the opening of the UNFCCC COP 21 in Paris and in UNFCCC COP 25 in Madrid. She has also been a Resource Person during the Climate Justice Liability Public Hearing during the Climate Week in New York USA last September 2018. She has recently been trained by former US Vice-President Al Gore as a Climate Reality Leader, and she continues to tell her story in the global platform aiming to shed light on the reality of climate change, and the urgency for world leaders to keep their climate commitments and for the rest of the world to act on it.

¡Hola! My name is Steffany Vizcaino and I have a Bachelor of Arts in International Business.
Currently, I'm the Project Director of AMIGOS DE LAS AMÉRICAS in Barranquilla, that inspires and builds young leaders through collaborative community development and immersion in cross-cultural experiences.
I am truly passionate about International Trade and Sustainable Development issues, mostly related to emerging and developing countries. I have been involved as a volunteer and youth activist for the Sustainable Development Goals regarding quality education rights, gender equality, youth civic engagement, environmental sustainability and empowerment of communities through collective action. I had the opportunity to be selected by The Ministry of External Relations as a Youth Delegate of Colombia for the UNESCO and to represent my University at the UNCTAD Institute to discuss about Trade Policy and social economic growth in Colombia and other Caribbean countries.

During my studies, I had the opportunity to start up a social iniciativa called The Scribble Project in hand with the Univoluntarios Program from Universidad Del Norte, a social initiative that aims to promote cultural exchange and multilingualism to children and young people from vulnerABLE communities without access to basic bilingual education through active learning and social inclusion.

I'm the Founder of YouthBAQ, an initiative that aims to empower youth around the city to create projects and raise awareness about the importance of the Suistainable Development Goals and the Agenda 2030.

I am looking forward to help recognize the value of the indigenous languages and local communities of Colombia that are in risk of extinction within my Country and internationally as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Environmentalist and climate activist from Kenya, Elizabeth Wathuti is the founder of Green Generation Initiative and the Head of Campaigns and Daima Coalition for the protection of green spaces Coordinator at the Wangari Maathai Foundation.

Pok Wei Heng works as a climate change and sustainability consultant at Edge Impact, with a focus on social procurement, human rights and climate communications.

Pok is guided by notions of social equity, climate justice and indigenous solidarity. He is a Strategic Council Member of Climate Catalyst, a Board Member of Multiethnic Young Leaders New Zealand and a former Design Partner with the World Economic Forum on climate justice. He also worked with His Majesty King Charles III's Sustainable Markets Initiative to launch the Terra Carta Seal, the gold-standard seal for private sector leadership in sustainability.

He champions the human rights and climate agenda through speaking at multiple high-level fora, with recent engagements at the Nobel Prize Dialogue and at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting at Davos. Pok envisions a future(s)-state where cultural wisdom, deep time and decolonisation principles are seen as cornerstones of an equitable future.

"Joe is a Welsh ecologist and nature campaigner with a background in systems ecology and a passion to achieve greater youth involvement and empowerment in conservation and environmental governance. Joe works as the Conventions and Policy Officer at Reserva: The Youth Land Trust, Head of Campaigning at UK Youth for Nature, and is a former member of the World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council and Stockholm+50 Youth Task Force.
Joe holds a First Class BSc in Ecology and Environmental Biology from Imperial College London and a MSc in Environmental Change, Impact, and Adaptation from Aberystwyth University."

Sophia is the Founder & Executive Director of Threading Change, an ethical fashion organization working at the intersections of climate, gender, and racial justice in alignment with the necessary transition to a circular economy. Threading Change specializes in facilitating creative events, convening unlikely allies, and initiating valuable industry and citizen connections in order to co-create a local fashion industry that is equitable, youth-driven, and climate-resilient.

Sophia also dedicates her time to working as a Corporate Campaigner at the award-winning environmental advocacy organization Canopy Planet, collaborating alongside the world's leading fashion, booking publishing, and consumer packaged goods brands to ensure that Ancient Endangered Forests are kept out of supply chains, with a robust focus on implementing Next Generation fiber solutions.

Originally born in Northern China but raised in Calgary, Alberta, Sophia draws on her multitude of diverse work and volunteer experiences, alongside her upbringing as an immigrant child as the drivers for her holistic approach and perspective on the protection of our environment. As a dedicated climate justice changemaker, Sophia has worked for over a dozen notable environmental organizations ranging from federal government agencies (Parks Canada, Natural Resources Canada), NGOs (Nature Conservancy of Canada, Society Promoting Environmental Conservation, Prince's Trust Canada, CityHive), industry (CNRL), and academia (UBC, SFU).

Sophia is the recipient of the City of Vancouver's Greenest City Leadership Award in 2022, Corporate Knights’ Top 30 Under 30 Sustainability Leaders in Canada list in 2021, Starfish Canada’s Top 25 Under 25 Environmentalists award in 2017 and 2018, has attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP24 & 25) twice as a British Columbian Youth Delegate with BCCIC, COP27 as part of Environment and Climate Change Canada's delegation, DJs as 'KALEIDO' in her spare time, and represents several high profile techno DJs globally as a DJ agent.

Threading Change was born because Sophia wanted to help raise young people’s voices in one of our world’s most polluting industries—the fashion industry. Doing so for our planet, and people.

For any inquiries, please message Sophia at sophia@threadingchange.org.

Reem is the founder of a permaculture educational center, Learn to Grow. Learn to Grow creates and implements holistic programs for children, teens, and adults that focus on health, science, art, movement, and character development in nature. The program provides a space for people to connect to nature, while promoting a healthy lifestyle for people and our planet.

Reem Yateem is a Bahraini American. She grew up in Bahrain and moved to California to attend UC Davis. She is an educator who is passionate about teaching students to love, appreciate, and take care of our planet. Reem is enthusiastic about empowering her students and fostering connections in our classroom. Her masters at UC Davis focused on inquiry while implementing restorative practices in the classroom. Reem started as a shaper with the Sacramento Shapers when she was teaching there in 2019. She moved to Manama Shapers when she moved to Bahrain in 2021.

Archireef is a nature tech company focusing on restoring degraded marine ecosystems. The company specializes in leveraging innovative technologies to restore coral reefs and other marine habitats, promoting biodiversity and sustainable development.

Secretary General of China Youth Climate Action Network

Coordinator of the Climate Change Program •UNFCCC ACE National Focal Point