Together, let’s rewrite the story.
Climate Smart Planet is a movement focused on promoting sustainable practices and solutions to mitigate the impact of climate change. It aims to educate individuals and organizations about the need for action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect biodiversity, and promote resilient communities. Climate Smart Planet emphasizes the importance of adopting clean energy sources, efficient use of resources, and reducing waste to create a healthier planet for future generations. By working together, individuals and organizations can play a critical role in combating the effects of climate change and securing a sustainable future for all.
Global Youth Sustainability Summit 2023
22 April 2023 9AM - 1:45PM EST
Towards A Climate Smart Planet
Agenda
Welcome Address
9:05AM EST
Pragna Nidumolu
USA
Founder, EcoTeens, TEDx Speaker and Performer
Opening Keynote
9:15AM EST
Jutta Eckstein
Germany
Enabling Company-wide Agility and Sustainability even in Large & Distributed Organizations. Coach, Consultant, Speaker, Author.
Panel 1
9:40AM - 10:25AM EST
Climate Justice
Facilitator
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Pragna Nidumolu
Founder, EcoTeens, TEDx Speaker and Performer
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Shreya K.C.
Nepal
EE 30 under 30, Contact Point of NDCs WG of YOUNGO
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Sidhartha Salagrama
India
Sustainable Development Graduate
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Sérgio Dos Céus Nelson
Mozambique
Environmental and Human Rights activist
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Jackson Buzingo
Tanzania
International Development professional
Panel 2
10:40AM - 11:25AM EST
Earth 2050, A Futurespective
Facilitator
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Sarayu Chittepu
Sophomore at George Washington University
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Asish Singh
India
Regional Officers’ Lead, SDG Students Program, SDSN Youth
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Sagar Koirala
Nepal
COP 27 & COP 26 delegate, Agribusiness Expert
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Sara Nyberg
Sweden
Climate professional - co-creator of a thriving planet
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Kevin Mtai
Kenya
Co-Founder, Kenya Environmental Action Network
Facilitator
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Sidhartha Salagrama
2022 Graduate of XIM University, School of Sustainability
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Dunja Trifunović
Serbia
Serbian youth climate activist, COP27 youth delegate
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Zuzanna Borowska
Poland/Netherlands
Founder of Open Dialogues International, young UNFCCC negotiator
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Kaluki Paul Mutuku
Kenya
Project Lead - Youth Caravan to COP27
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Lucy Plummer
United Kingdom
International Youth Participation Specialist
Lightning Talks
12:35PM - 1:15PM EST
Welcome to the GYSS lightning talks. Dynamic and engaging speakers will share quick and insightful presentations on a range of topics related to sustainability. Each presentation will be around 7-10 minutes, so get ready for a fast-paced and informative session.
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Ahmed Fathy
Egypt
Ahmed Fathy is the Founder and CEO of the Cairo-based Youth Love Egypt Foundation (YLE). He is the National Coordinator of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PAJCA), the official focal point for World Cleanup Day in Egypt, and a member of the Arab Youth Council for Climate Change.
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Aleksandra Lazic
Serbia
International Relations student at the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Belgrade. Experienced in project management, research, and diplomacy through engagement in various NGOs, especially in human rights and environmental protection. Passionate about conflict resolution, EU integration, and climate diplomacy.
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Kedar Balasubramanian
Germany
As a product owner, he is passionate about all things energy and has experience in various areas, including research, design, coordination, partnerships, and community outreach. Some of his specific areas of expertise include solar energy-powered net-zero energy buildings and energetic analyses for renewable energy communities.
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Sarah Syed
Canada
Sarah Syed has been named a Top 25 Under 25 Environmentalist in Canada. She is currently working on leveraging nanomaterials to design a rotating and semi-transparent solar cell and an IoT water sensor to reduce water wastage in agriculture. She is the founder of You Are the Change, a youth-led organization.
Closing Keynote
1:25PM - 1:45PM EST
Susanna Kass
USA
Climate Change Advocate, Cloud Sustainability Executive, Stanford Energy Fellow
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