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Sustainability Management, Southeast Asia Secretariat, Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) Joy Camille is passionate about environmental management and sustainability. Serving as a Project Officer for Sustainability Management at ICLEI Southeast Asia Secretariat, she works directly with local governments, assisting and supporting policy makers in understanding and addressing local sustainability challenges. She previously worked as an Ecosystems Management Specialist at the Biodiversity Management Bureau and a Science Research Specialist at the Department of Science and Technology. Joy Camille holds a graduate degree in Development Communication from the University of Philippines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491462317441-0PWWQ38WRXUYSB9GR55E/Himanshu.jpg 2018 Fellows Himanshu Sharma New Delhi, India Climate Smart Agriculture Consultant, World Bank Group A public policy professional with over 7 years' experience across 3 continents and variety of sectors, Himanshu is a Climate Smart Agriculture Consultant at the World Bank Group. A native of New Delhi, he is passionate about empowerment of local communities to tackle local development challenges. Himanshu works at the intersection of public policy and private sector, most notably at the World Bank and the OECD. He hopes to apply his personal, professional and academic experience within the Local Pathways network to help improve well-being for local communities in his city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491450426042-G0984D6N512VL7I8ODDG/Heba.jpg 2018 Fellows Heba Ansari Boston & Chicago, United states Product Manager & Strategy Adviser, Boston Children's Hospital, Innovation & Digital Health Accelerator (IDHA) Heba works in digital innovation creating disruptive products and companies. Her experience spans multiple industries with a focus on retail and healthcare innovation. She currently works as a Product Manager & Strategy Adviser on precision medicine at Boston Children's Hospital Innovation & Digital Health Accelerator (IDHA). Her most recent project was conducted with the City of Boston on self driving cars. In her free time, Heba conducts pro bono projects focused on education and employment. Heba is a former TEDxNorthwestern speaker and current World Economic Forum Global Shaper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491172549535-X1MSZS8FNDDEXSR5KL4A/Ghina+Nabilah.jpg 2018 Fellows Ghina Nabilah jakarta, Indonesia Creative Enterpreneurship Team, Indonesian Youth for SDGs Ghina is young architect and a member of Creative Enterpreneurship Team at the Indonesian Youth for SDGs. As an architecture consultant, she is passionate about building environmentally sustainable, inclusive and resilient cities, and continuously looking for sustainable and scalable design solutions to urban development challenges. As a local pathways fellow, she aims to develop and implement solutions that would help adress the challenges cities in Indonesia face amidst rapid urbanization. Ghina holds a degree in Architecture from the Gadjah Mada University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491466671849-OPY0018FHEW1XHUX3488/Rohan.jpg 2018 Fellows Rohan Kocharekar New York City, United States Urbanization Research Analyst, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Rohan is an avid urbanist and a global citizen, working as Urbanization Research Analyst at UNDP. With roots in India, Germany, the UK, and the US, he seeks to explore what cities can learn from each other in achieving the SDGs and the New Urban Agenda. He is particularly interested in learning about policies aimed at urban social cohesion and socio-economic integration. After completing a Masters Degree in International Relations from the University of St Andrews in Scotland, Rohan continued his studies in International Public Management at SciencesPo in Paris and in Urban and Social Policy at Columbia University in New York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491461651593-UJHBRH33D4LS0KZIA2BL/Karina.JPG 2018 Fellows Karina Izquierdo Rodríguez Mexico City, Mexico Architect and Urban Planning Consultant Being a young architect, Karina views sustainability through an urban development lens. She currently works as an Architect and a Planning Consultant with a focus on resilience and adaptation to climate change, and volunteers with a project that promotes non-violence in Mexico city. Katrina's work is centred on advanced metropolitan solutions for sustainable development. She is interested in public policy and good governance, which she believes is key to building inclusive and environmentally sustainable communities. She holds a degree in Architecture from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491465191800-J4AC6TG5CIGMPFAO9SRI/Nick.jpg 2018 Fellows Nick Ngatia Nairobi, Kenya Founder, Nairobi Urban Creators Nick is a youth advocacy expert and a champion of youth inclusion and participation in decision making. Nick is the founder of Nairobi Urban Creators, which aims to facilitate meaningful engagement of young people in the implementation of the New Urban Agenda across the cities of Kenya. Nick has also served as the RFP (Eastern and Southern Africa) for the UN MGCY and has been recognized as an 'Emerging Community Champion' by UN Habitat for his role in engagement of local youth in the Habitat III process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491462572797-O1ZWLX5EX1FW3TLVJURH/Luc%C3%ADa.jpg 2018 Fellows Lucia Urrieta-Chávez Paris, France Projects Director, Les Petits Riens Originally from Mexico, Lucía is a Project Director at Les Petits Riens (LPR), a Paris-based NGO that uses art to empower underprivileged youth. Passionate about social innovation and inclusion, she co-founded "Sin Palabras", an initiative aimed at social rehabilitation of vulnerable people through arts. She has gained experience in social development and education through her work with several organizations in Mexico and France, including UN ECLAC, Orange Foundation, World Innovation Summit for Education. 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David has previously led production of several documentaries on the topic of 'healthy relationships', with the support of the Kiribati Healthy Families Project, and on teenage pregnancy, with the support of the Ministry of Youth and Social Affairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491447064957-CNV7TA213P68E50693B7/Ayo-Yi-ngok-Chan.jpg 2018 Fellows Ayo Yi-Ngok Chan Beijing, China Co-Founder, Governance Partners Yangon Ayo Yi-ngok Chan is a Strategic Advisor of a Singapore-based 4As advertising firm, and is working on a capacity building programme addressing a broad range of developmental challenges faced by local communities in Myanmar. He believes Hong Kong can play a greater role in advancing progress on sustainable development in Asia, and is a regular contributor to some of the leading newspapers in his city. Ayo holds an MPP degree from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor’s degree in Politics and Economics from the University of Hong Kong. He is also a Sylff Fellow with Peking University and the Tokyo Foundation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491447209037-JMCZFQ521XGPKJFQZ6OH/Bahar.jpg 2018 Fellows Bahar Aldanmaz Chicago, United States Graduate Student, University of Chicago Passionate about gender equity, Bahar is a graduate student in Gender and Sexuality at the University of Chicago. She has gained her experience working on the issue through a MULAN project in India, which aimed to raise awareness about women's rights and empower underprivileged women. Bahar has also worked with the Women Entrepreneurs Association of Turkey (KAGİDER) and has served as the Campus Leader of Turkish Women’s International Network (TURKISHWIN). Bahar studied Evolutionary and Social Psychology at Tilburg University during her exchange, and holds a Bachelor's degree from Koç University in Psychology and Sociology. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491367354242-BO2W6M6HFDWJOKH8XBBK/Alessandro.jpg 2018 Fellows Alessandro Panerai Milan, Italy Consultant - Climate Change and Sustainability, Ernst & Young Passionate about innovation and sustainable development, Alessandro is a strategy consultant at EY, where he is involved in projects linked to sustainability, CSR and smart cities. Alessandro is a member of the Milan Hub of the World Economic Forum Global Shapers Community, where he is a Project Leader for "Improve Milan" workshop series. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Management from Bocconi University, an MSc in Global Politics from LSE and a Master in International Economic Policy from Sciences Po Paris. Prior to moving back to Italy, he worked in Nicaragua, Indonesia and Lebanon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491447488007-BA7C5L3WIYSFXEVMXRP6/Chandrima.jpg 2018 Fellows Chandrima Padmanabhan Bangalore, India Program Manager, Urban Community Lab, Selco Foundation Chandrima is Program Manager of the Urban Community Lab at SELCO Foundation, where she works on issues of sustainable access to water, energy and affordable housing for underprivileged communities in Bangalore. Previously, she worked at Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy, leading a team on analysis of civic data and municipal budgets, to benchmark infrastructure access and quality, and provide actionable data and insights to elected representatives, municipal officials and citizens. Passionate about design-led interventions and policy, she holds a Graduate Certificate in Public Policy from the Takshashila Institution and a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the School of Architecture and Planning in Chennai. Chandrima was the recipient of the 2012 Global Youth Essay Competition Award from the Centre for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) in Washington. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491447799159-P8UPCRWII8AH0OLS8S22/Clinton.jpg 2018 Fellows Clinton Moore Melbourne, Australia Social Planner, City of Melbourne, Australia Clinton is an urban specialist with a focus on resilience, safety, strategic planning, and mobility. His insight and ability to elevate urban thinking has been sought after by organisations across Australia and Asia. He is currently a Social Planner at the City of Melbourne, and has worked as a Consultant with UN-Habitat in the Philippines, and ICLEI in Taiwan. He has authored reports on urban safety, sustainability, and ecomobility across Asia. He holds a Master of International Development from RMIT University, writing his thesis on the thinking and governance of urban resilience. He is a delegate of the Young Professionals Forum at the Asia-Pacific Cities Summit 2017 in Korea. Clinton brings his renowned perspectives and commitment to action for the Sustainable Development Goals in Melbourne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1567554389568-JJ1EV0DO3QIZHNK0ZFQT/Tatiana.png 2018 Fellows Tatiana Ivannikova Moscow, Russia Student, Higher School of Economics, Graduate School of Urbanism https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491461298551-JGB881XVJPO0QYZ60B53/Jarius.jpg 2018 Fellows Jarius Andrew Greaves Paynesville, Liberia Founder and Executive Director, Youth Network for Reform With 10 years of experience in community development, social entrepreneurship and advocacy, Jarius Andrew is a Founder and Executive Director of the Youth Network for Reform (YONER), a youth organization working to reunite communities and address the needs of under-privileged children and youth, which has already helped improve lives of 30,000 children and youth. Andrew also serves as a Youth Representative to the Liberian Ministry of Health, where he coordinates the Adolescents and Youth Unit affairs. He is a volunteer at Mandela Washington Fellowship, and has been a Lead Organizer of the GIST Techconnect in Liberia, recognized as one of the top Entrepreneurs in Africa by the U.S. Department of State’s GIST Program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491886267128-GJXF1QP5221LPPPVYLAM/Kirthi.jpg 2018 Fellows Kirthi Jayakumar Chennai, India Founder and CEO, Red Elephant Foundation Kirthi is an activist, an artist and a writer. She is a founder of the Red Elephant Foundation, a civilian peacebuilding initiative that advances gender equality through storytelling and advocacy. She is a member of the Youth Working Group for Gender Equality under the UNIANYD, a recipient of the US Presidential Services Medal, the UN Online Volunteer of the Year Award, and has been nominated to attend the United State of Women Summit at the White House. Her book, The Dove's Lament, was a finalist of the Muse India Young Writers' Literary Award. As a Zen Doodler, her works of art and the collection "HerStories", which comprise portraits and stories of women, have been commissioned by corporate establishments, NGOs and art collectors worldwide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1567554759783-PW6UEIYJKIT8N63JFTVM/Mohammed.png 2018 Fellows Mohammed Ibrahim Kaduna, Nigeria Town Planning Officer, Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing Mohammed Kabir is an Urban Planner and disability inclusion advocate, aspiring to introduce walking and cycling friendly roads and streets in Kaduna Metropolis. He has gained experience working with the civil service, and a number of associations of people with disability. For the past three years, he has been actively involved in design of layouts for housing projects and processes to ensure compliance with the approved planning standards. Mohammed holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, and is pursuing a Masters in Urban Design at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria. He is also an alumnus of Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491466044362-XWJC8C8FG2USTST7V7HP/Pedro.jpg 2018 Fellows Pedro Casali Paris, France Junior Consultant, CGI Business Consulting Pedro is a Junior Consultant at CGI Business Consulting in Paris and is currently finishing his Master’s Degree from the INP-Toulouse. Pedro started his career as a Junior Entrepreneur in his home country, Brazil, where he worked as a CEO of Autojun. He also worked for 2 years at the highly renowned group NEO Empresarial, leading its activities for one semester. Pedro has represented Brazilian youth at international events such as EDD and UN Habitat III. While working for BRASA, he organized the biggest conference for Brazilians studying abroad, BrazUSC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491447350230-W0948A44K9VXKA89UCYN/Carolina.jpg 2018 Fellows Carolina Real Casas Bogotá, Colombia Environmental Engineer and Project Consultant, Taller de Ambiente Humano SAS Carolina is an Environmental Engineer and Social Volunteer, dedicated to promoting sustainabile development and well-being across various local initiatives and organizations in Bogotá. Carolina's main goal is to create a sense of shared responsibility for the city's future and promote ownership of the sustainable development agenda in her local community. Carolina's vision for Bogota is a city that is inclusive, and one that prioritizes public spaces and "happiness" of its citizens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491178889649-HYZ4GM79Z1HKVOVEUH2D/Elie+Foua 2018 Fellows Elie Foua Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire Local Committee President, AIESEC Passionate about youth empowerment and community development, Elie serves as a Local Committee President of AIESEC, a youth-led organization that seeks to activate young people's leadership potential. He has been involved in various projects aimed at raising of awareness and promoting understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals, and engaging youth in volunteering and community development projects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491461960441-3HPC7EOFPVNL3EGFLKP1/Kayla.jpg 2018 Fellows Kayla Soren Los Angeles, UNITED STATES Executive Director, International Student Environmental Coalition Passionate about the climate change, Kayla is a Founder and Executive Director of the International Student Environmental Coalition, a non-profit that unites youth from 20 countries to act against climate change. Founded in August 2016, her organization has already gained support of the United Nations and the U.S. State Department. Kayla was recently named a Global Champion for Women’s Economic Empowerment by Empower Women of the UN Women. She is a freshman at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, and a Mork Scholar studying International Relations and Environmental Studies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491462392506-GIWC2UPA533LDS4CIMSV/Kevin.jpg 2018 Fellows Kevin Vuong Toronto, Canada CEO, Agency for Public + Social Innovation Kevin is a connector, city-builder, and a military officer working to build stronger, more resilient and prosperous cities in Canada. Seeing social entrepreneurship as a vehicle for advancing the SDGs, Kevin leads the Agency for Public + Social Innovation, which is focused on innovating procurement for social impact and improving Ontario’s social innovation ecosystem through capital, capacity-building, and scaling. For his leadership in local community development, Kevin has been named one of Her Majesty The Queen’s Young Leaders, Canada's Top 30 Under 30, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491505189171-O6FFKCUVRKQ0FLTN3WF9/Salem.jpg 2018 Fellows Salem Afeworki Costa Mesa, United States Founder & Program Director, Value Sustainability Salem is a Founder and a Program Director of Value Sustainability, which provides advisory services in sustainability, climate change and community engagement. She began her career working at United Nations, and has undertaken a number of courses in Environmental Management at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), UC Berkeley and Central European University in Hungary. She is a Global Emerging Leader at ELEEP and Atlantic Dialogues, and a recipient of the Emergent Leadership Award in Engineering from the ULI Orange County (Inland Empire District Council). Salem holds a] MSc degree in Environmental Management & Auditing from Universidad de Leon, Spain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491450040068-15XGQZAP9I1U15IN5NLM/Elise.jpg 2018 Fellows Francis Oko Armah Accra, Ghana Chapter Club Officer, Curious Minds Francis is a youth advocate working with Curious Minds, a youth-led organization advocating for children and youth issues through community engagement, and creation of advocacy space and platforms for youth. Francis was previously involved in the post-2015 development agenda consultation process through his active engagement with the National Youth Consultations in Ghana. He is a Youth Think Tank (YTT) member within Restless Development, a Women Deliver Young Leader and a Youth Advisor with the Youth Advisory Board at MSI Ghana. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491465458418-RMMEI7Y9LSLHCRR3RFYU/Nishadi.jpg 2018 Fellows Nishadi Liyanage Colombo, Sri Lanka Assistant Manager - Women's Empowerment and Corporate Social Responsbility, MAS Active Nishadi is a sustainability and risk management professional with 7 years of experience working with organisations such as UNDP, John Keells Holdings and MAS Holdings in Sri Lanka. Passionate about education for sustainability, she volunteers her time to conduct related programs at local schools and universities. Nishadi is an alumna of the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, and has subsequently received an Australia Awards Scholarship to pursue a Master's degree in Sustainability at the University of Sydney. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491462723615-CU1629ZT8RDMPB6Z919D/LuizCarlos.JPG 2018 Fellows Luiz Carlos Guedes Rio de Janeiro, Brazil National Coordinator, Fundação Cidadania Inteligente Brasil A young expert in citizen engagement, Luiz Carlos is a National Coordinator of Ciudadano Inteligente Foundation in Brazil, an organization that promotes citizen participation in Latin America. He is a Founder of LSF, which works to empower local communities in Amazonia, and has previously served as a Special Advisor for Citizen Engagement for the former Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Mr. Paes’. He was part of the UN Secretary General's Youth Advocacy Group and an Ambassador of the UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP). Luiz Carlos is pursuing a degree in Political Science and Public Politics at the Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491506355129-WXEK9A6GDA7EA92W52ID/Elise.jpg 2018 Fellows Elise Buisson SYDNEY, Australia Immediate Past President, Australian Medical Students' Association Elise is a young health advocate, interested in children's health, health equity and healthy public policy. As a former President of the Australian Medical Students’ Association, she has advocated for health at a national level on behalf of her 17,000 peers. Elise is an advisory group member for the Medical Journal of Australia, and for the International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. Elise is pursuing her medical degree at the University of Western Sydney. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491462847463-IB2FE3JTUXTVLTOUXTN4/Manoj.jpg 2018 Fellows Manoj Paudel London, United Kingdom Program Coordinator, Daayitwa Manoj is passionate about youth leadership, and his work focuses on governance innovation for sustainable economic development. Through his engagement with Daayitwa, a local NGO, and Nepal Leadership Academy, he works with parliament members, ministries and policy makers on capacity building and strengthening Nepal’s governance system. He is a Chevening Scholar currently completing his MSc in Local Economic Development at the London School of Economics (LSE). His research focuses on how regions, cities, and local economies can build resilience and adapt in the face of unprecedented economic shocks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491446588649-HJSVH8AIYDFW6IMCHJVF/Ana+Cristina.jpg 2018 Fellows Ana Cristina Benalcazar Quito, Ecuador Project Coordinator, YoutHAB Project Passionate about social justice, climate change, and the rights of children and youth, Ana Christina serves as a Coordinator for the YoutHAB Project, where she has been involveed in projects promoting "the right of the city", youth participation and urban art in Quito. Ana Cristina has founded #24HoursToBeHappy, where she conducts research on the children and food sovereignty in Ecuadorian communities. Ana Cristina holds a degree in Tourism Management and Environment from the International University of Ecuador. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491464469131-1SPXOYVBKE0XW1FCW5JW/MdRezwan.JPG 2018 Fellows Md Rezwan Siddiqui Dhaka, Bangladesh Environmental Management Specialist, BRAC University Interested in climate change, social entrepreneurship, urban-human ecosystems and youth empowerment, Rezwan is an advocate for urban development within planetary boundaries. Rezwan has founded the SDGlab - a platform which aims to steer debate around localization of the Sustainable Development Goals. Rezwan also works as an Expert Researcher at BRAC University and the University of Dhaka. He is a Chevening scholar, holding a graduate degree in Environment and Development from the King's College London and an MSc in Geography and Environment from the University of Dhaka. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491465011138-EAWFPF31EEO87P3R1E7V/Natasha.jpg 2018 Fellows Natasha Salifyanji Kaoma Lusaka, ZAMBIA Managing Director, Copper Rose Zambia Committed to raising awareness about sexual and reproductive health, Natasha aims to reach a million women and girls through her projects in Lusaka and local communities in Southern Zambia. She co-founded Copper Rose Zambia, which has so far helped improve lives for over 7000 women and young people. Natasha is a Queens Young Leaders Award 2017 recipient and Zambian Women of the Year - Healthcare Champion Award 2017 recipient. She also serves as the Country Coordinator for the International Youth Alliance for Family Planning and is a member of the Youth Coalition on Sexual and Reproductive Rights, where she supports inclusion of young people in policy making. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491461494903-BV1YCE3UN23SNJSWHJ41/Justus.jpg 2018 Fellows Justus Akampurira Kampala, UGANDA City Councillor, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Justus is a City Councillor in Kampala, representing Makerere University within Kawempe Urban Council. He is a co-founder of Universities Forum on Sustainable Urbanization (UNIFOSU), through which he helps advocating for sustainable and inclusive urban development in Kampala. Justus is committed to building a robust and dynamic movement of young people around the world to enable change and promote creation of smart and sustainable cities. Justus is pursuing a Master's degree in Peace and Conflict studies at Makerere University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1567554540748-6R231VGZ4SQN04AMUW4N/StephanieRuth.png 2018 Fellows Stephanie Ruth Buenos Aires, Argentina Environmental Education Team, Asociación de Amigos de la Patagonia Stephanie is an environmental education advocate, which she believes could be a powerful tool for behavioral change needed in our society to achieve a sustainable future. Stephanie works with “Asociación de Amigos de la Patagonia”, a Buenos-Aires based NGO where she helps developing and carrying out environmental education and training programs for school teachers, students and working professionals in provinces across Argentina. Stephanie holds an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science from the Universidad del Salvador. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1493240724818-2MSHB5MBVVU9EQCAJ2VG/Ato.JPG 2018 Fellows Ato Nunoo Tema, GHANA Information Technology Officer, National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) Ato is a young expert in information technology, serving as an Information Technology Officer at the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG). He has previously gained experience in municipal governance and administration, serving as a Special Assistant to the former Mayor of the Port City of Tema in Ghana. He holds a degree in Ports and Shipping Administration from the Regional Maritime University in Accra, where he co-founded the Student’s Representative Council and became its foremost President. Ato also holds a post graduate diploma in Finance and Investment Analysis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491465692402-WWGLD3JVS8AJZM9HNM4E/Onon.jpg 2018 Fellows Onon Sukhbaatar Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Project Officer, "Green Gold" Project, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation With 7 years of experience in international development with organisations such as the Asian Development Bank, UNDP, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and VSO International, Onon is a young expert in international development cooperation and partnerships. She currently serves as a Marketing Project Officer with the “Green Gold” Project of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. Onon is a Chevening Scholar, having recently obtained her Master’s degree in International Studies from the Durham University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491450268401-HCK3JUOJWS8CHLIKBRMM/Hadia.jpg 2018 Fellows Hadia Sheerazi New York City, United States Student, Columbia University Ambassador, Girl Rising, ONE Campaign & Half the Sky Hadia is a young activist and advocate, serving as an Ambassador for Girl Rising, ONE Campaign, and Half the Sky. She has been a Climate Reality Leader, a youth expert in the Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network, and a delegate at the UN ECOSOC Youth Forums, World Bank Youth Summits, and the Youth Assembly at the UN. In 2015 she was named a “Global Champion for Women’s Economic Empowerment” by UN Women’s EmpowerWomen team. Hadia’s research and advocacy spans the issues of climate change, gender, disaster risk reduction, and peace and security. She is currently pursuing a dual MSc in Sustainability Management and Conflict Resolution at Columbia University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491447914783-A6PXD8N3OLOVVWS5NBE9/Clara.jpg 2018 Fellows Clara Mduma Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Project Manager, Vijana Vipaji Foundation Clara is a change maker, passionate about peace building, poverty alleviation, inclusion and community development. Clara currently serves as a Project Manager at Vijana Vipaji Foundation, having gained experience as a young advocate for gender equity and social justice. Clara strongly believes in the potential of the youth to make a positive impact and take their communities on a path towards sustainable development. She holds a Bachelor's degree of Commerce, Accounting and Finance from the University of Dodoma. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491466167420-211EKQZ4NILCXD1EOXES/Regine.jpg 2018 Fellows Regine Guevara Boston, UNITED STATES Volunteers Head, Committee for ASEAN Youth Cooperation With almost 10 years of engagement in the issues of peace and development, Regine is particularly interested in their intersections with religion, gender and youth. She is currently researching religious coexistence in Jerusalem with the Center for Religious Freedom and urban refugees with the UN Habitat Youth. She also serves as the Volunteers Head of the Committee for ASEAN Youth Cooperation. She is pursuing a Master's degree in Coexistence and Conflict Resolution at Brandeis University, and will begin her second Master's in Religion and Global Politics at the School of African and Oriental Studies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491505229519-PT7OJ8GBPL868FXV4DE2/Ruth.jpg 2018 Fellows Ruth Blackshaw Geneva, Switzerland Partnerships Officer, UNAIDS Ruth has spent almost five years working in policy-making and strategy development at the intersection of global health and sustainable development. She has gained experience working at UNAIDS in Geneva and New York, and at the European Commission (DG DEVCO) in Brussels. In 2016, Ruth initiated ‘Young UN: Agents for Change’ - a global network bringing together young UN employees to use their strengths to work towards a UN that fully embodies the principles it stands for, with a focus on the SDGs. Ruth studied Geography at the University of Cambridge and is excited to become a Local Pathways Fellow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491367290610-NV2VZB4UQ7GXHYLLQJZW/Abylaikhan.jpg 2018 Fellows Abylaikhan Dauletalin Astana, Kazakhstan Change Agent for Sustainability Transitions, Challenge Lab An environmental sustainability specialist and advocate, Abylaikhan is currently a 'Change Agent' at "Challenge Lab", an innovative hub which aims to solve complex societal problems through engagement of stakeholders from academia, public and private sectors in collaboration around sustainable solutions. Abylaikhan has previously worked across different sectors including development, governmental agencies and non profit organizations, and has represented Kazakhstan as a young expert at the UN climate conference (COP20) in Lima, Peru. He holds a graduate degree from Griffith University, Australia, with a major in Environmental Sustainability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1567554681993-RX0IV9GZIWJ1736R6ETI/Diana.jpg 2018 Fellows Diana Loana Calin Aiud, Romania Executive Director, Society for Responsible Consumption Born in Aiud, a small town in the heart of Transylvania, Diana was blessed to be raised in the spirit of love and respect for nature and environment. Through Society for Responsible Consumtpion, an organization she currently leads, Diana is living her dream by supporting local communities, organizations and businesses in adopting solutions and creating their own path towards sustainability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491505368058-668QGEML38BPUYGICZPI/Shadnaz.jpg 2018 Fellows Shadnaz Azizi Tehran, Iran Lead Environmental Specialist, Negin Shahr Ayadeh Consulting Shadnaz is an urban thinker, deeply interested in management during change. She is a consultant to UN Habitat’s National Urban Campaign in Tehran, having contributed to the release of the book “The City Iranians Need”. Shadnaz worked on "Caravan: Iran 2017" and has obtained her Ph.D. through her authorship of the book "Innovation and Urban Liveability". Shadnaz is currently involved in collaboration around the project “Hashti Tehran” while serving as the Lead Environmental Specialist in Negin Shahr Ayandeh Consulting Engineer Co. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491505718587-20FCLD7NVT8BZGD39YXZ/Te.jpg 2018 Fellows Te Chen Toronto, Canada Researcher, University of Toronto Te Chen is an innovator and researcher, whose work centers on the nexus of behavioural economics and municipal waste management to find innovative ways to improve the way Toronto sorts and collects garbage and waste. Te Chen is involved in development of a project that would serve as a universal system of garbage bin labels and an app for automatic garbage recognition. He holds a graduate degree from the University of Toronto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491505478693-5UD67MA2MIYXD9L6YGC6/Stephanie.jpg 2018 Fellows Stephanie Kee George Town, Malaysia Project Executive for Penang Arts District, Penang Convention and Exhibition Bureau Stephanie is a Project Executive for a state government-funded placemaking project in George Town, Malaysia. Growing up in Kuala Lumpur, she was often teased as being a "country bumpkin" in the big city. Moving to Penang, where it is smaller and more culturally vibrant, has fuelled her passion in finding ways to make the city more inclusive to the broader community. With deep interests in arts and culture, she is often seen at art exhibitions, film-screenings and public forums around town. Self-described as an "extroverted-introvert", Stephanie is constantly pushing herself to explore the world around her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491505410348-RM2DDRVEFXGOAM5M5M7R/Sherife.jpg 2018 Fellows Sherife Tekdal London, United Kingdom Business Development Manager, Aid & Trade London Sherife is a youth advocate, having worked at the intersection of youth and the city. She managed a youth programme with the UN Habitat for the World Humanitarian Summit (WHS), which had seen over 500 youth participants across the world, and has been involved in delivery of local youth projects, including those aimed at promoting non-violence through art, and teaching underprivileged children to code. Sherife currently works as a Business Development Manager for Aid & Trade London, a UN and IFRC supported event. She holds a MSc degree in Gender, Policy and Inequalities from the London School of Economics (LSE). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491505636002-RIZ3N268EDXZJG8OQ0J2/Tasman.jpg 2018 Fellows Tasman Bain Brisbane, Australia Co-Founder, Meri Toskave Chair, Queensland Youth Advisory Committee Passionate about human rights and youth empowerment, Tasman is a Co-Founder of Meri Toksave, a youth-led gender justice NGO in Papua New Guinea. He serves as a Chair of the Australian Red Cross Queensland Youth Advisory Committee and is currently pursuing his degree in Social Sciences at the University of Queensland, Brisbane. Tasman's previous involvements include serving as a UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador, a Human Rights intern at the Australian Mission to the United Nations, and a Senior Facilitator with the UN Youth Australia. He has also been recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, a 2016 National Youth Week Champion and a Queensland Finalist for 2016 Young Australian of the Year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491461093028-Y9HP2IU0C15P8WHN982U/image-asset.jpeg 2018 Fellows Ivy Langat Nairobi, Kenya Student, University of Nairobi Intern, Housing and Slum Upgrading Branch, UN Habitat Ivy is an Environmental and Bio-Systems Engineering student, currently interning at UN Habitat’s Slum Upgrading Unit. Prior to that, Ivy has worked at Swahiba Youth Networks, where she coordinated a Mentorship and Empowerment Program in Kibera slums and volunteered at ADELA Sofala in Beira in Mozambique. She was selected among fifteen European Union Future Leaders representing the youth during the 2015 European Development Days Forum, and was engaged in the development of "Action Plan 001" for Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) during the World Merit’s ‘Merit 360’ program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491505869754-0P4R7JAPCP1SOXZ0RNSF/Vanessa.jpg 2018 Fellows Vanessa Sze Wai Tsang Hong Kong, China Student, University of Hong Kong Vanessa Sze Wai is a Law and Public Services student at the University of Hong Kong, majoring in Politics and Global Studies, with a background in research of urban air pollution and governance. She grew up in one of the underprivileged areas of Hong Kong, which had provided her with a first hand understanding of the challenges disadvantaged communities face, and has driven her to become a passionate advocate for social inclusion, justice and fairness. Through the Local Pathways Fellowship, Vanessa seeks to make a lasting impact that makes a difference for the place she calls home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491505913497-1H9IGRX3X1PDSJ4NV6YF/Umesh.jpg 2018 Fellows Umesh Balwani Mumbai, India Fellow, Chief Minister's Fellowship Program, Government of Maharashtra Umesh is an urban sustainability advocate, who believes in the importance of land use policy in creating environmentally sustainable cities. Umesh is a fellow at the Chief Minister’s Fellowship Program for the Government of Maharashtra, where he works on development of green building codes and guidelines for public infrastructure. He has previously worked with the Total Environment in Bangalore, where has gained knowledge of environmentally sustainable construction practices, land markets and best practices in development planning. Umesh holds an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from BITS Pilani. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491505828911-POW5H04FIAT0EE95IU9T/Viktoriia.jpg 2018 Fellows Viktoriia Shvydchenko Kyiv, Ukraine Co-Founder, Ukrainian Youth Delegate to the United Nations Program Viktoriia is a Co-Founder of the Ukrainian Youth Delegate to the United Nations program. She served as a Youth Delegate to the UN HQ in New York, and worked at a solar company in California where she has developed an avid interest in sustainability and renewable energy, as well as solutions that promote collaboration between private sector and local communities. Viktoriia holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491446738203-KK0F1JMWAN4D6M1XCZIG/Ashleigh.JPG 2018 Fellows Ashleigh Streeter Canberra, Australia Director of Campaigns, Global Goals Australia Ashleigh is a youth advocate, and a young expert in youth leadership, strategic campaigning, political advocacy. She has gained her experience working with Young Australians in International Affairs, Global Goals Australia, the Campaign for Australian Aid and World Vision. Ashleigh ran workshops at the Youth CSW 61 in New York, and is the Taskforce for UN Women Youth. Ashleigh holds a Bachelors degree in International Relations, an Honours in Politics, and has recently commenced her Masters in Diplomacy at the Australian National University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491464817766-R6HLJHXS2EY43L72RCVA/Nadya.jpg 2018 Fellows Nadya S. Pryana Jakarta, Indonesia Senior Analyst, Kopernik Nadya is a researcher interested in finding solutions that would help eliminate urban poverty and meet basic needs of low-income communities in Jakarta. She currently works as a Senior Analyst at Last Mile Consulting, an organization that is part of the social enterprise Kopernik, which primarily works on poverty alleviation. Nadya works in cooperation with international corporations, aid agencies, foundations and NGOs that specialize in developing life-improving solitions for the 'Bottom of the Pyramid' (BoP) market and poor communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491619612814-LWNT47N0VEVJ1EGLHHKB/Pascaline.jpg 2018 Fellows Pascaline Mariette Paris, France Project Officer- Local Participatory Process, Local Government of Paris Pascaline focuses on the intersection of public policy, civil society empowerment and climate change driven migration. Passionate about Goal 16, she now works with the local government on participatory and representative decision-making process in the Paris area. She previously worked with UNDP, and with a number of NGO's on community empowerment and capacity building,. She was a youth delegate to COY 11 (The Conference of Youth) at COP21, and her academic background combines History and Political Science. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491461825613-QJYPOUNOGXKCEP7O7RRX/Katharina.jpg 2018 Fellows Katharina Brandt Berlin, Germany Research Analyst, Adelphi Born in Germany and growing up in Mexico-City, Buenos Aires and São Paulo, Katharina has gained exposure to diverse urban environments and settings. Katharina has gained her background in climate policy and organic agriculture, and is currently working with the biodiversity team at Adelphi, a public policy consultancy. Thanks to the Carlo-Schmid-Program, she interned at the UN Office for Project Services in Panama and Mexico. 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Born and raised in Vancouver, Victor holds a MA in Planning and a BA in Geography from UBC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574539813615-WUDCWBRGRR21TBCSZ5U3/chan-h.jpg 2019 Fellows HY William Chan Sydney, Australia Urban Designer and Planner, Cox Architecture William is an EU Architect and co-founder designing inclusive and resilient cities. A Research Affiliate with the Center for Sustainable Urban Development at Columbia University’s Earth Institute, he co-authored UN-Habitat's World Urban Youth Declaration and launched the UN General Assembly's Youth 2030 Strategy. He is a Dottore Magistrale cum laude (Italy) and University Medallist (Australia). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574538725880-ZUE8OLR1HORRPU18YJF4/agrawal-m.jpg 2019 Fellows Mahak Agrawal New Delhi, India Urban Planner and Researcher Mahak is an urban planner working on issues of open defecation & sanitation deprivation since 2013. She has also worked with the following institutions: Town and Country Planning Organization, Government of India; Institute of Transport Economics, Oslo; University of Illinois, Chicago & IIHS. Lately, she has been working pro-bono on climate resilience of Indian megacities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574539018790-G0GP3F9CYW5NLTXJYKPA/Puttkamer-l.jpg 2019 Fellows Laura von Puttkamer Mexico City, Mexico Blogger and Project Manager, parCitypatory and cdmXberlin Laura has a MSc in Global Urban Development and Planning. She works as a consultant, blogger, free author and is currently the project manager of cdmXberlin.org. Originally from Germany, she has lived in Ethiopia, India, the UK and, most recently, Mexico. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574538458567-OKNPVSI8ZHDB9CL9IJ3V/Njuguna-m.jpg 2019 Fellows Michelle Njuguna Nairobi, Kenya Project Coordinator, KUWA ltd Michelle is a young graduate architect from Jomo Kenyatta University, passionate about African cities. She has been involved in the Making Cities Together project that has garnered international recognition in the urban upgrade of the low-income community of Dandora and has contributed to placemaking week in Nairobi for the last three years to raise local awareness of public spaces in the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574538627765-BOZL3TX1T1LDREBH3VCP/dantas-t.jpg 2019 Fellows Thales Dantas Florianópolis, Brazil M.Sc Student and Research Assistant, Federal University of Santa Catarina Passionate about sustainability and community development, Thales worked as a consultant for private and third sector organizations, and currently pursues his M.Sc. in environmental engineering, researching circular economy options via life cycle assessment. Engaged in many socioenvironmental initiatives, Thales is also a member of the Global Shapers community and the Circular Economy Nucleus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574538873710-MVTG9MFE7XLC9KS36CNL/kafy-a.jpg 2019 Fellows Abdulla Kafy Rajshahi, Bangladesh Urban Planner and GIS Analyst, Rajshahi Development Authority (RDA) Being an Urban Planner & GIS Expert, His aim is to develop and implement solutions that would help address the challenges faced by the cities in Bangladesh because of rapid urbanization. He is currently working as GIS Analyst in Rajshahi Development Authority,Bangladesh.Kafy holds a Bachelor degree in Urban & Regional Planning from Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET),Bangladesh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574540376880-6HJESZME5ZH4T7UU4A3Y/petersen-a.jpg 2019 Fellows Ankie Petersen Utrecht, Netherlands Project Officer Education & Culture, The National Commission for UNESCO, the Netherlands Ankie Petersen (MA) is a historian, passionate about cultural heritage management in the changing urban environment. She works as a Project Manager for UNESCO The Netherlands, focussing on World Heritage sites and heritage and conflict. As a researcher and author, she regularly writes for different media about current issues in the built environment, and has been published online and in print. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574538890417-1Y2W2BPHWDSLFJJILAKE/cao-x.jpg 2019 Fellows Xiangkun (Elvis) Cao Ithaca, United States Ph. D. Researcher, The Erickson Lab at Cornell University A Ph.D. student at Cornell and a Forbes Under 30 Scholar, Xiangkun (Elvis) Cao (www.elviscao.com) is studying CO2 conversion to fuels with sunlight, which earned him a $20K Grand Prize in 2017 “Create the Future” Design contest by NASA Tech Briefs. He hopes to contribute to the Tompkins County Energy Roadmap, which sets a strategic goal of 80% reductions in GHG emissions from 2008 levels by 2050. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574540739723-PG9QH9LDA59L9BFTVVXG/Suleiman-y.jpg 2019 Fellows Yusuf Suleiman Zaria, Nigeria ICT4D Master Data Trainer, Catholi Relief Services Yusuf is a human-centered designer and data analyst who is very passionate about the environment, climate change, and public policy. He was a USAID Youthmapper Leadership Fellow where he has gained extensive experience in research and data analysis. He has lead several advocacy campaigns that leverages on open data and technology to raise awareness about environmental and sustainability issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574540755562-9HIQKYQMLSGZIMQ7ICL8/gigot-n.jpg 2019 Fellows Nicholas Gigot Chapel Hill, United States Student, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Driven to advance the transition to clean energy, Nick Gigot is an Environmental Studies and Economics student at the University of North Carolina. He has interned at URBAN-X, a venture fund for urban technology startups, where he worked with founders and investors to scale up companies in the energy and mobility sectors. He has also researched grid resiliency policy for the UNC School of Law. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574539829923-S83FR3SGW7P2XCY021Z5/francia-v.jpg 2019 Fellows Valerio Francia Milan, Italy Co-founder and Director, Co:UrbanLab As an activist for public life, Valerio co-founded City Space Architecture, a non-profit organization with a mission to study, make, spread and share public space culture. He is the director of Co:UrbanLab, a cognitive think tank where he studies urban life, empowers citizens and creates solutions to foster social inclusion. Valerio holds a Master Degree in Architectural and Building Engineering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574539423034-FGZ2KG46L5Q9OISDYH22/richard-c.jpg 2019 Fellows Cliff Richard Ingabo Kigali, Rwanda Secretary General, Rwanda Reading Culture Initiative Cliff is passionate about harnessing the power of technology to help children embark on a lifelong journey of learning. He is a founder and Secretary General of Rwanda Reading Culture Initiative where he leads content development. He is working on a startup that uses technology to provide age-appropriate and culturally relevant books to children. He is an Aspire academy fellow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574539391022-ZY1CHDISUISYOVTVLE2N/rizeiro-l.jpg 2019 Fellows Leticia Pinheiro Rizério Carmo Belo Horizonte, Brazil Engineer and urban planner, French Development Agency Leticia is an urban planner currently finishing her first book about intermodal hubs. She worked at the French Development Agency, where she participated in negotiations with governments to coordinate the study of Colombo and Alger’s intermodal hubs. Member of the Brazilian Delegation at the World Urban Forum 9, she held the conference ‘Brazilian cities and the role of civil society organizations’ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574539407223-U1HEN67BB1K8FE3QKDKG/Tirtoadisurja-f.jpg 2019 Fellows Fransiska Tirtoadisurja Surabaya, Indonesia Lead Architect, Triaco Development Consultant As a Lead Architect, Fransiska approaches SDGs with the highlight on sustainable community housing. She has a particular interest in housing focusing on social justice and community development. Through UNV, she has also contributed to implementing SDGs as a Social Volunteer in Cameroon and Germany, which then acknowledged as a candidate in UNV award 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574539614756-3D6JUAVCU77GJTUY2Z5O/Sivaraman-b.jpg 2019 Fellows Bhagya Sivaraman Chennai, India Independent Development Consultant Bhagya works at the intersection of education, mental health, and child rights. Her expertise spans across multiple verticals within the development sector that focus on ending violence in schools, workplaces, and communities. She holds Masters from Tata Institute of Social Sciences and Oxford University. Bhagya also serves as an associate fellow at the Royal Commonwealth Society, London. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574539627346-M9VZ13U6DV7TGJ9AIZNG/dasari-m.jpg 2019 Fellows Naveen Dasari Los Angeles, United States Undergraduate Student, University of Southern California Passionate about human rights, Naveen has interned for UNESCO, USAID, Mission 2020, the Oxford Martin School, and The Borgen Project. He has served as a campus editor for LinkedIn and HuffPost, and co-founded a nonprofit that raised over $45,000 to provide education and clean water to thousands in India. He is an intern for the US Mission to UNEP and attends the University of Southern California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574539646649-5FTID16N2GXG1F33HTT8/Shoaib-m.jpg 2019 Fellows Muhammad Shoaib Lahore, Pakistan Sustainability and Project Management, Faisai Associates Muhammad Shoaib is a Civil Engineer, researcher, building performance analyst and sustainability consultant. He is LEED and WELL accredited professional. His passion is to achieve environmentally sustainable, inclusive and healthy built environment. In tandem to his professional job he is official ambassador present to Pakistan for the ILFI, USA and researcher at Shue Yan University Hong Kong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574540410203-VMP9LVO3SFEVHCYVSW5J/datt-m.jpg 2019 Fellows Madhav Datt New Delhi, India Founder and President, Green the Gene Madhav founded Green the Gene and led its growth one of the world’s largest completely youth-run environmental non-profits, spread over 62 countries involving over 7000 young volunteers. Passionate about the intersection of data, technology and sustainability, he has developed innovative AI driven solutions for communities across the world facing acute environmental crises. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574540395659-YK4N77HOZ0CKKM5O1VNL/oladotun-m.jpg 2019 Fellows Oladotun Morakinyo Ogbomosho, Nigeria Managing Partner, Heristeady Integrated Global Services Oladotun Morakinyo is an Environment enthusiast and a Certified Town Planner from Nigeria. He had his Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning and holds a Master's degree in Sustainable Urban Development. His love for serving humanity inspired him to being a permanent volunteer on Sustainability for Hope For Us Charity; an International Charity Organization. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574540426797-JBH5KJDWVO4NKFGNEN8E/barsa-b.jpg 2019 Fellows Barsa Barsa Patna, India Research Associate, Dexterity Global Barsa is an environmentalist and researcher working in the fields of climate change and extreme weather events. She is very passionate about environmental and public policies, urban and sustainable development issues and education. She holds a BA in Environmental Policy from Columbia University, USA. She has been presented with many prestigious awards for her work, including the British Council’s International Climate Champion and Hindustan Times' Brightest Young Climate Leader. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574540099034-13OKEWTS9UTMK14I4FDG/Troconis-v.jpg 2019 Fellows Valentina Troconis Yanes Caracas, Venezuela Research Analyst, ODH Consultant Firm / AJA Valentina is passionate about looking for socio-economic solutions for Venezuela and LAC. She is a sustainable development and political innovation advocate who serves as a research analyst in a public policy consultant in Caracas. Valentina also works as a research assistant and writer in the Youth Alliance for the Americas (AJA). She is currently pursuing a degree in Economics in UCAB. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574540114718-0W2T1PKHVWKIX89VHMV3/Deshpande-a.jpg 2019 Fellows Ameya Deshpande Pune, India Chief Minister's Fellow, Government of Maharashtra Born and brought up in the culturally vibrant city of Pune (India), Ameya is a strong believer in the power of technology to solve mankind’s biggest problems. As a Chief Minister's Fellow at the Government of Maharashtra, he has led various digital initiatives to create a robust e-governance framework for Pune. Ameya holds an undergraduate degree in Computer Science Engineering from BITS Pilani. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1574540131777-MAKH6KTPJIXYKXCLV2K7/Garaycochea-m.jpg 2019 Fellows Maria pia Garaycochea Lima, Perú Community Affairs & Social Responsability Trainee, APM Terminals Callao Passionate about projects related to sustainable development and the circular economy. As a Communicator for Development Bachelor, her main goal is that citizens become aware of the power that we have to make our cities more humane and livable. Mariapia's vision for Lima is a city where people can enjoy their public spaces, and have access to a quality public transport service. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1577405869309-0IJBRXWGL5P6YB8A10AS/Bhagaya.jpg 2019 Fellows Bhagya Wijayawardane Colombo, Sri Lanka Founder/Managing Partner, ESHKOL Agro Solutions Company Bhagya is a social entrepreneur & passionate about sustainable architecture,energy,landscaping, eco literacy & social justice.She uses Sustainable Agriculture, Rainwater Harvesting, Recycling,Grey Water systems to help communities improve food security,social reconciliation & fight climate change supporting grassroots youth movements & rural women through ESHKOL.QYL Award Winner 18', https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613603712539-HWFS62S9OTOERRTWW1T6/OscarW.jpg 2019 Fellows Oscar Wong London, UK Chartered Member, Royal Town Planning Institute Oscar is a Chartered Urban Planner with Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) and Chartered Institute of Highway and Transport (MCIHT), specializing in major infrastructure planning projects and currently practicing in London. He obtains an MSc (Distinction) at the Bartlett, University College London and a BA (Hons) at the University of Sheffield. Oscar is passionate about the Right to the City as evidenced in various contributions to the UN-Habitat III, the European Council of Spatial Planners, Hong Kong Public Space Initiative & UCL UrbanLab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1542218279916-QLT25A8V9GQOSCTN9LVH/IMG_20150624_135821+-+O%27Brien+Makore.jpg 2019 Fellows O’Brien Makore Harare, Zimbabwe Founder and Director, HarareYangu O’Brien is an urban planner-cum-civic innovator interested in urban governance, transport planning and sustainable community development. He is the founder of HarareYangu, an initiative that utilizes new media in promoting good urban governance through effective citizen participation. For the success of his initiative, he was named a 2016 Mandela Washington Fellow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1566336952499-2RY82RVJSPS37YBDNX36/Untitled-2-v3%2B-%2BTom%2BLindsay.png 2019 Fellows Tom Lindsay London, United Kingdom Strategy Delivery Manager, 100 Resilient Cities Tom Lindsay works on delivering resilience strategies to help cities become more resilient to the numerous and complex challenges they face. He is the London based Manager of the Strategy Delivery Unit at 100 Resilient Cities and also a co-founder of an independent research and consulting group, Urban Emergencies : Emergent Urbanism (UE:EU), which explores the implications of emerging risks on cities and their inhabitants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1542343097113-CFWVBMKYYQL19H87GOCF/VM+1+-+Vandita+Morarka.jpg 2019 Fellows Vandita Morarka Mumbai, India Founder and CEO, One Future Collective Vandita is the Founder and CEO of One Future Collective: working towards building compassionate youth social leadership through a mix of education, policy, and socio-legal action. She has won several awards for her work, most recently the Women Economic Forum’s Young Leaders Creating a Better World for All award and the Barclays WeAreTheCity Rising Stars award for Social Impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1542380314991-9TBA3UQ9AB897F87HT72/download+-+Elie+Kallab.png 2019 Fellows Elie Kallab Beirut, Lebanon Graduate Student, International Relations and Diplomacy, Lebanese University Elie is a graduate student in International Relations at the Lebanese University. He worked in International Education and has submitted policy papers to Australian Government departments. He has assisted various ministries in organizing large-scale conferences and has served as the Representative Liaison Officer for the UN Youth Australia. Elie is a former speaker at the HPAIRx Harvard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1542343502202-GJ8B6X638WQT2GJ7HJFQ/image-asset.jpeg 2019 Fellows Mikayla Zolis Toronto, Canada MaRS Solutions Lab Coordinator, MaRS Discovery District Mikayla is a recent Bachelor of Business graduate from Brock University and works at MaRS Solutions Lab, a social innovation lab in Toronto tackling complex societal challenges relating to inclusivity in cities. She is passionate about innovation and engagement in municipal government and equally as passionate about the role businesses play in solving large-scale social and environmental issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1542219478872-XFQQDLYK2LY0R2NZ9WHU/18278207_1200560776732556_9067487788425422835_o+%282%29+-+Chhaya+Bhardwaj.jpg 2019 Fellows Chhaya Bhardwaj Greater Noida, India Founder, Environmental Law Center, Lloyd Law College Chhaya Bhardwaj works for environmental and climate change education globally. She founded Environmental Law Center, Lloyd Law College, to sensitize people to act locally. She primarily works with the youth aged between 15- 35 years and has organised environmental, gender equality, Climate Change education, tree plantation campaign. etc. She is also working as an Assistant at UN ILC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1542380910000-O57LWX963YSXO4ZOCVE5/local+-+Kamal+Nayak.jpg 2019 Fellows Kamalakanta Nayak Hyderabad, India Founder, Good Universe Working on sexual and reproductive health & adolescent health.He founded Good Universe, which empowers women in informal & formal settlement communities by helping them to become a catalyst of change in their own right and collaborate with existing health. He has served as project coordinator for EPTRI & worked as Country Coordinator for AYESSummit-2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1542218098754-VEQ94RRLDO1M4MLSHW9F/Dianty_Widyowati_Ningrum+-+Dianty+Widyowati.JPG 2019 Fellows Dianty Ningrum Denpasar, Bali Indonesia Analyst, Kopernik As an Analyst in the award-winning organization Kopernik, Dianty works on multiple cross-cutting issues in the development sector. Passionate about urban development, she previously interned for the Governor Office of Greater Jakarta Area and pursued a Master's degree in Global Urban Development and Planning from The University of Manchester. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1542380766220-GXOA4E3662BL1YN9E58Q/hamid+-+Hamid+Shah.jpg 2019 Fellows Hamid Arshad Lahore, Pakistan Doctoral candidate, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand Being a young advocate of SDGs, Hamid is the first Local Pathways Fellow from Pakistan. He is pursuing his PhD in Regional Development at Asian Institute of Technology Thailand. He aims to develop and execute SD solutions in cities of Pakistan. As an Erasmus student in Spain, he seeks to explore what Asian cities can learn from European cities to bring peace and prosperity to the region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1542218934074-A835KWOBKKRYF9I93GU1/Maria+E.+Auma+-+Maria+Auma.jpg 2019 Fellows Maria Auma Kampala, Uganda Founder, Blue Luxury Investments Maria Auma is the founder of Blue Luxury Investments an international organization focusing on fundraising for development programs globally. Under BLI she has partnered with IUCN CEC on the UN Environment “Beat Plastic Pollution” campaign; and with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation on the “Guinness World Record 2018: 100,000 postcard challenge” for a safer climate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1542219163861-1MIGQITOM8EL1PNKY0D5/fotoclau+-+Claudia+Taboada.jpg 2019 Fellows Claudia Taboada Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic CEO, Acción Educativa Claudia Taboada is native of the Dominican Republic. She has graduated from veterinary medicine, law, and completed her master's in Project Management of International Cooperation. She worked in management and design of educational simulations and she is currently CEO of EducAcción, a company dedicated to promoting educational travel and education for sustainable development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1542343554065-CQGFOA441EQ5EU16ICGN/profile+pic+-+James+Speirs.jpg 2019 Fellows James Speirs Beijing, China Independent Researcher James has lived in cities as diverse as São Paulo, Kuala Lumpur, and Beijing. He believes good governance is a prerequisite to sustainable and inclusive cities. His focus is non-motorised transportation. Dockless bikesharing has changed how many people move. These bikes, however, have posed problems. Cities need regulation to find new ways to ensure that these bikes benefit more communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1566336798741-BI15N294WU96ERU9KDO0/DANIEL%2BHeadshot%2B-%2Bdteohyl+%281%29.jpeg 2019 Fellows Daniel Teoh Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Partnership and Strategy Developer, Epic Collective Daniel is a trained civil engineer and budding entrepreneur based in Malaysia. He is the resident partnership and strategy developer at Epic Collective, a social enterprise creating an ecosystem of activated citizens through the built environment and capacity building projects. A lot of his work involves stakeholder engagement with urban and indigenous communities. He is also the founder of social projects purposed for responsible food consumption and alternative economic opportunities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1542381576302-1XVBRZ83D0GCIX146EHL/Prakul+-+prakul+sardana.jpg 2019 Fellows Prakul Sardana Ahmedabad, India Graduate Student, Cept University, India Prakul is a young architect who is passionate about sustainable development through cultural heritage. He is a graduate student in conservation and regeneration at the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology, India. His inspiration has been his experience working with vernacular mud architecture under an eminent architect Prof. Eugene Pandala in Kerala,India. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1542342993780-T118HPI66CLWMGHGD16X/Oluwaseun+Ajani+-+Ajani+Oluwaseun+Sanjo.jpg 2019 Fellows Oluwaseun Ajani Ibadan, Nigeria Student, University of Ibadan Oluwaseun is an advocate for sustainable development. He holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria. During his national service, he gained experience in physical planning at Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria. Currently, he is pursuing a Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1542378518587-U1DICIR8GUCU4JJEME5H/Thomas+J.+Odero+Passport+Picture+-+Thomas+Odero.jpg 2019 Fellows Thomas Joseph Odero Nairobi, Kenya Civil Engineer, Usafi Comfort Limited Thomas is a Civil Engineer who is passionate about the adoption of innovative sanitation solutions for the sustainable socio-economic transformation of urban centers in Kenya. He works with Usafi Comfort, a start-up company to offer sanitation solutions with a focus on onsite wastewater management. He is also a member of the Engineers Board of Kenya and a fellow of the 2018 African Changemakers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1542381829960-R0MCLYECBDSYN0V5P2QR/SDSN+BIO+-+David+Samson.jpg 2019 Fellows David Samson Lagos, Nigeria Student, University of Lagos David is studying Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Lagos. He is particularly interested in the role of policy, within the Energy and Infrastructure Sectors, as a driver for Sustainable Development. David started his journey advocating for Environmentally Sustainable Waste Management Practices and later began to explore Education as a tool for Sustainable Development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1542381934570-VTLA3ZDQCWNN2RRYIFTW/DSC_6952+-+Michael+Diala.JPG 2019 Fellows Michael Diala Port-Harcourt, Nigeria Co-Founder, Team Initiative Michael has five years of experience in the nonprofit sector and he earned a Bsc in Management from the University of Port-Harcourt,Nigeria . His passion to inspire change has led him volunteer and aswell work with different development organizations such AIESEC, Hult prize Foundation and VSO Nigeria. He is the Co-Founder Team Initiative. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1543538564062-ODG7Z3WR72TBR705YBEO/image+-+Leena+Shibeika.jpeg 2019 Fellows Leena Mekki Khartoum, Sudan Program Officer, WINJY Enterprises Leena Shibeika Mekki, a Faculty of Architecture, University of Khartoum alumni currently working as a Program Officer for WINJY Enterprises in Khartoum, Sudan. Driven by her deep passion and great interest in urban design and research, community participation, human centered design and sustainable development Leena hopes to make social change in her local community and create better, sustainable cities for future generations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1543538695717-6ZF0OK389J81CLF3CU70/Image+-+Renard+Siew.jpg 2019 Fellows Renard Siew Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Head Unit- Corporate Sustainability, Sime Darby Property Renard is Head Unit- Corporate Sustainability for Sime Darby Property and is a member of the World Economic Forum Expert Network. Prior to this, he was a postdoctoral teaching fellow and a researcher at the Centre for Energy and Environmental Markets (CEEM). Renard is a graduate of Cambridge University and UNSW. He was the recipient of the Yayasan Sime Darby Scholarship, Cambridge Bursary Scholarship and ARG Hermes Scholarship among others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1543538811953-V2EI43YIYS6L3F5L0YKW/SDSN+Pic+2+-+Pradish+Poudel.jpg 2019 Fellows Pradish Poudel Bharatpur, Nepal Asia-Pacific Director, IDEAS For Us Pradish is a Social Entrepreneur, Sustainability Advocate and a Student Doctor pursuing his Medical degree at Chitwan Medical College. Pradish is executing his concept by enrolling thousands of Medical volunteers to secure Universal Health Coverage among underprivileged in South Asia, West Africa and East Africa. As a Youth Consultant to City Mayor, He views sustainability through urban development lens. Pradish's work is centered on advanced metropolitan solutions for sustainable development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1566337158340-DKNQ4O11BYV5D3DO5CDT/Solange%2BUwera%2B-%2BSolange%2BUwera.jpg 2019 Fellows Solange Uwera Brussels, Belgium Founder, Geospatial Solutions Ltd Solange is an Urban Designer pursuing her MSc degree in Human Settlements at the University of Leuven in Belgium. She is interested in learning new practices in sustainable urban design, planning and architecture. She is the founder of Geospatial Solutions Ltd, a Land Survey, urban planning and design company in Rwanda. Solange worked for Rwanda Housing Authority in human settlement planning and development. She is a co-founder of Nature Rwanda a local environmental protection organization. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1542342881717-35YR0BWACVGUBD1B41BV/CH_JY4_Jen_10-23-17+square+-+Carl+Hooks.jpg 2019 Fellows Carl Hooks Beijing, China Yenching Scholar, Yenching Academy of Pekin University Carl is a Yenching Scholar earning an MA in Economics at Peking University. Having grown up or studied in 11 cities across the US, Middle East, and China, he is interested in smart urban planning and design. He researches eco-cities at the PKU-Lincoln Institute and the International Institute of Green Finance. Carl holds a BA in International & Area Studies from Washington University in St. Louis. http://localpathways.org/news daily 0.75 2019-11-14 http://localpathways.org/2020-fellows daily 0.75 2021-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491513934649-Z9V5WZRFTDSQW9RQDIZP/cape-town-772248.jpg 2020 Fellows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582399834166-CHJXVJ8MIVRK04R6N8P6/Abdullah-Al-%2BFaisal.jpg 2020 Fellows Abdullah-Al-Faisal Dhaka, Bangladesh GIS Specialist, Operational Centre Amsterdam (OCA), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Mr. Faisal, is a Researcher and an Urban Planner, who is passionate about working with environmental pollution and urban planning issues. Having a graduate degree of Urban & Regional Planning and a professional expertise in Climate Change issue, he seeks an integrated solution to decorate polluted urban areas in a sustainable manner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582400179976-NYV48IQ7GUU2W2LV7A6O/IMG_-29lmkq%2B-%2BMr.%2BAbraham%2BMorris%2BWeah.jpg 2020 Fellows Abraham Morris Weah Monrovia, Liberia Managing Director, SYCADI Weah is a founder and a Managing director of SYCADI a youth organization working to promote education and community’s development by helping to improve the lives of hundreds of Liberians youth. With 8 years experience in communities’ development, education, and advocacy, weah has work with many international and local NGOs and also as classroom teacher for over 6 years now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582400338661-DHD21SCMXLZ0YX3AP9UR/PL_Legitymacja_szkolna_35x45_mm_b16smn2v%2B-%2BAdam%2BWronkowski.jpg 2020 Fellows Adam Wronkowski Poznan, Poland PhD student, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Faculty of Socio-Economic Geography and Spatial Management Adam is a PhD student of socio-economic geography and spatial management at Adam Mickiewicz Univeristy, Poznan. Interested in GIS, urban development, public spaces, as well as spatial behavior and the needs of their users. He has experience in local and regional strategic planning and creation of urban renewal programs. Adam is also pasionate about spatial education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582400531212-BQBLJPP62E5T8LC2VEVJ/adityakaudan_photograph%2B-%2BADITYA%2BKAUDAN.jpg 2020 Fellows Aditya Kaudan New Delhi, India Master's Scholar, Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) Aditya is a Master’s Scholar at Indian School of Public Policy, New Delhi. He is a Youth Leader & Ambassador for ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) & Kindness. An avid follower & advocate of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), he is working towards the promotion of emerging technology as a methodology for planning & operating Disaster Resilient Smart Cities of the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582400672191-LDS9MXCII69K87TKOKDO/Aime%2BLudovic%2BPegdwende%2BSawadogo.jpg 2020 Fellows Aime Ludovic Pegdwende Sawadogo Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Participant, YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa Accra Aime Ludovic Pegdwende SAWADOGO holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and promotes ecological constructions with local materials for poor people. He has three years professional experience and has been trained on the development of urban planning tools for sustainable cities. He attended an event on climate change during COP 21.He participated in the Benin Eco-Citizen Days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582400812547-K49BVM2RIS66Y1G56PJD/Akash%2BMalhotra.jpg 2020 Fellows Akash Malhotra Gurugram, India Academic Mentor, Citizens for Public Leadership Akash is an economist; whose interests primarily lie at the intersection of Global Finance and Sustainable Development. He is formally trained in engineering and economics and was a fellow at the Citizens for Public Leadership. Akash conducts research on climate finance and design of innovative financial instruments for aiding sustainable development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582401059488-9PNAKRA5PRREC5ZZUCY3/Tikhonov%2B-%2B%25D0%2590%25D0%25BB%25D0%25B5%25D0%25BA%25D1%2581%25D0%25B5%25D0%25B8%25CC%2586%2B%25D0%25A2%25D0%25B8%25D1%2585%25D0%25BE%25D0%25BD%25D0%25BE%25D0%25B2.jpg 2020 Fellows Aleksei Tikhonov Moscow, Russia Research Assistant, Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences Aleksei earned a specialist degree in chemistry from Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia and started Ph.D. in molecular biology and oncology at Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology. His work is focused on developing immunoassays for identifying new circulating tumor markers. Aleksei engaged in many socioenvironmental initiatives and volunteer at non-profit organizations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582401195803-L8CK9X3DN0996PVVOD0C/Ali%2B-%2BAliraza%2BAlidina.jpg 2020 Fellows Aliraza Alidina Winnipeg, Canada Researcher, Immigration Partnership Winnipeg Aliraza is a graduate of the Master's in Development Practice (in Indigenous Development) program from the University of Winnipeg. Fluent in over 5 languages, he is passionate about diplomacy, peacebuilding, as well as intercultural and interfaith dialogue. In the Canadian context, Aliraza believes it is imperative to take into account reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples when discussing SDGs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582401341109-YU2QEFKBLX2L7VHZ3LVV/Amer%2527s%2Bpic-LP%2B-%2BAmer%2BQawasmi.jpg 2020 Fellows Amer Qawasmi Amman, Jordan Environmental Officer, ArabEnv Amer holds a bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from the Jordan University of Science and Technology. He is a young passionate environmentalist who is looking for innovative ideas to make cities more sustainable to mitigate climate change and to save our planet for our next generation. Currently, he is working at ArabEnv, a firm specialized in environmental solutions and sustainability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582401466309-EQEKGU0PB8WKOG29HY71/AnaCarolinaAbreu_LPF2020%2B-%2BAna%2BCarolina%2BAbreu.jpg 2020 Fellows Ana Carolina Abreu Rio de Janeiro, Brazil M.Sc Student, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro Ana is an internationalist and is currently pursuing her M.Sc in Sustainable Development Practice at Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro. She collaborates on projects in the Decentralization and Sustainability area at Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Brazil and has held leadership positions in third sector organizations, such as Sustainable Cities Working-group Coordinator in Engajamundo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582401575922-UQ4MZXVIMMEDPRUX9C88/Photo%2B-%2BANA%2BKASZNAR%2B-%2BAna%2BPaula%2BPerrone%2BKasznar.jpg 2020 Fellows Ana Paula Kasznar Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Master's Student in Global Environmental Leadership, Tsinghua University Passionate about sustainable development, Ana Kasznar is a civil engineer with a focus on urban systems. She has background experience in transportation planning and management for more than 2 years and currently pursues her MSc in Global Environmental Leadership at Tsinghua University. Originally from Brazil, she has lived in England, France and, most recently, China. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582401655962-UCLY9GWC93V8N5891XWI/IMG-20180612-WA0024%2B-%2BAngela%2BMoturi.jpg 2020 Fellows Angela Moturi Nairobi, Kenya Intern, ESRI Eastern Africa Angela Moturi is a passionate environmentalist and student of the world.She holds a degree in Land Use Planning from Jomo Kenyatta University. Her time is spent volunteering in local initiatives that raise awareness about climate change, enhancing child literacy and inclusive public spaces. She aims to develop solutions using technology to improve participatory planning processes in communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582401810460-JLOZ3YOFT46ZTSZUN58T/Anna%2BPozdniakova.jpg 2020 Fellows Anna Pozdniakova Kharkiv, Ukraine PhD graduate, Research center for industrial development problems of NAS Anna is passionate about Smart Sustainable Cities and this was a topic of her PhD research. She is interested in technologies and digital products that contribute towards solving urban issues. Has taken part in several hackathons for civil society as an author of the idea. During her fellowship at the DSC, she along with a group of fellows created a board game for kids on Social Entrepreneurship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582401931231-0LCXNS8BOHB74F3I2J2Q/Anne%2BMarie%2BRey.jpg 2020 Fellows Anne Marie Rey Quezon City, Philippines Project Development Officer, Resettlement Governance - Project Management Office Anne Rey works as a Project Development Officer in a government agency in the Philippines that capacitates local government units on resettlement governance. She supports the conduct of research and the development of relevant policies and projects on addressing issues on housing and conditions of informal settler communities. She graduated from Ateneo de Manila University https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582402031074-JW1E2FQHSDX059KHOQP5/Apula+Singh.jpg 2020 Fellows Apula Singh Delhi NCR, India Associate Manager - Advocacy, Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy Apula Singh is an Economics & Urban Policy graduate. She works with Janaagraha and is currently consulting with Odisha government on municipal finance and staffing reforms. She has previously worked with governments of Telangana and Haryana as well. She is passionate about making waste management and transport sustainable in cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582402121372-SDDGDT46LIVGF3JOA303/Babajide+Oluwase.jpeg 2020 Fellows Babajide Oluwase Lagos, Nigeria Founder/Team Lead, RenewDrive Babajide Oluwase is a certified Spatial Planner with a broad set of skills applicable across different sectors and roles, having a progressive six years’ experience in designing and deploying eco-friendly solutions, promoting urban planning, environmental sustainability, and the concept of green economy. Babajide is also a member of the Global Shapers Community of the World Economy Forum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582402262603-KQIV7035GOK6MNDBQ1MG/Bessy%2BThuranira%2B-%2BBessy%2BThuranira.jpg 2020 Fellows Bessy Thuranira Nairobi, Kenya Urban Development Consultant, TU Dortmund An urban planner and a graduate student of Regional Development Planning at TU Dortmund in Germany. Experienced in international development, Bessy continues to work in projects on rapid urbanization challenges providing inputs on areas such as sustainable mobility and informal settlement planning. She is also interested in public policy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582402360148-VUFNR5LMUK9QPWD2K7ZK/Betrand+shitiet.jpg 2020 Fellows Betrand Njoya Bamenda, Cameroon Farm management expert, PIDMA- Ministry of agriculture and rural development Betrand Shitiet Njoya is a young global leader working in sustainable agricultural development, youth empowerment, youth and women entrepreneurship. He is based at the Agricultural investment and market development project at the ministry of agriculture and rural development in Cameroon. His passion is the fight against hunger and poverty in communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582402506519-ATERCXKH1V1JRW7PCBKE/Bingqin+Shan.jpg 2020 Fellows Bingqin Shan Shanghai, China Consultant, Shanghai Digital Intelligence System Technology Co., Ltd Bingqin Shan is a consultant with Shanghai Digital Intelligence System Technology Co., Ltd, designing solutions of digital governing and natural resource planning for central and local governments in China. She holds an M.S. in Environmental Policy & Planning from Tufts University, an M.S. in Environmental Science from Hokkaido University, and a B.A. in History from Shaanxi Normal University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582402637788-RYRLWSZTHRXJJJ95SI7Z/boat%2B-%2BBoat%2BSekyere.jpg 2020 Fellows Boateng Sekyere Accra, Ghana Senior writer, Cridbox.com Boat is a valuer passionate about sustainable urban land use. This has led him to start a blog on how the built environment can help in the fight against climate change. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Land Economy and he is also a member of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582402710903-KFESXT6HW7SPRXR8IPJX/bruno-batista_2%2B-%2BBruno%2BBatista.jpg 2020 Fellows Bruno Braga Batista Porto Alegre, Brazil Active Mobility Analyst, WRI Brasil Bruno Braga Batista is an Active Mobility Analyst at WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities. He works on projects related to active mobility and the improvement of accessibility in Brazilian cities. Bruno currently works with the Complete Streets concept, encouraging cities to adopt safer, sustainable and more inclusive street models. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582402812316-D3S8FDSFOQ85VWTD92BS/Carson_Cooper_Research_Headshot_edited%2B-%2BCarson%2BCooper.jpg 2020 Fellows Carson Cooper Nashville, TN, United States Research Analyst, Greater Nashville Regional Council Carson is a Research Analyst for the Greater Nashville Regional Council, the government entity that coordinates and creates regional plans. She uses mapping and database software to analyze changing demographics, development, economics, infrastructure, and natural resources. Passionate about sustainability and urban dynamics, she holds a BS in Natural Resources and MS in City and Regional Planning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582402913432-ONCPV5671FAH7Q252VE9/Caterina+Laurenzi+-+Caterina+Laurenzi.jpg 2020 Fellows Caterina Laurenzi Milano, Italia Consultant Passionate about innovation and sustainability, Caterina is currently working as a consultant in the fields of urban regeneration, sustainability and social inclusion. Before, she worked at Fondazione Riccardo Catella as a junior project manager and as a strategy analyst at Accenture. Caterina holds a MSc in Management and a BA in Economics from Bocconi University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582402992118-CUJS4WVHRH7HQZV2QEY9/Photo%2BRietdijk%2B-%2BChantal%2BRietdijk.jpg 2020 Fellows Chantal Rietdijk Taipei, Taiwan PhD candidate, National Taiwan Normal University As a PhD candidate, Chantal focusses her research on affordable housing in Taipei. In her work, she examines social housing policy in terms of social justice and advocates for measures to increase the social sustainability in local communities. Studying the complexity of urban systems, specifically how formal and informal practices are interwoven, she has research projects in Taiwan and Indonesia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582403159843-PZVZIQQ6ZXTQBSL9NJN3/Christian%2BVargas.jpg 2020 Fellows Christian Vargas Santiago, Chile Founder and Project Manager, Voices GY Christian is an engineer who works primarily in the non-profit sector. Passionate about sustainable development and social innovation, he has experience working in different countries throughout Latin America with and alongside organisations such as 350.org and UNHCR. He is one of the founders of Voices GY, one of Guyana's leading NGOs in the areas of social integration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582403277421-EN706GUKWOOMT1N9M78B/Cibele%2B-%2BCibele%2BOliveira.jpg 2020 Fellows Cibele Patrícia Damasceno de Oliveira Belo Horizonte, Brazil Undergraduate Double Degree Student, Federal University of Minas Gerais and École des Ingénieurs de la Ville de Paris Cibele is an undergraduate student in civil and urban engineering at the Federal University of Minas Gerais and the École des Ingénieurs de la Ville de Paris. Passionate about urban and sustainable development issues, she has interned for Eau de Paris and has integrated the Studies in Urban Planning student association. She is also a member of the Latin American Public Servants Network. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582403357322-RT0QQNEIVL1ZDHXNUPGA/Pic%2B-%2BClarity%2BR.%2BMapengo.jpg 2020 Fellows Clarity Ropafadzo Mapengo Pretoria, South Africa PhD Student, University of Pretoria A PhD student at the University of Pretoria. She is a published researcher and an empowering poet. Her research work includes developing biodegradable packaging material & functional foods using green chemistry. Clarity is part of the Unleash Innovation Lab community and hopes that her work continues to promote food security & also reduce the environmental impact of waste from industries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582403443075-N8UVVLPA0GPVMVI1UWTW/C.Noel_Headshot%2B-%2BCyrielle%2BNoe%25CC%2588l.jpg 2020 Fellows Cyrielle Noël Montréal, Canada Program Specialist, Ocean Wise Cyrielle is a spatial planner, with an expertise in marine and coastal environments. Being born and raised on the river island of Tiohtiá:ke (Montréal), she is passionate about social and environmental justice. Cyrielle founded Eau-Dacité, which is a community group dedicated to promoting waterway literacy and ocean conservation. In her free time, she enjoys snowboarding, caving, and fishing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582403548775-A0QRXPNP03EV3V5OCHLV/Abeldinova%2BD.Zh.%2BLocal%2BPathway%2B-%2BDana%2BAbel.jpg 2020 Fellows Dana Abeldinova Nur-Sultan city, Kazakhstan Head of Division for cooperation with international organizations, National Center of Public Health of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan/WHO Collaborating Center for promoting healthy lifestyle (KAZ- 6) Dana is a Y-Peer Kazakhstan volunteer, Public Health professional and a project manager for the Kazakh National Healthy Cities Network development. Leading the project has brought her to expressing interest in sustainable development at the global level. She believes in the strength laid in the joint efforts of society and the state to fight all negative outcomes of urbanization. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582403639543-GVKUEJD9K8GZT949EAA0/DP_Small%2B-%2BDaniele%2BPronesti%25CC%2580.jpg 2020 Fellows Daniele Pronestì Rome, Italy Head of Sustainable investment and innovation Strategy, CDP - Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Real Estate Daniele works at the Real Estate SubCo of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, a relevant italian investment bank. He integrates ESG financial model, sustainability and innovation across the asset management. He worked in Italy, Denmark, UK and USA and holds a MSc in Corporate Finance and a specialization course in Real Estate Finance at Harvard University. He is member of the World Economic Forum community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582403735304-1IMCBZC9N8FNYTTNQMVI/Danny_B%2B-%2BDanny%2BBwalya.jpg 2020 Fellows Danny Bwalya Lusaka, Zambia Founder and Director, DEEArch Designs and Consultancy A built environment professional with vast experience in multiple facets of architecture and civil engineering, Danny is the Founder and Director of “Drivers of Eco-Engineered Architecture” (DEEArch). He was a researcher at SEU-Monash Joint Research Center for Water Sensitive Cities, China. He works on the use of Nature-Based Solutions and Sponge Cities to address the urbanization-water nexus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582403808898-O2KWA8CYUUNFWG48GET7/DavidBakka_20191111_093646_598%2B-%2BBAKKA%2BDAVID.jpg 2020 Fellows David Bakka Kampala, Uganda Co-Founder, BrickeT David Bakka is an entrepreneurship enthusiast intrigued by the concept of problem-centric entrepreneurship. This has contributed to his solid passion for engagement in impact-driven activities. He is the head coach at the Mentorship Class and the co-founder of BrickeT a venture dedicated to solving sub-Sahara Africa's forestry crisis through the digital distribution of briquettes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582403908589-9XTSFRMJ2LSTP3EL0K2Q/David+Timis.jpg 2020 Fellows David Timis Brussels, Belgium Curator, Global Shapers (Brussels Hub) David Timis is currently pursuing an MA in European Political and Governance Studies at the College of Europe. He is also curating the Brussels Shapers, which is part of the Global Shapers Community, a network of inspiring young people working together to address local, regional and global challenges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582404024094-VCVQ0QOQ1RZALWM0M14K/NBI_5669%25281%2529%2B-%2BEmmanuel%2BDzisi.jpg 2020 Fellows Emmanuel Dzisi Kumasi, Ghana Transportation Engineer, Phd Researcher, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Emmanuel is a PhD student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana where he is interested in finding sustainable solutions for improving urban mobility; particularly for the transport vulnerable. His research spans the fields of bicycling, walking and mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) in the context of African cities and their development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582404172237-KV5H704N1YEKV0TTA614/IMG_20190325_230445_921%2B-%2Btsifodze%2Bkwadzo%2B-%2Btsifodze%2Bkwadzo.jpg 2020 Fellows Ernest Tsifodze Accra, Ghana Facilities Officer and Admin Specialist, Huawei Technologies and Graduate Student, Built Environment, Anant National University Ernest worked in India where he focused on housing and learning spaces for migrant construction workers. Driven by his deep passion and great interest in sustainable housing and research, Ernest hopes to make social change in his local community and create better, sustainable cities for future generation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582404276376-EIUXDFWDX9VI0PF12RKT/Faduma+Ali.jpg 2020 Fellows Faduma Ali Toronto, Canada Urban Planner, Bousfields Inc. and Member, Water Youth Network Faduma Ali is an Urban Planner with Bousfields Inc., where she partakes in project coordination with multiple stakeholders. She is also responsible for gathering data and analyzing information for a variety of properties across the Greater Toronto Area. Faduma is an active member of the Water Youth Network. She is passionate about creating and maintaining sustainable, healthy and liveable cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582404339299-JOWKIKO9KA1KRYQV91PX/Photo%2B-%2BFelipe%2BSuarez%2BGiri%2B-%2BFelipe%2BSua%25CC%2581rez.jpg 2020 Fellows Felipe Suárez Giri Montevideo, Uruguay Economist, Program Informal Settlement Integration - Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning Felipe Suárez Giri works as an Economist for Uruguay’s Informal Settlement Integration program. He has over five years of experience working as a consultant for public and private institutions in his home country. Felipe holds an MSc. in International Development and Tourism from the University of Brighton (UK), and he has recently graduated from the 4CITIES MA in Urban Studies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582404449481-DWWS8BMOMP4F21H4KR75/Mmeka%2BFelix%2BPassport%2BPhoto%2B-%2BFelix%2BMmeka.jpg 2020 Fellows Felix Mmeka Toronto, Canada Green Economy Program, Ryerson University Felix is very passionate about Sustainability (SDGs) and Community development which is evident in previous roles e.g. Ambassador at Global Schools SDSN-Youth, Live Green Volunteer (current), Beneficiary Management volunteer at Slum2Schools. Currently, Felix is completing the Green Economy Program at Ryerson University and previously an MSc and BEng in Civil Engineering from Swansea University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582404531404-1WGF1SCEI5IZYWQP23AJ/Francesca+Vanelli.jpg 2020 Fellows Francesca Vanelli Rotterdam, Netherlands Academic Assistant, Institute for Housing and urban development Studies (IHS) Francesca is a licensed Architect, Urban Planner, and Land Specialist. She is an Academic Assistant within the Urban Land Governance for Sustainable Development track at IHS, Rotterdam. She is also engaged in different projects in the development and humanitarian field, working in the areas of housing, land and property issues and across the topics of social and environmental justice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582404604293-OSHE91GLKWHK1IZEX7ZB/Gayflor%2BWorzi.jpg 2020 Fellows Gayflor Zimawu Worzi Paynesville City, Liberia Co-Founder and Administrative Manager, Centre for Inclusion and Empowerment Gayflor Z. Worzi is a Co-founder and Administrator of Centre for Inclusion and Empowerment, a youth-led organization working to reduce the social and economic barriers that affect sustainable growth, especially in young women and children. He is a Counselor with expertise in Peace-building and Gender programs to include; SGBV, Teenage Pregnancy, SRHR, Peace-building, and Civic Rights Advocacy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582404722128-B8A6Y8E77FCV07GGB6PX/odey+ogeyi.jpg 2020 Fellows Goodness Odey Calabar, Nigeria State Coordinator, Nigeria Youth SDGs Network Goodness is the State coordinator of Nigerian Youth SDGs Network in Cross River State, Nigeria where she coordinates a group of young people, passionate about localising the global goals through advocacy, community engagement and partnerships. She is actively involved in public health promotion; Adolescents behavior change; and creating a sustainable city in Calabar, Cross River State. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582404898915-4MJXRXFXNVYZ5KNSRF4S/goutham+konikar.jpg 2020 Fellows Goutham Konikar Mysore, India DST INSPIRE Fellow, University of Mysore Goutham Konikar is an Urban Planner and a DST INSPIRE Fellow at the University of Mysore. His research studies focus on Sustainable Mobility and its role in creating Sustainable & Resilient cities. Goutham is a University Gold Medalist and a recipient of numerous National and State Awards, Fellowships, etc. He holds a Master’s Degree in Urban & Regional Planning from the University of Mysore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582404992926-9V29K2ZS2MIAFETFY2T2/Heba%2BElhanafy%2BPicture%2B-%2BHeba%2BElhanafy.jpg 2020 Fellows Heba Elhanafy Alexandria, Egypt Project Associate, Ecumene Studio Heba is an urban planner, researcher and developer, her centre of interests lies in human settlements, arts, heritage, community and urban development. She has a bachelor’s degree in architecture and a master’s degree In urban development. She worked with many international organisations on various development and research projects and is currently a project associate at Ecumene Studio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582405063110-E5ZFI1MCS6PDCDH7VV8V/head%2Bshot%2B1%2B-%2BHelen%2BTartaglia.jpg 2020 Fellows Helen Tartaglia London, England Design Resident, City Co-Labs, Makerversity Formally trained in design, Helen’s practice focuses on some of the most challenging issues faced by urban society. Currently a design resident of the City Co-Labs series at Makerversity, she is one half of a design duo working on public place-making project 'Hydro Commons’ which aims to repurpose excess rainwater. Helen holds an MA in Spaces and Participation from Goldsmiths University London. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582405112609-PQFVJWFLA7LQ65ZM5SGO/Hien_Headshot+-+ThanhHien+Dang.jpg 2020 Fellows Hien Dang Singapore, Singapore Employer Branding Specialist, International SOS Hien is passionate about helping organisations to recognise business opportunities from SDGs and incorporate the framework in their strategies. Having lived and worked in Vietnam, Finland, Mongolia, Estonia and Singapore, she is deeply interested in sustainable urban design. Hien held several leadership positions in AIESEC and was a talent at UNLEASH 2019 - SDG 7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582405276493-0NOLNMY5RHPQRE37VAHL/LEM00009-Edit%2B-%2BHolly%2BKandel.jpg 2020 Fellows Holly Nicole Kandel Dakar, Senegal Program Coordinator, Global Research and Advocacy Group (GRAG) Dedicated to working toward gender equality and social justice, Holly has designed, implemented, and coordinated various research and programs centered on youth/adolescent sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence in low-resource settings throughout Senegal and beyond. Previously, Holly has worked as a peer health educator and global health communications consultant in New York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582405360132-3FJZM6XBC3I6RLUYZMMZ/SD%2B-%2BIlkin%2BAliyev.jpg 2020 Fellows Ilkin Aliyev Baku, Azerbaijan Business Coach, Trainer, GIZ As a Business Coach and Trainer at GIZ, Ilkin works to improve socio-economic participation of IDPs. He holds a MA in Social Anthropology from the ANU (Australia). Ilkin is a member of UNYAC, GPI Ambassador and a MYS accredited trainer. As a freelance researcher, trainer, and community development specialist, he is providing consultancy to various national and international organizations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582405442690-PRJLDUO62UK4Y3L2ZSG9/Headshot_%2B-%2BIman%2BAbdulkadir.jpg 2020 Fellows Iman Abdulkadir Toronto, Canada Co-founder, Sustainable Pathways Iman is a graduate of Urban and Regional Planning and Project Management from Ryerson University, Toronto.She is co-founder of Sustainable Pathways, a multidisciplinary online platform focusing on the curation of ideas to promote sustainable and resilient transformation of cities. Iman is passionate about urbanism and the growth of squatters as a consequence of urbanisation in the Global South. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582405989803-O7N4TLUPQWNX3ROM0I9P/ria%2BKatritsi.jpg 2020 Fellows Iria Katritsi Athens, Greece CEO / Founder, Nature Above Iria is passionate about innovation and social entrepreneurship. She holds an MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the University of Edinburgh Business School and has already worked in various industries and positions. Currently, she is working on her startup idea regarding the Green Roofs. Her vision is to transform Athens and raise awareness about sustainability issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582406109325-GA9WZ3OHCIFXRTUVTRVT/IMG-20191124-WA0000%2B-%2BIsaac%2BOloruntimilehin.jpg 2020 Fellows Isaac Oloruntimilehin Ilorin, Nigeria Co-founder, Save the City initiative Isaac Oloruntimilehin is a fifth-year student at the University of Ilorin, studying Urban and Regional Planning. Isaac loves volunteering and has special interests in environmental sustainability, open-source education and human rights protection. He was recently appointed as the President of the Wikimedia Fan Club, Unilorin in the new academic session. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582406185343-VKY1L95EZFE1IHSUXD8S/81634144_10159617113298079_3698475099695874048_n%2B-%2BJacob%2BMiller.jpg 2020 Fellows Jacob Miller New Bedford, United States Founder, SouthCoast Prosperity Jacob Miller is a social entrepreneur based on the SouthCoast of Massachusetts. He recently completed an MSc in Building and Urban Design in Development at University College London and an MPhil in Management at Cambridge University on the Marshall Scholarship. He also graduated from UMass Dartmouth. He currently works for the Greater Southeastern Massachusetts Labor Council. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582410937711-G64RL5VNT9T28YAMZYTZ/Jasprit%2BKaur%2B-%2BJasprit%2BKaur.jpg 2020 Fellows Jasprit Kaur Delhi, India Consultant, GIZ An alumn of London School of Economics, Jasprit is currently working on the implementation of circular economy approaches at GIZ. She has worked at different fronts of the policy spectrum and aims at integrating a systems-oriented approach with her work to ensure meaningful and sustainable transitions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582411008770-XSHPYT6M376ZIW3XFVLZ/descarga%2B-%2Bjavier%2Bgallardo.jpg 2020 Fellows Javier Gallardo Salgado Quito, Ecuador Habitat and Urban Development Specialist, MIDUVI Javier is an architect from UDLA. He has mixed his professional career between offices of architecture and urban planning. He was part of the Vision 2040 project, which seeks to develop a new city model for Quito through the participation of all actors. He currently works at the Ministry of Urban Development of Ecuador. He also invests in projects that promote local and responsible consumption. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582411095849-5R8T7W1K4V5SSCQJZR8F/DSC05014%2B%25282%2529%2B-%2BJehan%2BSalim.jpg 2020 Fellows Jehan Salim Zaatari Camp, Jordan Head of Technical unit at Zaatari/Site Planner, UNHCR Jehan is humanitarian who currently leads the Technical Unit at UNHCR Zaatari camp. She is a recent graduate of MSc in Urban and Regional Planning from Heriot-Watt. With her role, she aims to improve the living condition of refugees by implementing SDG and focusing on providing innovative solutions to the services, shelter, and site planning of Zaatari camp and also camps world-wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582411748701-LSRB74P6VA4TRTQXGS5J/Headshot_Jhonatan%2BMelendez%2B-%2BJhonatan%2BMelendez.jpg 2020 Fellows Jhonatan Melendez Guatemala City, Guatemala DR Projects (Projects Administrator), Potter's House Association Jhonatan is passionate about Sustainable Development and Civil Engineering. He believes Civil Engineering is one of the leading professions for achieving a sustainable society. He is currently working for a local NGO in Guatemala City, overseeing and managing infrastructure projects in the communities that surround the garbage dump of the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582412010322-DQCENOZM119AYYVWI71I/face%2B-%2BJoa%25CC%2583o%2BHenrique%2BAlves%2BCerqueira.jpg 2020 Fellows Joao Henrique Alves Cerqueira Curitiba, Brazil Coordinator, Ciclimaticos João is an environmental engineer and climate activist. Coordinated the climate working group of the organization Engajamundo and was the Cofounder on the project Ciclimaticos. He was part of the Brazilian official delegation on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th UNFCCC's COP's and in 2019 he won the UN Green Ticket contest for young climate leaders to participate at the first UN Youth Climate Summit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582412069459-74OCHFS5YHC5N3SBRD6I/WRI2+-+Jose+Gil.jpg 2020 Fellows José Gil Mexico City, Mexico Strategic Alliances Analyst, World Resources Institute (WRI) José is specialist in climate change and sustainable urban development. He has aided on the above topics at Mexico, US, Argentina and Malawi and is the focal point in Mexico for the State of the World's Transport and Climate Change Report of the Sustainable and Low-Carbon Transport Partnership (SLoCaT). He holds a degree in International Relations from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582412219368-C480AFJ6Q2KN4Z57LA9X/juan%2B-%2BJuan%2BAlejandro%2BGarcia.jpg 2020 Fellows Juan Alejandro García Rodríguez Monterrey, México Director and Founder, Ruta Amarilla Juan is a political scientist interested in cities, climate change and accountability. He works in Nuevo León Council for Strategic Planning as a public policy analyst. He is developing a nonprofit called Ruta Amarilla that seeks better public spaces and citizen engagement. His current projects are: developing safe routes for pedestrians, geo-mapping sidewalks and citizen-driven projects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582412289317-65L2R7N7ZSXXSAV5OXCY/SDSN1%2B-%2BJuan%2BDiego%2BOliva%2BHeinsen.jpg 2020 Fellows Juan Diego Oliva Heinsen Monterrey, Mexico Undergraduate Student, Tecnológico de Monterrey Juan Diego is a Dominican student pursuing a BSc in Engineering in Sustainable Development at Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico. Because of his interest and passion for environmental questions he has founded Sprout, a startup that takes root in sustainability by developing and executing SD solutions for the economic, social and environmental pillars of sustainability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582412342897-HGA5UFZ9VS6HZHWCOJ79/sdsn1%2B-%2BJulia%2BAlvarenga.jpg 2020 Fellows Julia Alvarenga Florianópolis, Brazil M.Sc Student, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Júlia has worked in the private sector for environmental and hydrology projects. She currently pursues a M.Sc. in environmental engineering, researching the Clean Development Mechanism and its effectiveness via Life Cycle Assessment. Júlia is passionate about urbanism and she is also an environmental activist, engaged in communicating about sustainability and the environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582413323496-GIMNCGMGSBYHHE92JK8A/DSC00271-2%2B-%2BKeynes%2BTamo.jpg 2020 Fellows Keynes Tamo Bafoussam, Cameroon Responsible for studies, NTFS planning office Keynes is a young urban planner who had to work as an individual consultant in several urban projects between Togo and Cameroon. Passionate about sustainable urban development, he proposed project for the sustainable development of a semi-urban municipality in Cameroon. Now he works in the private sector in collaboration with the state and the municipalities to assist them in their development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582413407029-DDTVNANNJQIJSCKWUY8P/_DSC0034%2B2%2B-%2BKim%2BSakho.jpg 2020 Fellows Kimberley Sakho Paris, France Urban Planning Engineer, EIVP Kimberley is a young urban planning engineer, living in Paris currently working on public spaces design. She worked on a study for the city of Lyon discussing the women representations in public spaces. As a local pathways fellow, she aims to develop solutions regarding the housing affordability in cities facing fast urbanization. She graduated from the engineering school of Paris (EIVP) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582413463140-7RAY5LUEVAMVGSQJD5L8/Konstantina_Vidou_photo%2B-%2BKonstantina%2BVidou.jpg 2020 Fellows Konstantina Vidou Athens, Greece Urban Planning and Development Engineer, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Konstantina is an urban planner from Greece. She has experience in research and placemaking, gained through her year abroad in The Netherlands, while working at the Center of Expertise and Social Innovation and STIPO; an area development consultancy. She specializes in climate change adaptation and urban resilience, and is deeply passionate about the environment and animal welfare. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582413783530-FDSQJQSS9WU1LX4T8NT2/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2020-01-06%2Bat%2B8.37.03%2BPM%2B%25281%2529%2B-%2BKusha%2BVerma.jpg 2020 Fellows Kusha Verma Delhi, India Founder, Women in Parliament (WIP) Kusha is a labour economist, and centres her work around gender issues. She holds an Msc in Economics from UCL, and founded Women in Parliament; an initiative aimed at increasing women’s representation in governance. She also works as a data analyst at Good Business Lab, where she is involved with the menstrual health program. As a poet, she co-founded ArtRefurbish, a community collaborative. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582413885318-NEMOYR7296LDNDUISRYG/20190325_180639%2B-%2BLechindem%2BBenrollince.jpg 2020 Fellows Lechindem Efuetngwoa Benrollince Limbe, Cameroon Team Leader - GIS Manager, GeoView Benrollince is a young Geomatics engineer. He works as Surveyor for Cameroon Development Corporation and GIS Manager for GeoView which delivers GIS and Mapping services to public and private organizations. Ben is passionate in capturing, analyzing and displaying using maps real world situations like crisis, settlement etc to assist decision making and planning in accordance with the SDGs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582413939459-7GMOEZEG6O0Q7ZDSD433/LHuffman_Headshot%2B-%2BLeigh%2BHuffman.jpg 2020 Fellows Leigh Huffman Asheville, United States Urban Planner Leigh Huffman is an Urban Planner aspiring to help small cities create sustainable systems that improve livability for all residents. She received a Master in City and Regional Planning from Georgia Tech and a B.A. in International Relations from the College of Wooster. Her passion for system approaches led her to work for Habitat for Humanity, the International Monetary Fund, and governments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582414176238-LU4M977N1QXHQP7CLBA1/Shkurenko_Liubov%2B-%2BLiubov%2BShkurenko.jpg 2020 Fellows Liubov Shkurenko Stockholm, Sweden Graduate Student, KTH Royal Institute of Technology Liubov is an environmentalist and urbanist, driven by matters of sustainability and inclusion. She has been studying ecology at National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (Ukraine), and sustainable urban planning at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden). Liubov believes in great power of promoting global human values, sharing knowledge, and supporting capacity development within communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582414235424-E9734IMDUKJWE6WHN8XH/L%2BDlamini%2BLPF%2B2020%2B-%2BLondiwe%2BDlamini.jpg 2020 Fellows Londiwe Dlamini Durban, South Africa Assistant Project Coordinator, World Water Academy Londiwe is a hydrologist currently working as an assistant project coordinator for World Water Academy. Londiwe is a member of the Young Experts Programme (Water), which is aimed at capacity building for young professionals at an international level. She is passionate about sustainable urban development and addressing impacts of climate change on water resources and people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582414288773-PV6P6IOOLUT56TGFMP06/Headshot%2B-%2BLucy%2BDunhill.jpg 2020 Fellows Lucy Dunhill Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom Founder, Dujo Lucy is the Founder of Dujo, an interdisciplinary consultancy using Architecture, Technology, Commercial & Project management. She utilises her lived experiences as an autistic woman and her professional experience in MMC, to enable human centred and inclusive design. Lucy sits on the RIBA Committee for the Humber region and is a board member of the Autism Partnership Board in her city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582414430953-E4NOTWNYDUKJQVTR1WUJ/foto%2Bperfil%2Bformatura%2B-%2BLuisa%2BS.jpg 2020 Fellows Luísa Schiavon de Araújo São Paulo, Brazil Chemical engineer, University of São Paulo Luísa is a chemical engineer passionate about sustainability. Currently, she works with renewable energy at Total Eren. Luísa is deeply involved in themes related to the SDGs and she truly believes in the power of working together toward a common goal. Her personal motto is “be the change you want to see in the world”. For Luísa, education is key to the swift to a more sustainable future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582414474139-M2Y3ZMM71B4KURGHWCYQ/Macarena%2B5%2B%25283%2529%2B-%2BMacarena%2BDomi%25CC%2581nguez%2BFerna%25CC%2581ndez.jpg 2020 Fellows Macarena Domínguez Fernández Olot, Spain Former Junior Legal Consultant, UN Habitat Bolivia Former legal Junior Consultant UN-Habitat Bolivia. Public International & Environmental Law (University of Groningen) Macarena is a young legal professional passionate about innovation and engagement in municipal government. After working in the elaboration of the first Policy for Bolivian Cities, she now hopes to bring SDG11 to her home city in Catalonia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582414581853-03K2EF0PRCVC2MYT25G6/Marcella%2BCutrim%2B-%2BMarcella%2BCutrim.jpg 2020 Fellows Marcella Cutrim Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Architecture & Urbanism student, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro Marcella is a young Architecture & Urbanism student from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She has been involved in several distinct initiatives to build new homes for low-income families in Brazil and Portugal. Also, she developed a pioneer urban intervention workshop, during the largest sustainable event in Brazil. Nowadays, she is studying space and the impact of urban mobility on an unequal society. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582414785445-VEWUJ3BBMHCDFO3GEYHX/IMG_8093%2B-%2BMariana%2BMarmelada.jpg 2020 Fellows Mariana Marmelada Lisbon, Portugal MSc Architecture Student, University of Lisbon - School of Architecture Since her exchange in Japan, after 2018 July’s Heavy Rain Disaster, Mariana has become more aware of the importance of disaster preparedness, mitigation, and recovery. She is currently developing her Master Thesis in Architecture where notions of social sustainability and community engagement are studied side by side with Architecture’s theories of placemaking and urban resilience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582414838602-J2CXTFZJJMT8C0MPFGPB/Picture+Mariana+Pallares+-+Mariana+Pallare%CC%81s.jpg 2020 Fellows Mariana Pallarés Madrid, Spain Civil Engineer, Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Advisor, IWBI Mariana is a civil engineer specialized in energy efficiency in the built environment. As a young Venezuelan advocate of the SDGs, she is passionate about urban development, sustainability and social impact. Currently in Madrid, she is working as a Sustainability Consultant driven by her strong commitment in creating better and resilient cities. She is a WELL Accredited Professional by the IWBI. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582414888555-HWTFTZPZYBJF5S7LBZ27/_Marina_Kyriakou%2B-%2BMARINA%2BKYRIAKOU.jpg 2020 Fellows Marina Kyriakou Nicosia, Cyprus Architect / Urban Planner, BYCS / Urban Gorillas Marina Kyriakou is an architect and urban planner. Her research and projects focus on transforming underused spaces into community places. She has also researched the potential of bottom up cycling initiatives in Nicosia. She is the Bicycle Mayor of Nicosia and she is now active in an influential network of independent leaders working to make cities more human-centric and fit for the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582415042488-JVRPHI2U1HWUHJOTZSA5/marketa-nosalova%2B-%2BMarketa%2BNosalova.jpg 2020 Fellows Marketa Nosalova London, United Kingdom Development Manager, TOWN As a development manager, Marketa works on projects ranging from regeneration schemes to urban extensions with a focus on building compact, walkable and green neighbourhoods. She is interested in how urban design influences people’s behaviour and is passionate about building places that are welcoming for people and not cars, with the ideal street being one where children can cycle to school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582415099020-6XOCO7GY5OQD6FIBKICX/closeup%2Bpic22%2B-%2BChaouechi%2BMaroua.jpg 2020 Fellows Maroua Chaouechi Sfax, Tunisia Urban designer and architect, founder, Meden Maroua is an urban designer and architect, founder at Meden - a firm that revolves around people and human based city-design with a focus on public spaces and playgrounds. As a Fulbright Alumni, she holds a master in urban design from the University of Colorado, Denver. With a working experience in Tunisia, Poland and Mexico, Maroua conducted her studies in her home country, the US and Denmark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582415175919-VV1JON9Q94CXI45ABPPC/Headshot+1+-+Mateo+Lu.jpeg 2020 Fellows Mateo Lu Barcelona, Spain Independent Researcher, UAB Originally from Quito, Mateo has recently studied or worked in a number of cities, including New York, London, and Maputo. These experiences have shaped his research interests in the importance of polycentric cities and inclusive urban growth, with focus on the integration of sustainable tourism into the city. Mateo holds a MsC in Urban Development Planning from the Bartlett School at UCL. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582415559658-PJO1RLSWPFWH5UIAGK2A/Screen%2BShot%2B2019-09-24%2Bat%2B8.54.22%2Bam%2B-%2BMatt%2BNguyen.jpg 2020 Fellows Matthew Nguyen Melbourne, Australia Co-Founder, Action for Health Passionate about finding innovative ways to further participation within urbanism, Matt is the Co-Founder Action for Health, a advocacy group that mobilise young people for healthier cities and of cityzenlabs, a place-making agency that facilitates community-driven projects. He has been recognised by the Australian Government as an Australia-ASEAN Emerging Leader and is a WEF Global Shaper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582415623312-N3UOG40MUM5Q4HIZCO0U/D064623C-2BCC-4D42-873B-FC82EFC86C94_1_201_a%2B-%2BMethembe%2BMdlalose.jpg 2020 Fellows Methembe Mdlalose Durban, South Africa Researcher, Part-time lecturer-PhD Candidate, University of KwaZulu-Natal Methembe is an an energetic, hardworking and self-motivated individual who has keen interest in efficient land use management models for spatial planning for sustainable urban spatial development.He is a researcher of the Regional and Local Economic Development Initiative RLEDI) within the Graduate School of Business & Leadership (UKZN). He holds an MCom degree in Local economic Development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582592543957-SFWNU3X22ESVXGY5NXM0/Mohamed%25252BOkash%25252B-%25252BHeadshot%25252B-%25252BMohamed%25252BOkash.jpg 2020 Fellows Mohamed Okash Sugow Mogadishu, Somalia Co-founder and Executive Director, SDGs 252 Okash is a development strategist, activist, and researcher. He is passionate about sustainability, social inclusion, and resilient cities. Okash is a policy, governance and development junkie who focus on innovating and shaping public policies to address complex local and global challenges. He holds MA in Development Studies at Kampala International University (Uganda). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582592569111-KIW7M47175JN9GRFMJHR/20200206_112032%2B-%2Bibrahim%2Bmasoudi.jpg 2020 Fellows Mohammad Ibrahim Masoudi Kabul, Afghanistan Deputy Project Manager, SFCC Engineer, Social activist. Ibrahim is an Engineer from Afghanistan who is passionate about rebuilding his war-torn country. He believes to manage the effects of rapid urbanization we must work on developing and implementing sustainable solutions. because of his passion to inspire change and to work for bringing peace, he has been volunteering with AIESEC since 2015. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582415904854-6SNB8POQNR62DOY1VRW7/20160917_211414+-+Mostafa+Gouda.jpg 2020 Fellows Mostafa Gouda 6th of October, Egypt Urban & Environmental Planning and GIS Consultant, Master Student, School of Engineering, Ain Shams Student Mostafa is a master's student in the Resource Efficient Cities IMaREC program within CNRD. He has participated in projects spanning the areas of urban development and infrastructure. Mostafa is a former Nile fellow of the Drosos Nile project, Friend of the Energy Globe Award, and he is the APA ambassador in Egypt. He is passionate about smart & sustainable cities and environmental management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582415962610-VWVL4L8KNQS273HQV01W/Photo+-+Namitha+Thomas+-+Nami+Thomas.jpg 2020 Fellows Namitha Thomas Dubai, United Arab Emirates Graduate Environmental Scientist, AECOM Middle East Namitha is an environmental scientist at AECOM. From being a part of entrepreneurship programs with Global Green Growth Institute and UAE Ministry of Environment to creating an initiative to eradicate educational inequality to being part of a team that will build an innovative, sustainable home for the Solar Decathlon 2020, she believes that sustainability is the endless expression of generosity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582416132170-PGTATURLGV0ODU78QT8R/NDR_Pic%2B-%2BYudish%2BRohee.jpg 2020 Fellows Narotum Dass Yudhish Rohee Curepipe, Mauritius Sustainability Consultant, Ecosis Ltd Yudhish holds a masters degree in Sustainability and currently works as Sustainability Consultant. He is also the National Secretary of JCI Mauritius, an organisation that works towards creating long lasting positive change in the society. He is passionate about environment, urban development, social impact and innovation and has more than 5 years experience in working in these fields. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582416202020-LPXNJA02YFQXKP9MA44Y/12922151_10204487031894790_966709843_o%2B%25281%2529%2B-%2BNazmi%2BAhmed.jpg 2020 Fellows Nazmi Ahmed Washington, D.C., United States Program Analyst, U.S. Federal Government Nazmi Ahmed graduated from the University of Florida with her Masters in Sustainable Development Practice focusing on Water and Soil Science, Urban Regional Planning, and Tropical Conservation and Development. Her research focused on water provision systems in the slums of Dhaka, Bangladesh working with BRAC BIGD & BRAC URP. She is passionate about climate resilience planning and social equity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582416372699-9IY86P7KIMRHKQOYLG22/DSC_4719+-+Nedaa+Hany.jpg 2020 Fellows Nedaa Mahboub Cairo, Egypt Urban Research Assistant, The American University in Cairo Nedaa is an architect who is working in the areas of social connectedness and urban happiness. Her ongoing research investigates the potentiality of spatial well-being within areas of extreme poverty and deteriorated conditions in the Greater Cairo metropolitan. Mahboub served internships as well as cultural exchange programs under NOGs suchlike UNESCO, DAAD, AIESEC Morocco, Takween, AUC, and CLUSTER. She is currently working as an urban research assistant at The American University in Cairo, NextARCH interdisciplinary lab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582917780645-WOFVSCQML25RV1ZMLFU8/IMG_7405.jpg 2020 Fellows Neslişah Doğan Istanbul, Turkey Student, Özyeğin University Passionate about energy efficiency, Neslişah is graduated from Süleyman Demirel University in Climatization and Cooling. She pursues her Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at Özyeğin University. She is an SDG Coordinator at the UN SDSN-Youth, and project assistant in the Center for Energy, Environment, and Economy, which focuses on R&D projects about science and engineering architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582416844631-7AOOIIZE6KOT38ZEOCY6/IMG-20200118-WA0017%2B-%2BNicola%2BCoundourakis.jpg 2020 Fellows Nicola Coundourakis Johannesburg, South Africa Consultant, Simanye Nicola is a passionate socialpreneur, with extensive research experience across sectors. Her focus is on community economics, sustainability and equality, and the use of data to enable improved quality of life indicators. With roots in critical discourse analysis, Nicola has specialised in public and development management. She plans on completing her Master's on the intersections of her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582416967184-J88N469KCWEHJREC1G4P/IMG_4665%2B%25283%2529%2B-%2Bnnaemeka%2BEke-okocha.jpg 2020 Fellows Nnaemeka Eke-okocha Siena, Italy Master Student, University of Siena Phil is a graduate student in Conflict Management and Humanitarian Action. He is a fellow at Rondine Association in Italy, focusing on conflict transformation. Phil has worked on water sanitation projects in Nigeria.he is a contributor in the upcoming book Effective Forms of Diplomacy, which will be published by Routledge. Phil is delivering several trainings on SGDs in different schools in Italy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582417400820-3X85QFBXYPK1LMWP1K5Y/IMG_0846+-+Noah+Baars.jpg 2020 Fellows Noah Baars Amsterdam, Netherlands City Analyst, Circle Economy Driven by finding the sweet spot between idealism and pragmatism. Noah is currently working as City Analyst for Circle Economy - an organisation that strives for a practical and scalable implementation of the Circular Economy. Before this, he worked as a strategist often applying design thinking and co-creation methods. Like his biblical namesake he is motivated to save humanity from the flood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582417463748-0MLQZHTZ9DZ4B8A7ENUJ/Patricia%2BAguchiku%2B-%2BPatri%25CC%2581cia%2BEiko.jpg 2020 Fellows Patricia Aguchiku São Paulo, Brazil Sustainability Consultant, Centro de Tecnologia de Edificações (CTE) What drives Patricia is the promotion of public spaces that places people at the center of the planning perspective. Having an academic degree in Architecture and Urban Planning, she also holds a civil engineering extension and developed academic research on open spaces systems in Brazil. She works in a consultancy company that brings sustainability concepts and strategies to urban developments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582417545168-9DN6D0ZZ94ESKV0Z4QG9/Paula%2BSahyoun%2BHeadshot%2B-%2BPaula%2BSahyoun.jpg 2020 Fellows Paula Sahyoun Montreal, Canada Project Lead, Global Shaper Paula Sahyoun currently works in philanthropy to scale the roles post-secondary institutions and public interest journalism play in accelerating societal contributions towards a just and sustainable world. Prior to that, Paula sought to explore and incorporate social innovation and systems change thinking as a social entrepreneur, researcher, healthcare worker and public servant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582417751736-JGC6LVKJ656G84PV1D74/Pratik%2B2%2B%25282%2529%2B-%2BPratik%2BKunwar.jpg 2020 Fellows Pratik Kunwar Kathmandu, Nepal Managing Director, Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Pratik is a social entrepreneur and civic innovator from Nepal. He is the Managing Director of CEI - a non-profit ideation lab and research center that pioneers civic innovation and social empowerment in the context of developing countries. He is a WEF Global Shaper, a Daayitwa National Public Service Fellow (2018), and a delegate at the Yenching Social Innovation Forum at Peking University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582417915377-SJLXVJP0LQ060ZFEHFY1/Photo_Priyanka%2BKulkarni%2B-%2BPriyanka%2BKulkarni.jpg 2020 Fellows Priyanka Kulkarni Thane, India Environmental Architect Planner, Consultant/Associate Priyanka Kulkarni (M.Arch., Pune University) is a ‘Environmental Architect Planner’ working as an ‘Consultant/Associate’ with different experts on sustainable design/planning and research projects. She has diverse experience of working on range of projects that include macro level environmental management to building design - Its common thread is "nature conservation" which forms an integral part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582417867176-G61NCQUHWTHFPGP2B04O/my%2Bphoto%2B-%2BPriyanka%2BWalanj.jpg 2020 Fellows Priyanka Walanj Mumbai, India Circular Economy Consultant. United Nations Development Programme, India Passionate about Sustainable Development Goals, Priyanka is currently working as a Circular Economy Consultant at UNDP,India.She is the Cofounder of The Big Energy India-a green energy venture and has been working on various SDG verticals. Priyanka is a member of various sustainability forums and keeps deep interest in writing on sustainability, resilient communities and reduced inequality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582418294076-E03L7H1WGN64O1C9DXEP/Regina%2BYnestrillas%2B-%2BRegina%2BYnestrillas%2BVega.jpg 2020 Fellows Regina Ynestrillas Vega CDMX, Mexico Masters Student, The New School Regina grew up in Mexico City, where she completed her Bachelor’s in Economics. After graduating she worked as a volunteer in Yomol A’Tel, a fair trade coffee led by the Tseltal community in Chiapas. At the same time she worked for PepsiCo as a Project Manager. Later on she moved to New York City to pursue a Master’s in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management at The New School. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582418252439-G5Y3FC2EP3B7PK7PLNH4/ritika_jain_photo_LPF2_LI%2B-%2BRitika%2BJain.jpg 2020 Fellows Ritika Jain New Delhi, India Program Manager, Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation Ritika works as a Program Manager at Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation. She did her Masters in Environmental Science, Policy & Management from Lund University Sweden. Ritika's key interest areas are Circular Economy, Clean Energy and Sustainable Travel. Ritika enjoys traveling to learn about new cultures; she has visited 25+ countries so far. Ritika aims to create happier and cleaner cities! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582418463395-CJ8A6I6T6YW03Z6N2YRF/Rodelon%2BRamos%2B-%2BLPF%2BHeadshot%2B-%2BRho%2BRamos.jpg 2020 Fellows Rodelon Ramos Manila, Philippines Design and innovation manager, Habitat for Humanity Philippines Rodelon is an architect & environmental planner. He is the Design & Innovation Manager of Habitat for Humanity Philippines, working with the urban poor, PWDs, indigenous people & disaster-affected groups. He is also part of the United Architects of the Philippines Emergency Architects, working on humanitarian projects such as emergency shelters, core housing & disaster-resilient reconstruction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582418644188-4D4BWX5DTWVRYMPYA03Q/Photograph%2Bfor%2Blocal%2Bpathways%2B-%2BSabareesh%2BS.jpg 2020 Fellows Sabareesh Suresh Dehradun, India Associate Consultant, Athena Infonomics Sabareesh Suresh is an urban planner and an architect with advanced qualifications in infrastructure planning and management. He currently works as an Associate Consultant with "Athena Infonomics"- a data-driven global consultancy, where he conducts research on government reforms and urban infrastructure development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582418789021-EALXM0U3XUNQGKX6KKAU/IMG_5227%2B-%2BSamantha%2BHernandez.jpg 2020 Fellows Samantha Hernandez Miami, United States Student, Lewis and Clark College Samantha is a student at Lewis and Clark College pursuing a degree in environmental studies. She is passionate about creating resilient cities that involves engagement with local stakeholders. She is also interested in the role of education in sustainable development and was able to explore this topic with a Davis Project for Peace grant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582418731557-M2DMYZZPMA70EQOJ95PJ/LocalPath%2B-%2Bsanchita%2Brajvanshi.jpg 2020 Fellows Sanchita Rajvanshi Toronto, Canada Program Coordinator, Evergreen Canada Passionate about technology for development, Sanchita is an IT engineer and an IDEX fellow who works at Community Solutions Network at Evergreen to build capacity and awareness around open smart communities. Her past experience of handling partnerships at eGov Foundations, a company building governance platforms in India, has helped her understand the breadth and the depth of urban governance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582419173768-VP6COR3OYG1WS69BOM8I/Samantela_Sandra_Philippines%2B-%2BSandra%2BSamantela.jpg 2020 Fellows Sandra Samantela Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines University Research Associate, University of the Philippines-Los Baños Sandra is an environmental planner and research associate in the University of the Philippines Los Baños, where she conducts research on human settlements planning and provides technical assistance to municipalities in formulating local development plans. Sandra holds a MSc in Urban Management and Development in IHS- Erasmus University Rotterdam where she specialized in Urban Land Governance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582419104421-LX6ULZTF7PW0PW8KBOGG/SavannahWu_Headshot+-+Savannah+Wu.jpeg 2020 Fellows Savannah Wu New York, United States Urban Planning Graduate Student, Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation Savannah is an urban planning graduate student at Columbia University. Passionate about sustainability, design, education, and public health, she has interned at the International WELL Building Institute, Metropolitan Area Planning Council, and Design Museum Boston. She has a background in architecture and is interested in circular economy initiatives in the fashion and building sectors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582419417972-D7FLQ6E5L9E90UJHQ19G/35292350_2031966077066648_6764328059588837376_n%2B-%2BShahd%2BAbu%2BSerriya.jpg 2020 Fellows Shahd Abuserriya Cairo, Egypt Strategic planning & Urban development program intern, UN-Habitat Shahd Abuserriya is a Palestinian engineer, writer and Researcher for sustainability & environment, she is a master candidate in Environmental studies and energy efficiency at Cairo University/Egypt. Miss Abuserriya is Passionate about sustainable development and environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582422855069-UQ30N99ZYDJUCG00TL0S/Shalhevet%2BVIsner_head-shot%2B-%2BShalhevet%2BVisner.jpg 2020 Fellows Shalhevet Visner London, UK Urban Designer, Greater London Authority (GLA) Shalhevet is an urban designer at the Greater London Authority, with a background in masterplanning and architecture. She is currently developing urban design strategies for Opportunity Areas in London, planning the infrastructure needed to support growth. She is an environmental activist and volunteered for the Israeli Green Party, promoting sustainability and zero energy building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582420015040-H6I519HY1D0GTOKR84D3/_XPR5450%2B-%2BShelby%2BColeman.jpg 2020 Fellows Shelby Coleman Syracuse, NY, United States PhD Candidate, SUNY ESF Shelby is a PhD Candidate in the environmental chemistry department at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, NY. Her research focuses on air pollutants near an elevated highway system and the potential health implications of exposure to these pollutants. Shelby is very interested in public health and environmental protection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582420108645-X7AM15AWOYSLHS1W8QXH/VITALIS%2B-%2BShey%2BVitalis%2BMbunkur.jpg 2020 Fellows Shey Vitalis Mbunkur Nicosia, Cyprus Founder, Better Future For All Association Shey earned a Bachelor`s in History from the University of Maroua in Cameroon he has over four years of experience in the nonprofit sector. He served as an African volunteer team leader for African Youth Human Rights and Citizenship Development Initiative, Cameroon chapter leader Youth For Human Rights International, SDG city ambassador and he is the founder of Better Future For All Association. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582423035802-UBAV8WVY8P1CDO0W7UC9/Shweta%2BGandhi_HR%2B-%2BShweta%2BGandhi.jpg 2020 Fellows Shweta Gandhi Dubai / Sharjah , United Arab Emirates Student, University of Oxford Shweta is an Architect l Urban Planner with an experience of working on Urban Master Plans & Conservation Projects in the U.A.E and currently pursuing MSc in Sustainable Urban Development at the University of Oxford, U.K. Also, her research contribution towards UNESCO bid “Sharjah: Gateway to the Trucial States” has allowed her to hone her skills and understanding of the built environment further. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582423150822-61PP9B2WUSY5VDTELIDB/Screen%2BShot%2B2563-01-28%2Bat%2B08.43.44%2B-%2BSofia%2BCavalleri.jpg 2020 Fellows Sofia Cavalleri Bangkok, Thailand Research Associate, Ph.D. Candidate, Yoga Teacher, Stockholm Environment Institute - Chulalongkorn University Environmentalist, Ph.D. candidate and yoga teacher. Sofia is currently pursuing a joint Ph.D. in Bangkok at the inter-disciplinary Department of Environment, Development and Sustainability of Chulalongkorn University as well as at the Stockholm Environment Institute Asia. She graduated in June 2019 from the Erasmus Mundus Masters programme in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management (MESPOM). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582423275335-BEW05BAI1SP466HGWGFY/20190830_213927%2B-%2BSolomon%2BJeong.jpg 2020 Fellows Solomon Jeong Dublin, Ireland MPA Development Practice Student, University College Dublin Solomon Jeong is a graduate student at University College Dublin. He was a diverse range of international development experience ranging from Malaria and HIV prevention in Mozambique to transportation safety in Ghana. He currently has a passion in urban conservation and wants to empower the youth to utilize their resources for a more sustainable community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582423393485-BL223OBP8CF8I46TS69M/DSC_0461-e1571633281532_4%2B-%2BSwapnil%2BSaxena.jpg 2020 Fellows Swapnil Saxena New Delhi, India Program Officer, National Institute of Urban Affairs, India An architect and urban planner by training, Swapnil is driven by her deep passion about building environmentally sustainable, inclusive and resilient cities by empowering local communities. Serving as Program Officer at National Institute of Urban Affairs, India she works with local governments to support development challenges in 12 cities through innovative, integrated and sustainable solutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582592655093-5OFKA2WX1YXFJJFIPV99/Tara%252BChen_PP%252B-%252BTara%252BChen.jpg 2020 Fellows Tara Chen Kaohsiung City , Taiwan Project Manager- Global Health Literacy Summit 2020, E-DA Healthcare Group Tara is a young Canadian, public health specialist and SDG advocate, passionate about developing cross-sectoral collaborations to advance health systems and build healthy cities. She is currently the Project Manager working at E-DA Healthcare Group, working to mobilize global actors in health literacy. Tara is a proud UWO alumni and holds a dual MPH from Europubhealth+. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582423591790-GMQ4CRUSSENBW1Z4OJXO/large%2B-%2BTony%2BLuo.jpg 2020 Fellows Tony Luo Melbourne, Australia Urban Planner, Victorian Planning Authority Passionate about placemaking and community development, Tony Luo is an Urban Planner with the Victorian Planning Authority, where he plans for high-quality urban renewal precincts. Born and raised in Melbourne, Tony holds a Bachelor of Environments with majors in Property, Urban Design and Planning from the University of Melbourne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582423779551-DAFPC3OTQWTEH1NUD2KV/Tyler%2BRivera%2BHeadshot%2B1%2B-%2BTyler%2BRivera.jpg 2020 Fellows Tyler Rivera Boston, United States Youth Climate Justice Organizer, Youth On Board / Boston Student Advisory Council Tyler Rivera is an activist working at the intersection of climate justice and community organizing. Through the Boston Student Advisory Council, he helps to ensure Boston’s youth are at the center of climate change dialogues and decisions. A graduate of Dartmouth College, Tyler is committed to building power with historically oppressed communities, and to winning a just, vibrant future for all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582423829277-KG5UGCYUL5WCBX51R3ZF/BBW_SPA_w_3085%2B-%2BUcha%2BAbbah.jpg 2020 Fellows Ucha Abbah Austin, United States Urban Ecological Planner, Asakura Robinson Ucha is an Urban Ecological Planner at Asakura Robinson focusing on how design and planning impact urban ecology. She is on the Natural Systems Advisory Group for the City of Austin’s Community Climate Plan. Ucha has two bachelors from Southern Methodist University: Human Rights and Environmental Studies. She also has a masters in Urban and Environmental Planning from the University of Virginia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582423874591-XYN5ZBY5SICW1E79WI4M/Photo%2B-%2BValentina%2BCastillo.jpg 2020 Fellows Valentina Castillo Cifuentes Region of Waterloo, Canada MES Candidate in Sustainability Management, University of Waterloo Valentina is a graduate student at the University of Waterloo. She focuses on social partnerships that help local governments to implement sustainability community plans. She represented the University of Waterloo at the UN Climate Conference COP25, in Madrid, Spain. Currently, Valentina is working as a research assistant in the SDG Cities Index for Canadian Municipalities at SDSN Canada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582424035312-M0M5AZ16OA12O38NSTSL/IRS_5490%2B-%2BA%2BV%2BVenugopal.jpg 2020 Fellows Venugopal A V Chennai, India Senior Research Associate for Urban Development, Institute for Transportation & Development Policy Venugopal has been working with the city government in Chennai providing assistance for various complete streets projects through his role at ITDP. He is currently working on expanding the street transformation works across the city through the Mega Streets Project. He is also involved in policy and planning works for transforming urban mobility to nurture early childhood development in Pune. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582424112418-ALR82CDK73700E6VB4OK/official%2Bvon%2B-%2Bvictor%2Boliseh.jpg 2020 Fellows Victor Oliseh Benin, Nigeria Commissioner for Strategic Planning and Execution, Ignite StartupX and Project Initiator, Domestication of SDGs in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions Victor is a distinguished young Agricultural graduate from the University of Benin, He is a passionate volunteer with a large heart for humanitarian services. He currently seats as the commissioner for Strategy & Execution at the Ignite StartupX business and Leadership School. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582424157246-9KNZO8BCIVNGXYEFOER1/Vivek%2BYadav%2BUpload%2BFinal%2Bv1%2B-%2BVivek%2BYadav.jpg 2020 Fellows Vivek Yadav Bangalore, India Software Development Engineer, Philips Innovation Campus - Healthcare Research Vivek is a Software Developer with Philips Healthcare Research and an enthusiast Public Policy Research Analyst. He is engaged in many social-environmental initiatives and member of WEF Global Shapers and Google Developer Group.He has interned with Gov. of India and UNDP on e-Governance projects to improve citizen-centric services. He is interested in smart urban planning and human-centric design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582424924095-EGOOVMLP8KQJOT4NNSS8/Vlad%2B-%2BVlad%2BFedorov.jpg 2020 Fellows Vladislav Fedorov Plovdiv, Bulgaria International Project Manager, BG Be Active Association Holding a BA in International Relations, Vlad is responsible for project coordination and international communication at BG Be Active that fosters behavior change in Bulgaria through healthy lifestyle and urban interventions. Having coordinated several placemaking initiatives in local communities in the country, Vlad believes people’s engagement is a key element to sustainable and inclusive cities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582424972673-RY5HYQE9LZTPFXW2LZ15/WM_1%2B-%2BWilliam%2BMcIntyre.jpg 2020 Fellows William McIntyre Melbourne, Australia Masters Student, Monash University William is an emerging urban planner with a passion for sustainable solutions to international development issues. He has worked on a number of international development projects across the Asia Pacific region, focusing on water sensitive urban design, ecosystem services and collaborative governance. He is currently pursuing a Masters of Urban Planning and Design at Monash University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582425034212-W77W827D5UYX4E5DSBDW/Wrixon_Photo_LPF%2B-%2BWrixon%2BMpanang%2527ombe.jpg 2020 Fellows Wrixon Mpanang'ombe Blantyre, Malawi Research Assistant, Enabling the Circular Economy For Sanitation in Kenya and Malawi Project Wrixon worked as a corporate environmental analyst and consultant before his current role in urban sanitation research at the University of Malawi’s WASHTED Centre. He also leads Our Fresh Futurez, a not-for-profit initiative, which conducts sustainable innovation training and runs an ethical leadership program for youth who aspire to contribute towards environmental sustainability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582425294824-46FTAK19I2GYKNYHT6G3/Xu%2BLiu%2B-%2BXu%2BLiu.jpg 2020 Fellows Xu Liu Ithaca, USA Graduate Researcher, Cornell University An interdisciplinary engineer at Cornell and a graduate from UBC, Xu (www.xliu.net) is passionate about advancing the energy transition and creating low carbon businesses. She was named as a Future Energy Leader by BP plc (2019), was selected into the Clinton Global Initiative University by the Clinton Foundation (2019), and was an invited speaker at SPARK - Energy Re-Imagined in London (2020). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582425377962-X2G1V41OEP4IHP0G3Z7L/FXPR4628%2B-%2BYana%2BBryk.jpg 2020 Fellows Yana Bryk Kyiv, Ukraine Road Safety Expert, Traffic Code Campaign Coordinator, NGO U-Cycle (Kyiv Cyclists' Association) Yana Bryk has Master degree in Land Law and also she is a MSc student in Urban Planning and Development at Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture. Being a Road Safety expert at NGO U-Cycle, her aim is to develop sustainable mobility in Ukraine. Yana has also worked with the institutions: local municipalities, Ukrainian Parliament and Ministries, UN Migration Agency etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582425433836-VXKW5XFC188LZX9L73VY/Yasmina_Bendikha_Picture%2B-%2BYasmina%2BBendikha.jpg 2020 Fellows Yasmina Bendikha Montpellier, France Student - Entrepreneur, Pépite (Languedoc-Roussillon) Yasmina holds a bachelor degree in physics from the university of Montpellier & an urban and environmental engineering diploma from Polytech'Tours. After an internship within a local government in Normandy & at Assystem Technologies, she took this year the plunge : starting her own company ! She also volunteered with ARLSG (Ankara), Paiwand and has been involved with the 'Petits Débrouillards'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582425651487-6PU8LGB0WUS6RW981J6Z/us%2Bvisa%2B17-5-19A%2B-%2Bko%2Byee%2Bman.jpg 2020 Fellows Yee Man Ko Hong Kong, China Student researcher, Lingnan University Upholding faith in humanity and civilisation, Jasmine finds her passion on sustainable development and natural heritage through literature and leadership experience. She has been brand advocate for Smart City, Plastic-free, sustainable built for her university, joint-institution alliance and HK government. Her aspiration is to foster greener and smarter city by partnership and collaboration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582425709077-WT6FLO372HVX9NLP6YSQ/IMG_E8010%2B-%2Byoldez%2Bhalleb.jpg 2020 Fellows Yoldez Halleb Sousse, Tunisia Architect / Heritage consultant, Sousse Demain Yoldez graduated from the National Architecture school of Tunis and holds a master’s degree in Historic Preservation from The University of Georgia, USA. She has worked with the National Heritage Institute of Tunis and has been volunteering as a heritage consultant with “Sousse Demain”, an NGO that aims at safeguarding the cultural heritage of the Medina of Sousse, a UNESCO World Heritage site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582904504368-D819UU5KDEUGQLO4NBOI/Mengxue%2BGao%2B-%2BGao%2BMengxue.jpg 2020 Fellows Mengxue Gao New York City, USA Resilience Engineer, Thornton Tomasetti As a civil engineer, Mengxue has worked in a team of engineers, architects and risk specialists on multi-hazard risk assessments, resiliency and mitigation design projects for properties owners in coastal cities like New York City and Boston. She believes that a sustainable future urban waterfront relies on collaborative effort between public agencies and private local stakeholders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582904826075-F0PQNJ09ZMK2JTQ4UG3O/Aashreetha%2Bphoto%2B-%2Baashreetha%2Bkunnu.jpg 2020 Fellows Aashreetha Koonu Chennai, India Junior town planner, Town Development Council Raised in a rapidly urbanizing metropolitan city, Aashreetha is a passionate and avid urban planner with experience in various disciplines of planning and urban research over the past 2.5years. She is passionate about urban spatial development and sciences and is looking forward to promoting thought leadership advocacy in the field of urban development and planning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1582904891988-E85I5U7Y8NBQ6NOXW2WU/Priya%2B-%2BPriya%2BGosain.jpg 2020 Fellows Priya Gosain Ahmedabad, India Student, Centre for Heritage Management, Ahmedabad University Priya Gosain is an Architect, who is currently pursuing her Master's in Heritage Management. Her interest in vernacular architecture, cultures, and communities lead her to draw a parallel between Heritage and Sustainable Development Goals. Her aim is to make a remarkable contribution to society by working towards development through a sensitive and holistic approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1583287740329-YL0I51SJ4JBKBOH5QBI7/china%2B2%2B-%2BRoberto%2BHerrera.jpg 2020 Fellows Roberto Salvador Herrera Castro Mexico City, Mexico Project Lead, Participatory Habitat Initiative, UN-Habitat Roberto is an international professional with experience specializing in sustainable urbanization through knowledge, skills and expertise based on a three-pronged approach to legal frameworks, city planning, and local finances. Currently, Roberto leads the Participatory Habitat Initiative; an innovative multi-dimensional approach to accelerate the SDGs https://pb.unhabitat.org/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1583287919492-KLUEHXAOLPJYL5ESNE4J/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2020-01-11%2Bat%2B10.39.57%2BPM%2B-%2BGeetika%2BAhuja.jpg 2020 Fellows Geetika Ahuja New Delhi, India Deputy Manager, Chief Minister's Good Governance Associates, Haryana Geetika is a policy professional working with the Chief Minister's Office, Haryana, India. As a part of her work in Haryana, she has led initiatives to improve the state bus transport unit and designed strategies for streamlining service and scheme delivery in the state. She is passionate about addressing complex policy problems through citizen-centric solutions and strengthening state capacity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1583288002841-FVZC6OQ3YGGRBHO8WQA4/DSCF5758%2B-%2BDivya%2BKasarabada.jpg 2020 Fellows Divya Kasarabada Malmö, Sweden Resident/Research Assistant for International and Housing office + Urban Studies Masters student, Malmö University Divya an architecture graduate pursuing an Msc. Urban Studies at Malmö University is passionate about Circular Economy and working for Agenda 2030. The 4IR conference (UNPAR) made her reflect on 4IR-circularity as the world moves into a deeper digital age. Along her studies she works for MAU as a Research-Resident Assistant to enhance the experiences of the students who live at University Housing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1583885553892-NTMR4P5CUEH4N2JDTZLC/FormatFactoryEMB_5137_Original%2B2%2B-%2BMadhusudan%2BKothari.jpg 2020 Fellows Madhusudan Kothari Pune, India Chief Minister Fellow, Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority Madhusudan is passionate about participatory governance and sustainability. He works with the nodal planning authority for Pune as a Chief Minister Fellow in a finance & strategy role. Before this, he worked with Govt. of India on a civic engagement platform. Madhusudan is a finance specialist holding CFA & CA degrees. He completed his undergraduate program from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1584726543619-53EZ9XHX55WA0T25E6Y4/Isha%2BSharma.jpg 2020 Fellows Isha Sharma London, UK Company Director and Member of Council, London School of Economics and Political Science Isha is a policy-practitioner in international development. Raised across India, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, US and the UK, Isha seeks to explore how cities and communities can share knowledge and build on each other’s learnings to achieve the SDGs more efficiently and sustainably. Isha is particularly passionate about youth and women issues. She founded the Art of Living Fellowship Program and is currently the first and youngest South Asian woman to sit on the Council of the London School of Economics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1587917366900-1CHBH45AXDPGFZ0NI8EF/UN%2BSDSN%2B-%2Bjaimin%2Bparikh.jpg 2020 Fellows Jaimin Parikh New Delhi, India Diplomatic Researcher, European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights; Student, University of Delhi Jaimin Parikh is a young change-maker from India. In 2019 he received the National Youth Icon Award by International Youth Committee for his work towards implementation of the SDGs at grass-root level. Along with being a student of the University of Delhi, he is also engaged with the European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights as well as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. http://localpathways.org/2021-fellows daily 0.75 2025-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491513934649-Z9V5WZRFTDSQW9RQDIZP/cape-town-772248.jpg 2021 Fellows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613354233372-G2RILT2PT0B9I52ECA1U/Abdulla%2Bpassport%2Bphoto%2B-%2BAbdulla%2BNuaman.jpg 2021 Fellows Abdulla Nuaman Dubai, United Arab Emirates Urban Planner, GHD Abdulla works as an Urban Planner in GHD, where he advises public and private sector clients. He is a member of the Emirates Planning Association and is a Licentiate of the Royal Town Planning Institute. Abdulla also holds a BA and MA in Urban Studies and Planning from the University of Sheffield, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613324741190-5R385LTL7VP8COVCJ3YP/pictureofme%2B-%2BAb%2BSalhuba.jpg 2021 Fellows Abrar Salhoba Tripoli, Libya Student, American University of Beirut Abrar Salhoba is a Tomorrow's Leader scholar pursuing her Political science and an International law degree at the American University of Beirut. With a deep-rooted interest in international politics, Abrar continuously works on bridging the gaps between citizens and politics to increase civil awareness while simultaneously promoting sustainable development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613324798679-3R3CZA8P71QS1VHNWGPV/AR%2B-%2BAditi%2BRai.jpg 2021 Fellows Aditi Rai Ahmedabad, India Senior Design & Strategy Executive, Godrej Properties Limited Aditi is an Architect & an Urban Planner, with advanced qualifications in Urban Housing & Policy. Experienced and specialised in the areas of Real Estate Development Strategy and Heritage Economics, she is working towards promoting meaningful integration of historic urban areas in the city development process to ensure equitable & sustainable transitions. She currently seats as the Senior Executive for Design-Strategy at Godrej Properties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613324874729-9QFXKD45IU0QQPZGQ8M3/SDSN%2BpHOTO%2B-%2Bahmed%2Bm.jpg 2021 Fellows Ahmed Zaki Cairo, Egypt Senior Sustainability Consultant, Earth Academy MSc level sustainability professional with extensive experience in assisting organizations in integrating sustainability into their strategies and day to day operations. Ahmed works now as sustainability consultant with wide range of national and international consultancy. Ahmed is passionate about Sustainable Finance, Circular Economy and SDGs Education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613324929922-WA7IH5R5UNJYJF4L89H3/Picture%2B-%2BAishwarya%2BAgarwal.jpg 2021 Fellows Aishwarya Agarwal Pune, India Senior Urban Designer - Architect, Ecofirst Services Ltd Aishwarya Agarwal is an Urban Designer who has been involved in developing urban design guidelines, policy research, strategy formulation, public realm design of various projects including Child- friendly City Pune, 100 Smart Cities Mission India, Public spaces design, Pedestrian- oriented streets, etc. Her goal is to work collaboratively with local communities and city governments to make our cities safe, accessible, vibrant, and healthy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613324989983-L1TDIU7TZORQWCA3N3N1/IMG-20201217-WA0000%2B-%2BWilliams%2BOyebade.jpg 2021 Fellows Akinsola Akinwumi Abuja, Nigeria Planning Director/Tpl.Lexsy Nigeria Limited Akinwumi Akinsola Williams is a Nigerian, a Town Planner and young activist that advocate for climate and peacebuilding in Nigeria. He obtained a Bachelor degree in Urban and Regional Planning, and since graduation involved in several volunteering and advocacy programs in Nigeria, which are targeted at mitigating the effects of climate change and youth involvement in attaining a Nigeria that attracts foreigners and free from environmental crises. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613325133623-PUA39GV9CEZ7XLBOM0SE/De+Salvatierra%2C+Alberto+-+Alberto+de+Salvatierra.jpg 2021 Fellows Alberto de Salvatierra Calgary, Canada Assistant Professor of Urbanism and Data in Architecture, University of Calgary School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Alberto de Salvatierra is Founder and Director of the Center for Civilization and Assistant Professor of Urbanism and Data in Architecture at the University of Calgary SAPL. An interdisciplinary polymath, architectural designer, and landscape urbanist, Alberto’s research and work focuses on material flows as infrastructure at the urban and civilizational scales. He holds degrees from Cornell and Harvard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613325217449-LCRF9KN58AWYYDJYHU37/22+-+Alexandra+Nun%CC%83ez.png 2021 Fellows Alexandra Nuñez Caracas, Venezuela Architect and Project Coordinator, Incursiones Alexandra is an experienced architect and an emergent enthusiast for sustainable urban design as a social impact tool in inequitable places. Her actual work as a project coordinator in a firm with focus on public spaces interventions, has shaped her research interest in spatial justice works. Among her relevant experiences, Alexandra lead the recognized project of community kitchens micro-interventions, develop in Caracas vulnerable areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613325326736-UESW3WXFV9PAUZQKGCDP/Photo-Alicia_Lerner%2B%25282%2529%2B-%2Balicia%2Blerner.jpg 2021 Fellows Alicia Lerner São Paulo, Brazil Junior Consultant, Climate Bonds Initiative Alícia is an Urban Planner with expertise in transport infrastructure development in large metropolitan areas, focused on geospatial data analysis. She has experience in sustainable urban development consultancy, addressing sustainability concepts to urban projects. Currently, she works on enhancing regional sustainable market development and is a Msc. Candidate for researching housing policies around implemented infrastructure in São Paulo City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613325449770-87L7IZ3EIKNZ2IBO3TQK/headshot+-+Amanda+Haydar.jpg 2021 Fellows Amanda Haydar Beirut, Lebanon Writer/Researcher, Beit El Baraka Amanda Haydar is an activist based in Beirut. She is the creator of the Let’s Talk Peace podcast and is working with the organization Beit el Baraka, writing a modern Lebanese history book. Fond of utilizing art as a medium for social change, Amanda is involved with several organizations including the Hague Peace Projects and Youth Against Corruption. Additionally, she is an IYPF Young Ambassador for Peace, working on projects in Ireland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613325543033-QMSNO0E42QN0HYNVSQNM/76184066_2951225131556301_1996580710789414912_o+-+ammar+khan.jpg 2021 Fellows Ammar Akhter Khan Karachi, Pakistan Founder, AcademicsWriter Ammar Akhter khan is an electronic engineer, currently enrolled as an MBA student at IQRA University Karachi. He is an author of two novels, ghostwriter and an entrepreneur, worked previously as a senior instructor and head of RND in Jinnah Polytechnic College. Currently trains copywriters, novel writers for his entrepreneurship writing setup and also writes actively on Topibaaz.pk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613340461896-120WJ7KI2C9GB43I8M9U/architect_Urban%2Band%2Btransport%2Bplanner%2B-%2BAna%2BGaby%2BCha%25CC%2581vez.jpg 2021 Fellows Ana Gaby Chavez Martinez Monterrey, Mexico Architect and Urban Planner Ana Gaby holds an MSc in Urban Planning and Policy Design from Politecnico di Milano and her main interests are about cities, innovation, and sustainability. She is currently working as a consultant in the fields of Transport planning and sustainable urban mobility solutions. She lived and worked in Milan, Italy where she gathered experience working across disciplines, in a wide range of projects, sectors and, actors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613325727949-PL2FUYVRJ1R3IKYC9YQX/Anshula%2B-%2BAnshula%2BMenon.jpg 2021 Fellows Anshula Menon Delhi, India Research Assistant, National Institute of Urban Affairs Anshula is an architect and urban planner by education. She regards herself as an urbanist, one who is passionate about creating accessible and sustainable cities. Her areas of interest are spatial planning and sustainable mobility. She is currently working on the preparation of the Master Plan of Delhi, 2041. Anshula believes that education is key to a sustainable future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613325820017-9A612XQXECYRVIIXOJVG/download%2B-%2BAnuj%2BBehal.jpg 2021 Fellows Anuj Behal Jalandhar, India Urban and Regional Planner/ Writer Anuj is a final year undergraduate Urban and Regional Planner who has a strong inclination in Gender and development, Inclusive and Resilience Planning while fostering Community Engagement. He also writes about the environment and social fabrics of the cities through various blogs. Driven to learn and explore sustainable and flexible solutions to issues revolving around the same, he thrives as an explorer of new ideas, communities, and places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613325931055-0Q58K245UFN2NZYKHA8Y/Anushree_Nallapaneni%2B-%2BAnu%2BShree.jpg 2021 Fellows Anushree Nallapaneni Toronto, Canada Urban Designer, Stantec Anushree Nallapaneni holds a master’s degree in urban design from Carnegie Mellon University and currently works as an urban designer at Stantec. Anushree is passionate about community-oriented design, innovation, and teamwork and has worked on projects across North America. Collaborating across disciplines, from mobility to landscape architecture, Anushree draws upon her understanding of the urban environment to bring it all together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613326054831-YYO1H8KT6KI7J1OXUXZW/Aravind%2Bphoto%2B-%2BAravind%2BNatarajan.jpg 2021 Fellows Aravind Natarajan Navi Mumbai, India Project Officer, Moneylife Foundation Aravind is a Project Officer with Moneylife Foundation, a non-profit based out of Mumbai, India that works on financial reforms, consumer advocacy and Right to Information. He is part of the Blue Ribbon Movement, a youth led initiative which works on building youth leaders focused on deep-democratic values of consensus based on Vinoba Bhave’s and Gandhiji's principles of Swaraj. Aravind is also a member of the Global Shapers Community, Thane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613326120442-1AMMPCK4JGATXZ0TDCGE/1538312525104+-+Arjan+Keijser.jfif 2021 Fellows Arjan Keijser Brussels, Belgium Project Manager, Belgian Red Cross Arjan Keijser is an experienced project manager and passionate advocate for leveraging the power of digital education to achieve the SGDs. After working for EY, he graduated from Vlerick Business School and joined the Belgian Red Cross’ development cooperation team as an intrapreneur and business developer. There, he focuses on developing a new blended learning tool to improve community health outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613326219312-0IF9LGR30L567ZZLH951/GPM-9084-3972%2B-%2BAshish%2BGupta.jpg 2021 Fellows Ashish Gupta New Delhi, India Junior Project Officer, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India Ashish is a Development Professional. His current work focusses on implementation and management of Project UNNATI, a skilling project under MGNREGA, MoRD’s flagship social security scheme. In the past, he has worked with reputed research organizations on a variety of public policy related issues. Ashish holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Delhi University and a Master’s degree in Economics from Gokhale Institute of Politics & Economics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613326338935-WKEIRJ2VXVRG2L6141DX/Asif%2BAmer%2BLow%2BLow%2B-%2BAsif%2BAmer.jpg 2021 Fellows Asif Amer Shirajgonj, Bangladesh Chief Executive, Alleviation 360 Asif Amer is a changemaker from Bangladesh. To end economic disparity and ensure social justice, he has founded Alleviation 360, a youth organization which utilizes youth participatory based activities to community development. His seven years of experience in development sector made him realise the potential of leadership capability of young people and their significant roles in society’s development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613326441286-V4MIK8F27I1FOV1HLH0C/IMG-20200212-WA0006%2B-%2BAyu%2BPratiwi.jpg 2021 Fellows Ayu Pratiwi, Muyasyaroh Wageningen, Netherlands MSc Student in Environmental Sciences, Wageningen University & Research Ayu Pratiwi Muyasyaroh is a MSc Student in Environmental Sciences at Wageningen University & Research with a full scholarship by the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education or LPDP. Started in 2018, Ayu has been actively involved in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) campaign activities by joining the MY World 2030 Advocacy Program. Since early 2020, she has been a speaker on topics of SDG in front of 1000+ audiences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613326557696-RILIOJZ363GYLZVY25X1/PP0006616%2B-%2BBhargavi%2BPambhar.jpg 2021 Fellows Bhargavi Pambhar Delhi, India Transport Coordinator, Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety Bhargavi Pambhar is a Transport coordinator for Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety. Bhargavi is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University’s Road Safety Leadership and Road Safety Legislation courses. Bhargavi has supported the Indian Ministry of Rural Development for Rurban Mission. Bhargavi has supported United Nations as a Volunteer. Bhargavi has a Master's in Urban and Regional Planning from CEPT University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613326894257-VCCD4XYVX5R2S0MT4OHR/IMG_20210119_091304%2B-%2BBonface%2BAbudho.jpg 2021 Fellows Boniface Abudho Nairobi, Kenya Urban Planner, Eco-Build Africa Boniface Abudho is the Lead Urban Planner and a GIS Analyst at Eco-Build Africa, an Environmental Architectural and Sustainable Urban Development firm, based in Nairobi, Kenya. Since 2016, he has used his expertise in various Urban Development Projects, including leading the team that developed the Integrated Urban Development Plans for Chebunyo and Chebole Towns. He holds a BA in Urban and Regional Planning from Maseno University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613326876056-TG3PX0984TKDZFSY87US/Brian%2BHeadshot%2B-%2BBrian%2BMark.jpg 2021 Fellows Brian Owino Paris, France Master Candidate, Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences PO Brian is a sustainability enthusiast with a policy perspective in creating sustainable planet where humans live in peace with each other and with nature. He is studying Master Environmental Policy at Paris School of International Affairs-Sciences PO in Paris, France. He finds a passion in the mission of SDSN-Youth Initiative and his belief gives an in depth view on leveraging the potential of youths towards SDGs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613327016776-XESBV8RL8NWLE2I8AVVO/Brian%2BOtieno%2BOwuor%2B-%2BBRIAN%2BOTIENO%2BOWUOR.jpg 2021 Fellows Brian Otieno Owuor Nairobi, Kenya Student, Ca Foscari University of Venice Brian Otieno Owuor is a Master's student of Global Environmental Change at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Currently, he is working as data analysis and visualization assistant at Sea Trust Institute USA with the main focus on Climate adaptation and story mapping using Arc GIS Esri story maps. He is passionate about addressing the issue of climate change and environmental management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613327129564-KNZZZYDF8VUIJCURO9Y3/CAlmeida_Foto3x4%2B-%2BCamilla%2BAlmeida.jpg 2021 Fellows Camilla Almeida Silva São Paulo, Brazil Associate, Alvarez & Marsal Camilla believes that urban infrastructures can be enablers of social and sustainable development. City-related issues have been of great relevance during her major in Architecture and Urban Planning, minor in Civil Engineering, and Masters in Transport Engineering at the University of São Paulo. In her professional experience, she designed and provided consultancy services for multiple stakeholders in major urban infrastructure projects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613327221668-E7Q89P82PDOBHAPQDECT/Chenjing%2BWang_Head-shot%2B-%2BChenjing%2BWang.jpg 2021 Fellows Chenjing Wang Hoboken, USA Associate, Morgan Stanley Chenjing works at Morgan Stanley. She has experience in project finance, risk management and impact investing. A global citizen, a nature lover, and a believer in innovation and execution, Chenjing hopes to support more companies and projects that help meet the UN SDG goals. With a background in economics and public policy, she is currently pursuing a clean energy certificate from Yale and an MBA degree in 2023 from Columbia Business School. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613602466122-WM6VK6KUARIQHAGUWP8W/IMG_20201015_205654_613%2B-%2Bchidinma%2Bonwuana.jpg 2021 Fellows Chidinma Onwuana Lagos, Nigeria Architect Chidinma is a two time graduate of the university of Lagos, with a first degree in architecture and master's degree in environmental design. While volunteering at a school for children of internally displaced persons, she picked a unique interest in public space design and social inclusion. She is taking active steps to be part of a solution through the help of SDSN. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613327357748-OJI5LDHTWPS8ULTFNY3A/Claudia%2BMucin%25CC%2583o%2B-%2BClaudia%2BMucin%25CC%2583o.jpg 2021 Fellows Claudia Muciño García Celaya, Mexico Auxiliar of Historic Heritage and Urban Image, General Direction of Urban Development Claudia is an architect with an MSc in Advanced Sustainable Design from the University of Edinburgh. Currently, she works at the General Direction of Urban Development in Celaya, Mexico, and teaches bioclimatic architecture at the university Tecnológico de Monterrey. She is interested in exploring how society can be agents of change in the cities and is passionate about designing resilient cities, safe for all, walkable, and sustainable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613327449873-Z40I4IU0QEFJS1WTO5JX/IMG_20200514_145811%255B1%255D%2B-%2BClinton%2BGando.jpg 2021 Fellows Clinton Gando Lusaka, Zambia Project Coordinator, The Future Community Foundation I am a reliable social and economic policy analyst and a well-rounded program coordinator with more than six years of experience demonstrating leadership skills to provide a vehicle for systems to generate value chains and to ensure social inclusion and tackle the rising challenges of unemployment, poverty, climate change, and inequalities in the societies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613327592688-53OQNEI83RQ9VG1XNGLF/Head%2Bshot%2B-%2BCosmas%2BIkenwobodo.jpg 2021 Fellows Cosmas Ikenwobodo Lagos, Nigeria Account/Admin Officer, SOS Children's Villages Cosmas is an administrator with SOS Children’s villages who is passionate about sustainable Livelihoods, active youth participation and the eradication of poverty. His passion has led him to volunteer with VSO Nigeria on the ICS Program. He has a Bachelors Degree in Business from the University o f Nigeria Nsukka and is on course to obtain a MBA and a Masters degree on International Development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613329386601-J0J6NT3AYAPMLN88IZXU/IMG_20210201_071206%2B-%2BCristina%2BDans.jpg 2021 Fellows Cristina Dans Iglesias Brussels, Belgium Blue Book Trainee, European Commission Having a background in law and business administration, Cristina has specialized in EU environmental policy and is currently project coordinator of the EU funded solidarity project Boa Semente. She holds a MA in International Relations from the Diplomatic School of Spain and a MA in European Political and Governance Studies from the College of Europe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613329572729-G80KY0YCBHJA1DSN3G15/image%2B-Daraus%2BBahikire%2B%2B-%2BDaraus%2BBahikire.jpg 2021 Fellows Daraus Bahikire Kampala, Uganda Public Health Specialist, Ministry of Health Bahikire Daraus, has worked with Ministry of health on various community projects and programs ,in villages ,towns and cities. He has comprehensively appreciated the various sustainable development challenges affecting Ugandan cities. Daraus is thus committed to improving individual and community health, advocate and lobby for health, empower communities to own and manage their own health challenges for sustainable development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613329709565-B32XEXODAT00D1DBL7NK/Zarri%2BDavide_Photo%2B-%2BDavide%2BZarri.jpg 2021 Fellows Davide Zarri Bologna, Italy Food Policy Officer Davide is an enthusiastic 28-year-old food economist with few years of professional experience as EU public affairs consultant and food policy officer. Curious, open-minded, yet thorough, and critical thinker, he is fuelled by a vision for a better future which he seeks to achieve by bringing together his food policy expertise with a passionate interest in food sustainability matters and policymaking, and a natural bent for writing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613329804653-QUKZC1WE7WIA9O7U8A0G/IMG_4937%2B-%2BDimity%2BHanney.jpg 2021 Fellows Dimity Hanney Melbourne, Australia Policy Advisor, Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions Dimity is a Policy Advisor working on Melbourne Arts Precinct, the largest cultural infrastructure project in Australia. In addition to this role, she is undertaking a UN-Habitat internship based in Kosovo (remote), preparing a social housing feasibility study. Dimity holds a Masters of Regional and Urban Planning Studies from the London School of Economics with her Masters thesis researching gender considerations in transport planning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613329907542-E86LFR5OIIK9XKEEWMA8/IMG_3271%2B-%2BEJ%2BdSR.jpg 2021 Fellows Eddo da Silva Rosa Marseille, France Communications and Editorial Content Manager, Ecole Centrale de Marseille Passionate about sustainable development and innovation, Eddo da Silva Rosa works as a communication manager in an engineering school – Centrale Marseille. His academic background was focused on economics, languages and social sciences; however, his passion remains learning more about innovative technologies. Having lived in France, the Netherlands and Germany, he is convinced that great solutions stem from collective efforts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613330000252-ZH4OMFZ3390UA89WWQLO/IMG_6763+-+Elizabeth+Ortiz.jpg 2021 Fellows Elizabeth Ortiz London, United Kingdom MSc Student, Climate Change and Policy, King's College London Elizabeth Ortiz is pursuing her MSc in Climate Change & Policy at King’s College London. After graduating from the University of Chicago in 2018, she worked on Senator Jon Tester’s re-election campaign in the state of Montana and subsequently moved to New York to work as a litigation paralegal. Her experiences in urban and rural environments motivate her to fight for a more sustainable future and she is thrilled to be a Local Pathways Fellow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613330214637-9U8NO0ZMUNF3I34VJW6M/Photo%2BID%2B-%2BElizabeth%2BVe%25CC%2581nisse.jpg 2021 Fellows Elizabeth Venisse Aix-en-Provence, France M2 Student, Sciences Po Aix Elizabeth is a French native born in 1994. Throughout her studies, she tackled different subjects including philosophy, european studies, cross-cultural negotiation and political sciences. She is the founder and president of a local network in Aix-en-Provence called Solid'Aix, whose purpose is to gather unsold food and clothing and redistribute it to the homeless population. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613330393259-V26ORPR9YQY9CUTYIB2E/Headshot_EDA%2B-%2BElysse%2BDelia%2BAlvarado.jpg 2021 Fellows Elysse Delia, Alvarado Dallas, United States Program Manager, The Trust for Public Land Elysse is a Program Manager at the Trust for Public Land where she leads Green Schoolyards community engagement. She discovered her interest in community development through her work at KaBOOM!, an NGO dedicated to bringing play to kids, no matter what zip code they live in. Born and raised in Dallas, TX, Elysse is driven to make her hometown a healthier, more sustainable place to live. She holds a BA in International Relations from UT Austin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613330513660-BBVB0L2IPUA22UUKLEZV/20191218_224917%2B-%2BOsifo%2BStephen.jpg 2021 Fellows Ezekiel Odiamehi Ota, Nigeria Program Officer, Africa Centre for Climate Actions and Rural Development Odiamehi osifo Ezekiel holds a degree in environmental science, he is currently working with terra aqua environmental Consultancy Ltd as an environmental compliance and monitoring officer, where he work mostly with urban developers on integrating environmental sustainability into city projects. He also volunteers with ACCARD initiatives, the role has given him the opportunity to engage with climate stakeholders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613330632373-WTL4KZQ5J8RW2N1DGA63/picture%2B-%2BFatimah%2BMahmood.jpg 2021 Fellows Fatimah Mahmood Islamabad, Pakistan Environmental Specialist Fatimah Mahmood is an environmental specialist from Islamabad, Pakistan; who takes a special interest in sustainable development and climate change. She frequently pens down articles on social/environmental issues. Previously, she has worked with UNREDD+ and UNEP as an expert on the environment. Her graduate research work on impact of climate change & tropospheric ozone on crop productivity has been published in peer-reviewed journals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613337581219-EYZJE1M41TTOLGNEN1DO/1%2B-%2BGinisha%2B1.jpg 2021 Fellows Ginisha Dewani Jaipur, India Vice President, Programs, IAPSS Global & Projects and Events Coordinator, IAPSS Asia; Researcher, National Centre of Urban AffairsInternational Association for Political Science Students (IAPSS) and Lal Bhahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) Presently shouldering the responsibility of VP-Programs, IAPSS. With her ongoing doctoral study on Urban Governance & Sustainability at NIT, Jaipur, she also works as a researcher at LBSNAA, India. A merit holder during her Master’s in Public Administration and been awarded with gold medal for excelling her graduation studies. Nominated as expert at ASEF ARC8 for designing policy briefs. She has previously worked at British Council as Manager, Arts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613330960852-ECRY54JH82IP1N8CX084/Giulia%2BDi%2BDonato-09%2B-%2BGiulia%2BDi%2BDonato.jpg 2021 Fellows Giulia Di Donato Rome, Italy Trainee, European Central Bank (ECB) Passionate about economics and politics, Giulia is an incoming trainee at the European Central Bank. She is the Vice President and Co-founder of Officine Italia, an Association with the mission to increase the political participation of youth. Giulia holds a Master in Public Policy from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, a MSc in Accounting and Finance and a BA in Management from Bocconi University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613331474644-BE6WAIY3LER47W3EFLEZ/GM_profile2%2B-%2BGiulia%2BM.jpg 2021 Fellows Giulia Marzetti Brussels, Belgium Policy Officer, European Commission A chemical engineer by training, Giulia has crafted a portfolio career as consultant, project manager and policy officer in sustainable transport, energy storage, and emerging technologies applied to cities and industry. Giulia is passionate about using technologies to build a more sustainable and equitable world. She has been a Talent at UNLEASH in 2017 and has spoken to numerous conferences including COP24 in Katowice and GSTIC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613331636945-3PBKBLXV5YQRLZK4GX5N/144682669_122930016363429_86032985631209924_n%2B-%2BGlenda%2BCandela.jpg 2021 Fellows Glenda Candela Portoviejo, Ecuador BEng Civil Engineering, The University of Manchester Glenda is a civil engineering and activist passionate about sustainable water management and use. Her goal is to help public and private organizations to recognize the need for safe drinking water access in the rural areas of her country, Ecuador. She believes that responsible education, creative thinking, and women are the keys to change the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613331716536-TVV9J23MDOQCDJMYGH8V/photo+-+Atim+Gloria.JPG 2021 Fellows Gloria Atim Gulu city, Uganda Executive Director, African Nutrition Agency (AFNA) Atim Gloria Gulu city Uganda. Gloria has a bachelors degree in food processing technology and has worked as a nutritionist in refugees settlements in Bidibidi, Kiryandongo and Adjumani where she gained expertise in systems strengthening and empowering persons of concerns. Currently she is working as the Executive Director for AFNA and is passionate about sustainable solutions that increase resilience for better livelihoods and health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613331859388-GCEYUYLH7TSCC3GN11LE/Gloria-%2BSDSN%2BPhoto%2B-%2BGloria%2BMagut.jpg 2021 Fellows Gloria Magut Nairobi, Kenya Studdent Researcher, Jomo Kenyatta Universit of Agriculture & Technology- Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Graduate School Gloria is a researcher whose interest primarily focuses on public health & water because water quality has profound influence on human health. She would like to use research to inform policy that leads to evidence informed decision-making. Gloria`s aim is to contribute to research and make a significant contribution towards the attainment of the UNSDGs, and to leave no one behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613331958940-64BK8D2NLFXB3A2EA5HW/Headshot%2BHT%2B-%2BHolly%2BTurner.jpg 2021 Fellows Holly Turner London, UK Graduate Urban Designer, AECOM Holly is an urban designer aiming to shape the built environment to solve some of the most complex problems facing urban areas. Holly has an MSc in Urban Design and City Planning which allowed her to explore the impact of different types of intervention at different scales, from the city scale through to the hyperlocal. Holly hopes to use knowledge of different mechanisms to enable change throughout this program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613332071691-9YVRR7IBIFE99Y8PI3DE/IMG_6571%2B-%2BIan%2BCoelho.jpg 2021 Fellows Ian Araujo Brasília, Brazil Activist, Youth for Climate Brasília (Jovens pelo Clima Brasília) Ian is an undergraduate student in Biotechnology at the University of Brasília (UnB), a beginning scientist at the UnB Laboratory of Applied Immunology, an intern at Fiocruz Brasília, who works with the areas related to health and Sustainable Development Goals. Within his life of activism, Ian identifies himself as a socio-environmentalist, and he is part of the Fridays For Future movement, both internationally, nationally, and regionally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613334280016-14QQWA79P5616O80VQ0Q/Ilenia%2BRomani%2B-%2BIlenia%2BRomani.jpg 2021 Fellows Ilenia Gaia Romani Milan, Italy Researcher, Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM) Ilenia is a sustainability researcher at Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei, and secretary general of the Italian Association of Environmental and Resource Economists. She is also co-founder of English4Good, a charity educational project for the COVID-19 emergency. She graduated in International Politics and Government at Bocconi University, and then completed a MSc in International Development and Emergencies at the London School of Economics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613334515011-H2JP51TF622UAV1JCUP3/DSCF7196%2B-%2BIrina%2BPonedelnik.jpg 2021 Fellows Iryna Ponedelnik Saint Petersburg, Russia Founder and Coordinator, Youth for Sustainable Development in Belarus initiative Young science communicator, SDG expert, her research interests are SDGs, citizen science, youth activism. Iryna is a Master’s student in Science Communication at ITMO University (Russia). She works as a PR manager in TeRRIFICA Belarus project. Iryna won the “Green ticket” to participate in the 2019 UN Youth Climate Summit. She is a former MCP of AIESEC in Belarus and Global Schools Advocate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613334736172-W6SQUKUCC3DSZUBTE6DD/Ishara_Sahama_portrait%2B-%2BIshara%2BSahama.jpg 2021 Fellows Ishara Sahama Brisbane, Australia Human Geographer & Community Organizer, Social Purpose Sector Ishara is a Human Geographer who strongly advocates for transparent, equitable decision-making. She is passionate about reimagining/designing urban development & planning practices to centralize citizen-led, participatory decision-making for a more sustainable and regenerative future. Ishara works across multiple verticals in the social purpose sector, focusing on sustainable business, refugee and multicultural acceptance & gender equity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613334845851-05MVT4ZK65NS27P2Z6LK/Jaffer-Muljiani-B%2526W%2B-%2BJaffer%2BMuljiani.jpg 2021 Fellows Jaffer Muljiani London, United Kingdom Sustainability Consultant, BDP Jaffer is a Sustainability Consultant at BDP, an interdisciplinary international design practice. He also sits on the New London Architecture’s NextGen Sounding Board, is a Young Urbanist at the Academy of Urbanism and was selected to be one of fifty ‘Young Leaders’ from around the world at Urban Futures, Europe’s largest conference on Sustainable Cities. Jaffer has an MSc in Sustainable Cities from King's College London. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613334991989-YFOXFSJLKHRXW8078OTX/James%2BY%2BR%2BPaek%2B-%2BJames%2BPaek.jpg 2021 Fellows James Paek Cumming, United States Assistant Manager, Board of Directors, Co-Founder and Vice-President of Advocacy, QuikTrip Corporation, InventSTEM, #TheDearGovernment Organization James Paek is a current corporate management in the retail sector and has been serving for two years. He graduated with Associate Degree in Political Science from the University of North Georgia and Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. He has experience in advocacy, volunteer, activism, and advisor to many organizations from non-profit to corporate for over 20 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613335959276-ISOX2FNW1FFNX1ZPHYPX/Jose%25CC%2581D.Madrigal_headshot%2B-%2BJose%2BDaniel%2BMadrigal.jpg 2021 Fellows José Daniel Madrigal San Pedro Sula, Honduras Intern at the Energy, Climate Change and Extractive Industries Program, The Inter-American Dialogue José Daniel currently interns at the Inter-American Dialogue and has also collaborated actively towards the National Decarbonization Plan of Honduras. Furthermore, he participates with not-for-profit organizations such as One Young World, Climate Reality Project, Sustenta Honduras, and the Global Youth Climate Network. As a Chevening Alumnus, he is a recent graduate of the MSc in Urbanization and Development from the London School of Economics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613336056557-Z890ST170XD08N282N3J/juandaray+-+Juan+Daray.jfif 2021 Fellows Juan Gabriel Daray Marikina City, Philippines Graduate Student, Ateneo School of Government Juan Daray is an International Consultant with experience working in the public and private sector. He was a UN Advisor to the Holy See Mission where he was an interlocutor for global discussions on sustainability and development. He is taking up MPM at the Ateneo School of Government where he plans of developing a policy framework that streamlines environmental governance efforts between the public and private sectors, and civil society. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613336168553-EUTI2K0QZVT94YAO1G48/54BBD351-1A35-4FB2-A211-7184E06658F1%2B-%2BKD%2BRu.jpg 2021 Fellows Kaidi Ru Yantai, China Managing Director, SnT Consulting Kaidi Ru is a digital transformation consultant based in Yantai, China. Her previous research includes work on the political economy of Latin America and consultation for Lloyds Banking Group on the impact of disruptive technologies on the UK's banking industry. She holds a BA in International Development from King's College London and an MPhil in Management from the University of Cambridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613336778592-FKY61VX4U025BCOS4568/KarinaCantu%2B-%2BKarina%2BCantu%25CC%2581.jpg 2021 Fellows Karina Cantú Monterrey, México Social projects consultant, IDK Social She is from Monterrey, México. She has a major on International Relations by ITESM, and she currently works as a consultant on social projects in IDK Social, and as a Social Research Coordinator at the CEMEX-Tec Center for Sustainable Development, where she has conducted community studies for enterprises in México and other Latin American countries. Her passion is urban growth and creating innovative solutions to foster more sustainable cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613336896402-HY4ULOBNAK3ZJH2UALS2/Headshot_kubraozdemir%2B-%2BKu%25CC%2588bra%2BO%25CC%2588zdemir.jpg 2021 Fellows Kübra Özdemir Ankara, Turkey Communication Assistant, UNFPA Turkey Kübra is passionate about inclusive and sustainable cities with particular interest in social exclusion, spatial equality and green spaces. She also works as a Communication Assistant at UNFPA. Prior to this, she worked with UNDP focusing on various development issues in the context of migration. She studied Social Sciences at Science Po and holds BA and MA degrees in Political Science and International Relations from Bogazici University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613337006376-LDNFQ02E7WNLCWE244W7/Lerato%2BS%2BImage%2B-%2BLerato%2BSolomon.jpg 2021 Fellows Lerato Phalatse Johannesburg, South Africa Founder & CEO, Mental Matters with Lerato Solomon Lerato is the founder of Mental Matters with Lerato Solomon and a mental health advocate. She is passionate about mental health advocacy, women and youth empowerment. She believes in creating platforms that empower women and youth affected by mental issues to raise awareness in the development of communities. She has been able to promote significant, positive change in communities and individuals through working with youth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613337698583-JZWG7116B4YKOM86AMQF/1596566979811%2B-%2BLetizia%2BZuliani.jpg 2021 Fellows Letizia Zuliani Vienna, Austria Environmental Co-operation Unit Intern, OSCE Letizia is a young professional pursuing a career in sustainable development and environmental security. She is currently working at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) within the Environmental Co-operation Unit. Her interests range from climate change to green economy and disaster risk reduction. She holds a Master in International Relations (Eurasian Studies) and a post-graduate Master in Sustainable Development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613338158882-AN34OBX5K8VLBBYTTCOV/Lexi%2BHeadshot%2B-%2BLexi%2BK.jpg 2021 Fellows Lexi Kinman Montreal, Canada Partnerships and Resourcing Coordinator, Student Energy Lexi is the Partnerships and Resourcing Coordinator for Student Energy, a global youth-led organization empowering the next generation of leaders who are accelerating the transition to a sustainable, equitable energy future. Lexi has supported public space and transportation studies for the University of British Columbia's Department of Civil Engineering and School of Community and Regional Planning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613340816841-SMVLJIXZ970Q0I0G7NAU/Colour_Cropped%2B-%2BLouise%2BRibet.jpg 2021 Fellows Louise Ribet London, United Kingdom Data Manager, WhereIsMyTransport Louise is a specialist in urban development, with a MSc in Urban Planning from the London School of Economics. She works as a Data Collection Manager at WhereIsMyTransport, helping to map public transport networks in emerging-market cities. She is passionate about improving urban mobility and making it more inclusive, particularly for the transport vulnerable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613340956039-SI8TM3RKNKO5DZ8ZRBKU/Maimoona+Photo+-+Maimoona+Sahar.jpg 2021 Fellows Maimoona Sahar Gurugram, India Associate, Haryana Institute of Public Administration (Government of Haryana) Maimoona holds a bachelor degree in Economics and Masters in Development Policy. As a policy professional, she has worked as the Honorable Chief Minister of Haryana’s representative in district Palwal where she managed end-to-end implementation of the largest cleanliness survey of urban local bodies in the world. She is fervent about facilitating dialogues between local governments and citizens for reimagining urban growth in post-COVID world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613341049635-MQJXZZ0UWIFYJLCLFGX8/MT%2BAdonis%2B-%2BMargo%2BTamzone%2BAdonis.jpg 2021 Fellows Margo Adonis Cape Town, South Africa Scientific Technician, Department of Water and Sanitation Margo Tamzone Adonis holds a Bachelors of Technology in Environmental Management from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town. Further she is an Advisory Board Committee Member for the Cape Peninsula University of Technology Environmental Program and a Scientific Technician by profession for the National Department of Water and Sanitation in South Africa. Margo volunteers her time as an Environmental Protection Activist in RSA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613341149509-Z1GTM01SB33RL5HZMVKK/Maria+Ghraichi+picture+-+Maria+Ghraichi.jpg 2021 Fellows Maria Ghraichi Beirut, Lebanon Architect, Lebanese University Maria is a young architect who graduated recently from the Lebanese University. Her interest in learning new practices in urban planning, led her to pursue her MSc degree in sustainable cities in France, in the upcoming year. Passionate by this field, Maria volunteered two years ago in an NGO called BALDATI, where she was part of a team and specialists working on a sustainable city program, which inspired her to pursue her professional career. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613341439845-03I5U1XSPE9IXQ3TIXY9/Martin%2B1%2B-%2Bodongo%2Bmartin.jpg 2021 Fellows Martin Odongo Kampala, Uganda Policy Fellow, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Martin Odongo is 28-year-old, Pan-African from Uganda, He BA Microfinance and Master of business administration of Kyambogo University in Uganda respectively. He is currently a Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Policy Fellow and Accountability Lab Virtual incubator fellow 2021. Martin specializes in public policy analysis with particular focus on urban planning and housing policy, political economy, and geopolitics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613341567797-HGT9CHW1UQW9WJ28DGDD/IMG_0833%2B-%2BMateo%2BLedesma.jpg 2021 Fellows Mateo Ledesma Bohorquez Malaga, Spain Cities and Resource Efficiency Specialist, United Nations Environment Programme Originally from Colombia, Mateo is an environmental engineer and MSc candidate in Territorial Planning and Environmental Management from University of Barcelona. He is currently working as Cities and Resource Efficiency Specialist for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), where he supports policies and projects related to resource efficiency and sustainable cities in Latin American and the Caribbean countries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613341686818-YLHT4VPMF94XBE97PSBM/Headshot%2Bmichael%2Bojo%2B-%2BMichael%2BOjo.jpg 2021 Fellows Michael Ojo Gombe, Nigeria Architect & Executive Director, Lets Build for Humanity Michael Ojo is a human-centric architect, passionate about creating nature-inspired solutions for a healthy planet. He graduated in 2017 from the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University with B.Tech (Hons) in Architecture. Advocating for the SDGs 10&11 he built a nonprofit to reduce inequalities. He aims to find solutions for environmental sustainability at the intersection of economics, ecology, politics, and culture. He is from Nigeria https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613342087138-SOLKZ155VJHQJNIFKW5X/Moses%2BItanola%2BIMG%2B-%2BMoses%2BItanola.jpg 2021 Fellows Moses Itanola Abuja, Nigeria Executive Director, BIM Africa Moses is the Executive Director at BIM Africa and a Project Associate with Family Homes Fund Limited. As a Researcher and Trainer (Autodesk Certified Instructor), he is exploring the use of AI, VR/AR, UAVs, and BIM-compliant softwares in construction projects. Alongside sharing knowledge in various conferences across the continent, He participates in two work areas of the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613342067325-WNNRG3XDHWLBH6RZD9G2/picture%2B-%2BMuhammad%2BShafiq.jpg 2021 Fellows Muhammad Shafique Hong Kong, China PhD Candidate, City University of Hong Kong Passionate about innovation and sustainability, Shafique is a civil engineer with a focus on sustainable and resilient cities. He has background experience in Green Infrastructure, Energy policy and urban mobility for more than 5 years and currently pursues his PhD in Architecture and Civil Engineering at the City University of Hong Kong. His current primary focus is sustainable mobility and environmental impacts of emerging technologies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613342047622-0XD6CTURB5Q7NZ5LR8HO/Negar%2BAhmari%2B-%2Bnegar%2Bahmari.jpg 2021 Fellows Negar Ahmari Tehran, Iran Urban Planner, Negin Shahr Ayadeh Consulting Negar is a young Urban Planner and GIS Specialist with experience of working on Regeneration projects. she is deeply interested in sustainable and inclusive urban design. She is passionate about how to put SDG concept into practice and seeks tangible results and practical change even if little, in the life of marginal and invisible dwellers of the city she lives in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613343946385-MKCCU8SZEW8OY2EDU8IC/Nikhil.jpg%2B-%2BNikhil%2BSharma.jpg 2021 Fellows Nikhil Sharma Ahmedabad, India Co-founder, ElemenTree Education Foundation Nikhil is a Climate Change Educator, working with schools in Ahmedabad to bring Climate Education and initiate local change. He worked with Teach For India as a fellow in low-income communities for 2-years and developed a ‘Green Leader’ program to prepare local leaders to combat local environmental issues. He started 'ÉlemenTree Education Foundation’ to work in partnership with educational institutions for Climate Change Education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613344055034-YQWEC8HHJH3BWJRA62WW/Erhabor%2B-%2BNorris%2BErhabor.jpg 2021 Fellows Norris Erhabor Benin City, Nigeria Lecturer, University of Benin Erhabor Norris is currently an Environmental Education lecturer in the Department of Health, Safety and Environmental Education, University of Benin, Nigeria. He has been working there since October 2014. He is also is the co-founder of Environmental Health Safety and Literacy Organization (ESHLO). The nonprofit organization was established in June 5th, 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613349767229-DHWO6YL5XL4H5P5BB6QK/Hussein%2527s%2BHeadshot.jpg 2021 Fellows Oluwadamilare Hussein Orekoya Kano City, Nigeria Founder & Executive Director, My Environment is Mine Initiative (memyAfrica) Hussein is a climate-smart Civil Engineer working for the future of sustainable cities in Africa. He is a graduate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, and the Founder of My Environment is Mine Initiative (memyAfrica). His primary goal is to transform youth mindset and build capacities, increase environmental consciousness, inspire social innovations, and motivate collective efforts from awareness to action using eco storytelling for sustainable development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613349867664-IBNXSHMH38W6QMXGB71Z/Osam+CC+Morris.jpg 2021 Fellows Osam Charles Cosmas Morris Juba, South Sudan Executive Director, Community Care Initiative -SS Osam Charles Morris is from Juba, South Sudan, he holds a BSc in Business Administration & Alumni of Atlas4Dev & 2063 Academy, he passionate about Sustainable Development, Human Rights. The Founder & Executive Director Community Care Initiative-SS a youths lead non-profit organization envisions an inclusive equitable empowered Communities where all, children youths, women & other vulnerable person disabilities enjoys a secure healthy lives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613349960276-7I6F80C80U118TIWHC77/My+Photo+%28600+x+600%29+-+pankaj+kanti+jodder.JPG 2021 Fellows Pankaj Kanti Jodder Khulna, Bangladesh Postgraduate Student, Khulna University Pankaj Kanti Jodder, currently, is a postgraduate student of the Urban and Rural Planning discipline, Khulna university, Bangladesh. As he is an urban planning backgrounded student he has a good sense in the relevant fields such as- sustainable development of cities, disaster management, environment management, geographic information science and so on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613350188467-3PJLDDF9QAUN0E3UBNQV/Patience%2BMuchawa%2B-%2BPatience%2BMuchawa.jpg 2021 Fellows Patience Muchawa Harare, Zimbabwe Chief Sustainability Officer, PowerAfrika Labs Patience is passionate about redefining urbanisation on the African continent through learning from the world. She is a Civil Engineer who recently completed her Masters in Sustainable Cities as a Chevening Scholar at the University of Leeds. Currently she is the Chief Sustainability Officer at PowerAfrika, a research and design lab focusing on finding solutions to make Zimbabwean cities more inclusive, sustainable, safe and resilient. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613350319776-DJ5LUJA8EHB9ZDPPOMK0/Pilar%2Bheadshot%2B-%2BPilar%2BPedrinelli.jpg 2021 Fellows Pilar Pedrinelli Amsterdam, Netherlands Global Senior Public Engagement Manager, The Rainforest Alliance Pilar is leading the Public Engagement program at The Rainforest Alliance. She holds two Masters, a postgraduate and she is a candidate of the Yale Postgraduate in Tropical Landscapes. Her career is focused on creating global change by impacting communities along value chains, while encouraging individuals to understand their collective power to create systemic change. She has also been a 30 under 30 Forbes "movers and shakers" 2020 nominee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613354092975-Z8R9JNHU8ADI1CRWVMFT/Display%2Bpicture%2B-%2Bpranesh%2Blavania.jpg 2021 Fellows Pranesh Lavania Chennai, India PG Scholar, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development Pranesh Lavania is currently pursuing a Master’s in Development Policy and Practice. He holds a Bachelors in Agricultural Science with additional credentials in Agriculture Policy and Public Policy Analysis. Development partnerships, Climate change and Rural-Urban transition are his areas of interest. With his current understanding of the subject, he quotes, "Either find a new planet to live or make your cities better". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613350687141-2DZ8HXWIEUQAV1U2EMB2/IMG_2217%2B2%2B-%2BPritika%2BAkhil%2BKumar.jpg 2021 Fellows Pritika Akhil Kumar Chennai, India Principal Architect & Researcher, Co:Lab Pritika is an architect and urbanist, and the founder of Co:Lab, a design and research collaborative based in Chennai, India. Having graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2017, she explores topics like participatory spatial practice, democracy and public space through her research. Previously, Pritika has also worked with reputed research organisations on the topics of urban governance, climate change and heritage management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613350754850-R8C491I76ZA5T3B6DV4W/My+Headshot+-+Prutha+Patel.jpg 2021 Fellows Prutha Patel Ahmedabad, India Graduate Engineer Trainee, Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Prutha is a civil engineer. She is an Indian Green Building Council Accredited Professional. Her major area of research is related to water resources engineering and sustainable building technologies. She wants to promote green construction practices at the local level and increase the green footprint. She is passionate about working for sustainable development and serving mother earth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613350877132-F7YVJA1NO2LP78PVG89T/IMG-5899%2B-%2BQuinton%2BMakelana.jpg 2021 Fellows Quinton Makelana Pretoria, South Africa Coordinator, YALI Network Quinton Makelana is a Research Development Manager, Qualified Gender Activist, founder & Executive Director of civil society organization “ZAYN INITIATIVE” Member of the United States signature effort in African Leadership (YALI Network), a valued member of the African Union (AU) Youth- volunteer corps & Gender in Africa member.Quinton has an academic and contextual understanding of human relations in both domestic and international contexts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613351002846-41KSJBBQIIG5C6I3KGNQ/REGINA%2BPHOTO%2B-%2BRegina%2BParedes%2BGorostieta.jpg 2021 Fellows Regina Paredes Gorostieta Jiménez Toluca, México Founder & CEO, Muevetex Regina is a passionate social entrepreneur who is graduated from urban planning and aims to transform urban mobility. After experiencing the unsatisfactory service of public transport, she founded a startup named Muevetex. Through collaborative mapping, they collect information, transform it into open data and create strategies to improve the service. Her motto is "the only way to solve a problem is by involving everyone who suffers it.". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/8af13d99-86b5-40e2-9c37-993fb0f20a3f/IMG_0058+%281%29.jpg 2021 Fellows Rodrigo Samuel Lavezzi Melbourne, Australia Urban Design Professional An urban design professional dedicated to creating ecologically sound and sustainable developments for disadvantaged communities around the world. I have been involved in a diverse range of international development projects in the Asia-Pacific region. My career goal is to take on more international community-oriented projects tht aim to enhance lives of socially disadvantaged settlements around the world and forge a more sustainable future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613351293019-4YWD3GP7TF1FFMWRO7ZQ/LINKEDIN+-+Alex+Heesher.JPG 2021 Fellows Rosa Velia Gutiérrez Barrón Torreón, Mexico Junior Project Coordinator, MODEL Rosa Velia holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from LaSalle University. Holding a background experience in railway and solar projects, she seeks to pursue a Master’s Degree in Smart and sustainable cities. Winner of the Mexico MultiCity Challenge 2020, where she works towards adopting a healthier street model for Torreón. She is also passionate about culture, public policies and urbanism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613351394770-Z62PD8ITLBMH7N12UMWH/02+-+De+Ram.jpg 2021 Fellows Sairam, Ramisetti Dallas, United States Analyst, McCarthy Building Inc Ram is currently working as an Analyst at McCarthy Building Inc. Dallas office. His passion lies in the intersection of the built environment, Innovation, and Urban Systems. Before moving to the USA for his Master's from Purdue in 2017, he worked in various capacities on green buildings projects in India, Bangladesh, UAE, and Qatar. Ram earned a B.Tech from the School of Planning and Architecture, JNT University India, and USGBC LEED AP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613351556069-8IFNE0STBLUMQJCOJVBG/IMG_20210128_183653_550%2B-%2BSAMUELE%2BSPINELLA.jpg 2021 Fellows Samuele Spinella Lucca, Italy M.Sc. student, Faculty of Politica Science - University of Pisa Samuele is currently pursuing his M.Sc. in Sociology and Social Research. He is passionate about sustainable development, and he strongly believes in the power of grassroots actions along with intergenerational cooperation. He collaborates on projects with local stakeholders addressing young and creative thinkers to lay the foundations of the “manifesto of youth policies". Samuele is especially interested in the fields of urbanism and education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613351636849-KIK5LLZ1C547HPNR2SKJ/IMG_3916%2B-%2BSamyuktha%2BSethuraman.jpg 2021 Fellows Samyuktha Sethuraman Kochi, India Assistant Media Producer - Development Innovation Insider (Diinsider) Samyuktha.S is truly a global citizen. She is currently pursuing her MSc Developmental Studies from Christ University, India. Tremendously passionate about designing a sustainable lifestyle, she is enthusiastic about building smart-cities in the coming years. She has successfully published numerous Social Impact articles in the last year. "The best way to predict our future is to design it" is her motto to bring about the change she envisages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613351849992-GVA10MM87IRB4S3FH0DS/Sarah_Flynn_LP+-+Sarah+Flynn.jpg 2021 Fellows Sarah Flynn Dublin, Ireland Social Innovation Designer, The Big idea Sarah is a UX and Transition Designer busy researching today’s complex challenges and the opportunities they create for building inclusive, resilient and sustainable futures. She has a strong belief in the power of imagination and a particular interest in placemaking as a strategy to reclaim public space. She is currently working with The Big Idea, a program empowering Ireland’s next generation to tackle society’s biggest challenges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613352234318-50YKKJTY4W5YBVF4XEQH/Saurav%2Bpic%2B-%2BSaurav.jpg 2021 Fellows Saurav Ahmedabad, India Grassroots transformation leader Saurav is a passionate change maker who believes that each one of us can be the catalyst for the change we aspire to see and in this journey we can recreate a better world which is prosperous, united, interconnected and is in one with nature. He has worked extensively at the grassroot and assisted various national leaders in their transformational projects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613352427961-UF1H0EM816ADDTFCI60C/IMG-20210126-WA0016%2B-%2Bselcan%2Bc%25CC%25A7atal.jpg 2021 Fellows Selcan Catal Istanbul, Turkey Sustainability Specialist and Sustainable Development Coordinator, Cifal Istanbul and UN SDSN Youth Selcan Çatal is a student of Bahçeşehir University Energy Systems Engineering. She continues her studies on Responsible Consumption and Production and Sustainable Energy systems. She also organizes academic level programs on "Sustainable Development and Global Change Management" at higher education institutions in UNITAR, Cifal Istanbul. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613352551884-MOLPTEQCGXO08NIA8N18/Shaila%2BJamal-%2B-%2BShaila%2BJamal.jpg 2021 Fellows Shaila, Jamal Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Ph.D. Candidate School of Earth, Environment and Society, McMaster University Shaila is an urban researcher with planning background and currently a Ph.D. Candidate of geography at McMaster University. Her research focus includes transportation and demography and their association with socioeconomic, built-environment, health equity, and technology by applying quantitative and qualitative techniques. She always looks for collaboration opportunities to enhance knowledge of interdisciplinary perspectives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1614190530276-94CNASMVASX4LQRFG3KF/IMG_2563.jpg 2021 Fellows Shekinah Aziagba Abuja, Nigeria GBV Program Manager Center for Peace Advocacy and Sustainable Development Africa Shekinah Aziagba is a motivated, personable Programs Professional. She has spent 5years using her personal and career experiences to help her clients manage their overall operations, administration and programs. She has in the pursuit of personal development received 17 certifications from reputable universities oversees. She is an avid researcher with a masters degree in Public Administration and her work has been published 4 journals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613352814883-Q0PXEDAUTKZZ4VCBI40Y/Srinidhi+Ravishankar+-+Srinidhi+Ravishankar.jpg 2021 Fellows Srinidhi Ravishankar Chennai, India India Smart Cities Fellow, India Smart Cities Fellowship Program, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India Srinidhi Ravishankar is an architect and an urban practitioner, currently working at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs as an India Smart Cities Fellow. Her experiences have revolved around street design, road safety and promotion of non-motorised transport. Her interests are in the field of sustainable urbanism, climate-responsive action and inclusive development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613353007173-LLITOVA2FG2PPIC5EETD/Stan%2BC.%2BUche%2B%2BProfessional%2Bpix%2B-%2BSC%2BUche.jpg 2021 Fellows Stanley, Uche Enugu, Nigeria Literacy Ambassador, World Literacy Foundation (WLF) Stanley is a WLF Amb. He is an ardent advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals. He is a natural-born social changer. He is passionate about making cities and urban settlements fair and sustainable. He is studying Philosophy and Sociology at the University of Nigeria. He is particularly driven by his deep passion and great interest in community and human capital development. He hopes to make social change in his community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613353174014-IO6NVERBWRQPTYDO5A5Q/Thais%2BDalseno%2B-%2BThais%2BDalseno.jpg 2021 Fellows Thais Dalseno São Paulo, Brazil Environmental Engineer, University of Sao Paulo Thais Dalseno is an Environmental Engineer from University of Sao Paulo and holds a Msc in Urban Water and Sanitation from Ecole des Ponts ParisTech. She has worked in water and energy fields in France, Australia and Brazil and is currently working with engineering consulting for industries at Dennis Group. Passionate about sustainability, her dream is to contribute for the development of her country. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613353323112-VC1UOPMIY2AQ6V3M7FPO/Poon%2BTsz%2BFung%2B2%2B-%2BEPiCify%2BMedia.jpg 2021 Fellows Tsz Fung Poon Hong Kong, China Master in Public Policy CandidateLee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore John is a Master in Public Policy Candidate in Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. His research interest includes political, economic, social and environmental development in Hong Kong. Before his postgraduate studies, he was an Assistant Manager, Business Policy in the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, focusing on technologies, fintech, taxation, and other related issues in Hong Kong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613353456025-K8PN58R7E4AGYQQSL2T1/DSC_0058%2B%25282%2529%2B-%2BEdify%2BTraining.jpg 2021 Fellows Vasilis Rafail Athens Greece Psychologist - Project Manager, IASIS NGO Vasilis Rafail is a Project Manager and Psychologist of IASIS NGO. He is specialized in writing and managing projects for the development of tools and services regarding mental health, social vulnerable groups and adult education. He has more than 5 years of experience in non-formal education. He has a BSc in Psychology as well as a formal expertise in Life and Business Coaching and he is getting trained in Positive Psychology and Music Therapy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613353578142-S75GGGL7FSHSTCKO5CKL/3EC8292A-A11C-4440-8997-6C604544A1F1%2B-%2BYomna%2BGarada.jpg 2021 Fellows Yomna Garada Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Senior Urban Designer and Sustainability Coordinator, GHD Global Pty Ltd Born and raised in the UAE, Yomna has a deep understanding of the country’s culture and history, which cultivated a love for how Emirati cities have evolved over time. Driven by an ambition to design quality urban spaces that speak to the nature and identity of the country while creating spaces that promote environmental stewardship, Yomna couples in her profession as an architect/urban planner the need to balance out sustainable development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613353670648-JFX91011XTOGF9H7YJ50/Zakaria+A.+Avatar+LPF+2021+-+Zakaria+ABYAA.png 2021 Fellows Zakaria Abyaa Beni Mellal, Morocco Volunteer Architect Zakaria A. is an ambitious young architect from Morocco cherishing multicultural diversity, sustainable urban solutions and experiences' exchange. By joining the Local Pathways Fellowship, Zakaria aims, first and foremost, at learning and sharing knowledge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1613353761860-XFBZ9RNHZW7IWPIRZON3/Image%2B-%2BZheyuan%2BLu.jpg 2021 Fellows Zheyuan Lu Shanghai, China International Project Manager, AstraZeneca Zheyuan is passionate about the intersection of healthcare, sustainability and social impact. He currently works on international commercial excellence of cardiovascular drugs in AstraZeneca. He hopes to make a visible impact on communities by localizing the development goals and proposing tailored solutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1616179310840-34OMJCW3GC9FB53R51HA/resize+2+-+A+C.jpg 2021 Fellows Ana Karen Cota Ensenada, México Analyst in Sustainability, Member of SDG Hub UNAM Ana Karen Cota, Architect always passionate about Sustainability and Social Innovation has been involved in work experiences such as LEED Certification Assistant, Manager of B Corp Certification and Analyst in Sustainability. She strongly believes in Education and empowering the youth through the SDGs. Today she is a member of the SDG Hub UNAM. She believes in co-creation. She also has lived in Canada, Brazil and France and is fluent in 4 languages. http://localpathways.org/2022-fellows daily 0.75 2022-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491513934649-Z9V5WZRFTDSQW9RQDIZP/cape-town-772248.jpg 2022 Fellows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/130b3172-02f4-419a-b13d-8f84a3ef1af2/IMG_20210612_192544_1802+-+Aashraya+Seth.jpg 2022 Fellows Aashraya Seth Lucknow, India Founder, The Intelligent Indian and Menstrual Hygiene Friendly Spaces Aashraya is an award-winning social innovator and founder of projects like STEMinism in India, Alvida Patriarchy, Menstrual Hygiene Friendly Spaces among others, most of which acts as a case study for MENA and ASEM countries. He has led several development projects of the British, Indian, and Australian governments and was recently placed amongst the top-80 social innovators in India and top-50 emerging policy leaders in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/79f6a577-f85b-4dc2-9376-d9cd84d3b80d/SDSN+Photo+0ne1+-+Abubakarr+Ibrahim+Ndopaie.jpg 2022 Fellows Abubakarr Ibrahim Ndopaie Kenema City, Eastern Sierra Leone Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Conservation Society of Sierra Leone Abubakarr Ibrahim Ndopaie is a Sierra Leonean, M&E Officer (Conservation Society of Sierra Leone), a conservationist and an advocate for clean, safe and resilient cities and climate change in Kenema. He obtained a Bachelor degree in Sociology, and upon graduation he involved in several volunteering and advocacy, which targeted urban waste management and solution to alleviate the impacts of climate change to enhanced environmental sustainability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/da874f72-2192-4c3e-a706-116a265aec13/Ahmad+Ayshah+-+ahmad+ayshah.jpg 2022 Fellows Ahmad Mdhat Ayshah Syria Partnerships and Programs Officer, Syrian Researchers Ahmad is a civil engineer with an experience in development project management and facilitation. He aims to integrate his development experience and engineering knowledge to promote the concept of sustainable construction by empowering engineers and setting regulations. His work as facilitator for an engineering group within a capacity building program led to an initiative aimed to promote sustainable and smart city concepts among the engineers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e93288ae-9aff-4303-ad23-349557d2bfb5/20191120_144740+-+Ahmed+Bahaeldin.jpg 2022 Fellows Ahmed Bahaeldin Khartoum, Sudan Project Manager, DAL Group - Engineering Division Ahmed Bahaeldin is a progressive professional project manager with diversified industries experience. He is driven by identifying innovative approaches and improving solutions to business & community challenges. His goal is to build a reputation as a contributor to the business & community through engagement and problem-solving. Ahmed has a deep passion and great interest in urban research, community participation, and sustainable development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2cc7301a-5b2f-4596-8f74-733f658675a6/download+-+Amir+Hosseini.jpeg 2022 Fellows Amir Hosseini Melbourne, Australia Amir is a Civil Engineer and an Urban Planner. Passionate about cities and the built environment, his interest is in sustainable communities, urban transport, and water conservation. He has a multi-disciplinary background in civil construction, project management and delivery, as well as quantitative and qualitative research. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f6df33e1-c14b-4272-b661-1c32793d6731/Hdaifeh+%281%29+-+Ammar+HDAIFEH.jpg 2022 Fellows Ammar HDAIFEH Nantes, France Researcher, SAFIR Ammar has an international master degree in analyzing and managing Health and Food Risk in France. He is passionate about turning research results into products in order to reduce global food waste and keep this planet safe. He has acquired during his professional career deep knowledge and expertise in Sustainability in Environment and Agri-Food sector. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/ebf6abe4-f73e-4d85-8f13-1190da2acf33/ANANYA+IMAGE+-+Ananya+Rao.jpg 2022 Fellows Ananya Rao New Delhi, India Undergraduate Student, The University of Western Australia Ananya is a year 2 student at The University of Western Australia, pursuing her undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Science, majoring in Psychological & Behavioral Sciences and Human Resource Management. She has been part of a summer unit, learning about Sustainability Studies at the University of Liverpool and is passionate about creating a better world through the smallest of improvements in her surroundings, focusing on better air quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b372500f-1157-4944-a96b-77fa94756f34/Aniruddhsinh_pic+%282%29+-+Aniruddh+Vaghela.jpg 2022 Fellows Aniruddhsinh Vaghela New Delhi, India Consultant, Clean Air Asia Aniruddhsinh is an urban manager by education who has a strong inclination towards climate change and sustainability. His Post-Graduation research work on “Climate smart cities: Enhancing indicators of air quality and water management” has been published in peer reviewed journals. He is currently working as a consultant in the fields of climate change, sustainability and air quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/64518910-5309-4a04-9416-2f2901c85bd6/Anthony-Chinweuba-SUSO+-+Anthony+Chinweuba.jpg 2022 Fellows Anthony Chinweuba Enugu, Nigeria Activist on the #SpeakUpStandOut project, Nigeria Youths SDGs Network Anthony Chinweuba is an Urban planner, an activist in the SpeakUpStandOut program, and a youth participation advocate. He is also a Place branding enthusiast who wishes to apply his branding skills in the development of branded cities in Nigeria, while using his design skills as a major tool for communication of innovative ideas. He is currently, a Google digital skills and LinkedIn marketing labs certified professional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/7e9a5746-67c2-4c31-ba57-5c045b5af0a1/Asadullah+Hanif_Photo+-+Asadullah+Hanif.jpg 2022 Fellows Asadullah Hanif Herat, Afghanistan Urban Planner, UN Habitat Asadullah Hanif received his Master's degree in Urban Planning. Currently, he is a Ph.D. candidate at the Ferdowsi University of Mashhad-I.R.I. In his career, he has six years of professional experience in urban planning and development, qualitative and quantities research. Recently, he has worked as an urban planning specialist at UN-Habitat, where he has led the team to develop Herat Municipality Strategic Action Plan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/75caaec1-3a24-4e35-a871-f77687472824/wu_austin_headshot+-+Austin+Wu.jpg 2022 Fellows Austin Wu Vancouver, Canada Research Assistant, University of British Columbia Austin Wu (MPH) is currently a research assistant at the University of British Columbia School of Population and Public Health and a columnist for the Iowa City Press-Citizen, where he has extensively written about local history and urban design, especially in how taking cues from historic forms of vernacular development can be a pathway towards deceased automobile dependence and more sustainable, healthier ways of urban living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/fdbc124b-01ce-4c56-9e10-429a7e7c492c/Austin%28Chunfeng%29+Lu_Headshot+-+Chunfeng+Lu.jpg 2022 Fellows Austin (Chunfeng) Lu Boston, USA Student, Harvard University Austin (Chunfeng) Lu is a passionate entrepreneur with environmental studies and landscape architecture backgrounds, hoping to address climate change through design and technology. His academic and professional activities reflect his strong preference for interdisciplinary approaches to solving environmental problems. He has experience promoting sustainability in many industries such as design, community development, and climate ventures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b9a57a0a-c6e3-4fa7-b94d-4c511a1612e3/IMG_20210303_081904+-+ayadi.jpg 2022 Fellows Ayadi Mishra Mumbai India Constituency Member, Secretariat at Circular Economy WG, MGCY, YOUNGO, SPA Bhopal Ayadi is a recent graduate in B.Arch with a focus on Urban Design and Sustainability. Experienced in advocacy, designing and climate action, Ayadi's main research focuses on SDG 11 to empower and uplift communities. Working with several NGOs and Youth Organizations, she is currently involved with the WEAll UK Hub to further ideas of circularity in economy as a research lead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/04c3e3b6-5f02-4131-af26-9c8024755cb3/Barihan+-+Barihan+Amr.jpg 2022 Fellows Barihan Amr MohiElDine Soliman Cairo, Egypt Advisory Board Member, EZBET Project Barihan is an Urban Researcher and Planner, with a huge passion for sustainable development, improving quality of life, and reducing inequalities. She worked in both the non-profit and private consultancy sectors, while she also holds a master's degree in Urban Management and Development from Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands, and a bachelor degree in Architecture, Urban Planning and Urban Design from Ain Shams University in Egypt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/a76cd2d9-da9b-4993-a5a7-0e8c531bba8c/WhatsApp+Image+2020-09-22+at+1.27.24+PM+-+Barzakh+Tabraiz.jpg 2022 Fellows Barzakh Tabraiz Milan, Italy Alumni, Politecnico di Torino, Italy Tabraiz is Milan based an Environmental Engineer by profession and activist by passion. He loves to do social work because he believes, we born the day when start work for the betterment of other human beings. currenty he is working on agenda #NoFoodWaste in city life where group of people unite and collect food to distribute in people of need. Urban planning and sustainable environment are the key plans in his vision. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1fc1460e-436f-480d-b092-e6ef83fdf9f2/Chafic+Mekkawi+Profile+-+Chafic+Mekawi.jpeg 2022 Fellows Chafic Mekawi Dubai, UAE Architecture Head, Expo 2020 Chafic Mekawi is an architect and urbanist working in the field of urban development. As a LEED Green Associate, he is committed to delivering a sustainable built environment and resilient communities, through transdisciplinary and multi-scalar collaboration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/13f4c14a-c51d-4511-b93f-1798b7fa886a/%2B234+814+789+1910+20200707_042332+-+Ahaneku+Chukwuemeka.jpg 2022 Fellows Chijioke Ahaneku Lagos, Nigeria Founder & CEO, Ntapi Chijioke Ahaneku is an artist, tech entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Ntapi, a Saas edtech social network marketplace, making education more open and accessible with fun for Africans in their mother tongue and preferred languages. He is passionate about creating inclusive transformative solutions through art and technology, while executing on the SDGs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f30e2dab-9234-42eb-a84b-d3c454106c90/Image+-+Chimwemwe+M%27baya.jpg 2022 Fellows Chimwemwe M`baya Lilongwe, Malawi Final year Student, University of Malawi Chimwemwe is a final year student at University of Malawi, pursuing BA Political Science minoring Development Economics. He will finish his studies in April this year. Chimwemwe has passion in sustainable development issues and good governance. Chimwemwe has been leading in different groups including research groups. He was an internee of Lilongwe city council under Human resource management department in 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/3b93d4e6-2655-4c33-8779-52e649c2c83a/2020-02-22+-+Clarence+Mwalwali.jpg 2022 Fellows Clarence Mwalwali Lusaka, Zambia Member, Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Clarence Mwalwali was born in 1996 on the 21st of May in Kawambwa district in Luapula province, Zambia. Attended primary school at Mutema Chime school from Grade 1 to 7 while junior secondary school at Kabulonga Basic School from 2010 to 2011and high school at Hillcrest National Technical High school in 2012 to 2014. Currently pursuing a bachelor degree in economics final year at Copperbelt University in Kitwe, Zambia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/7fc39c2d-800c-4e6c-a0cf-6791d01babe2/CYN_IMAGE_2021+-+Cynthia+Sitati.jpg 2022 Fellows Cynthia Sitati Nairobi, Kenya Research Intern, Stockholm Environment Institute Sitati a researcher whose interest focuses on green mobility and innovation as ways of addressing the challenges of climate change. Her goal is to use research to inform policy, and help humanity fight Air Pollution and climate change in her capacity as a researcher and make a significant contribution towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in Sub-Saharan Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/7ee6228a-3347-49ac-a071-f2caf794923d/IMG-20220117-WA0079+-+Daniel+Adeagbo.jpg 2022 Fellows Daniel Adeola Adeagbo Lagos, Nigeria Founder, Students Security Nigeria Daniel Adeagbo Adeola is a social worker with key interest in youth and social development. In 2021, He completed a project titled Students Security Nigeria aimed at finding sustainable solutions to the problem of insecurity in schools and communities across Nigeria. He is a member of the International Association of Students Affairs and Services (IASAS). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/8dc845ca-5679-4e41-882d-f63e1277c117/64CF0B66-9C97-40A4-9464-68F94647668B+-+Destiny+Vaughan.jpg 2022 Fellows Destiny Ayo Vaughan Waterford, Ireland Intern, Plan Ireland, Member of Yap Plan Destiny Ayo Vaughan is a child protection activate based in Ireland and is currently studying her MSc in psychological studies at the University of Aberdeen with a background in economics, anthropology, political policy and human geography. She is the founder of MIND The Gap Ireland and has gained her experience working with Plan International Ireland. she has also spoken at many global events in front of 2000+ audiences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/45b07486-14b8-4859-9d7d-0c2a339c677b/WhatsApp+Image+2022-01-27+at+22.10.43+-+Devika+Rose+Roy.jpg 2022 Fellows Devika Rose Roy London, UK Intern, United Nations Environment Programme Devika Rose Roy is a Climate Risk Analyst at Tata Consultancy Services, London. She holds a Bachelor's in Economics from Christ University, India and a Master's in Climate Change: Environment, Science & Policy from King's College London. Previously, she has worked with UNEP & the Hammersmith and Fulham Council. She is keen on contributing back to society by sharing and creating knowledge about sustainable development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/61d3b35d-869a-4d05-af1b-115ecc1c9d9c/foto+kru+dhea+-+Dheamyra+Aysha+Ihsanti+Work.jpg 2022 Fellows Dheamyra Aysha Ihsanti Bandung, Indonesia Student, Institut Teknologi Bandung Dheamyra Aysha Ihsanti is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, where she is on top of her class. She has a high interest in creating sustainable transportation. She’s keen on deepening her knowledge of transportation planning. Dhea has experience on a research project for Indonesia’s capital city, Jakarta, detailed spatial plan, and comparative study on SDGs 11.2 sustainable transportation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/7f154ade-ae4c-44b0-931f-1cb3abea8c2c/dhruv_photo_+-+Dhruv+Jain.jpg 2022 Fellows Dhruv Jain Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Software Engineer, Atlassian Dhruv is a software engineer & a social entrepreneur. He founded Trishti Social Welfare Foundation that actively works for upliftment of unprivileged individuals & betterment of nature. He holds a bachelor's in technology & is pursuing a master's in commerce. He has worked for NGOs like Advanced Healthcare Foundation, Leaders For Tomorrow & BD Charitable Trust. He believes that technology can play an imperative role in solving global challenges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b327d19c-f372-4138-9da3-8777b4491155/20211001__SWX6464+-+Dominic+Naidoo.jpg 2022 Fellows Dominic Naidoo Durban, South Africa Environmental Journalist, Africa News Agency Dominic is an environmental and climate activist based in Durban, South Africa. He is the International Media & Communications Coordinator at Open Dialogues on Climate Change as well as one the country's youngest environmental journalists focusing on issues pertaining to climate change and wildlife trafficking. Involved in several national youth initiatives, Dominic places a special focus on youth participation in environmental activism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/479ff30b-4e03-45cf-bd62-c3f19ba9a106/Eiz+-+eizelle+yee.jpg 2022 Fellows Eizelle Therese Yee Quezon City, Philippines Asia Pacific Development Officer, Junior Chamber International Eizelle Yee leads her own practice of architectural design in Manila. She blends her passion for community building and sustainability through her endeavors. She is currently an Asia Pacific Development Officer for JCI, an organization that aims to provide development opportunities for positive change. She also co-founded Pocket Garden, a public space design initiative that focuses on turning idle land into more productive spaces like parks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/ab7a4d2d-997c-4258-9f06-0d21fdefc270/Kostina+headshot+-+Elizabeth+Kostina.jpg 2022 Fellows Elizabeth Kostina Boston, USA Student, Network Coordinator, Boston University, SDSN Youth USA Elizabeth Kostina is a student researcher pursuing degrees in Architectural Studies and Economics, interested in the intersection of urban data-mapping and spatial design for social impact. Relevant experiences include internships with the ACLU-DC, Lambda Legal, the National League of Cities, and as the founder of SDSN Youth USA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/07a70d38-aa7f-4c86-ba03-73fe14506e6f/SDSN+Headshot+-+Emily+DeVore.jpg 2022 Fellows Emily DeVore Madison, USA Design Research Analyst, Flad Architects, 350 Madison (volunteer), and Capitol Neighborhoods Inc. (volunteer) Emily works as a Design Research Analyst in the architecture industry. With an interest in the built environment’s effect on humans and the planet, she advocates for local green building policies. Emily is also the founder of a public space improvement project that empowers residents to form a safe, accessible, and vibrant gathering place. Her work in these areas reflects her passion for creating sustainable and socially resilient neighborhoods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/fe1c0112-4766-49cb-b600-f3dc51f50aa0/9ACF0288-247C-4F0B-B127-B7817EB3DA33+-+Emmanuel+Akandwanaho.jpg 2022 Fellows Emmanuel Akandwanaho Uganda Student, Makerere University Emmanuel is a valuation surveyor with a bachelor’s degree in Land Economics from Makerere University and he has worked on property valuations. He also served as the Student Representative under the Institution of Surveyors of Uganda, representing students’ needs and issues on the council. He currently runs a startup, MiahUg, which provides an online marketplace for student accommodation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b13ecfac-54df-419c-8dfb-1c5249bab3f9/Faiza_Photograph+-+Faiza+Gani.jpg 2022 Fellows Faiza Solanki Chennai, India Senior Program Associate, World Resources Institute Faiza is an Architect-Urban Planner with majors in Urban Planning & Policy. She is a certified GHG specialist and delegate at the World Bank Youth Summit Leadership 2021. Experienced in Inclusive Climate Action Planning, Sectoral Decarbonization and Climate Finance, she seats as a Senior Program Associate with the Climate Program at WRI India and supports governments on fostering readiness to mainstream climate action at India’s Subnational scale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f4d6bf82-8774-4eef-9c0a-2f7c6fb5b9a4/Farahd+Bolouri+3+-+Farhad+Bolouri.jpg 2022 Fellows Farhad Bolouri Nicosia, Cyprus Ph.D. student and Doctoral Research Assistant, Near East University Farhad Bolouri is a Ph.D. and doctoral research assistant in Environmental and Civil Engineering. He researches Higher Education Institutes' Sustainable Development and Climate Change with System Thinking methods, System Dynamics (SD). he is an ambassador from Climate Interactive, and he holds workshops for youths about the En-ROADS climate change tools. His idea of air pollution reduction has won first place in the UNDP competition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/71c77f92-a5ed-415a-8d99-b9d4ec099468/826A1FA2-F9C3-4D21-98FA-73374DDF57AB+-+Farzana+Eshita.jpg 2022 Fellows Farzana Alam Eshita Melbourne, Australia Treasurer, Monash University International Student Service Farzana Alam Eshita, currently studying bachelor of Civil Engineering at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. She is also a Vice President of Women in Civil, Resources and Environmental Engineering and an ambassador of STEM Sisters. She is always passionate about sustainability and her dream is to build more sustainable and equitable world using her engineering knowledge. Farzana believes in creativity and codesigning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/55540c6a-e069-49c8-ab78-88674c59e13b/IMG_20210704_072954_0_crop_350x350+-+AKINLAJA+FELIX.jpg 2022 Fellows Felix Akinlaja Ibadan, Nigeria Volunteer, Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth, Nigeria Felix is an award-winning writer, aspiring data, research, and finance expert, and a final year undergraduate of Medicine and Surgery. He volunteers for organizations championing the course of building sustainable cities and tackling the menace of climate change. He is equally a passionate advocate for Education-For-All and a strong believer in the change-engendering potencies of ardently pursued Sustainable Development Goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/4d7aee43-c30c-4f7c-801d-76752f426d05/Mr+FKV+-+Frederick+Beckley.jpg 2022 Fellows Frederick Beckley Johannesburg, South Africa Researcher, Wits School of Governance Frederick Beckley is a Development Planning Graduate currently working as a Strategist ( Intern) at Siemens Mobility (Pty) Ltd. He graduated his Master at the University of Witwatersrand and is a registered Town Planner. Frederick also publishes quantitative research for open access publication on Urban and Regional Planning issues on Sub-Saharan African cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/3c0075b1-4323-4429-90b1-612f27cd5d6f/IMG-20170731-WA0065+-+Gertrude+Asumadu.jpg 2022 Fellows Gertrude Asumadu Leeds, UK Climate Campaigns Organiser, Christian Aid Gertrude Asumadu is a graduate of Msc Public Administration (specializing in International and European Governance) from Leiden University and BSc (Hons) Economics from University of Leeds. She has experience in international affairs specifically in policy, advocacy and campaigns related to equality in education, fighting poverty, eradicating HIV/AIDS, climate justice among others. She has worked with The ONE Campaign, Christian Aid and UNICEF. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/06799a5d-54bb-486a-8e3f-d934a3469f3e/Foto+SDSN+-+Giovanna+Toledo.jpg 2022 Fellows Giovanna Lia Toledo Osasco, Brazil Trainee, Camargo Corrêa Desenvolvimento Imobiliários Giovanna is passionate about urban development and sustainability, especially when combined with social innovation. During her major in Civil Engineering and minor in Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of São Paulo, she founded “Paraisópolis’ Prettiest Alley” in the Paraisópolis favela, in São Paulo. Her professional and personal life are driven to promote social and gender inclusion while stimulating sustainable urban development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c28dc75f-dbb0-433d-a3e1-5629dd410e56/Glenna+Profile+2+-+Glenna+Dsouza.png 2022 Fellows Glenna Dsouza India Service Designer Glenna is a Service Designer and Researcher who is currently pursuing a postgraduate in Public Policy. Sustainability, circularity and participative ecosystems form the core of her projects that have so far ranged across the sectors of mobility, energy, housing, health, and speculative futures. She is curious about urbanisms and the potential to improve our world through service and policy innovation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/5ba1adf5-64f3-432d-8787-b9bf5308a9f1/IMG_20211014_104516+-+Gopika+Venugopal.jpg 2022 Fellows Gopika Venugopal New Delhi, India Student, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi A goal driven individual from New Delhi, India, Gopika Venugopal is keenly interested in Public Policy and Economics; currently pursuing Bachelor’s in Economics from University of Delhi. From being a sympathetic person who is eager to help people on the ground level to a person having keen interest in international relations, Gopika can be as dynamic and is looking forward to meet fellows from around the world and gain a holistic outlook. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/7c88ba3c-b221-49ba-8ed9-3340f85d669c/350x350+-+Hameedullah+Shirzad.JPG 2022 Fellows Hameedullah Shirzad Kabul, Afghanistan Architect, Ministry of Urban Planning and Land Hameedullah is an architect and urban planner with a bachelor’s degree from Kabul University. Professionally, he worked with the Ministry of Urban Development, Kabul Municipality, and private companies in Afghanistan. He published a paper in Springer Link titled “An Empirical Analysis of Sustainability Indicators in an Administrative Complex Design from Urban Planning Perspective". His vision is to have a peaceful and eco-friendly environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2f6e7582-d695-4d18-bd4e-d6862deb091d/Untitled+design.png 2022 Fellows Hanako Travin Yokohama, Japan Student, xSDGs Lab, Keio University Hanako Travin is based at Temple University Japan’s Graduate School in Business Management. Formerly a Keio University undergrad in Environment and Information Studies, her particular interest is in ESG finance. She has conducted multiple internships such as at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and at NGOs to improve communities in Europe and Africa. She attended the HLPF at the UN in 2019 with 5 other students from the Keio xSDGs Research Lab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/3a3cca5c-70ea-49f4-b412-6a7f64da9bbd/37F45271-480A-49CF-897C-CCED0CAE2F6B+-+haya+wakil.jpg 2022 Fellows Haya Wakil India Haya Wakil graduated with majors in History and minor in Political Science from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi and is currently pursuing a Diploma in Human Rights Law.Through Local Pathways Fellowship, she is looking forward to learning professional skills through practical learning and building a meaningful network. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/6bc053b3-02f1-4b86-a126-e17f9bce10d8/Helena+de+Miranda+-+Helena+de+Miranda.jpg 2022 Fellows Helena de Miranda Sao Paulo, Brazil Student, Lund University Helena is a community developer finishing her undergraduate degree in Development Studies at Lund University. She volunteers as research support at the United Nations Development Programme and is currently working towards just and inclusive urban development in São Paulo. Her deep commitment to social and environmental justice motivates her work, activism, and academic pursuits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e73f78ad-3e99-412d-9bea-34419ab1ab26/MUJUNI+IVAN+-+ivan+mujuni.jpg 2022 Fellows Ivan Mujuni Mbarara, Uganda Student, Mbarara University of Science and Technology Mujuni is a student of Electrical Engineering at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. He is the President of the Mbarara University Engineering Society and Community Director of the SDG Hub at the University. He is focused on sustainable energy and is specializing in renewable solar energy studies. He hopes to accelerate resilient cities that consume renewable energy for environmental conservation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/4e75ef2f-b440-454b-b34c-f847a5e2a78b/Nowshin+-+J.N.+Nowshin.jpg 2022 Fellows Jannatun Nayeem Nowshin Dhaka, Bangladesh Graduate Student, The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), Barcelona, Spain Nowshin is an Architect & Researcher at Pedagooogia 3000 Research Institute, working towards making a positive impact with humanitarian projects along with co-creating a multidisciplinary education system worldwide. She is working with several educational and youth organizations as well. She has received an Honorary Laureate Diploma from the International Academy of Architecture, ECOSOC, UN. She is currently pursuing her Master's at IAAC, Spain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/72441fe7-c63b-42c3-9a4a-57b8d3af235f/JavierPen%CC%83afiel1+-+JAVIER+PENAFIEL+DURRUTY.jpg 2022 Fellows Javier Peñafiel Santiago, Chile Research assistant, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile School of Government Javier Peñafiel is a transportation engineer and master in public policy. Passionate about urban development and sustainable transport issues, he volunteered in informal settlements in Techo and researches on factors that determine changes in urban regulation. He currently works in the Budget Directorate of the Chilean Ministry of Finance, evaluating public programs. He is also a member of the Latin American Public Servants Network. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/0a768d0e-4713-4014-9e0b-105732b1938d/done+-+Jehad+Elmamoon.jpg 2022 Fellows Jehad Elmamoon Omdurman, Sudan Coordinator, National Centre for Peace and Development Jehad Elmamoon is a 25 years old researcher, she studied Architecture at the University of Khartoum. As a Sudanese born and raised female, she finds herself deeply engaged with urban rights and justice in her home city, Khartoum. She's currently pursuing a PG diploma in Sociology to become an Urban Sociologist and contribute to analyze the political, spacial and socioeconomic factors that affects Southern Urbanism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f92c868b-b1be-47e1-9da4-b5475a4bb69e/1+-+Jingyuan+Xu.jpg 2022 Fellows Jingyuan Xu Karlsruhe, Germany Research Associate, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Jingyuan Xu is a research fellow at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany. Her research focuses on sustainable energy technologies aiming at providing technically and economically viable energy solutions for cooling, heating, and power. She is passionate about applying her knowledge and expertise to minimize global primary-energy use and reduce CO2 emissions for a sustainable future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/ca9924bd-a33a-4817-9761-6975b98ba5ef/IMG_4725+-+Karina+Gomes.jpg 2022 Fellows Karina Gomes da Silva Junge Sao Paulo, Brazil Inclusive Cities Consultant, UNESCO Karina is a project director with expertise in local implementation of SDGs in cities. With a Master’s degree in Human Rights (University of Graz, Austria), she applies human rights-based approaches to sustainable development-related projects, working in UN agencies, city administrations, and international research centres. She is co-author of the book “Implementing Human Rights and Agenda 2030 at the Local Level”, published by UNESCO. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/d7965ea4-5e81-47dc-bbfa-639a426d19d5/Moreles+Abonce_Lilia+-+Lilia+MA.jpg 2022 Fellows Lilia Carolina Moreles Abonce Guanajuato, Mexico Educational and policy designer, Asociación Civil Sostenibilidad Urbana contra el cambio climático A.C. A graduate from UNAM, about to hold bachelor's degree in Management and Intercultural Development, pre-specialization on Science, Technology and Society; and an undergraduate Visual Artist. She is also part of the civil association Sustainable Urban Development in Guanajuato, MX. Interested in science communication, sustainable development, gender and arts. Driven to keep learning how solutions can be reached through a comprehensive approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/3992011d-300c-4e2d-89e8-0555390e6fc9/Picture_Malin+-+Malin+Bjo%CC%88rkner.jpg 2022 Fellows Malin Björkner Gothenburg, Sweden Student, Chalmers University of Technology Malin Björkner is pursuing her MSc in Industrial Ecology at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. Malin is passionate about using technologies to build a more sustainable and equitable world. Her knowledge in environmental impacts and how to be resource efficient motivate her to fight for a more sustainable future and she is thrilled to be a Local Pathways Fellow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/6b1d8f23-0aa3-4346-94bb-85265a9ccded/MariaVirginiaSolisWahnish.p+-+Maria+Virginia+Solis+Wahnish.jpg 2022 Fellows Maria Virginia Solis Wahnish Córdoba Capital, Argentina Co-founder & CEO, Matera Maria Virginia Solis Wahnish is from Argentina and a social entrepreneur passionate about connecting with others globally and creating vehicles for social and environmental holistic impact. She is co-founder and CEO of Matera and has work experience with the agricultural and food systems. She currently serves as coordinator of the Agriculture & Justice Village for the Economy of Francesco and co-leads The Farm of Francesco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/4d8ceed6-4bac-43e7-b945-5cae7739774e/20220129_190324+-+Martin+Ponce.jpg 2022 Fellows - Make it stand out Martin Shiloh Ponce Pabon La Paz, Bolivia Co-founder and Campaign Coordinator, Red Internacional de Promotores ODS Bolivia Martin is The Co- Founder and Campaign Coordinator of Red Internacional de Promotores ODS Bolivia. In this role, Martin shapes the campaigns with an approach he developed centered around four themes: inclusion, art and gender, leadership, and digital culture. Martin has organized events that have reached 8000+ people across Latin America. Currently Martin serves on the USAID Youth Digital Leadership Council implementing strategies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/7a97ada1-8eb3-4f5b-b65e-461ba1671fa5/IMG_0861+-+Mehar+Pandya+105.jpg 2022 Fellows Mehar Pandya Ahmedabad, India Student, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi Mehar is currently pursuing her undergraduate degree in Political Science and English Literature from the University of Delhi. She has often explored the complexities in public administration, especially at the grassroots, through the fields of research and policy. Having deep-rooted interests in the mitigation of climate change, income inequality and social injustice, Mehar is driven to create sustainable developmental impact in the society. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/36d04ef6-93a2-4621-a017-9667e6992f3c/Miguel+Feijoo+-+Miguel+Feijoo.jpg 2022 Fellows Miguel Antonio Feijoo Fernández Caracas, Venezuela Instructor Professor & Architect, Universidad Central de Venezuela / Urban Laboro Architect and professor of Urban Studies at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the Central University of Venezuela, focused on sustainable urban design projects. He is currently finishing a specialization in project management at Andres Bello Catholic University and works as an architect in the urban project Catuche’s dream, which pursues through microprojects and programs consolidate the urban habitat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/ef2eed04-e3bd-484e-bb02-aa4a36c74679/IMG_3160+-+Milena+Djelic.jpg 2022 Fellows Milena Djelic France After having received a Master’s degree in Human Rights and Democracy from the Global Campus of Human Rights, Milena worked as a partnership’s officer in several organizations. Working towards gender equality and inclusiveness, Milena has designed and implemented projects that aimed to fight human trafficking and gender-based violence. Passionate about social inclusion, she wants to focus on how to reinvent more inclusive systems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/903d956c-fb67-4978-9249-13f09b58662f/Mounica+Kavya+Podilapu+-+Mounica+Kavya.jpg 2022 Fellows Mounica Kavya Podilapu Rajahmundry, India Founder, Avani Architect, Urban Planner and Founder of Avani - A Social Enterprise to protect River Godavari from Organic Solid Waste dumping and bring social change. She provided consultancy for multiple stakeholders in major Urban Infrastructure Projects. She frequently pens articles on social issues and is passionate about designing public places, resilient, inclusive, walkable and sustainable cities. Pursuing EMBA from IIM Jammu. Alumni of CEPT, SPA, TISS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/41fc4399-9c32-48b0-80ba-ff67b8c762b7/suggestd+3++-+Mustafa+Abdallah+Almiani.jpg 2022 Fellows Mustafa Almi'ani London, UK Student, University College London Mustafa is a Laidlaw scholar pursuing his undergraduate degree in anthropology at University College London. He has an interest in sustainability, political ecology and environmental economics. His research has focused on the Anthropocene epoch, and he has led an urban forestry community project in Beirut, Lebanon in partnership with theOtherDada, a regenerative consultancy. Mustafa is also engaged with social justice initiatives on his campus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/5a117673-d0a1-45c6-bbc7-e1612f399858/Noah+Khan-Headshot+-+Noah+Khan.jpg 2022 Fellows Noah Khan Toronto, Canada Global Learning Coordinator, Sheridan College Noah is a graduate student in Education at York University and Global Learning Coordinator at Sheridan College. His thesis concerns itself with examining technological functions in education and their pedagogical consequences. He's interested in using technology to create more sustainable cities and communities. Outside of school and research assistantships, Noah finds himself writing poetry, reading, and delving into fields outside of Education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/860bcf3a-bb30-4ef8-9429-d43885d4c335/Noura+-+Noura+Ashraf+Kasem.jpg 2022 Fellows Noura Kasem Giza, Egypt SDGs Advocate, United Nations Resident coordinator Strong permanent volunteer and a highly motivated SDGs advocate in UN Egypt. Expert in sustainable development with varied international and local experience in the field. I am accustomed to working in a diverse team and adapting to different cultures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/d131e2ad-6d64-4ed3-b06d-581327a24888/Onelio+D.+Macovela+-+One%CC%81lio+Daniel+Macovela.jpg 2022 Fellows Onélio Daniel Macovela Maputo, Mozambique Focal Point for the materialization of the 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development Goals at the Pedagogical University of Maputo Founder of the Sustainable Generation Program, Research at UNESCO – Yar Program and at the Federal University of Ceará in Brazil. Onelio is a Chemistry student at the Pedagogical University of Maputo. Hardworking and self-motivated individual who has been working on sustainable development issues since the age of 17. Passionate about education, sustainability, urban dynamics and likes to involve young people in different ways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/95cda15a-5fd7-419b-b4ba-a0a50179dfad/62BE220C-DE1F-4BD8-B5FF-BF107238CB7E+-+Paola+Celina+Corporan+Matos.jpg 2022 Fellows Paola Celina Corporan Matos San Cristobal, Dominican Republic Member of the committee for Central America and the Caribbean, Red de Servidores Publicos de America Latina Paola Celina is an internationalist and public servant, activist for civic participation and gender equality, currently enrolled in a Master in Human Development, passionate about the generation of solutions to improve social welfare. She is currently leading the Innovation Lab of the Dominican government, for the acceleration of public solutions. She is also a co-founder of the Platform Congreso Abierto for civic participation and engagement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/0e763580-7d3a-48d7-a4b9-ca804bc9b533/20220127_143540+-+Paradise+Ozibo.jpg 2022 Fellows Paradise Adline Ozibo Abakaliki, Nigeria Founder & Program Officer, Youths for Rural Education and Job Creation Initiative Paradise Adline Ozibo was born in Abakaliki Nigeria, she has over five years experience in leading education intervention projects in Nigeria. She is the founder of 'Youths for Rural Education and Job Creation Initiative’, an organization that tackles the problem of poor access to quality education by rural school children and unemployment among rural youths. she is interested in global Education policy and International development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1bccd080-b347-420a-a9cb-47bd4aacca94/DSC_1290+-+Pascal+Mubiala.jpg 2022 Fellows Pascal Mubiala Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Manager, CAPws community Pascal MUBIALA is an agricultural engineer, manager of natural resources, very involved in sustainable agriculture. It aims to regenerate the links between humans and nature through environmental education and scientific popularization. He is also a consultant, trainer and entrepreneur. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/a000dd23-29fe-45e2-895b-9c7641cde0df/DSC_7609-Edit+-+Feline+Pascale.jpg 2022 Fellows Pascale Féline Mvoto Akono Yaoundé, Cameroon Environmental and project Manager, Bureau d'études geomatiques SOGEFI MVOTO AKONO Pascale Féline is a young Cameroonian graduate in development, specializing in environmental management. She is also a Cameroon ambassador of the African Protected Areas and Conservation Programme of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN-PAPACO) and in charge of projects and programmes for the African Network for the Promotion of Environmental Education (RAPEE) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/602582d3-9609-459a-b9b7-eafb1fcc048c/Paula+Sevilla+-+Paula+Sevilla.jpg 2022 Fellows Paula Sevilla Núñez New York, USA Program Officer, NYU Center on International Cooperation Paula is Program Officer at NYU’s Center on International Cooperation, working to implement the SDG targets for peace, justice, and inclusion. Originally from Spain, Paula has a Master's of Urban Planning from NYU. She seeks to build peaceful and more equitable societies through inclusive urban policy, and has experience with international development organizations such as the International Rescue Committee and the United Nations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/95a06971-9ccb-4c50-9e4c-f3abde572c56/Pengfei+Jiang+-+David+Jiang.jpg 2022 Fellows Pengfei Jiang Kunming, China Assistant Dean, Long-Spring Education Group Pengfei is the founder of SDGs Curriculum Office, as well as the Assistant Dean of Long-Spring Education Group which has more than 30,000 students across China. He specializes in curriculum development, and he intends to empower students with STEM knowledge to solve problems for SDGs. Pengfei is an Oxford graduate with MSc in Education, and he did BA in Educational Studies at The University of York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e9184b57-bd45-4c64-b54f-349a25754a24/27EE399F-D7F9-456C-9CEF-5D8116B8CB97+-+Pumulo+Lubasi.jpg 2022 Fellows Pumulo Lubasi Lusaka, Zambia With a deep-rooted interest in International affairs and development, Pumulo is a Public Administration with Development studies graduate and a Law student https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/dcf68d3f-7a94-4a8e-abcb-01f3581f9067/Radhika+Image+-+Radhika+Mehta.jpg 2022 Fellows Radhika Mehta Mumbai, India Sustainability consultant, Manipal Academy of Higher Education Radhika holds an Architecture degree from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai. She is a LEED Accredited professional and is currently working as a sustainability consultant to develop/refurbish the built environment to meet net-zero carbon targets. She is passionate about the intersection of climate change, circular economy, and healthy cities and thus plans to make a visible impact on society by proposing localized solutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/948be587-b957-4df6-95a2-a95aa814bc3f/VILPPOLA_Ritva_Headshot+-+Ritva+Vilppola.jpg 2022 Fellows Ritva Vilppola Maleny, Australia Urban Systems Strategist, Maleny Neighbourhood Centre Ritva Vilppola has a background in Architectural Science and Urbanism with professional sustainability experience in Australia and New Zealand. They currently provide program support at their local community centre. Ritva is a strong advocate for the importance of multi-disciplinary collaboration, community engagement and grass-roots initiatives to create more livable places which challenge the systemic consequences we face from urbanisation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/0e9d07fa-0066-412b-8705-190a1d3c1beb/Untitled+design+%281%29.png 2022 Fellows Rohan Luthra Amsterdam, Netherlands Junior Research Consultant, Global Reporting Initiative Rohan is an Architect & an Urban Planner who currently is pursuing his degree in Urban Studies from the University of Amsterdam. Experienced in working for an ESG standards organisation, he is meticulous with his analytical design and critical thinking skills. He believes in the power of a holistic approach towards sustainability by pairing ideas with a multi-disciplinary, research-based design process to shape and conserve the built environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/d96754f6-90c6-484c-88d2-afcd1b629c83/Head+Shot++-+Rolando+Hernandez.jpg 2022 Fellows Rolando Hernandez Vancouver, Canada Student, Researcher, Entrepreneur, Simon Fraser University Rolando graduated from SFU in December 2021 with a business degree, a certificate in CRS, and a minor in Development and Sustainability. As he pursued his education, he participated in activities that gave resources to students at the university to develop into professionals with a sustainability lens to look at the world. Rolando is dedicated to further his goals as a young professional and help others in ways that are available to him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/290cc29d-7a69-4bf6-9d87-9cacf0996906/Untitled+design.png 2022 Fellows Ruchi Sinha Delhi, India Student, Jawaharlal Nehru University Ruchi Sinha is pursuing her masters from Jawaharlal Nehru University in French Literature. Along with two graduation degrees in International Relations and French Language-and-Literature, she has also completed her masters in political science. An artist at heart, a believer in social equality; she is passionately dedicated in bringing positive changes around her, which she does, one creative-idea at a time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/4d5e2652-752d-40ef-ba74-5df709947a66/2+-+Sam+Chung.jpg 2022 Fellows Samuel Chung Melbourne, Australia President, La Trobe Law Students' Association Samuel is a Law and International Relations student at La Trobe University. He is a 2020 Scholar and 2022 Alumni Ambassador for the New Colombo Plan (a signature initiative of the Australian Government which supports Australian undergraduates to study and undertake internships in the Indo-Pacific region). He is passionate about transformational public policy within the Indo-Pacific, and the adoption and progression of the SDGs within this region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/335876ca-80fc-4150-a852-78cd604d17c1/IMG-20201015-WA0020__02+-+Sara+Al-hassan.jpg 2022 Fellows Sara Al-Hassan Khartoum, Sudan Data Manager - Researcher, Studio Urban An urbanist, whose interest primarily focuses on informality, spatial justice, and inclusive development. She’s currently working as a researcher in a variety of projects that explore urban inequality patterns in Khartoum's urban periphery and advocate for local urban development and equitable decision-making. Sara aims to contribute toward achieving inclusive urban policies and governance in Khartoum, and decolonizing knowledge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/64a5f70c-9db7-404e-9c1f-4805dcff4241/jpg+-+Salma+Bichbich.jpg 2022 Fellows Selma Bichbich Setif, Algeria Excutive member, Youngo Selma is a social and climate youth activist who has led many positions seeking change and serving the SDGs by speaking out for youth and justice, and the importance of having everyone involved in decision and policy-making when advocating for change. Selma lives in a community where youth proposals are barely welcomed, which is why she tries to take actions to impersonate youth voice and action by being the ones addressing it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/996f17a5-68f9-4770-aefb-72bb78e8126f/MEET+-+meet+shah.jpg 2022 Fellows Shah Meet Rakeshkumar Ahmedabad, India Manager of Student Chapter, International City Management Association Meet Shah, a promising urban manager pursuing his master's degree in urban management at CEPT University in Ahmedabad. He is experienced and skilled in project management, service operations, e-governance, Development Strategy, and design thinking. He is also a fellow in the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor for the Waste to Wealth Mission of the Government of India. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/cb3bf6bc-d802-4c7e-b8e1-91e4e8a02352/IMG-4198+-+Sharima+Ahmad.jpg 2022 Fellows Sharima Ahmad Jakarta, Indonesia Urban Planner, Surbana Jurong Sharima is an Architect and Urban Planner based in Jakarta, Indonesia. She is passionate about issues in megacities, sustainable buildings, and green-sustainability education for youngsters. She obtained her Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Indonesia. Sharima is also the founder of “Sekolah Kami”, an NGO that focuses on education and building green schools all around Indonesia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1184f53e-d417-4fc4-93aa-81450cd48dd8/Untitled+design.png 2022 Fellows Shashwat Shukla Thane, India Student, University of Sydney Shashwat is currently an MA in Development Studies student at the Tata Institute of Social Science, Mumbai. He has worked previously in various fields of policy and development – those of finance, education, health, parliamentary research and foreign policy. With experience ranging from the NITI Aayog to the tribal area of Thane, he’s been on the ground and in academia for over three years in various roles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/845eb3a9-e67c-402f-894d-1e46df3d5ada/PXL_20211219_142754936+%281%29+-+Asad+Shahid.jpg 2022 Fellows Sheikh Muhammad Asad Karachi, Pakistan Research Assistant, NED University of Engineering & Technology Sheikh Muhammad Asad is a graduate civil engineer of NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi. He has been working for the university's Urban and Infrastructure department on commercial research projects on urban flooding and land use planning in Karachi. He has a deep passion for sustainable development goals and is keen to implement sustainable solutions in his region to create a better future for his fellow countrymen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/dccaa392-220c-4a70-a1dc-8f469ab13332/Sofia+Barbeiro_PT+-+Sofia+Barbeiro.jpg 2022 Fellows Sofia Pereira Barbeiro Lisbon, Portugal Fundraising Strategist & Project Manager, Girl MOVE Academy Fundraising Strategist & Project Manager at Girl MOVE Academy – organization awarded the 2021 UNESCO Prize for Girls and Women’s Education, working in project design and funds management. Strong focus on gender equality and environmental protection, with a personal interest for addressing the climate change & social justice relationship, leading her to integrate the Global Youth Climate Network and to become an official Delegate to the Pre-COP26. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/d4cc2872-59c4-4953-b789-d64828ba0fea/sophia+%282%29+-+Sophia+Nthuku.jpg 2022 Fellows Sophia Nthuku Nairobi, Kenya Intergovernmental Relations Intern, Ministry of Devolution Sophia Nthuku is an emerging urban development specialist with special interest in urban governance and environmentally conscious urbanism in the Global South. She is currently an intern with Habitat for Humanity International and volunteers with Vijana Tupo Initiative, a youth-led economic empowerment initiative based in Kenya. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Nairobi, and is based in Nairobi, Kenya. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/7f03d12d-ba3d-4390-bdaf-a08088e094e7/sdsn+pic+final+-+SOWMYA+R.jpg 2022 Fellows Sowmya Raman Chennai, India Public Policy student, Azim Premji University Sowmya Raman is a Public Policy student from Chennai, India. She frequently pens down articles on social issues and sustainable development. Sowmya has previously worked with policy research organizations like Observer Research Foundation on impact assessment projects. She aims to work with government agencies, helping them recognize the need for balanced, transparent, and sensitive redevelopment plans for informal settlements in Chennai. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/3b7a597c-432a-4ec1-af2c-c78c25280dc2/IMG_20220127_214848+-+SRIJA+MUKHOPADHYAY.jpg 2022 Fellows Srija Mukhopadhyay Durgapur, India Master's student, Jadavpur University Srija has completed her master's in History from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India. She is currently working as a research authenticator in India Lost and Found. She has worked as a managing editor in Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism. She is also a Citizen Historian in 1947 Partition Archives. Her research interest includes politics of space, migration, decolonisation, gender, intellectual and environmental history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2694d2b4-ac61-4706-9390-b1afb67f36d4/Srilata+Addepalli+-+Srilata+A.jpg 2022 Fellows Srilata Addepalli Dubai, UAE Urban Planner, Diamond Developers Srilata is a Dubai-based Urban Planner currently working in Diamond Developers, the firm behind The Sustainable City, Dubai. She works alongside a team of passionate urban planners who take inspiration from this living and breathing flagship model and continue to embody its vision in the upcoming ventures of the company. With a background in Architecture, her interests lie in creating functional, livable, vibrant, and self-sufficient communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e7b7be7c-7ad4-467b-a0ac-afa50f333a32/Sushmita_photo++-+Sushmita+Shekar.jpg 2022 Fellows Sushmita Shekar San Francisco, USA Design Professional at City Design Practice, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill Sushmita Shekar is a Designer at Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and an Urban Design graduate from Columbia University, New York. With a strong background of Architecture her interest lies in innovating and developing resilient tools for planning, to empower communities and ecosystems to thrive in a world of crisis. Her work strongly aligns with sustainable planning and design, stakeholder engagement and strategizing Social Capital in cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/ab6a060d-fce2-41ad-9580-ec00792d4b6b/Profile_Edited+-+Tanvi+Shah.jpg 2022 Fellows Tanvi Shah Vadodara, India Architect, Council of Architecture Passionate about housing reforms, Tanvi is a post-graduate professional architect based in India. She holds a master’s degree in Collective Housing, a joint course from ETH Zürich & ETSAM. Having worked at ADP Ingénierie in Dubai, she has gained experience designing airports & worked from macro to micro scales within the built environment. Being a LEED Green Associate, Tanvi has proven her enthusiasm for designing sustainably & holistically. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e1cf5fc1-4c64-435f-8605-48c57c940da1/T_Vijay_Kumar+-+T+Vijay+Kumar.jpg 2022 Fellows Thurram Vijay Kumar Hyderabad, India Project Coordinator - Water Management, The Rainwater Project, Hyderabad Vijay Kumar is a young Architect and City Planner. He holds a Master’s degree in City Planning from IIT Kharagpur. He worked as a research intern with ASCI and currently working as a Project Coordinator (Water Management) at The Rainwater Project. He is very passionate about climate change, urban systems, public policies and SDGs related issues. He hopes to be a change-maker and create sustainable cities for the future generation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/699216cd-eadd-430d-93d9-404cea1f7955/LPF_Picture+-+Vaishnavi+Rao.jpg 2022 Fellows Vaishnavi Pemmaraju Ahmedabad, India Junior Research Fellow, Indian Institute of Technology-Gandhinagar Vaishnavi Pemmaraju is a research fellow at the Indian Institute of Technology-Gandhinagar, presently working on the climate resilience of forests and biodiversity for Gujarat state. Her focus areas include Biodiversity conservation, Climate adaptation, and Sustainable management practices. She fervently believes integrating the preservation of biodiversity into building future urbanscapes would result in elevated wellbeing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/a06b18bc-8e68-4537-b04d-2f87eeb00107/20220130_133630+-+Vidya+Azzizi.jpg 2022 Fellows Vidya Azzizi Taoyuan, Taiwan Smart City Researcher, Research Center of Smart Construction, National Central University Taiwan Vidya is an interdisciplinary researcher with an origin from urban and regional planning, with a MSc in construction management and a PhD in land economics. During her graduate programs, she volunteered extensively for various causes such as community development program and juvenile advocation. She is especially passionate in affordable and inclusive housing provision in order to make the world a more humane, fair, and habitable place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e3f4a2a3-0f9b-4abe-92f8-3beb7bf67773/Untitled+design.png 2022 Fellows Vignesh Kesavan Bangalore, India Research Scholar, Indian Institute of Science Vignesh is a Water Enthusiast and Sustainability Advocate. He is basically a civil engineer and holds an advanced master’s degree in water resources management. Experienced in the areas of Water Systems and Hydro-Social studies, he is deeply interested in promoting sustainable water management in cities. Being an interdisciplinary researcher, Vignesh thrives in leveraging technology to foster Inclusive and Resilient urban water development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2c0bb4d6-35be-4eef-addd-3029855a9ca0/WANOK+portrait+-+Wanok+Habert.png 2022 Fellows Wanok Habert Otuma Kampala, Uganda Creative Director, Artfritecture Collaboration Studios Chief Executive officer of Infinite Potential Worldwide, Co-founder and Creative Director of Artfritecture Collaboration Studios Wanok Habert Otuma is a passionate award-winning multidisciplinary young Ugandan architect, product designer, servant leader, and a celebrant of talent who is upbeat about championing a shift in paradigm and high-level meaningful collaboration to foster sustainable development within and without the continent of Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/6f0b8fcd-ab95-447a-8ab8-3f9917974fe4/874D2AE9-9286-482C-A750-C06BB1BD7F44+-+xhordan+petriti.jpg 2022 Fellows Xhordan Petriti Tirana, Albania Environmental Specialist, OST sh.a. (the Transmission System Operator in Albania- transmission system of electricity) Xhordan is an Environmental Biotechnologist, part of an energy company (OST sh.a.). Primarily responsible for following Environmental Impact Assessment procedures and drafting of the Environmental Management Plan for new and rehabilitation projects. Holds a Master's degree in Environmental Biotechnology from the University of Natural Sciences, Tirana. Interested in environmental sustainability, waste and water management and green technologies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/842deede-622d-4194-9437-8950fc4cd563/Snapseed+2+-+Yalena+Sun.jpg 2022 Fellows Yalena Yang Sun London, UK Service Design Student, Royal College of Art Yalena Yang Sun is a business designer pursuing her Service Design degree at the Royal College of Art. Yalena is a global citizen who has studied and worked in seven countries and counting. Her practice combines the world of business and design. She is passionate about designing systemic innovations to solve meaningful challenges in the world, while building robust business models around these solutions to sustain their impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/13c4646f-e110-4c3f-9e29-40a4e1631b1f/YOGITA+KASWA+PHOTO+-+Yogita+Kaswa.jpg 2022 Fellows Yogita Kaswa Mumbai, India Urban Designer, Egis India Consulting Engineers Pvt. Ltd. Yogita is an Architect - Urban Designer by education. She is currently associated with Egis India Consulting Engineers Pvt. Ltd. She has extensively worked in the field of urban design and has expertise in master planning and street designing. She is passionate about water responsive urbanism and people-oriented designs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e7d515b2-8257-4538-bcb6-805b1dc63c7c/Yu-Po+Hua_Photo+for+LPF+-+Hua+Miracle.jpeg 2022 Fellows Yu-Po Hua Beijing, China Infinite Value — Innovative Thinking Lab, Founder Yu-Po is the founder of INFINITE VALUE— Innovation & Sustainability Lab, a social enterprise that supports local communities and businesses to integrate sustainable strategies and generate social impact. She has over five years of research experience and practices in NGOs, social entrepreneurship, social innovation, and circular economy. She believes in the power of connectivity and co-creation to "be the change in this world." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f769fb10-cae2-427d-a37e-c6359a759984/874E8116-C9B2-4DB0-8145-2D5BB8EA8837+-+Yumo+Pan.jpg 2022 Fellows Yumo Pan Singapore, Singapore Executive Planner, Land Transport Authority As an urban planner based in Singapore, Yumo supports the planning and implementation of long-term sustainable transport infrastructure. She is particularly interested in integrating civic engagement into urban planning processes to build community-centric infrastructure. Yumo graduated with a Bachelor’s in Economics with a minor in Public Policy from UCLA, and holds a Masters in Planning, Growth and Regeneration from the University of Cambridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f03f38bc-c664-4124-ac19-75f256f6de68/IMG_4980+2+-+Yusuke+Sakai.jpg 2022 Fellows Yusuke Sakai Campinas, Brazil Student, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC-Campinas) Born in Japan, Yusuke is currently living in Brazil and studying law at the Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas. In 2020, he joined a research group in the field of law and sustainable city that also acted as the Legal Strategy Team of HIDS, The International Hub for Sustainable Development, a sustainable and smart city project in Campinas. Since 2021, he has been coordinating a student group for climate action and sustainability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/38509d52-0a46-4366-b1e3-8deb6a7f9f0e/WhatsApp+Image+2022-01-31+at+12.49.02+PM+%281%29+-+zaighum+sadiq.jpg 2022 Fellows Zaighum Sadiq Karachi, Pakistan Structural Design Engineer Zaighum is a civil engineer from Pakistan. He believes sustainable development is a part of social innovation for which public & private agencies, policy-making and individual efforts are pivotal for amelioration. His area of interest is energy efficient buildings, safe & healthy built environment as they are cardinal for sustainable development. His goal is to help organizations recognize the need for ecological construction and green-buildings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b0b1f826-11b8-449d-9df5-94ea3fcf16dc/20191106_110006+-+Zainab+Naeem.jpg 2022 Fellows Zainab Naeem Islamabad, Pakistan Project Research Assistant, Fatima Jinnah Women University Zainab Naeem is a PhD scholar in Environmental Sciences and a project research assistant at Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Islamabad. She has been advocating for SDGs and climate change in her community through social media awareness campaigns. Her focus of research revolves around disaster resilience and earthquake precursor mapping http://localpathways.org/2024 daily 0.75 2024-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2be5fa47-4099-4b13-9169-a60ce443be33/IMG_4950+-+Kongphat+Phaiboonnukulkij.jpg 2024 Fellows Kongphat, Phaiboonnukulkij London, United Kingdom Kongphat Phaiboonnukulkij is an innovative architect and inventor, serving as the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Phytavaren Technology. He is renowned for pioneering eco-friendly building materials and low-energy solutions. Notably, Kongphat is the inventor of the Interlocking Passive Brick, acclaimed for its thermal efficiency and comfort in building construction. His innovation earned recognition as the top Proptech and Contech innovation in Europe and Asia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/8625fae9-5117-429f-8186-529623ada987/49613750873_68a381c88e_o+-+alex+lew.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Alex, Lew Bangkok, Thailand Alex serves as a dynamic Youth Panelist for the Spark Fund at the Global Fund for Children and holds the distinguished role of UNFCCC RIIE Youth Contact Point. Additionally, he is actively involved with the Chulalongkorn SEA and functions as the UNCCD Youth Caucus Focal Point for the Asia Pacific region. Through the Land Transport Authority, Alex is passionate about fostering resilient, sustainable cities, with a particular focus on enhancing road safety and advocating for people-friendly and equitable public infrastructure and transport, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to addressing critical environmental, urban, and child welfare issues on a global scale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e13e665b-e024-4e34-9c73-f5e76c7ebf1c/Work+photo_JL02+-+JessIDH.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Jessica Wing Tung, Leung Rotterdam, Netherlands Jessica is a passionate sustainability professional with over five years of experience in sustainable community education, urban design, and sustainable food transformation in Hong Kong and the Netherlands. She graduated with a master's degree in Urban Management & Development (specializing in Sustainability & Climate Change) from Rotterdam. Currently, she works for an international NGO collaborating with private sectors across global food value chains to develop joint program agendas for sustainable trade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/d85cd356-765c-46f8-a9c5-651ee0c0a266/Image.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Dilip, Pareek Milan, Italy Dilip Pareek, an Architect pursuing a Master's in Urban Planning in Milan, Italy, specializes in mobility and green infrastructure. With a keen focus on sustainability, he actively collaborates with municipalities to implement innovative solutions for urban mobility and environmental conservation. He believes in crafting unique spatial solutions that are deeply rooted in their contextual surroundings, ensuring harmonious integration with the built environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c9fa82f9-bc37-4c97-b0ca-a2fbb354ef2c/00100sPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20240224144748226_COVER%7E2+%281%29+-+Chris+Tarh.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Christopher Arrey, Tarh-Ebai Yaoundé, Cameroon Christopher Arrey, currently pursuing his master's in structural engineering at ENSTP Yaoundé, Cameroon, is dedicated to addressing the issue of affordable housing, especially for marginalized communities. As a 2023 UNLEASH Innovation Lab fellow, he gained expertise in human-centered design, which led him to co-found CaBric Engineering. This startup focuses on implementing eco-smart construction techniques to revolutionize the housing sector in Cameroon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/6dc1896a-8497-44ea-9a59-c60e021fa9bb/63089475-3957-4EA6-9E40-FB19AAE390BA+-+Milimo+Muuka+%281%29.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Milimo, Muuka Lusaka, Zambia Milimo is an urban and regional planning graduate from the Copperbelt University. He is skilled in spatial planning, Project Management, GIS and research. He has an interest in slum upgrading and housing. Formerly, he was a research assistant at people’s process on housing and poverty in Zambia (PPHPZ), a 3 months project that aimed at gathering critical evidence on land tenure arrangements and service provision in informal settlements specifically focusing Ipusukilo in kitwe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f6c9f1d0-a1e1-41be-9338-9c257f6dc045/coverr+-+Paramvir+Singh.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Paramvir, Singh Brussels, Belgium Paramvir Singh, a KU Leuven Master's in Architecture student and Chandigarh native, explores sustainable urban design, challenging the monodisciplinary nature and limited accessibility of architecture. From Berlin's low-cost housing to founding 'collab studio,' he tackles diverse urban scales, addressing climate crises, communality, and cultural diversity, showcasing a nuanced design approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/099ab2ba-ca0c-48df-8ddb-fea2bb0e9e47/PA0A3274%7E2+-+Mahutondji+Ce%CC%81dric+AGBESSI.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Mahutondji Cédric , Agbessi Cove, Benin Republic Innovative, creative and dynamic, Mahutondji Cédric Agbessi is a key player in local development and social change, with a strong commitment to achieving the SDGs, working on specific issues such as climate change, food and nutrition security, energy transition and youth empowerment. A young Beninese leader with an unprecedented record of commitment, he is the Youth Mayor of his commune, with a sense of leadership and innovation in the field of climate change and sustainable cities, endorsed by several organisations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/5cb8bbb0-af20-4f55-9b2e-7763b78f2e3e/James-Jung-UNHQ+-+James+Jung.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out James, Jung Washington DC, USA James is a Designer at SOM. He believes Form Follows 'Empathy'. His research focuses on reconciling the built environment as social infrastructure prioritizing social capital. During his studies, he won multiple awards including the AIA Henry Adams Medal, and was nominated for the Metropolis Future 100. Founding member of an award-winning agritech startup, James seeks sustainable development through urban food production in urban settings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e0e50dbc-0309-446f-9e7c-aea1decad14c/IMG_0849+-+Samuel+Appiah+Ofori.jpeg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Samuel Appiah, Ofori Accra, Ghana Samuel Appiah Ofori is an experienced Project Manager with expertise in environmental conservation, community development, and sustainable agriculture. Passionate about driving positive change, he has successfully managed projects focused on biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, and rural livelihood improvement. With a strong background in project planning, implementation, and monitoring, Samuel is dedicated to fostering collaboration and empowering local communities to achieve shared sustainability goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/ca24709c-9bec-4c60-a9a6-fdb2b72b6984/Dao+Nguyen+Photoo+-+Dang-Dao+Nguyen.jpeg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Nguyen, Dang-Dao Hanoi, Vietnam Dao is a mid-senior urbanist focusing on urban governance and development towards inclusive, smart and green city. He has intensive work experience in urban affairs at the United Nations, Cornell University Center for Cities, and the Vietnamese government. As a Co-Founder of Young Urbanists of Southeast Asia, Dao is leading a network of young professionals from 30 countries dedicating for a better future of ASEAN cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/ce8990cc-6538-4132-8bb6-9b9526f46762/EPNY_MaitriPujara+-+Maitri+Vinodkumar+Pujara.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Maitri, Pujara New York, USA Maitri is an Urban Planner at Gensler, New York City. Maitri is focused on the idea of ecological urbanism, sustainable, and resilient cities and communities. Through the integration of urban design and technology, Maitri has a strong focus on using urban analytics to drive equity, livability, and sustainability at various scales. Maitri holds a Master’s in Urban Planning from New York University (NYU). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/247c8781-4f72-440b-8539-220c07f5da86/Screenshot+2567-03-10+at+15.27.24+-+Aimpavee+Ming+Kiratiakkrasak.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Aimpavee, Kiratiakkrasak Taipei, Taiwan Aimpavee is a young professional currently based in Taipei, Taiwan, with a bachelor’s degree in international relations and a master’s in urban governance. She has a professional background working with the government on foreign policy, political parties, and urban research. Her interests include local governance, demographic policy, and urban development. She is also keen on fostering inclusive and resilient cities for all ages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/af25cd8e-7556-4fe6-a377-a22fdcf8d75b/LPF+Headshot+-+God%27sLove-Divine+Ngbechukwuyem.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out God'sLove-Divine, Ngbechukwuyem Calabar, Nigeria God'sLove-Divine is a Nigerian youth advocate and serial volunteer with a passion for solving problems using community-oriented approaches. A Leaders of Leaders Fellow 2023, he has a multidisciplinary background in Human Nutrition, Project Management, Nonprofit Finance, Communications and Community Management. As a public health advocate, his goal is to contribute to the strengthening of health systems and the well-being of individuals and communities. He is also curious about urbanism and the potential to improve our world through service and policy innovation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b1f2cd7e-0e2d-44eb-b00c-4e615834059e/Local+Pathway-+Kolatat+-+Kolatat+Phaiboonnukulkij.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Kolatat, Phaiboonnukulkij London, United Kingdom Kolatat is a speaker and impact investment specialist, based in London. He has a degree in BSc Real Estate with MSc Urban Planning and Development. He is a Chairperson at Phaiboonnukulkij Group, a holding company that comprises early stage technology companies and assets internationally, focusing on strengthen the collaborations EU-APAC relations through investment. He has experience working for Schneider Electric and the Crown Estate in the UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/355c9421-df3e-49e6-abf6-36106221c6b7/1661845706109+-+F.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Filip, Novakovic London , United Kingdom Filip Novakovic is a distinguished Sustainable Finance specialist, leading the United Nations Climate Technology Mechanism and concurrently pursuing scholarly endeavors at the University of Cambridge.Currently serving as an Analyst at J.P. Morgan’s Investment Bank in London, Filip is dedicated to advancing climate action through his leadership role within the UN Climate Technology Mechanism working group. He spearheads efforts to foster the development and deployment of climate technologies, contributing significantly to global sustainability initiatives.Filip's expertise extends beyond his current role, having been recognized as a Fellow at the Aspen Institute. He has also made significant contributions as a Fellow at the International Renewable Energy Agency and previously held positions as a consultant and Sustainability leader at Masdar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/3d6e9e31-e685-4ebc-91fd-48889285baab/youth+pathway+-+Exauce%CC%81e+WONGA.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Jeancia Exaucée, WONGA BAREBILONGO Brazzaville, Congo Exaucée, a Congolese civil engineer specialized in infrastructure, has extensive experience in road, building, and maritime construction. She actively advocates for sustainable city access, reflecting her commitment to inclusive urban development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/37fb07a8-f3c5-46b2-8263-82b59a7c5787/WhatsApp+Image+2024-03-12+at+9.40.14+PM+-+Karin+Vigonich.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Karin, Vigonich Lund, Sweden Karin is a graduate student pursuing a Master's in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science from Lund University, Sweden. Her interests lie at the intersection of urban design, health equity, community-building, and climate resilience. She is passionately driven to contribute to sustainable development initiatives and empower other young change-makers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f61c8608-4259-442f-abe1-c7e5b71cbae5/LPF+-+Frank+Koomson.png 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Frank, Koomson Accra, Ghana Frank Koomson is a youth advocate, and project manager passionate about youth development and sustainable development. He holds a degree in Geography and Resource Development with Political Science from the University of Ghana. He currently serves as a Youth Sounding Board Member for UNDP Ghana, and is a member of the Waste Gobbler Project team. His team was the 2nd Runner Up in the African Climate Adaptation Innovation Challenge in 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/8f1bff93-3e85-4955-a35f-696910b6ef63/WhatsApp+Image+2023-12-07+at+10.34.01_a5006b3d+-+Pooja+Ramesh.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Pooja, Ramesh Dubai, United Arab Emirates Pooja has worked in both professionally and non-profit capacities to underscore her commitment to fight climate change. In her day-to-day role, she assesses the environmental and climate change impacts of infrastructure and oil and gas projects, and accordingly advises measures to minimise carbon emissions to clients. She was also the regional carbon neutrality champion for her firm, and in this role, she estimated scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and developed strategies for reducing carbon footprint and improving energy efficiency on an organisational level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f9fa5bba-dbf4-48ca-8917-10210df64b9d/ashlesha+howal+photo+350x350+-+Ashlesha+Howal.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Ashlesha, Howal Mumbai, India Ashlesha Howal is an architect passionate about sustainability in the built environment and advocates for equitable public transportation in the city. Having worked on development planning of 100+ acres of land and government projects, she promotes sustainable construction and livable urban spaces. Keen about circularity in the built environment, she aims to shape green building policies. She is presently involved with Fridays for Future Mumbai. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/6d09afe8-1ba0-4f6b-9662-be094ab88ef2/Megan+Devoe_headshot+-+Megan+Devoe.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Megan, Devoe Halifax, Canada Megan is currently working towards her PhD in Labour Studies at McMaster University. Her research focuses on the perceptions of just transition policy among fossil-fuel workers in Atlantic Canada and how just transition legislation can act as a form of sustainable community development. Megan is passionate about clean energy, sustainable cities, and creating futures that are just and sustainable for all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c2cb26b9-155a-4207-ac77-b41b89e79a72/Richard+Muraya_Headshot+-+Richard+Muraya.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Richard, Muraya Kikuyu Municipality, Kenya Richard Muraya is an accomplished citizen scientist, digital cartographer and civictech developer specializing in climate data analytics towards advancing air quality rights and catalyzing sustainable water resource management in Kenya's urban centers. His work involves the deployment of affordable and accessible tools and technology to advance climate education and resilience building in disenfranchised urban and peri-urban communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/988ac8a3-2277-4419-87aa-2b7810e62d6f/20231201_191106%7E2+-+jaya+ghimire.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Jaya, Ghimire Kathmandu, Nepal Jaya Ghimire is a research associate at the Kathmandu University-based green hydrogen lab in Nepal. She holds a master's degree in sustainable energy transition from the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok. She has been working in the domain of sustainable energy since 2018 and is currently associated as the lead researcher in the Green Ammonia pilot project and the Smart Electric Vehicle Charging Station project in Nepal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/7c4a3acc-ce65-4874-ad27-107b8e9a7752/Sarai+Osorio+Color+-+Sarai+Osorio.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Sarai, Osorio Houston, TX, USA Sarai is a Community and Environmental Principal Planner with expertise in multi-modal transportation systems. Her focus on accessibility, equity, economic development, and sustainability drives her work, which she views as interconnected and requiring a multi-disciplinary approach. Sarai is dedicated to bridging gaps between underserved communities and planning processes, leveraging her experience in spatial analysis, design, and equity-centered projects across both the public and private sectors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/22e2650d-5b0d-4a67-a5e5-922969c03bc9/IMG_1257+-+Rumbi+Muyambo.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Rumbidzai Royanna, Muyambo Cape Town, South Africa Rumbidzai is passionate about integrating nature and community into architectural designs while respecting local landscapes, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. With a Bachelor's in Architecture from Valencia, she brings a global perspective to her work. Her academic journey was underscored by a thesis exploring resilient cities, taking an urban planning approach that aligns with her fervor for sustainable communities. This passion also drives her collaborations with Social Impact 360, creating safe spaces for young women in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Malawi, fostering empowerment and growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/a29d208d-7d60-4d53-b01d-938f003cbc89/Sweta+Singh+-+sweta+singh.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Sweta, Singh Mumbai, India Sweta Singh is an architect with a background in research on urban planning, sustainable development schemes, government incentives, and climate change mitigation. She drafted a proposal to the BMC for the 2024 budget on behalf of 200 Mumbai architects, focusing on participatory democracy for inclusive city-making. She brings her experience from her engagements at IMK Architects, City-Collab, and Hloov, combining data and community insights to address development challenges. She is exploring interventions to build urban resilience and enhance community adaptation capacities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/26f31394-219a-4731-853e-cc3de74798ef/186240791_980422959451184_3474679650988212274_n+-+Allin+Mohana.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Allin Mohana, Biswas Dhaka, Bangladesh Allin is a recent graduate of Global Studies & Governance from Independent University, Bangladesh with a deep passion for the environment, policy and entrepreneurship. A dedicated youth leader, she has actively participated in various projects focused on renewable energy, policy development, and tackling climate change. Her dedication has been recognized through the ICCCAD Youth Innovation Fund 2023 and the Leaders of Tomorrow award. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/6e9ee002-205a-484e-8220-365541d59beb/WhatsApp+Image+2023-05-16+at+9.16.57+PM+-+Marianna+Massaroni.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Marianna, Massaroni Caracas, Venezuela Marianna is a Venezuelan architect from the Central University of Venezuela. Since 2018, she has been working to recover public spaces in vulnerable communities. Currently, she works for Lata de Agua, promoting sustainable architecture and climate change resilience. She is committed to carrying out her projects in public spaces through Urbanismo Participativo and is a university professor of Art and Architecture History. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/d2c1ba20-7b3c-449a-859e-a333b1a0e98d/70ca7b98-ed56-4d3b-bdb7-37035d97e450+-+Katherine+Hardgrave.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Katherine, Hardgrave Ireland Katherine is an environmental engineer with varied experience in sustainable development, including projects on wastewater treatment, district heating, and autonomous vehicles. Holding a master’s degree from Trinity College, her professional interests focus on international development, water supply, and sanitation. She is committed to driving change through environmental and community initiatives both locally and globally and is currently co-developing tools for digitizing rural water cooperatives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/46323114-b0ef-41b4-8592-6f7850cb5453/IMG_3390+copy+-+Siobhan+Mehrotra.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Siobhan, Mehrotra Toronto, Canada Siobhan graduated with a BA in Environment and Development from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. She is currently a Master of Science in Sustainability Management student at the University of Toronto exploring globally-based sustainability solutions. Previously working as a Sustainability Associate with the United Nations Global Compact Network, she continues to further her passion for environmental geography and sustainability in cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/fee07b92-4c72-47ed-9d73-6306bcb4ebec/Mrinal+Patil_1+-+Mrinal+Patil.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Mrinal, Patil Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Mrinal Patil is an architect and urban planner based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Her work is driven by empathy and a passion for shaping resilient, sustainable cities. She currently serves the Government of Maharashtra, spearheading climate mitigation and adaptation initiatives aimed at fortifying the urban landscape. Through her expertise and dedication, she endeavors to build communities that thrive amidst challenges, leaving a lasting impact on the urban fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/a00ffdf6-ff08-425b-9a53-e032cf2c409a/4129E48F-7FF1-403E-8272-94DF0034D29E+-+Kate+Ndo.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Kate, Ndocko Lyon, France Kate Ndocko is a public health medical resident in Lyon currently working in the Environmental Branch at the International Agency of Cancer Research, WHO. Previously, she delved into the health impacts of urban planning and design in CEE, researched waterborne diseases at SPF, and addressed cancer inequalities at the European Commission JRC. She currently serves as Vice-President of Euronet and an ECL Youth Ambassador for Cancer Prevention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/a8c1abec-340d-44df-a81f-6c914cd06d51/Fotografi%CC%81a+-+Mayra+Alejandra+Hinostroza+Cute.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Mayra Alejandra, Hinostroza Cute Chao, Peru Mayra Hinostroza is a political scientist and young researcher who is passionate about sustainable food systems, community-based biodiversity conservation in urban areas and socio-environmental studies. She is committed to the welfare and development of children and young people and has participated in projects that contribute to creating safe spaces for them through sports in Lima and La Libertad (Peru). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/29b5a1aa-b17c-4d2e-a51c-1aca851c740a/ac3053a9-6a45-4a0a-8521-e2e0cd9293c5+-+Roshelle+Pinnock.jpeg 2024 Fellows Roshelle, Pinnock Kingston, Jamaica Roshelle Pinnock is an award-winning social impact innovator working at the intersection of environmental sustainability and tech. With a background in Computer Science, Roshelle embarked on a journey that has taken her across four continents, collaborating with software development teams to address issues such as global healthcare and food insecurity. She is a Clinton Global Initiative Delegate, former SDG7 Regional Focal Point and IRENA Youth Forum Alumni. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/504c2972-d7d2-4e5d-afb0-60aa9a893e54/Zoey_Yandell+-+Zoey+Yandell.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Zoey, Yandell St. Paul, MN, USA Zoey is an urban sustainability professional and data analyst with a passion for driving positive change through regional climate planning. She is a recent environmental studies and mathematics graduate and currently works with the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities to provide local governments with sustainability-focused data, expertise and policy guidance. Zoey is also an advocate for sustainable futures through the Sunrise Youth Climate Movement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1e705fcf-e3ea-41b7-9ddf-cfd620d50c5d/20240305_182712+-+Serema+Kwato%27o+2.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Serema, Kwato'o Honiara, Solomon Islands Serema is an undergraduate research assistant at the Department of Fisheries Studies with a passion for community risk management and sustainability advocacy. She actively develops strategies for sustainable communities, advocates for policy changes, and champions environmental stewardship. Serema holds a Bachelor's in Fisheries Studies from the Solomon Islands National University and is highly proficient in QGIS, contributing to enhanced community resilience and fisheries research through spatial analysis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/780f6389-19cd-43e1-b546-86dbf6bc4934/image-350x350+-+Rovena+Wilson.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Rovena Yazhini, Wilson The Hague, Netherland Rovena is a Development Studies master's graduate from the Netherlands, with expertise in governance, policy frameworks, and stakeholder dynamics. Her research on Dutch female farmers' participation in horticulture has provided critical insights for policy changes. She was also an active volunteer in community development projects in India. She completed a certificate program in motivating and inspiring individuals from the University of Michigan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/67b4bbb0-ab2d-4890-95a6-f2a7f38d5fcb/Akriti+-+Akriti+Shrivastava.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Akriti, Shrivastava Gurgaon, India Akriti, an architect with a global perspective, integrates sustainability and vernacular design into her work. Actively involved in a national NGO, she collaborates closely with underserved communities, embodying a commitment to holistic community development. Her diverse experiences around the world have shaped her view on what constitutes a thriving city, emphasizing inclusive growth that prioritizes both societal well-being and environmental harmony. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/030d2f65-1366-4b2c-9616-76c165b3f98a/Photo+-+Anagha+Nabar.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Anagha, Nabar Mumbai, India Anagha Arun Nabar is an urban planner and policy expert with five years of experience in collaborating with government agencies. She is deeply committed to sustainable urban development advising governments on climate resilience cities, gender-sensitive planning, inclusive Placemaking, etc. She has been the program lead for managing Mumbai's CSR portfolio and heads tactical urbanism initiatives aligned with improving Mumbai's livability index. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2c4b83b2-4e12-4392-88c4-43ee4f209570/Yvonne+jasiri+pic+-+Yvonne+Mose+%281%29.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Yvonne, Mose Kisii, Kenya Yvonne is an Environmentalist and Impact Entrepreneur who is committed to improving underserved economies. She looks to do so by creating synergy for climate change adaptation and mitigation with economic activities. She holds a BSc. Natural Resource Management and has professional experience with public/private partnerships, where she aided in developing the Integrated National Energy Plan for Kenya and led the formulation of the County Energy Plan for Kisii County. She is driven by her need to create employment opportunities for both women and youth and is also a Co-chair of an NGO that serves survivors of GBV in her community through economic empowerment as they reintegrate into society. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2eeeb664-1135-4685-bc1b-50ba1ae59f24/Drahos-Headshot-Truman+-+Alexander+Drahos.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Alexander, Drahos Athens, Georgia, USA Alex is an fourth-year student at the University of Georgia studying international affairs, political science, and urban studies. He has developed regional economic development programs, civic infrastructure/placemaking initiatives, affordable housing policies, and smart city technologies for 10+ cities. Alex is passionate about reimagining urban systems and structures to better align with human sociology, psychology, and physicality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2dac04cb-a15f-4579-afdb-05416ee46f28/IMG-20221202-WA0161+-+Rethabile+Tshenki+%281%29+%281%29.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Rethabile, Tsenki Maseru, Lesotho Rethabile Tsenki, a graduate in Urban and Regional Planning from the National University of Lesotho, is venturing into property valuation. With a strong foundation in urban development and spatial planning, Rethabile offers a distinct perspective in property assessment. His education has sharpened his skills in land use analysis, property valuation, and urban growth dynamics. Despite his early career stage, Rethabile's dedication to precision and excellence position him as a promising asset in property valuation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/80d018b6-bc99-4c00-8b2b-570e0b2e10b7/IMG_0047+-+Maryam+Alfakhrey.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Maryam, Alfakhrey Mosul, Iraq Maryam is an architect from Iraq specialized in promoting sustainable solutions in the built environment. With a strong focus on sustainable development, she holds the role of Sustainable Development Specialist at the Engineering Association for Development and Environment (EADE) where she designs, leads and supports projects aimed at implementing the UN SDGs . As a young climate activist, Maryam participated as an observer to UNFCCC at COP28, and as a delegate at RCOY MENA 2023. Recently, she's been named a 2024 Max Thabiso Edkins Climate Ambassador for the GYCN representing her country, Iraq. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/51553374-89ce-4062-807e-9803f3eb8c2e/IMG_2520+-+Grace.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Grace Muthoni, Kaimburi Kenya Grace Muthoni Kaimburi, a final year software engineering student and founder of Eco-Hydrate Solutions, is pioneering IoT and AI technologies to combat climate change and water scarcity. With notable achievements like the water distribution initiative and AI-driven financial modeling for climate prediction, Grace is at the forefront of technological innovation for social good. Her work, including the well known Maji Yetu project and contributions to carbon emission monitoring, exemplifies a commitment to sustainable development. As a speaker and leader, Grace's insights on ethical AI, climate informatics, and smart city development have influenced policy and inspired a new generation of tech-driven environmental stewardship. Her recognition in various tech and sustainability circles underscores her impact and vision for a more resilient future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/33dc758f-0aaf-4c13-b7a8-a6a8156b7d45/full+face+image+-+Maua+Cynthia.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Cynthia, Cherotich Nairobi, Kenya Cynthia Maua Cherotich is a committed advocate for sustainability, dedicated to driving positive change and achieving energy equity in Kenya. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Energy and Environmental Technology and is passionate about reaching vulnerable populations while ensuring a just transition towards a greener future. Her goal is to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector and contribute to a more sustainable world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9ac040e3-6d4b-4aad-9b76-005faf2a0a76/Profile+pic+-+Thomas+Blakie.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Thomas, Blakie Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand Thomas Blakie (Ngāi Tahu) is a Geography and Political Science graduate from the University of Canterbury, with experience in local government, NGOs and at a community level. He is passionate about the inclusion of young people and diverse communities in decision-making. He uses his experience working in the urbanism, community engagement and climate adaptation space to advocate for youth in Aotearoa New Zealand and at the global level at COP28. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/0f23e05a-c533-49cc-a370-cbe9d73bc0fb/QADEER_HAJRA+-+Hajra+Qadeer.jpeg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Hajra, Qadeer Islamabad, Pakistan Hajra is a young environmentalist and advocate for addressing climate change through policy formulation. Her research aptitude circulates around climate governance and urban green policies. She is working with ISO/TC1 on developing international student standards for sustainable future. She is also a PUAN member being alumna of SUSI 2022. Aa a M.Phil scholar at Quaid-I-Azam university, she has been specializing in environmental management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/0552f3e0-7aaf-4645-ac37-22dbcc1ad591/headshot2+-+Bahar+Melisa+Yildiran.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Bahar Melisa, Yildiran Weimar, Germany Graduating with distinction from Bauhaus University Weimar, Melisa holds a Master's Degree in Integrated Urban Development and Design. With a commitment to sustainable urban planning, she blends academic insights with practical solutions. As a proud member of the KTH and ITU Alumni community, she actively contributes to advancing urban mobility, showcasing the proving impact of her education from these esteemed institutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/88e0efad-6882-419c-888f-a030037686ac/IMG-20230403-WA0028+-+Shalom+Chilaru+Iboh.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Shalom, Iboh Gainesville, Florida, USA Shalom Iboh is an Engineer, Clean Energy professional and Climate Advocate. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and is now pursuing a Doctoral degree, focused on the techno-economic analysis and process optimization of renewable fuels for a net-zero future. She is the founder of Renew Watts Technologies, pioneering renewable energy education and solar installation training for the grassroots community in Nigeria. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/59d34dc1-8489-4e2d-9001-35d2a5e9176e/Ronan+-+Ronan+Halpin.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Ronan, Halpin London, United Kingdom Ronan is a macroeconomics and behavioural insights specialist for Amazon. He graduated from the London School of Economics with a BSc in Finance, where his research focused on the predictability of economic and environmental outcomes through text-mining and sentiment analysis. Previously, he was an Analytics Lead for TikTok, and he currently also teaches Data Science to professionals looking to pivot into the tech industry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f872739b-49c1-4f2c-b92f-261ff72a3782/Esther+Karanja+Headshot+1+-+Esther+Karanja.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Esther, Karanja Nairobi, Kenya Esther Karanja is an architect with over 4 years of experience in the field, spread across Kenya, Somaliland, and The Netherlands. Currently, she works as a consultant at Urko Sanchez Architects in Nairobi. She is also the founder of the Female Architects Mentorship Hub (FAMH), a mentorship program aimed at equipping female students of architecture and related disciplines in local universities with the tools necessary to thrive in the industry both locally and internationally. Her focus is primarily on urban strategy and analysis, especially within the Sub-Saharan Africa context, community-led development, urban justice, and female empowerment within the field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/27c3f249-bd56-413f-be4e-07ec20f542d6/Oishika+Basak%2C+Utrecht+University+-+Oishika+Basak.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Oishika, Basak Rotterdam, The Netherlands Oishika is a Human Geographer, who recently graduated with a Master’s degree in Urban and Economic Geography from Utrecht University. Hailing from Kolkata in India, doing her Bachelor’s in New Delhi and currently working in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Oishika’s personal and professional background is enriched by the experiences she has had throughout her life in these 3 dynamic cities. Her passion lies in topics like spatial and social (in)justice, citizen participation, and sustainability transitions from a gender lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/8c16d26d-bca6-424a-a4e0-2f5085bb0b44/Picture+-+TYSEER+HIMA.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Tyseer, Hima Dammam, Saudi Arabia Tyseer is a Sudanese junior architect and a leading advocate for sustainability. She is a LEED® AP who is passionate about sustainable development, urban management, and geography. Her dream is to rebuild sustainable and resilient cities, fostering inclusive community growth through multidisciplinary collaboration in post-war Sudan. She believes in freedom, peace, and equality within the context of urbanism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f0b47bc3-3d25-4a03-a406-177ea7138012/Head+Shot+-+Vishak+Dudhee+-+Vishak+Dudhee.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Vishak, Dudhee Middlesbrough, United Kingdom Vishak is an Engineer with a PhD in Energy, committed to driving sustainable innovations in the energy and construction sectors. His specialism lies in developing and deploying advanced digital engineering tools aimed at fast-tracking the global shift to net-zero emissions. He leads several international projects and offers professional consultancy services across the globe in various roles, significantly influencing the progress of sustainable engineering practices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/262d38d0-8ab4-4d16-842c-d6697f7710ce/DileepKarnaHeadshot+-+Dileep+Vardhan+Reddy+Karna.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Dileep Vardhan Reddy, Karna Hyderabad,India Dileep Vardhan Reddy Karna is a Senior Researcher at the Economic Policy Research Institute (EPRI). Specializing in project management, he drives research initiatives across livelihood development, social protection, and policy advocacy. Currently, he coordinates the International Training Programme on Social Protection for Sustainable Development (ITP322) and serves as a Co-regional mentor for ITP teams in Africa. Dileep's expertise includes leading evaluations and research projects in collaboration with organizations such as the African Development Bank and UNICEF. He was also selected as an SDG talent in the UNLEASH Global Innovation Lab 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/4403ed67-511f-47a5-a150-e4dc1fd0d834/IMG-20240314-WA0011+-+Avinash+salve.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Avinash, Salve Aurangabad, India Avinash Salve, a qualified Assistant Professor and Ph.D. Scholar under the UGC Ministry of Education, India, specializes in researching the socio-economic and political aspects of urban development. Passionate about fostering collaboration among citizens, government, and private entities, he aims to implement sustainable and resilient city policies with a community-centric approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c0016a14-d8ff-409a-a7f5-b12e8ddd5987/IMG_8098+-+Diana+Dobrin.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Diana, Dobrin Bucharest, Romania Diana is a strategist and facilitator supporting cities to dream up and shape a sustainable future. She is currently based in Bucharest where she is leading urban innovation projects and designing capacity building processes to enable the green transition across private, public and civil sectors. Diana has an interdisciplinary background in business consulting, community engagement, and data analytics across London, Paris, and Amsterdam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/28c59011-ed34-4937-b015-b96ea2ea0e32/Headshot+2024_1+-+Nadia+UDOCHI.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Nadia, Udochi Washington DC, United States Nadia is an ORISE Fellow at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs. Passionate about sustainable urban development, Nadia is committed to enhancing critical infrastructure and empowering marginalized communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. She holds a MA in International Energy Transitions from the Paris School of International Affairs, and a MSc in Development Management from the London School of Economics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1c4e19b6-0073-4631-8041-2b681e62acc0/RDGUILLARTES-LPF+-+Reimart+Ryan+Guillartes.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Reimart Ryan, Guillartes Pasig City, Philippines Ryan, an architect and urban planner, leverages years of experience driving inclusive and sustainable development as Planner/Urban Designer at UN-Habitat Philippines. Armed with degrees from University of Santo Tomas & University of the Philippines, he has worked with initiatives on inclusive cities, climate change, and resilience. His passion for sustainable development shines through active community involvement and strong leadership qualities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/20e7364a-dc02-4daf-9d20-32f6c47f46a9/IMG_20220408_001258_565+-+Garima+Jasrotia.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Garima, Jasrotia Varanasi, India Garima Jasrotia is an urban geographer passionate about matters of spatial justice, the ‘Right to the city’, inclusion and sustainability. She’s a Ph.D. candidate at the Urban and Regional Sustainability lab, Central University of Punjab (India) and is currently working on assessing the sustainability status of Indian smart cities. Her research interests include urban and environmental geography, sustainability studies, remote sensing, and GIS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/ff1d5c68-f348-4e0d-9aab-bbcf57f3d90c/Byanjankar-Sara+-+Saraswoti+Byanjankar.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Saraswoti, Byanjankar Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Saraswoti is an accomplished professional in sector of sustainability, environmental assessment, and climate change. She received her MSc. in Environmental Engineering as Net-Zero Scholar from Cranfield University, UK. She has received numerous prestigious awards and research funds for her remarkable commitment in nature conservation. Demonstrating a profound dedication to improving lives via sustainability projects, she has emerged as a prominent figure among Nepal’s aspirational youth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/8082ca11-2604-48a5-9d3b-a95548377345/F5B43E9B-E4BD-4740-98EE-6C6FC3C600A4+-+lindokuhle+mamba.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Lindokuhle, Mamba Manzini, Eswatini Lindokuhle Mamba is an Environmental Scientist with over two years of experience working with a local NGO in Eswatini tackling climate change issues. They are a gender just climate action advocate and are passionate about sustainable development education. Lindokuhle holds a BSc degree in Biological Sciences and Geography Environmental Science and Planning and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of Eswatini. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/fc088cfb-1a5c-448a-9a07-4a3bda56a043/IMG_0047+-+vinay+katariya.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Vinay, Katariya Mumbai, India Vinay is an architect and an aspiring urban practitioner, passionate about promoting people-friendly and equitable public infrastructure using adaptive strategies and participatory processes. He has experience working with the government on tactical urbanism projects and has also been a part of the MIT Sandbox Innovation Program. He focuses on creating a vibrant urban environment through citizen-led initiatives and scalable interventions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/d3205d00-0f9f-46c4-93f0-61e6b933a83c/IMG_0228+-+siham+kamil.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Siham, Kamil Addis Ababa, Ethopia Siham, a civil engineer and heritage researcher, is a passionate advocate for preserving her city's historical fabric amidst rapid urbanization.she is also an award-winning green entrepreneur, leading a successful recycling startup. she has participated as a Woman4Climate fellow with C40. Through her work, she addresses the environmental challenges faced by vulnerable groups in her city, making a significant impact on both heritage preservation and sustainable development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/a3eede2a-059f-4dea-9f1a-c74410c2d09b/imagen+-+Alexandra+Pe%CC%81rez.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Alexandra, Perez Kimbiri, Peru Alexandra is an architect and urban planner, with a huge passion for resilience and sustainability of communities to reduce inequalities in the territory. She has worked mainly in public institutions such as the Municipal Institute of Urban Planning of Arequipa with experience that combines the relationship between urban public policies and participatory processes for the implementation and design of public spaces. Her main objective is to generate accessible and safe public spaces in Peru. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/bbd83041-ff51-4ed6-8396-ed0f71e6f617/PXL_20231217_051640382.PORTRAIT+-+baksheesh+sachar.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Baksheesh, Sachar India Baksheesh Sachar is a fellow with the International Innovation Corps as part of the University of Chicago Trust. He is working on a pilot to mitigate air pollution in Delhi. He is deeply committed to assisting cities in making informed and demand-based decisions. Besides work, he loves to spend his time doing photography & film making. He recently graduated with a Master’s in Public Policy from IIT Bombay and has previously studied at TISS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/a5623163-8de5-4224-9760-ceed94650cc2/PP+-+Muqadas+Batool.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Muqadas Batool Islamabad, Pakistan Muqadas Batool is an enthusiastic environmentalist and advocate of positive change. She is spearheading her project "EcoPowered Girls," guiding young girls about sustainable consumption of everyday products. She also worked on systemizing waste collection and management in her community. Her research focuses on pro-environmental behavior and attitude of Generation Z, women, and the environment, and urban green spaces in marginalized communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2ff947dd-6e7d-47b4-90c7-6488f7db7656/20240305_020912+-+Zandisile+Howe.jpg 2024 Fellows Zandisile, Howe Mbabane, Eswatini Zandisile Howe is a member of the Eswatini Climate Change Youth Parliament representing the Hhohho region and she has a Bachelors of Arts degree in Humanities majoring in Geography, Environmental science and Planning as well as African Languages and Literature. She is also an alumni to the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice Cohort 3. She is further part of Hlumisa Eswatini Youth climate network and she is the founder of EcoHarmony which is an environmental NGO that works on Waste management and Climate Justice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/de3d9833-f73a-4b00-b029-9f0952ae0d52/Photo+-+naweed+walizada.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Ahmad Naweed, Walizada Kabul, Afghanistan Mr. Walizada is a senior governance expert with dual master's degrees in European and International Governance from the University of Geneva and Political Science from the University of Azad Islamic. He has over 7 years of experience, including roles as Head of Follow-up and Reporting at the Administrative Office of the President of Afghanistan, News Editor in media, Public Relations Specialist at GIZ company, Deputy Faculty of Political Science, Lecturer at a Private University in Afghanistan, and Communication Intern at the United Nations Office in Geneva. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/98f5cc73-1fce-4d67-933a-3ee7f3a95c4a/IMG_5620-Edit-Edit+-+Amos+Benjamin.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Amos, Benjamin Lilongwe, Malawi Amos Benjamin, a sustainability advocate based in Lilongwe, champions waste management initiatives for sustainable cities. As Operations Manager of the Clean Cities Project, he engages youth in tackling improper waste management locally and globally. A true change maker, Amos is passionately dedicated to creating more sustainable living spaces, fueled by his fervent commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals and grassroots’ initiatives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/a7b9ddd9-44b0-42e7-ac32-d7ad4624b827/%E5%BE%AE%E4%BF%A1%E5%9B%BE%E7%89%87_20240304234532+-+Yuhan+Zheng.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Yuhan (Sicily), Zheng Dublin, Ireland Before entering her Ph.D. journey on Climate Change and Energy Transition Governancen now, Sicily devoted 4 years to studying urban sustainability, urban resilience, and smart cities (see her works here: https://sites.google.com/view/yuhan-zheng/homepage). Working experiences with UNFCCC (Global Stocktake), UNECE (expert group on resource management and climate impact on inland transport), IEEE (Young Professional Climate and Sustainability Task Force), One Young World (global youth council collaborating with the Elders), and SDG7 Youth Constituency (focal point for Asia) have endowed her with great passion and resources to ignite the synergy among sustainable development, technological innovation, policy, and urban issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/4d0e80b9-8f4d-43e3-ab4f-6dfdc42e4211/IMG_4348+-+Mathias+Charles.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Mathias, Charles Beirut, Lebabnon Parth Zaveri is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Environment and Sustainability at Monash University. He co-founded Eco Essentials and believes in evolving with nature. During his summer unit, “Transforming Cities for Sustainability,” Parth developed a keen interest in the role of cities in promoting sustainability and is highly determined to contribute in creating cities that prioritize sustainability in all aspects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/d02d6483-5cac-495e-9741-bea5e9a682a7/IMG_20240307_150323+-+Melik+Gichia.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Melich, Ngigi Embu, Kenya Passionate about sustainable design and construction Melich Gichia is an Architectural Designer who believes everyone deserves a chance that is why he is the the founder of GSS Construction ltd. A Kenyan construction firm solely focused on sustainable design and build services targeting the unlucky in the society mostly those living in the slums. With 2 years experience as an Architect Melich's main goal is to revolutionize the construction industry through sustainable and affordable building materials. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/16257912-0b74-440a-8e07-6d8df4a679d1/Sulata+Dhakal+Photo+-+Sulata+Dhakal.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Sulata, Dhakal Kathmandu, Nepal Sulata Dhakal is a doctoral researcher specializing in sustainable and carbon-free concrete construction and holds a master's in Structural Engineering. Her interests extend to green infrastructure and the development of cities that are both resilient and sustainable. She has initiated Chirayu to advocate for inclusive and sustainable built environments. She is committed to shaping a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/5079ea9e-c190-48a4-a32f-fbde279f08d4/IMG_6267+-+sara+hamrani.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Sara, Hamrani Casablanca, Morocco Sara Hamrani is a political analyst who founded “Analyca Policy Institute” to discern societal needs and promote global harmony. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Politics and a Master of Science in International Relations. Conduct-ing insightful research and implementing pragmatic policy interventions, she aims to contribute to a more sustainable global community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/aa07926d-a75f-4c52-97d3-10d0b89f1cd4/20230323_220646+2+-+Beda+Choudhury+%281%29.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Bedashree, Choudhury Guwahati, India Bedashree is a water professional working with NGOs in India to bring climate resilience, education, and nature-based development to the grassroots. A recipient of the Jal Prahari (‘Water Warrior’) award in 2023, she passionately leads the Adaptation Academy at UNFCCC YOUNGO, innovates for the SDGs through programs like the UNLEASH Innovation Lab, and is actively labouring with local government agencies to build resilient urban systems in Assam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/98496de7-d4f4-48b7-9063-6bf67f22f9b7/Image_Kritika+Sharma+-+Kritika+Sharma.jpeg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Kritika, Sharma Chandigarh, India Kritika Sharma, an architect and urban & rural planner, currently resides in Chandigarh and holds the position of Planning Officer at the Town and Country Planning Department of Haryana. She holds a master's degree from IIT Roorkee, where she earned the department gold medal for her academic performance. She has also worked as a summer intern at the Managing Urbanization Vertical, NITI Aayog. Having a keen interest in research, she has showcased segments of her master’s dissertation at esteemed national conferences like Urban Mobility India (UMI) 2023 and7th Conference of Transportation Research Group (CTRG) 2023. As a recent graduate, her primary goal is to embark on a career as an urban planner and contribute meaningfully to the field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c7094feb-6baa-4989-8c08-d76afd73b56b/_DSC3005-Edit+-+Sandra+Penzi.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Sandra, Penzi Lusaka, Zambia Sandra Penzi is a member of Project Management Institute (PMI) with over 5year experience. A skilled programs/projects professional passionate about sustainable development with a strong belief in the power of collaboration in creating a more sustainable world. Sandra Penzi has been driving various projects championing the SDG agenda and is currently on projects promoting sustainable and resilient cities fostering communities that are proactive and self-reliant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/3f2c0fcd-4445-436c-849b-d835a70433e2/WhatsApp+Image+2024-03-10+at+13.31.24+-+Brathikan+V+M.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Brathikan, Vijayamohan Mankayarkarasi Edinburgh, UK Brathikan is a Chevening scholar studying his MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems from the University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. With a background in mechanical engineering, his expertise in simulation engineering and leadership roles at Kinowave and Kumaraguru College highlight his commitment to advancing innovations in wave energy and sustainable technologies. Before his master's, Brathikan pursued an M.A. in Business Economics, complementing his Mechanical Engineering background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/926ee536-1ed7-4e6b-8c73-370c7efae739/Gary+Chang+-+YuChiuan+Chang.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Gary, Chang El Cerrito, San Francisco, USA Gary Chang, a management consultant from Taiwan, champions tech-driven sustainability in urban development. Specializing in Smart City initiatives and public policy, Gary's expertise spans business growth and project management. Currently, he's pursuing a Master of Development Practice at Berkeley Public Policy School, seeking innovative, energy-efficient solutions for urban improvement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/add8c9bd-a045-4850-8bea-844be596a9f4/CHIMUKA+M+CHUULU+PROFILE+PHOTO+-+Chimuka+Milambo+Chuulu.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Chimuka Milambo, Chuulu Lusaka, Zambia Chimuka is a committed and highly driven young African female enthusiastic about tackling climate change issues, especially in light of achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 11 and 13 in Sub-Saharan Africa. She has a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Geography from Rhodes University, South Africa. Focusing on climate resilience and geospatial mapping, she uses her knowledge of remote sensing and GIS to tackle urgent problems. Chimuka is committed to promoting environmentally sound urban development and resilience. Her dedication to creating a sustainable future is demonstrated by her proactive participation in research, international conferences, and various leadership roles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/79bcbe12-216e-4cfe-8ada-8d29791f76e5/%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B3%D1%80%D1%83%D0%B6%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BE+-+Marta+Ruselik.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Marta, Ruselik Poznań, Poland Marta is an architect holding a master's degree from Poznan Technical University in Poland with teaching experience. By applying for exchange programs (like Erasmus, Germany or Work&Travel, USA) she has granted her valuable insights into how the subtle nuances of different cities strongly shape our daily lives. She aims to be a catalyst for positive city transformation, believing that thoughtful design can significantly enhance our communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/01fd2417-8cf6-42aa-aee8-0cd0176638ca/Muskaan_Photo+-+Muskaan+Shrivastava.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Muskaan, Shrivastava New Delhi, India Muskaan is an Architect in Populous and holds a keen interest in urban design, including exploring facets like data analysis, urban mapping, and the creation of vibrant public spaces. She is passionate about sustainability, integrated communities, inclusivity, and revitalization. She also interned for Smart Cities Mission at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, GOI and is currently an active member of YOUNGO LCOY. She is committed to designing environments that not only meet functional needs but also contribute positively to the broader social and environmental context. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f9fc44b5-b1d2-4b87-8a1d-928d6955b3b8/Indonesia_Ulfi_Puarada+-+Ulfi+Puarada.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Ulfi, Puarada Jakarta, Indonesia Ulfi is a Transport Analyst from Indonesia, has dedicated her focus to issues of gender, sustainable transport, and road safety. Over the course of three years, she has diligently worked to generate recommendations addressing transport challenges in Indonesia with a goal of creating inclusive transport system. Ulfi serves as the co-coordinator of Women on The Move Asia, a network platform uniting women actively working or aspiring to work in the transport sector. She is also an active member of the Transportologi, a community focused on raising awareness about road safety among children and youth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9211419d-ffbd-4e1c-8728-865c2020c2dd/Hitakshi+Agrawal_Headshot+-+HITAKSHI.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Hitakshi, Agrawal Jersey city, USA Hitakshi Agrawal is an Architect and Urban Designer in New York City with FXCollaborative Architects LLP. She focuses on understanding policies that frame Urban Design and housing guidelines in NYC. She developed an interest in sustainability and is driven holistically, where good ideas are paired with multi-disciplinary research. Previously, she has engaged with SDG advocacy through the Local Project Challenge at the World Urban Forum 10, 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/4777904e-4d50-424e-8688-17714202a181/IMG-20240310-WA0030+-+Treaser+Nyirenda.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Treaser, Nyirenda Lusaka, Zambia Treaser Nyirenda, holding a bachelor's degree in Environmental Education and Geography, is a dedicated Environmentalist committed to fostering sustainable development in communities. Her impactful work with OPEN Initiative, addressing poor plastic waste disposal, ignited her passion towards building safe, inclusive and resilient communities. She is currently serving as an Assistant Data Management Officer at Conservation Lower Zambezi.Her expertise and innovative approach enable her to collaboratively contribute to positive change alongside fellow young leaders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/a45dc4aa-44ef-4fcd-a835-6a76633c48b5/Chalee_Chansa+-+Chalee+Chansa.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Chalee, Chansa Kitwe, Zambia Chalee is a Data Scientist with a background in Applied Mathematics. He is a STEM advocate, who is passionate about exploring the role of technology in sustainable development with over four years of experience in community engagement. He is an alumnus of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) and a Mandela Washington Fellow. He is also Co-Founder of the Paideia Project, a grassroots educational management NGO located in Lusaka, Zambia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/184d3199-11f0-4ae6-83e5-8ba8ac6a1700/Anuja+Harale_picture_LPF+-+Anuja+Harale.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Anuja, Harale New Delhi, India Anuja is an Architect, Researcher and Urbanist passionate about sustainable urban development, inclusive planning and bridging social disparities. She is pursuing an M.Plan (Urban Planning) from SPA, New Delhi. She has previously worked at Urban Design Research Institute and Urban Centre Mumbai, with research focused on empowering indigenous communities, advocacy of participatory planning and infrastructural upgradation of vulnerable settlements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/dd156526-d98e-4bb6-a08a-25007db77a6a/_MG_5080+-+Talia+Bayramova.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Talia, Bayramova Baku, Azerbaijan Passionate about education and sustainable development, she believes that knowledge is key to understanding the importance of sustainability. Committed to being a strong advocate for education, her interests extend to personal development. In her spare time, she finds joy in exploring new hobbies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/056d40ea-3792-4d72-b16e-d3ab98651bb4/Photo_Afef_Azzouz+-+Afef+Azzouz.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Afef, Azzouz Gabes, Tunisia Pursuing a career in STEM is not the sole defining aspect of Afef. She also identifies as a global citizen, an idealistic activist, a young leader, and an aspiring visionary woman who is increasingly drawn to issues of climate and sustainability. Holding multiple positions within various international organizations, she has garnered perspective and refined her transformative way of thinking. Currently, Afef is working towards her energy engineering degree, which marks just the initial step in her ambitious career plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/3195fe82-7e70-4d7d-8462-2b629018f9c1/headshot+sqaure+-+Erin+Ronald.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Erin, Donald Seattle, USA Erin is currently a Program Officer at WWF where she advances cross-cutting global projects on on urban food systems. She believes cities can be global leaders on climate, and has collaborated closely with WWF Cities as a Swedish Fulbright Fellow to support their progress towards carbon neutrality. In her work she continues to explore participatory urban governance, scope 3 climate action planning, sustainable diets, and climate justice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/0af322ea-c651-49fa-a4f6-1b9b4ffc4844/WhatsApp+Image+2023-02-16+at+18.28.28+-+Laughter+O.+Atanda.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Laughter, Atanda Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria Laughter Atanda, a recent graduate from Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, has 2-3 years of experience in leadership, sustainable development, and community engagement. Passionate about empowering underserved communities, Currently, he works as the first ever TEDx organizer and also leads the Oxygen Square startup idea in the city of Oye, Ekiti, aiming to create breathing spaces through technology and real estate innovation, prioritizing youth needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/291900ea-2714-4855-a5b0-35153672729e/Trilford_Photo+-+Brittany+Trilford.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Brittany, Trilford Prague, Czech Republic Brittany is an urban designer + founder of biomimeta; a spatial design lab delivering nature-based solutions to public spaces at the local level with a global agenda. A decade of international experience + degrees from TU Delft and New York University Abu Dhabi, she's an activist for sustainable development since Rio+20 (2012). She is completing her PhD in landscape ecology at the Czech Technical University and leads research at a local architecture studio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/237fa9aa-01fc-4cf7-a70a-e7861c1799cf/phts2+-+Bourgeois+Binwa.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Bourgeois, BINWA Kinshasa, The Democratic Republic of the Congo Bourgeois is young entrepreneur and aspiring architect, is deeply committed to sustainability in architecture and entrepreneurship. His passion for sustainability was ignited during his architecture studies, leading him to emphasize ecological principles in building design. Driven by a desire to realize his ideals, he founded the PamphLaure Group, a collection of startups dedicated to promoting sustainable development across various sectors, including architecture, construction, agriculture, and innovation. Through his businesses, Bourgeois aims to create sustainable cities and communities, fostering harmony between individuals and their environment. His visionary leadership has established him as a prominent advocate for a greener, more prosperous future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e7a754b1-52a2-4950-9984-052ed5bb314f/64810104_2398603956865490_8241226420576059392_n+-+Jake+Goodman.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Jake, Goodman Rockville, Maryland, United States Of America Jake is an urbanist, environmentalist, certified mediator, and disability rights activist. He's on the board of a Washington, DC area-based public transit advocacy nonprofit. He's worked with the United Nations and the US Department of State, amongst other organizations. He holds an M.A. in Conflict Analysis & Dispute Resolution, a B.S. in Political Science, and a B.S. in Geography & Environmental Planning. He's very passionate about the SDG's. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/08db6568-e60b-47ae-8306-ca93ebb7d1dd/Ghurni-Bhattacharya-300x300+-+Ghurni+Bhattacharya.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Ghurni, Bhattacharya Bielefeld, Germany Ghurni Bhattacharya is pursuing a Double Master's in Sociology from Bielefeld University and Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna with an Erasmus+ scholarship. She's involved in various research assistant roles focusing on climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation. Her research interests include the sociology and politics of climate change, particularly climate justice, gendered labor migration, and local adaptation solutions. Ghurni co-founded SocioScopia, promoting social science opportunities and aiding distressed communities during crises like Cyclones Amphan and Yass in Sundarbans, India. As a COVID-19 Volunteer, she facilitated medical resources and is now a Youth Present Representative at the World Future Council, Germany. Selected as a fellow in the Local Pathways Fellowship Cohort 2024, she champions sustainable urban climate resilience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9fd14ad1-726c-42b6-95cf-4393b536d078/Local+Pathways+Fellowship+2024+-+Sabrina+Cabral+-+Fortaleza+Brazil+-+Sabrina+Cabral+-+Blog+Sany+da+Peste.JPG 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Sabrina, Cabral Souza Fortaleza, Brazil Sabrina is an educator, entrepreneur, and engineering student building sustainable communities in the Northeast of Brazil through her career as an activist creator (@sanydapeste) and founder of Ruma to face xenophobia and climate change with vulnerable youth. She started supported by youth policies of Fortaleza city and now is Escazú Agreement Champion-ECLAC, Climate Ambassador-Y2Y World Bank, and part of the Community of Practices-UNICEF NY. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/db832309-f998-41da-ba50-2f6ba0039d9a/Foto+-+Nicola%CC%81s+Tamayo+Medina.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Nicolás, Tamayo Medina Bogotá, Colombia Nicolás Tamayo is an urban SDG localization enthusiast based in Bogotá, Colombia. He is a professional lawyer and philosopher with a Masters in Global Affairs. Currently working as a programme management consultant in the SDG Cities Global Initiative at UN Habitat, specifically dedicating to the LAC Region. He is interested in further exploring SDG solutions for urban crises. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/74f5efc1-7b50-4fe1-9df6-917f5fc08de4/IMG-20181030-WA0212+-+Prianka+Bali.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Prianka, Bali Mumbai, India Prianka is an Architect and Urbanist with a Bachelor in Architecture degree from Kamla Raheja Vidynidhi (KRVIA). She is practicing at StudioPOD, an urban design firm driven towards making people-oriented cities. Her passion lies in crafting socially equitable and environmentally sustainable urban spaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/29b49f87-20a9-4f2f-bae5-d3fac4c42c34/Helen+Pazmay++%281%29+-+Helen+Pazmay.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Helen, Pazmay Quito, Ecuador Helen, an Ecuadorian advocate for human rights, specializes in International Relations. She's dedicated to sustainable solutions at the intersection of forced migration and environmental concerns. With experience in NGOs like WWF Ecuador and consulting firms like Sureco & Partners, Helen aims to tackle climate challenges with a focus on equity. She leverages her expertise to foster collaboration between diverse stakeholders for impactful change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/4ef1e312-062f-4983-a322-dfc0e9e8625c/Photo+Abhishek+Jha+-+Abhishek+Jha.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Abhishek, Jha Mumbai, India Abhishek is a development economics enthusiast from Janakpur, Nepal, working to institutionalize climate finance as a tool for achieving shared prosperity in the Global South. With a background in urban systems engineering from IIT Bombay, Abhishek is passionate about understanding how technology, finance, and society can be brought together to improve inclusivity and sustainability in cities and communities worldwide. Abhishek is a current EDF Climate Corps fellow, founder of SCAPE Nepal, an active contributor at Dynamic Solution and IIHR Nepal, and has previously worked as an Engineering for Change fellow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/0e5a7284-db44-4239-b001-2dae591b80ee/Catherine+Tavara+Zen%CC%83a_LPF+-+Catherine+Vanessa+Ta%CC%81vara+Zen%CC%83a.jpg 2024 Fellows - Make it stand out Catherine Vanessa, Távara Zeña Lima, Peru Catherine is a young Peruvian emerging leader passionate about exploring sustainable development at the intersection of policymaking, green infrastructure, and culture. She has a bachelor’s degree in architecture and urban planning and has been involved in active citizenship projects and environmental management with vulnerable populations. She currently serves as an intern for the presidential office, working in the cultural heritage office in the government palace. http://localpathways.org/2023-fellows daily 0.75 2023-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1491513934649-Z9V5WZRFTDSQW9RQDIZP/cape-town-772248.jpg 2023 Fellows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/6bf6cba4-489a-4aed-9a00-2a9bf8938ebc/01.jpg 2023 Fellows Amna, Urooj Islamabad, Pakistan Amna is an experienced Research Analyst and Lead of the Sustainability & Compliance Department at All Pakistan Textile Mills Association. Her research areas include the economy, public policy issues, sustainability and compliance, etc. As Department Lead, she oversees operations, liaises with stakeholders, and advocates for policies that promote social and environmental compliance. She has completed her M.Phil in Public Policy from PIDE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671744307-PYORWZTA9CRXVH617SAF/02.jpg 2023 Fellows Tom Tonken, Musonda Lusaka, Zambia Tom is an expert in international development, based in Zambia. During his postgraduate studies (Master of Public Administration), He participated at the Farafina Institute in Germany and Kenya, focusing on Africa-EU relations. He is an alumnus of the World Bank Group Youth Summit, and the Common Futures Conversations under the Chatham House in the UK. He has experience working on USAID & UKaid funded projects, and Zambian Parastatals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671748480-5ZR2A45R2XYJ06XA0TVB/03.jpg 2023 Fellows Abimbola, Ogungbire Charlotte, USA Abimbola is a passionate advocate for creating sustainable and resilient cities. As a Doctoral Researcher at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's Infrastructure, Design, Environment and Sustainability (IDEAS) Center, he specializes in human-centred design and traffic safety, working to achieve the goal of Vision Zero. He is also the Founder of Community for Development in Africa, an NGO working towards promoting safe communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671747229-XQI82BM0JEN97WS6TNHC/04.jpg 2023 Fellows Ally, Zlatar Glasgow, Scotland Ally Zlatar is an artist and activist who founded The Starving Artist to create advocacy and systemic reform through creative voices. Zlatar's "This Body of Mine" campaign supports individuals and artists from refugee-seeking backgrounds. She has won multiple awards, including The Princess Diana Legacy Award 2021 and King Hamad Award for Youth Empowerment 2022. Zlatar's art explores themes of lived-in experiences as a catalyst for change-making. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671748866-6H4RK38508URY1X2GQQC/05.jpg 2023 Fellows Shaurya, Chauhan Delhi, India Shaurya Chauhan is an architect, urbanist & green building professional based in New Delhi. He is currently employed in India Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, India. He is an Accredited Professional with the IGBC (New Delhi), USGBC (Washington D.C.) and member of ISOCARP (Hague). Shaurya has a keen interest in the fields of urban water resilience, and application of analytics in the urban realm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671752376-6LON7C16XTERBDYOI49I/06.jpg 2023 Fellows Rahul, Kumar Bangalore, India Rahul Kumar is working as a Product Owner for one of the Fintech giants Solifi. He has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from the Goa Institute of Management. He has led product teams to create innovative and user-friendly products. He has mentored 100+ students & professionals and is a recipient of Business Mint India's 30 under 30. He has been a speaker at SDSN Youth, NYCI, RoS Congress and many different institutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671753481-YIVBWIIQGKO5YUVELUOH/07.JPG 2023 Fellows Abrisham, Vincent Lismore, Australia Abrisham is an engaged researcher who is fascinated by the connection between regeneration of land, regeneration of the mind and healing human trauma. He’s completed a bachelor degree in environmental science at Southern Cross University and currently works as a green building product auditor. In his spare time he likes to explore knowledge and practice to improve; playing around with clarinet, Python programming and Persian language. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671753664-NPA5C68RZYEZOB7WWMLU/08.jpg 2023 Fellows Manasa, Garikaparthi Delhi, India Manasa Garikaparthi works as an Urban Designer at AECOM, with a focus on providing solutions for the complex social, cultural, and ecological systems that shape cities. She aspires to integrate urban design with sustainable principles to promote inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development. She has also represented India in the ISOCARP Young Planning Professional workshop in Qatar and the EU +CityxChange Sustainable Energy in Cities, Norway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671754672-R9C7C36CKUFPQY7ML8J0/09.jpg 2023 Fellows Fatma, Yesilkus Mersin, Turkey Fatma Yesilkus was born in Turkey and has certificates from 50 respected institutions in the fields of entrepreneurship and politics. She completed her master’s with the first degree. Yesilkus was chosen first in the digital entrepreneurship case competition held by the Ministry of Industry and Technology in Turkey. She continues PhD in the field of business. She is a writer for Harvard Business Review Turkey and Vice President of the Academy Association. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671755637-A2CI1ITO65KC9BAS54WA/10.jpg 2023 Fellows Florencio, Venté Maringá, Brazil Florencio is a Colombian youth leader and impact entrepreneur residing in Brazil. He founded Glocals, connecting migrants with local communities through cultural exchange to combat discrimination. He also serves as the local government engagement manager of MYPC evolving youth at high level discussions. He is a former member of different local councils and holds a B.A in international businesses and graduate studies in Social innovation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671756194-R3OLIM18YH3FDWIIJIHF/11.png 2023 Fellows Nandini Tanya, Lallmon Port Louis, Mauritius Appointed as African Youth Charter Hustler for Mauritius by the African Union, she advocates for sustainable development at the intersection of human rights and technology, focusing on freedom of speech, right to information and access to technology. In her role of Community Leader for Internet Health at Digital Grassroots, she seeks to empower minority groups to protect their rights to privacy and security in the virtual and physical worlds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671757157-EPT51HIPEP04OVIBBABY/12.jpg 2023 Fellows Tishya, Rao Los Angeles, USA Tishya Rao is an urbanist and designer passionate about exploring equitable solutions for housing, mixed-use and urban design projects using adaptive strategies and participatory processes. She is an M.Arch candidate at USC School of Architecture and holds a B.S in Urban Studies from Cornell University. She has previously worked at Urban Design Research Institute on research involving indigenous communities and informal housing in Mumbai, India. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671758069-CN3A6NFRA8TFJRWXDOB7/13.JPG 2023 Fellows Shreya, Bansal Delhi, India Shreya is an Architect and Urban Practitioner in the Sustainable Cities and Transport Program at WRI India. She focuses on improving road safety and promoting people friendly and equitable public infrastructure and transport. Previously, she has engaged with SDG advocacy through UNLEASH, a Global Innovation Lab, 2022, Sustainability Idea Labs at London Design Biennale, 2021 and Local Project Challenge at the World Urban Forum 10, 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671763996-P1H75ZEJT1TTHL3Q6I9E/14.JPG 2023 Fellows Chibunna, Ogbonna Lagos, Nigeria Chibunna Ogbonna is an entrepreneur with over 5 years experience in the clean energy industry. He is a certified Energy Transformation Expert by the Renewables Academy Berlin, Germany and holds a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria. He leads Kiru Energy, a sustainable energy company providing smart energy solutions for homes and businesses in Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671763626-7Q149UN5SIPW9UP1E0L3/15.JPG 2023 Fellows Parth, Zaveri Melbourne, Australia Parth Zaveri is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Environment and Sustainability at Monash University. He co-founded Eco Essentials and believes in evolving with nature. During his summer unit, “Transforming Cities for Sustainability,” Parth developed a keen interest in the role of cities in promoting sustainability and is highly determined to contribute in creating cities that prioritize sustainability in all aspects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671771504-48NMC3SLAW8EPD4PCFZZ/16.jpg 2023 Fellows Mathias, Patrick Yola, Nigeria Mathias Patrick is a graduate of Forestry and Wildlife Management and an urban sustainable conservation activist. He is also the founder of the ArewaCoolMusic.com.ng blog, where he shares his passion for music and the environment. Through his work, Mathias aims to inspire others to take action to protect our planet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671767672-GVKENM9W2YOTHZGO0VSK/17.png 2023 Fellows Judith, Atukunda Kampala, Uganda Judith is a surveyor with a background in land governance and data management, keen on redefining the use of data and observation technology in land administration. She holds a fellowship from the Netherlands Land Academy (LANDac). She is a member of the IGAD Youth and Land Steering Committee implementing a project on “Increasing Youth Involvement in Urban Participatory Planning in Katanga Slum Community” under the Cities Youth Initiative. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671774504-2PI99JUXU8M8PGIQRY6U/18.jpg 2023 Fellows Nii Noi Kofi, Omaboe Accra, Ghana Nii Noi Omaboe has extensive experience in youth governance and sustainability. He is doing extensive work helping coordinate the Youth Climate Council and GAYO's Zero Waste Cities initiative which is engaging different entities across the Africa region to work at city level on waste management. He is also an Analyst at Impact Hub Accra, supporting groundwork for Net Zero Accra, a platform mobilizing stakeholders for the e-mobility transition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671719599-3Q5EVN5KRK2JO3YJR461/19.jpg 2023 Fellows Chrisantus, Omwenga Nairobi, Kenya Chris is an Urban Planning graduate of The University of Nairobi. He has an interest in sustainable urban mobility. Formerly, he was the SDG Coordinator for the University of Nairobi and an intern at Gruppo ICM which is building the Konza Techno City which is a key flagship project of Kenya's Vision 2030 economic development portfolio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671720667-RB2TNRNVFEZMAST425WW/20.jpg 2023 Fellows Blair, Crossman Los Angeles, USA Blair is a passionate advocate for equity-centered, transdisciplinary environmental conflict resolution. He currently serves as a project manager for the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, a state conservation agency located in heavily urbanized Los Angeles, USA, where he works to improve community-led conservation, good governance, and natural hazard resilience. He holds an MEM from the Yale School of the Environment and a BA from Pomona College. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671721031-5QQ8W29GIRMP98V9PJL3/21.jpeg 2023 Fellows Estéfanny Mendonça, Macário Brasilia, Brazil Urban Planner, Mobility Advocate Estéfanny is an Architect and Urbanist with an MSc in Spatial and Urban Planning. During her bachelor, she worked as an intern at the Public Ministry of Brasília. After studies, she started to engage with urban mobility, while studying Data Analysis to focus her impact. She volunteers at Trufi and dedicates her time to building data dashboards for public transportation apps worldwide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/01189972-a891-4933-a8e2-0141e40f1aae/22.jpg 2023 Fellows Daniela, Soberon Garreta Lima, Peru Daniela is a Peruvian environmental lawyer, with a huge passion for sustainable development and reducing inequalities. She has worked in NGOs and public institutions, like the Climate Policy Institute or the Municipality of Lima. She has work experience with vulnerable populations and climate change, as well as energy transition measures. Her main goal is to achieve climate justice in Peru. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671722715-C6WV658BIVBZBD9KTWA7/23.jpg 2023 Fellows Devanshi, Shah Ahmedabad, India Devanshi Shah is a talented individual with a wealth of experience in project and facility management, e-governance, marketing, and design thinking. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Urban Management at CEPT University, and is deeply passionate about urbanism. She was a fellow in the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor for the Waste to Wealth Mission of the GOI. Her expertise ensures long-term development for future generations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671722934-1YT973MT1CRDP437Q6ON/24.jpg 2023 Fellows Mohamed Ali, Raddaoui Tunis, Tunisia Dali (Mohamed Ali Raddaoui) Is the Director of the Negotiation Hub Think Tank organization working climate diplomacy, negotiation for climate action and sustainability in international cooperations. Dali is a Communication expert and Project manager with 5+ years of experience in international institutions, the United Nations, the European Union, Governmental Diplomatic Delegations, and civil society. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671725655-Y5U3HZX4IXO2ZBYFLJR4/25.jpg 2023 Fellows Precious Fortune, Thompson Nassau, The Bahamas Precious Fortune, is the founder of 4inXscape and a devoted humanitarian.She joined the fight to end hunger through Hands for Hunger, she founded the Mark Anslem Foundation where together we can make a difference and she is a Board of Directors for The Bahamas Association for the Physically Disabled. She is looking forward to enhancing her professional skills, networking and contributing to meaningful work through the Local Pathways Fellowship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671724719-OGQZMP6FH4XBYPFRB343/26.png 2023 Fellows Alvian, Wardhana Jakarta, Indonesia Alvian is a final year urban and regional planning student pursuing his career through Literasi Anak Banua, UNICEF, McKinsey, and the Ministry of Agrarian and Spatial Planning in Indonesia with urban-rural planning, especially on policy, investment, and management. Through his work, he received Y20 Award and Diana Award, and Ashoka Young Changemaker and UNICEF invited him to set the indicator for child-friendly cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671734329-II9OLRJQ0CIWBGB1YBDO/27.jpeg 2023 Fellows Madison, Smith Christchurch, New Zealand Madison is passionate about improving disaster risk resilience through community education, sustainable development and nature-based solutions. She has experience in bushfire risk management, operational emergency management and high-level policymaking. Madison is a 2023 John Monash Scholar currently undertaking a Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience at the University of Canterbury and volunteering with local emergency services. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671733971-CSJXQ66YW7TLSG10XCCP/28.jpg 2023 Fellows Amanda, Ramadhani Jakarta, Indonesia Amanda is a Strategic Planning Consultant at Buro Happold Indonesia. Upon graduation with a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from UC Berkeley, she delved into legislative and research fields and developed her interests and skills in community development, transport planning, and renewable energy. Currently, she handles project management, community engagement, and dissemination for various sustainable transport studies in Indonesia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671734858-HYEKNN9SE4Z5AJJJUE5T/29.jpg 2023 Fellows Marah, Sharabati Damascus, Syria Marah is an architect and urban researcher. Interested in the Human-centered approach. Passionate about the circular economy in the built environment, system design in architecture and the built environment. She believes in unique spatial solutions that are related to its context. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671735273-MLB4C2R7NP27SFTMRJFU/30.jpg 2023 Fellows Arundhati, Nagargoje Mumbai, India Arundhati is passionate about building sustainable & resilient cities, with inclusive community growth. She holds a Masters’s in Urban Planning & a bachelor’s in architecture. She has led development projects with sustainable planning techniques & climate-adaptive strategies. She has participated in the consultation process with Government bodies to form Public policies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671736062-72M6MBFUIYOMO5NSYBDD/31.jpg 2023 Fellows Nelson, Chege Nairobi, Kenya Legal and Policy Manager, Seatrust Institute. Nelson is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, who is deeply committed to sustainability work and capacity building. His expertise in legal analysis, advocacy, research, and data collection has allowed him to provide technical support on mobilizing support to address loss and damage. Nelson is committed to creating positive and lasting change in sub-Saharan Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671736234-37TOXXHPVPZ8BUHNO4LK/32.jpg 2023 Fellows Rowa, Musa Sudan Rowa is a young Sudanese, she is a social activist very passionate about Education and Youth Empowerment with two years of experience in public service. She graduated in Nov 2015 and earned a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Disaster Management – Organizations Management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671741191-DSCOKLP6N9IE9RVDUDDG/33.jpg 2023 Fellows Kesuma Anugerah, Yanti Banjarmasin, Indonesia Yanti is a young person who is actively involved in urban development issues, especially inclusiveness and environmental issues. She currently works as a consultant for the climate-resilient and inclusive cities (CRIC) project. She is also building a local NGO in her city called Borneo Urban Lab which focuses on the urban environment, inclusivity, and youth. She uses a participatory and community-driven approach to interact with the community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671742096-2JA8AYAR3UQWG6HY1WC1/34.JPG 2023 Fellows Qidi, Zhu Bloomington, USA Qidi is a graduate student majoring in Public Affairs and Environmental Science at Indiana University Bloomington. She is also a Research Assistant in the field of Environmental Science Education for the local community. Her academic interests include Gamification Education and Energy Consumption Behavior Change. Qidi has been a passionate youth empowerment practitioner with non-profit organizations for five years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671743350-T7EHHXCUA9DPLWD2B6ZC/35.jpg 2023 Fellows Yoel, Priatama Depok, Indonesia Yoel is a professional advisor and program manager on transportation, energy efficiency and climate change with extensive experience in leading and managing global programs and projects in diverse international development institutions, embassies, consulting firms, and government agencies. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering with a specialization on transportation planning from the Universitas Indonesia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/750a2a61-12a1-4cd1-bd4b-a43e26ceb863/36.jpg 2023 Fellows Besung, A. Ngum-Numfor Yaounde, Cameroon Albright has extensive knowledge and a passion for improving and championing transportation and road safety solutions. As a Youth for Road Safety member, she seeks to enhance road safety as a pillar of SDG 11's sustainable mobility through infrastructure changes and civic engagements. Serves her community via development projects, and in addition to road safety, she volunteers with the NM House charity association working with street kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/d8bc6306-de65-4cdf-8c3f-1bb8e9e8923d/37.jpg 2023 Fellows Ezgi, Cap Ankara, Turkey Ezgi is a senior student of City and Regional Planning at Cankaya University. She will complete her training in June this year and she is passionate about sustainable development and also wants to become one of the leading urban planners of the future. Ezgi, who is interested in the intersection of city planning and design , also she has experience in this field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/a117c4f0-0cd6-43c4-b8ef-428f7a0d4d4a/38.jpg 2023 Fellows Molly, Ogbodum Calabar, Nigeria Member, Global Health Focus, Africa. Molly has a multidisciplinary background in Public Health, Research, Project management, Communications and community development. Driven by her commitment to Sustainable Development, Molly is an African Activist for Climate Justice under FEMNET. As a public health graduate, her goal is to contribute to the improvement of public health and the well-being of individuals and communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b7fd5548-f773-4b1b-a789-2e916bd7dd2a/39.png 2023 Fellows Esther, Kairu Nanyuki, Kenya Esther Kairu is the Executive director of Empowerment for Youth Organization and a Master’s student of International Relations. Her goal is to promote urban development in her community. she had been a Co-Founder of a charity foundation whose objectives included running school feeding programs and providing feminine hygiene products to girls. She was the youngest political Aspirant in Laikipia county during the 2022 general elections in Kenya. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/147bec06-4909-4094-8239-8844b21e6c42/40.JPG 2023 Fellows Ara Joy, Pacoma Tacloban City, Philippines Ara is a PhD Candidate at Chulalongkorn University and a research associate at Stockholm Environment Institute Asia. Her work focuses on climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, resilience, and adaptive governance. Ara holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences major in Political Science from the University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College, and a Master’s degree in Political Science from the University of San Jose-Recoletos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9d620d1a-9145-4aa8-a214-e67cda07ce2e/41.jpeg 2023 Fellows Letícia, Batista Mathias Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Passionate about sustainable development, she is a political scientist and internationalist and currently holds volunteer leadership positions in third sector organizations, such as Head on Climate Change at #tmjUNICEF and fundraising leader at International Youth Day in Brazil. She is also part of the Climate Reality Project and United People Global networks and, during her academic years, she was a scientific researcher and did two exchanges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/7cf483a2-1223-43c4-94f5-9bcc7e84fa52/42.jpg 2023 Fellows Sixto, Cristiani Buenos Aires, Argentina Sixto Cristiani is a passionate professional in urban planning. With experience in the United Nations, Interamerican Development Bank, and as a parliamentary advisor, Sixto has a track record of making a triple impact through economic, social, and environmental efforts. As the founder of Treeple and a political activist, Sixto is committed to regenerating ecosystems in informal settlements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f7b6200b-1342-4316-927c-36bd2a22c502/43.png 2023 Fellows Anoka, Abeyrathne Colombo, Sri Lanka Anoka is a social entrepreneur and urban policy advocate. A Cambridge University graduate and the co-founder of Growin’ Money – a social enterprise started at age 13 to empower women and vulnerable communities across South Asia through digital and environmental enterprise, she is the first Sri Lankan Commonwealth Youth Award recipient from Queen Elizabeth II, Forbes under 30, and Sri Lanka’s first World Economic Forum New Champion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/43d7f6aa-6c01-4a7a-bf2c-306b7ad36bde/44.jpg 2023 Fellows Rubina, Adhikari Kathmandu, Nepal Rubina is a highly motivated 22-year-old professional who possesses a strong drive to become an environmental analyst through sustainable development process. She is a recent forestry graduate and have been involved in various youth-led projects in environmental management, policy making and climate change. Her expertise and strategic thinking have positioned her as an emerging leader and she is commited to make positive impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e72c3566-38f8-4f2a-8a23-f94f27cb1005/45.jpg 2023 Fellows Irene Anna, Shaji Muscat, Oman Irene Anna Shaji is an architect and urban manager with a background in urban governance, with a focus on service delivery and management. She most recently served as the India Smart Cities Fellow at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Irene is deeply committed to assisting cities in making informed, resource-effective, and demand-based decisions, and contributing her valuable insights and expertise to this crucial field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/39023a90-f737-40cd-b112-b861ee71efb8/46.jpg 2023 Fellows Mohamed Ashraf, Hassan Cairo, Egypt Mohamed is a graduate student in Energy Engineering at The American University in Cairo, Egypt. Mohamed is advocating for SDGs in his community as an ambassador for Sustainable Development through his founded college club. Mohamed interned as a Research Assistant at the AUC Center for Environment and Sustainability and Princeton's program of Community Development, but he currently works as an associate consultant, trainer, and entrepreneur. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/de417bdd-9dac-4567-891c-29fde294e59f/47.jpeg 2023 Fellows Anjali, Kashyap New Delhi, India As a sustainability and policy enthusiast, Anjali envisions leveraging the power of youth-led interventions rooted in evidence-based research for growth-driven action to tailor informed, inclusive, innovative, and climate-sensitive policies that foster community engagement and manifest a smart and sustainable world. She founded Project Gulzar and brings experience in academia with her engagement at SDG Vertical, NITI Aayog, Government of India. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/5339e8dd-6037-4399-925d-1f09cad1757b/48.jpeg 2023 Fellows Elissa, Kallab Dubai, UAE Elissa is a holder of a Bachelor of Law from Sagesse University, Lebanon. She has an interest in sustainability, human rights and gender equality. Her research and work has focused on building more inclusive, adpatable and equitable cities. Elissa worked with Sirens Associates a consulting company which its works orient around the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/770fbcee-ab43-4461-8a06-e64e25b92943/49.jpg 2023 Fellows Paloma, D'Silva Mississauga, Canada Paloma is a young adult from the Greater Toronto Area. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Science from the University of Western Ontario and is an aspiring environmental professional. She is motivated by a desire to make a difference in her community and to protect the environment. She is an advocate for sustainability and holds an appreciation for nature and protecting the environment for future generations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9ee68fac-2e76-4ed4-9d7e-b183fadcf0f2/50.png 2023 Fellows Valeria Belén, Cerpa Salas Arequipa,Perú Valeria Cerpa is an architect and urban planner from Peru. She is collaborating with the building of a dashboard and digital tools for urban planners in the US. She has been intern at US Green Building Council in 2022. Valeria has also been a researcher at Universidad Catolica de Santa Maria. Advocate for the resilience and sustainability of communities. Her work has been recognized by GI-TOC, UNICITI, Young Global Changers and One Young World. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/582748d5-524c-4dea-8aa2-f57fb68ecb45/51.png 2023 Fellows Sandra, Dankwart Passau, Germany Sandra Dankwart is a passionate activist about climate change, refugee, and child rights issues. She has a background in development studies and global political economy. Sandra was able to be a youth delegate for the United Nations Youth Assembly in 2018, where her passion for the SDGs began. Sandra is keen on giving back to the community, volunteering in many capacities, including Fridays for Future and UNICEF. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/fd0d057b-bf42-49ae-8cbf-99cad3d46407/52.jpg 2023 Fellows Hadeel, Qatamin Amman, Jordan Hadeel is a Researcher in Sustainable development. She completed her Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering. She's interested in NBS and green infrastructure, climate change, spatial justice, and sustainable cities. Hadeel aims to link policy and academic research to support an informed decision-making process for planning cities. She’s a Co-founder of “SIRAJ” Enterprise which aims to make Amman spaces just and inclusive for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/cb549275-7b6b-42b8-bb9d-68575b9c5399/53.jpg 2023 Fellows - Make it stand out Hasina, Zadran Kabul, Afghanistan Hasina Zadran was born on September 23, 1998, in Kabul City. In 2015, she joined Architecture at Kabul University. After that, she worked as Assistant Architect with Aga Khan Cultural Services for Afghanistan. Currently, she is working as a Settlement Planning Assistant with UN habitat. Hasina is a passionate Architect, Educator, and Urban planner. She hopes to advance her knowledge of Urban Planning through an international degree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/95095efd-5b83-4ae6-a344-119b6dd3bc44/54.jpg 2023 Fellows Ivan Harris, Tanyag Quezon City, Philippines Mr. Ivan Harris Tanyag is a graduate student at the School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP) in University of the Philippines-Diliman. He is working as a research assistant at the Ateneo School of Government (ASOG) under PARTICIPATE, a three-year program that aims to promote vital and inclusive electoral reforms in the Philippines. He has previously presented his research work on transport policy and economics in several research conferences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e4b57b90-c1df-4b8f-b2f1-ffcc69b21973/55+%281%29.jpg 2023 Fellows Mariami, Mikhelidze Tbilisi, Georgia Mar Mikhelidze was born in Kutaisi, Georgia. In 2014 Mar moved to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. She studied psychology at a bachelor's level. Psychodiagnosis and consulting - master's level. Mar started cycling in 2015. Since 2019 she has been a bike activist. She is one of the founders and head of NGO - Caucasus Cycling Network. In September of 2022 Mar Mikhelidze joined the global initiative - she's the Bicycle Mayor of Tbilisi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/0a736c66-bcd8-4b08-9d21-6eb1cc0cc705/Lucy+Liu-+Local+Pathways+-+Lucy+Liu.jpg 2023 Fellows Lucy, Liu Vancouver, Canada Lucy is a physiotherapist with a strong interest in empowering individuals of all abilities to pursue a life they desire through person centered care. She is passionate about education, personal development, and hopes to be a strong advocate for the people, working collaboratively to bring about positive change in their quality of life. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new hobbies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/380d6474-264f-45f7-9a5d-d90ca51f142c/57.jpg 2023 Fellows Rajae, Haissouss Rabat, Morocco Rajae is a final year Master student at the National School of Architecture in Rabat and has previously worked as a Program Assistant for UN-Habitat office in Morocco. Experienced in advocacy, designing and sustainable planning, Rajae's main interest focuses on SDG 11 to empower and uplift communities. She is currently involved with the Africa Innovation Network to promote innovative solutions for more inclusive and sustainable cities in Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/19ac9080-6af7-4c44-8d6a-49213e64c932/58.jpeg 2023 Fellows Farah, Abou Harb Lebanon Farah Abou Harb is a Political Science graduate working as a women, peace and security program analyst in the field of peace process support. She has worked on projects in several countries across the MENA region and has developed expertise in gender-sensitive conflict analysis. Farah is committed to using her skills and expertise to promote sustainable gender equality and inclusive peace building practices around the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9351b4ea-0c30-4ff7-bf11-fc3da1a50f91/59.jpg 2023 Fellows Angela, Plaku Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Angela Plaku graduated in International Relations, Development and Cooperation from University of Turin, and is currently studying a Master in Sustainable Development Management at the Jeffrey Sachs Center at Sunway University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is now undergoing an internship as an international business consultant for Stellar SparX International, besides being the president of Sunway Environmental Society. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/0f4efa42-278a-4688-9f8d-77f137a26c11/60.jpeg 2023 Fellows Cornelia, Fjelkestam Leeds, United Kingdom Cornelia is a graduate engineer, working in the energy field. Her undergraduate research centred around finding data driven solutions to tackle the energy challenges tied up with climate change. Cornelia was able to show that new technological approaches such as machine learning can help us make gains in the field of renewable energy. Her concern for the impacts of climate change has solidified her commitment to help create a sustainable future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/a344bff9-83be-4b50-a22a-8c7858443d39/61.jpeg 2023 Fellows Andrei, Moskvin Rotterdam, Netherlands Andrei Moskvin, a graduate student pursuing a Master's degree in sustainable urban development and climate change at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands, has experience working as a consultant on urban sustainability projects related to urban safety, climate change adaptation, and nature-based solutions. He is keenly interested in exploring digital solutions for climate change, spatial planning, urban resilience, and social equity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c00e078d-1a6a-48de-bc62-1d75648db77d/62.jpeg 2023 Fellows Eleonora, Orso Brussels, Belgium As a cities lover at heart, Eleonora believes in cities’ potential to strengthen democracy and reach ambitious sustainability goals. She currently works at Eurocities where she is committed to raise cities’ voice within EU policymaking. Her focus is on economic governance, sustainable development, investments and innovation. Before she worked as Research Assistant in think tanks and academia. Her background is in Political Sciences and Economics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/a29c18b3-084b-4ae4-94f1-6990e29e687b/63.JPG 2023 Fellows Ananda, Henklain Boa Vista, Brazil Ananda is a recent graduate urbanist and architect from the northernmost Brazilian Amazon. She volunteers at the Orinoco's Project by Cáritas, which focuses on sanitation for outside shelter Venezuelan refugees in Roraima. She works as Urban Planning and Climate Justice research support and as a self-employed. Her deep commitment to environmental justice, affordable housing, and resilient cities motivates her work, activism, and academic goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/761971ba-84ea-452f-a0d5-06d25afe1028/64.png 2023 Fellows Saima, Shaikh Pune, India Saima Shaikh is an aspiring urban designer based in the upcoming metropolis of Pune, India. With a background in architecture, her interest lies in designing spaces that are adaptable, resilient, and responsive to the needs of their users. As a resident of a rapidly urbanizing city characterized by socio-economic and communal divisions, she is eager to engage in meaningful discourse and explore potential solutions for equitable urban spaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/6b4a3eee-4aef-4d00-b6fd-47761a4b6b5f/65.jpg 2023 Fellows Jason, Cheng Los Angeles, USA Jason is an urban planner committed to building regenerative cities where all people can thrive and live with dignity and autonomy. With a background in transportation and climate planning, he currently focuses on developing transit and first-last mile infrastructure in Los Angeles. He has advised city and regional governments, companies, and foundations in the US on new mobility policies and technology. He is originally from Hong Kong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9dbf35ae-1739-4cee-bd84-b907bdbd2c74/68.jpg 2023 Fellows Mark, Ndaba Nairobi, Kenya Mark is an experienced Realtor, Land Administrator & GIS Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the real estate and other related industries. He is multi-skilled in negotiation, problem solving, quantitative/qualitative research, Consulting and Data Analysis. He obtained a B.Sc. in Land Administration from The Technical University of Kenya and is very passionate about SDGs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/382b10da-14ce-4aa0-ae99-d772c55e3499/66.jpg 2023 Fellows Nahom, Gebrekirstos Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Nahom Gebrekirstos is a young professional based in Addis Ababa, with a bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a master's degree in Project Management. After working with his urban planning background, he is now working on his business and data skills as a Business Analyst at Masero Insights. Nahom aims to bring positive change through projects that bring economic uplift and community development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/d536ea3c-bf72-4fa1-a553-439d46ccde78/67.jpg 2023 Fellows Amarzaya, Munkhbat Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Amarzaya is an urban planner with a BSc from the National University of Mongolia. Also, she is the CEO of the Mongolian Young Planners Association. Professionally, she works as a Sustainable City Specialist in The City Standard Control agency, whose interest primarily focuses on urban development issues & localizing implementation of the New Urban Agenda. She is very passionate about urban development issues and environmental problems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/6c2187f1-4952-4741-b5f1-327019c010bb/69.jpg 2023 Fellows Sonali, Mahamna New Delhi, India Sonali is an Architect and Urban Planner who believes in a responsive multi-disciplinary approach. She is working towards inclusive and sustainable development of Indian cities supported by a participatory urban governance model. Intrigued by the community-driven public spaces with a special inclination towards climate-resilient cities. She is also an environmentalist and tries to inculcate a zero-waste lifestyle around her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c4147a77-29ee-48da-9dcf-4f0bf4452c62/70.JPG 2023 Fellows Oumaima, El Idrissi Casablanca, Morocco Oumaima holds a Bachelor's in Economics and a Master’s degree in Politics from SOAS University of London, where she has written her thesis on the effect of integrating SDGs-related policies into economies. After working in NYC advising clients in green finance, she went back to Morocco to get into politics. Once elected as the youngest city councillor in her city, she started advocating for climate action with the help of local youth organizations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/ae89c707-4ab4-4e93-a19b-158779f0833f/71.JPG 2023 Fellows Hakimu, Sseviiri Kampala, Uganda Hakimu Sseviiri is a PhD candidate and researcher in Geographical Sciences at Makerere University. Hakimu has over seven-year of experience in research, teaching and mentorship across scales. Hakimu is also a co-founder of Glocal Progressive Goals (GPG)- a social enterprise that mobilises and builds youth action towards innovative pathways to societal transformation, sustainability and resilience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/31631099-fe04-4f0a-900c-72e68a03c4d6/72.jpeg 2023 Fellows Guillermo, Prieto Viertel Barcelona, Spain Guillermo is an ambitious young professional with a diverse academic background and a passion for development. With a bachelor's degree in physics, a master's in philosophy, and a master's in policy analysis, he brings a unique blend of quantitative and qualitative expertise to his work. Currently, he is interning at UN-Habitat, where he is using his analytical skills to help build more resilient and sustainable cities and territories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/73c4a318-1500-48dc-92d1-6e8a5292ba11/73.JPG 2023 Fellows Sanduni, Dissanayake Kandy, Sri Lanka Sanduni is an Urban Planning research student passionate about development studies and climate change. She recently completed her BSc (Hons) degree in Town and Country Planning from the University of Moratuwa and currently acts as a member of the Climate Action Working Group of the Commonwealth Association of Planners and PyeongChang Youth Peace Ambassador. Her motto is "Leave no one behind" in the journey of achieving sustainable development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/6da66b2c-c5d9-4449-9658-5dd2f8a998a3/74.jpg 2023 Fellows Milica Skaro Belgrade, Serbia Milica Škaro is an NYU School of Law master’s graduate specializing in environmental and energy law. She is a Waste Law Fellow at NYU’s Guarini Center, researching global textile waste recycling models. Milica co-founded a youth-led NGO, Movement for Cooperation and Development of Youth, with the main mission to empower youth in the Western Balkan region through non-formal education and support them in their community development initiatives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/21648a27-d643-4b4b-9799-ae7209ca8acf/75.jpg 2023 Fellows Nicolás, Gallardo Buenos Aires, Argentina Nicolás is an environmental lawyer. He works as a legislative advisor and in a legal clinic that provides assistance to people in need He is part of Youth for Climate Argentina, a movement that fights to achieve a just transition Youth Delegate C40 Summit Buenos Aires 2022 He is currently studying for his Master's degree in Environmental Management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c6da45a8-6a84-46f1-b79f-f63a379ade09/76.png 2023 Fellows Gabriela, Kreutzberger Santiago, Chile Gabriela is a curious and determined young-changemaker. She received a Bachelor’s degree from New York University in Social and Environmental Impact Design. She has led several projects and youth advocate groups ensuring sustainable development in education, health & transportation. She aims to become a leader in her community integrating interdisciplinary backgrounds and ways of thought to maximize solutions to the most pressing issues today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1c880373-d163-4c88-86b4-cdab66917b48/77.jpg 2023 Fellows Margaret, Kangethe Nairobi, Kenya Njoki Kangethe is an environmental engineer at a CBO called 'Slums Going Green and Clean', with three years of experience in water and environmental engineering. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya. Njoki is credited with designing plastic and organic waste processing systems in Kibera, Nairobi. She is an ambitious team player. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/da56e46c-83ab-47c9-a5c1-43a063e4fc63/78.jpeg 2023 Fellows Amulya, Dhulipala Singapore, Singapore Amulya is an Instructor at the National University of Singapore, where she has an MSc in Integrated Sustainable Design. She believes the city is the cause and solution to planetary problems and advocates for sustainable development in creative ways— including writing a children’s book on environmental degradation, working on a sustainable design podcast, mobilizing campaign and nonprofit initiatives, and conducting social data science projects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/fa6432c9-120d-4878-9022-24a68907b3a5/79.jfif 2023 Fellows Ekemini, John Luton, United Kingdom Ekemini is an alumnus of the University of Oxford's Master of Science program in Energy Systems in the United Kingdom. She is skilled at providing creative solutions to climate, sustainability, and biodiversity issues. She has held different awards, one of such is the "40 under 40" award for "Inspiring African Future Mechanical Engineers (IAFME)" in 2020 for outstanding contributions and youthful efforts to the engineering activities in Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f0df013c-be9d-4035-bd11-d9f593a8009a/80.jpg 2023 Fellows Adriana, Magli Milan, Italy Adriana is a young urban planner from Italy, currently pursuing an M.Sc. in Urban Planning and Policy Design from Politecnico di Milano. Her interests reside in the study of urban policies for the creation of more sustainable cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c8cf9646-fac9-46d2-a88b-de5f23b9dc82/81.jpg 2023 Fellows Ashwini, Ravichandran Chennai, India Ashwini is currently enrolled in a Master’s in Public Administration at the University of Madras. Passionate about sustainability and community development, she worked on blue papers of a few public policies in Karnataka and Maharashtra. She is also a zero waste advocate engaged in socio-environmental initiatives with GAIA Asia Pacific. Ashwini also runs her own small business online focusing on zero-waste home décor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/8395aca7-cd5a-4548-b360-238710ef20b5/82.jpg 2023 Fellows Rahul, Verma Singapore, Singapore Rahul is an Architect, Urban planner, and social entrepreneur. He has worked as a project manager, business developer, and systems designer. He is passionate about contributing positively towards society and the environment. A lifelong learner, Rahul is fueled by curiosity, learning new subjects and drawing connections between them. His primary research interest is to develop spatial standards for urban food production in high-density cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/24e6283e-f198-4dc3-a2fb-4b9ba984700f/83.jpg 2023 Fellows Glades, Khajik Stockholm, Sweden Glades is a driven individual pursuing a Master's degree in Human Rights and Democracy with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Politics from Stockholm University. Passionate about human rights, sustainable development, and the intersection of business and social/environmental justice. She's keen to contribute to initiatives that adress these issues, and aims to advance sustainable development goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b00eeeca-a8bb-4941-bfc6-58177342def2/84.jpg 2023 Fellows Juliette, Allen London, United Kingdom Juliette works as consultant in urbanism and regeneration, with experience in culture and heritage-based projects. She is passionate about sustainable urban development, and placemaking. She holds a BA in Geography from Oxford University, where she focussed on urban geography and researched park policy and governance in London. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/4e46cd85-9486-4fcc-bf3b-5cf0acaeb59d/85.jpg 2023 Fellows Allan, Baingana Nwoya, Uganda Allan is an experienced quantity surveyor with a passion for sustainable development. He has worked with various multinational companies in the past and is skilled in project management, scheduling, tracking, monitoring project progress and preparation of conceptual estimates and final accounts. Allan enjoys staying up to date with the latest construction software and is always looking for new ways to innovate and achieve results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b10ba22a-4037-4d8a-be3f-b2b14940a952/86.jpeg 2023 Fellows Viviana, Sánchez-Aizcorbe Hennings Lima, Peru Researcher, Centro Latinoamericano de Excelencia en Cambio Climático y Salud (Clima). Viviana is an urban ecologist with a master's degree in Environment and Sustainable Development from UCL. As a researcher at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia and Clima, she aims to understand the challenges that Peruvian cities face and to motivate students in developing sustainable solutions for them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/59efc36f-51f0-4beb-986b-2fdc0fbf1942/87.jpeg 2023 Fellows Ayomitomiwa, Ogunsile Ibadan, Nigeria Ayomitomiwa is a realtor and the founder of Ayomi Arts, a social enterprise solving environmental and social problems using creative arts. She has a background in architecture and has worked with government and private firms in the real estate sector to advance the cause of sustainable cities and communities in Nigeria. Through Ayomi Arts, she creates valuable products like furniture from waste to promote environmental sustainability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/ac797536-bf0e-48af-be78-bf5b1c0b4e81/88.jpg 2023 Fellows Esra'a, Al Haj Amman, Jordan Esra'a is a dedicated civil engineering researcher who specializes in sustainable transportation, road safety, and green cities. With her expertise in the construction industry and institutional research, she has published three papers in civil engineering. Esra'a holds a postgraduate diploma in sustainable urban development from Erasmus Uni Rotterdam and a Master's degree in Transportation Engineering from Jordan Uni of Science and Tech. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2e3792bb-b1f1-4628-a694-4e6936779a09/89.jpg 2023 Fellows Carter, Cheng London, United Kingdom Carter is a Programme Evaluation Lead at United Nations ESCAP and a Sustainability Research Lead at the London Hub of the World Economic Forum Global Shapers Community. Passionate about social changes, Carter is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a Yenching Scholar'21 specialising in AI governance and tech policy at Peking University, and the Hong Kong Head Delegate to the 2020 UN Youth Plenary and the 10th UN ECOSOC Youth Forum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e1977677-0fed-4418-9308-e604045d2e05/91.jpeg 2023 Fellows Fatimata, Cham New York, USA Activist. Poet. Gender Equality Advocate, Fatimata Cham is originally from the Bronx, New York, she is 21 years old and is a first-generation Gambian college student. She is a double major in Government and Law and Women and Gender studies. She is also a 2022 Truman Scholar, 2019 coca-cola scholar, and former girl up teen advisor to the United Nations Foundation. Most recently she was casted in the show Dear... alongside Malala Yousfzai. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/95223775-59de-4326-bdb5-7ada46a3c4c3/90.png 2023 Fellows Laila, Al Mukhtar London, United Kingdom Laila is a final-year student at King’s College London pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Politics. She has undertaken various sustainability-focused pursuits throughout her academic career and is currently working on an undergraduate dissertation focusing on sustainable public transportation. 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Her research areas include the economy, public policy issues, sustainability and compliance, etc. As Department Lead, she oversees operations, liaises with stakeholders, and advocates for policies that promote social and environmental compliance. She has completed her M.Phil in Public Policy from PIDE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671744307-PYORWZTA9CRXVH617SAF/02.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Tom Tonken, Musonda Lusaka, Zambia Tom is an expert in international development, based in Zambia. During his postgraduate studies (Master of Public Administration), He participated at the Farafina Institute in Germany and Kenya, focusing on Africa-EU relations. He is an alumnus of the World Bank Group Youth Summit, and the Common Futures Conversations under the Chatham House in the UK. He has experience working on USAID & UKaid funded projects, and Zambian Parastatals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671748480-5ZR2A45R2XYJ06XA0TVB/03.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Abimbola, Ogungbire Charlotte, USA Abimbola is a passionate advocate for creating sustainable and resilient cities. As a Doctoral Researcher at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's Infrastructure, Design, Environment and Sustainability (IDEAS) Center, he specializes in human-centred design and traffic safety, working to achieve the goal of Vision Zero. He is also the Founder of Community for Development in Africa, an NGO working towards promoting safe communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671747229-XQI82BM0JEN97WS6TNHC/04.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Ally, Zlatar Glasgow, Scotland Ally Zlatar is an artist and activist who founded The Starving Artist to create advocacy and systemic reform through creative voices. Zlatar's "This Body of Mine" campaign supports individuals and artists from refugee-seeking backgrounds. She has won multiple awards, including The Princess Diana Legacy Award 2021 and King Hamad Award for Youth Empowerment 2022. Zlatar's art explores themes of lived-in experiences as a catalyst for change-making. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671748866-6H4RK38508URY1X2GQQC/05.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Shaurya, Chauhan Delhi, India Shaurya Chauhan is an architect, urbanist & green building professional based in New Delhi. He is currently employed in India Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, India. He is an Accredited Professional with the IGBC (New Delhi), USGBC (Washington D.C.) and member of ISOCARP (Hague). Shaurya has a keen interest in the fields of urban water resilience, and application of analytics in the urban realm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671752376-6LON7C16XTERBDYOI49I/06.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Rahul, Kumar Bangalore, India Rahul Kumar is working as a Product Owner for one of the Fintech giants Solifi. He has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from the Goa Institute of Management. He has led product teams to create innovative and user-friendly products. He has mentored 100+ students & professionals and is a recipient of Business Mint India's 30 under 30. He has been a speaker at SDSN Youth, NYCI, RoS Congress and many different institutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671753481-YIVBWIIQGKO5YUVELUOH/07.JPG 2023 Fellows (Copy) Abrisham, Vincent Lismore, Australia Abrisham is an engaged researcher who is fascinated by the connection between regeneration of land, regeneration of the mind and healing human trauma. He’s completed a bachelor degree in environmental science at Southern Cross University and currently works as a green building product auditor. In his spare time he likes to explore knowledge and practice to improve; playing around with clarinet, Python programming and Persian language. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671753664-NPA5C68RZYEZOB7WWMLU/08.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Manasa, Garikaparthi Delhi, India Manasa Garikaparthi works as an Urban Designer at AECOM, with a focus on providing solutions for the complex social, cultural, and ecological systems that shape cities. She aspires to integrate urban design with sustainable principles to promote inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development. She has also represented India in the ISOCARP Young Planning Professional workshop in Qatar and the EU +CityxChange Sustainable Energy in Cities, Norway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671754672-R9C7C36CKUFPQY7ML8J0/09.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Fatma, Yesilkus Mersin, Turkey Fatma Yesilkus was born in Turkey and has certificates from 50 respected institutions in the fields of entrepreneurship and politics. She completed her master’s with the first degree. Yesilkus was chosen first in the digital entrepreneurship case competition held by the Ministry of Industry and Technology in Turkey. She continues PhD in the field of business. She is a writer for Harvard Business Review Turkey and Vice President of the Academy Association. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671755637-A2CI1ITO65KC9BAS54WA/10.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Florencio, Venté Maringá, Brazil Florencio is a Colombian youth leader and impact entrepreneur residing in Brazil. He founded Glocals, connecting migrants with local communities through cultural exchange to combat discrimination. He also serves as the local government engagement manager of MYPC evolving youth at high level discussions. He is a former member of different local councils and holds a B.A in international businesses and graduate studies in Social innovation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671756194-R3OLIM18YH3FDWIIJIHF/11.png 2023 Fellows (Copy) Nandini Tanya, Lallmon Port Louis, Mauritius Appointed as African Youth Charter Hustler for Mauritius by the African Union, she advocates for sustainable development at the intersection of human rights and technology, focusing on freedom of speech, right to information and access to technology. In her role of Community Leader for Internet Health at Digital Grassroots, she seeks to empower minority groups to protect their rights to privacy and security in the virtual and physical worlds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671757157-EPT51HIPEP04OVIBBABY/12.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Tishya, Rao Los Angeles, USA Tishya Rao is an urbanist and designer passionate about exploring equitable solutions for housing, mixed-use and urban design projects using adaptive strategies and participatory processes. She is an M.Arch candidate at USC School of Architecture and holds a B.S in Urban Studies from Cornell University. She has previously worked at Urban Design Research Institute on research involving indigenous communities and informal housing in Mumbai, India. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671758069-CN3A6NFRA8TFJRWXDOB7/13.JPG 2023 Fellows (Copy) Shreya, Bansal Delhi, India Shreya is an Architect and Urban Practitioner in the Sustainable Cities and Transport Program at WRI India. She focuses on improving road safety and promoting people friendly and equitable public infrastructure and transport. Previously, she has engaged with SDG advocacy through UNLEASH, a Global Innovation Lab, 2022, Sustainability Idea Labs at London Design Biennale, 2021 and Local Project Challenge at the World Urban Forum 10, 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671763996-P1H75ZEJT1TTHL3Q6I9E/14.JPG 2023 Fellows (Copy) Chibunna, Ogbonna Lagos, Nigeria Chibunna Ogbonna is an entrepreneur with over 5 years experience in the clean energy industry. He is a certified Energy Transformation Expert by the Renewables Academy Berlin, Germany and holds a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria. He leads Kiru Energy, a sustainable energy company providing smart energy solutions for homes and businesses in Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671763626-7Q149UN5SIPW9UP1E0L3/15.JPG 2023 Fellows (Copy) Parth, Zaveri Melbourne, Australia Parth Zaveri is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Environment and Sustainability at Monash University. He co-founded Eco Essentials and believes in evolving with nature. During his summer unit, “Transforming Cities for Sustainability,” Parth developed a keen interest in the role of cities in promoting sustainability and is highly determined to contribute in creating cities that prioritize sustainability in all aspects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671771504-48NMC3SLAW8EPD4PCFZZ/16.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Mathias, Patrick Yola, Nigeria Mathias Patrick is a graduate of Forestry and Wildlife Management and an urban sustainable conservation activist. He is also the founder of the ArewaCoolMusic.com.ng blog, where he shares his passion for music and the environment. Through his work, Mathias aims to inspire others to take action to protect our planet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671767672-GVKENM9W2YOTHZGO0VSK/17.png 2023 Fellows (Copy) Judith, Atukunda Kampala, Uganda Judith is a surveyor with a background in land governance and data management, keen on redefining the use of data and observation technology in land administration. She holds a fellowship from the Netherlands Land Academy (LANDac). She is a member of the IGAD Youth and Land Steering Committee implementing a project on “Increasing Youth Involvement in Urban Participatory Planning in Katanga Slum Community” under the Cities Youth Initiative. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671774504-2PI99JUXU8M8PGIQRY6U/18.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Nii Noi Kofi, Omaboe Accra, Ghana Nii Noi Omaboe has extensive experience in youth governance and sustainability. He is doing extensive work helping coordinate the Youth Climate Council and GAYO's Zero Waste Cities initiative which is engaging different entities across the Africa region to work at city level on waste management. He is also an Analyst at Impact Hub Accra, supporting groundwork for Net Zero Accra, a platform mobilizing stakeholders for the e-mobility transition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671719599-3Q5EVN5KRK2JO3YJR461/19.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Chrisantus, Omwenga Nairobi, Kenya Chris is an Urban Planning graduate of The University of Nairobi. He has an interest in sustainable urban mobility. Formerly, he was the SDG Coordinator for the University of Nairobi and an intern at Gruppo ICM which is building the Konza Techno City which is a key flagship project of Kenya's Vision 2030 economic development portfolio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671720667-RB2TNRNVFEZMAST425WW/20.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Blair, Crossman Los Angeles, USA Blair is a passionate advocate for equity-centered, transdisciplinary environmental conflict resolution. He currently serves as a project manager for the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, a state conservation agency located in heavily urbanized Los Angeles, USA, where he works to improve community-led conservation, good governance, and natural hazard resilience. He holds an MEM from the Yale School of the Environment and a BA from Pomona College. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671721031-5QQ8W29GIRMP98V9PJL3/21.jpeg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Estéfanny Mendonça, Macário Brasilia, Brazil Urban Planner, Mobility Advocate Estéfanny is an Architect and Urbanist with an MSc in Spatial and Urban Planning. During her bachelor, she worked as an intern at the Public Ministry of Brasília. After studies, she started to engage with urban mobility, while studying Data Analysis to focus her impact. She volunteers at Trufi and dedicates her time to building data dashboards for public transportation apps worldwide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/01189972-a891-4933-a8e2-0141e40f1aae/22.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Daniela, Soberon Garreta Lima, Peru Daniela is a Peruvian environmental lawyer, with a huge passion for sustainable development and reducing inequalities. She has worked in NGOs and public institutions, like the Climate Policy Institute or the Municipality of Lima. She has work experience with vulnerable populations and climate change, as well as energy transition measures. Her main goal is to achieve climate justice in Peru. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671722715-C6WV658BIVBZBD9KTWA7/23.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Devanshi, Shah Ahmedabad, India Devanshi Shah is a talented individual with a wealth of experience in project and facility management, e-governance, marketing, and design thinking. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Urban Management at CEPT University, and is deeply passionate about urbanism. She was a fellow in the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor for the Waste to Wealth Mission of the GOI. Her expertise ensures long-term development for future generations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671722934-1YT973MT1CRDP437Q6ON/24.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Mohamed Ali, Raddaoui Tunis, Tunisia Dali (Mohamed Ali Raddaoui) Is the Director of the Negotiation Hub Think Tank organization working climate diplomacy, negotiation for climate action and sustainability in international cooperations. Dali is a Communication expert and Project manager with 5+ years of experience in international institutions, the United Nations, the European Union, Governmental Diplomatic Delegations, and civil society. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671725655-Y5U3HZX4IXO2ZBYFLJR4/25.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Precious Fortune, Thompson Nassau, The Bahamas Precious Fortune, is the founder of 4inXscape and a devoted humanitarian.She joined the fight to end hunger through Hands for Hunger, she founded the Mark Anslem Foundation where together we can make a difference and she is a Board of Directors for The Bahamas Association for the Physically Disabled. She is looking forward to enhancing her professional skills, networking and contributing to meaningful work through the Local Pathways Fellowship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671724719-OGQZMP6FH4XBYPFRB343/26.png 2023 Fellows (Copy) Alvian, Wardhana Jakarta, Indonesia Alvian is a final year urban and regional planning student pursuing his career through Literasi Anak Banua, UNICEF, McKinsey, and the Ministry of Agrarian and Spatial Planning in Indonesia with urban-rural planning, especially on policy, investment, and management. Through his work, he received Y20 Award and Diana Award, and Ashoka Young Changemaker and UNICEF invited him to set the indicator for child-friendly cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671734329-II9OLRJQ0CIWBGB1YBDO/27.jpeg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Madison, Smith Christchurch, New Zealand Madison is passionate about improving disaster risk resilience through community education, sustainable development and nature-based solutions. She has experience in bushfire risk management, operational emergency management and high-level policymaking. Madison is a 2023 John Monash Scholar currently undertaking a Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience at the University of Canterbury and volunteering with local emergency services. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671733971-CSJXQ66YW7TLSG10XCCP/28.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Amanda, Ramadhani Jakarta, Indonesia Amanda is a Strategic Planning Consultant at Buro Happold Indonesia. Upon graduation with a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from UC Berkeley, she delved into legislative and research fields and developed her interests and skills in community development, transport planning, and renewable energy. Currently, she handles project management, community engagement, and dissemination for various sustainable transport studies in Indonesia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671734858-HYEKNN9SE4Z5AJJJUE5T/29.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Marah, Sharabati Damascus, Syria Marah is an architect and urban researcher. Interested in the Human-centered approach. Passionate about the circular economy in the built environment, system design in architecture and the built environment. She believes in unique spatial solutions that are related to its context. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671735273-MLB4C2R7NP27SFTMRJFU/30.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Arundhati, Nagargoje Mumbai, India Arundhati is passionate about building sustainable & resilient cities, with inclusive community growth. She holds a Masters’s in Urban Planning & a bachelor’s in architecture. She has led development projects with sustainable planning techniques & climate-adaptive strategies. She has participated in the consultation process with Government bodies to form Public policies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671736062-72M6MBFUIYOMO5NSYBDD/31.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Nelson, Chege Nairobi, Kenya Legal and Policy Manager, Seatrust Institute. Nelson is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, who is deeply committed to sustainability work and capacity building. His expertise in legal analysis, advocacy, research, and data collection has allowed him to provide technical support on mobilizing support to address loss and damage. Nelson is committed to creating positive and lasting change in sub-Saharan Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671736234-37TOXXHPVPZ8BUHNO4LK/32.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Rowa, Musa Sudan Rowa is a young Sudanese, she is a social activist very passionate about Education and Youth Empowerment with two years of experience in public service. She graduated in Nov 2015 and earned a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Disaster Management – Organizations Management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671741191-DSCOKLP6N9IE9RVDUDDG/33.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Kesuma Anugerah, Yanti Banjarmasin, Indonesia Yanti is a young person who is actively involved in urban development issues, especially inclusiveness and environmental issues. She currently works as a consultant for the climate-resilient and inclusive cities (CRIC) project. She is also building a local NGO in her city called Borneo Urban Lab which focuses on the urban environment, inclusivity, and youth. She uses a participatory and community-driven approach to interact with the community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671742096-2JA8AYAR3UQWG6HY1WC1/34.JPG 2023 Fellows (Copy) Qidi, Zhu Bloomington, USA Qidi is a graduate student majoring in Public Affairs and Environmental Science at Indiana University Bloomington. She is also a Research Assistant in the field of Environmental Science Education for the local community. Her academic interests include Gamification Education and Energy Consumption Behavior Change. Qidi has been a passionate youth empowerment practitioner with non-profit organizations for five years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1679671743350-T7EHHXCUA9DPLWD2B6ZC/35.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Yoel, Priatama Depok, Indonesia Yoel is a professional advisor and program manager on transportation, energy efficiency and climate change with extensive experience in leading and managing global programs and projects in diverse international development institutions, embassies, consulting firms, and government agencies. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering with a specialization on transportation planning from the Universitas Indonesia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/750a2a61-12a1-4cd1-bd4b-a43e26ceb863/36.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Besung, A. Ngum-Numfor Yaounde, Cameroon Albright has extensive knowledge and a passion for improving and championing transportation and road safety solutions. As a Youth for Road Safety member, she seeks to enhance road safety as a pillar of SDG 11's sustainable mobility through infrastructure changes and civic engagements. Serves her community via development projects, and in addition to road safety, she volunteers with the NM House charity association working with street kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/d8bc6306-de65-4cdf-8c3f-1bb8e9e8923d/37.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Ezgi, Cap Ankara, Turkey Ezgi is a senior student of City and Regional Planning at Cankaya University. She will complete her training in June this year and she is passionate about sustainable development and also wants to become one of the leading urban planners of the future. Ezgi, who is interested in the intersection of city planning and design , also she has experience in this field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/a117c4f0-0cd6-43c4-b8ef-428f7a0d4d4a/38.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Molly, Ogbodum Calabar, Nigeria Member, Global Health Focus, Africa. Molly has a multidisciplinary background in Public Health, Research, Project management, Communications and community development. Driven by her commitment to Sustainable Development, Molly is an African Activist for Climate Justice under FEMNET. As a public health graduate, her goal is to contribute to the improvement of public health and the well-being of individuals and communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b7fd5548-f773-4b1b-a789-2e916bd7dd2a/39.png 2023 Fellows (Copy) Esther, Kairu Nanyuki, Kenya Esther Kairu is the Executive director of Empowerment for Youth Organization and a Master’s student of International Relations. Her goal is to promote urban development in her community. she had been a Co-Founder of a charity foundation whose objectives included running school feeding programs and providing feminine hygiene products to girls. She was the youngest political Aspirant in Laikipia county during the 2022 general elections in Kenya. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/147bec06-4909-4094-8239-8844b21e6c42/40.JPG 2023 Fellows (Copy) Ara Joy, Pacoma Tacloban City, Philippines Ara is a PhD Candidate at Chulalongkorn University and a research associate at Stockholm Environment Institute Asia. Her work focuses on climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, resilience, and adaptive governance. Ara holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences major in Political Science from the University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College, and a Master’s degree in Political Science from the University of San Jose-Recoletos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9d620d1a-9145-4aa8-a214-e67cda07ce2e/41.jpeg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Letícia, Batista Mathias Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Passionate about sustainable development, she is a political scientist and internationalist and currently holds volunteer leadership positions in third sector organizations, such as Head on Climate Change at #tmjUNICEF and fundraising leader at International Youth Day in Brazil. She is also part of the Climate Reality Project and United People Global networks and, during her academic years, she was a scientific researcher and did two exchanges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/7cf483a2-1223-43c4-94f5-9bcc7e84fa52/42.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Sixto, Cristiani Buenos Aires, Argentina Sixto Cristiani is a passionate professional in urban planning. With experience in the United Nations, Interamerican Development Bank, and as a parliamentary advisor, Sixto has a track record of making a triple impact through economic, social, and environmental efforts. As the founder of Treeple and a political activist, Sixto is committed to regenerating ecosystems in informal settlements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f7b6200b-1342-4316-927c-36bd2a22c502/43.png 2023 Fellows (Copy) Anoka, Abeyrathne Colombo, Sri Lanka Anoka is a social entrepreneur and urban policy advocate. A Cambridge University graduate and the co-founder of Growin’ Money – a social enterprise started at age 13 to empower women and vulnerable communities across South Asia through digital and environmental enterprise, she is the first Sri Lankan Commonwealth Youth Award recipient from Queen Elizabeth II, Forbes under 30, and Sri Lanka’s first World Economic Forum New Champion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/43d7f6aa-6c01-4a7a-bf2c-306b7ad36bde/44.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Rubina, Adhikari Kathmandu, Nepal Rubina is a highly motivated 22-year-old professional who possesses a strong drive to become an environmental analyst through sustainable development process. She is a recent forestry graduate and have been involved in various youth-led projects in environmental management, policy making and climate change. Her expertise and strategic thinking have positioned her as an emerging leader and she is commited to make positive impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e72c3566-38f8-4f2a-8a23-f94f27cb1005/45.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Irene Anna, Shaji Muscat, Oman Irene Anna Shaji is an architect and urban manager with a background in urban governance, with a focus on service delivery and management. She most recently served as the India Smart Cities Fellow at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Irene is deeply committed to assisting cities in making informed, resource-effective, and demand-based decisions, and contributing her valuable insights and expertise to this crucial field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/39023a90-f737-40cd-b112-b861ee71efb8/46.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Mohamed Ashraf, Hassan Cairo, Egypt Mohamed is a graduate student in Energy Engineering at The American University in Cairo, Egypt. Mohamed is advocating for SDGs in his community as an ambassador for Sustainable Development through his founded college club. Mohamed interned as a Research Assistant at the AUC Center for Environment and Sustainability and Princeton's program of Community Development, but he currently works as an associate consultant, trainer, and entrepreneur. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/de417bdd-9dac-4567-891c-29fde294e59f/47.jpeg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Anjali, Kashyap New Delhi, India As a sustainability and policy enthusiast, Anjali envisions leveraging the power of youth-led interventions rooted in evidence-based research for growth-driven action to tailor informed, inclusive, innovative, and climate-sensitive policies that foster community engagement and manifest a smart and sustainable world. She founded Project Gulzar and brings experience in academia with her engagement at SDG Vertical, NITI Aayog, Government of India. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/5339e8dd-6037-4399-925d-1f09cad1757b/48.jpeg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Elissa, Kallab Dubai, UAE Elissa is a holder of a Bachelor of Law from Sagesse University, Lebanon. She has an interest in sustainability, human rights and gender equality. Her research and work has focused on building more inclusive, adpatable and equitable cities. Elissa worked with Sirens Associates a consulting company which its works orient around the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/770fbcee-ab43-4461-8a06-e64e25b92943/49.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Paloma, D'Silva Mississauga, Canada Paloma is a young adult from the Greater Toronto Area. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Science from the University of Western Ontario and is an aspiring environmental professional. She is motivated by a desire to make a difference in her community and to protect the environment. She is an advocate for sustainability and holds an appreciation for nature and protecting the environment for future generations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9ee68fac-2e76-4ed4-9d7e-b183fadcf0f2/50.png 2023 Fellows (Copy) Valeria Belén, Cerpa Salas Arequipa,Perú Valeria Cerpa is an architect and urban planner from Peru. She is collaborating with the building of a dashboard and digital tools for urban planners in the US. She has been intern at US Green Building Council in 2022. Valeria has also been a researcher at Universidad Catolica de Santa Maria. Advocate for the resilience and sustainability of communities. Her work has been recognized by GI-TOC, UNICITI, Young Global Changers and One Young World. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/582748d5-524c-4dea-8aa2-f57fb68ecb45/51.png 2023 Fellows (Copy) Sandra, Dankwart Passau, Germany Sandra Dankwart is a passionate activist about climate change, refugee, and child rights issues. She has a background in development studies and global political economy. Sandra was able to be a youth delegate for the United Nations Youth Assembly in 2018, where her passion for the SDGs began. Sandra is keen on giving back to the community, volunteering in many capacities, including Fridays for Future and UNICEF. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/fd0d057b-bf42-49ae-8cbf-99cad3d46407/52.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Hadeel, Qatamin Amman, Jordan Hadeel is a Researcher in Sustainable development. She completed her Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering. She's interested in NBS and green infrastructure, climate change, spatial justice, and sustainable cities. Hadeel aims to link policy and academic research to support an informed decision-making process for planning cities. She’s a Co-founder of “SIRAJ” Enterprise which aims to make Amman spaces just and inclusive for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/cb549275-7b6b-42b8-bb9d-68575b9c5399/53.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) - Make it stand out Hasina, Zadran Kabul, Afghanistan Hasina Zadran was born on September 23, 1998, in Kabul City. In 2015, she joined Architecture at Kabul University. After that, she worked as Assistant Architect with Aga Khan Cultural Services for Afghanistan. Currently, she is working as a Settlement Planning Assistant with UN habitat. Hasina is a passionate Architect, Educator, and Urban planner. She hopes to advance her knowledge of Urban Planning through an international degree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/95095efd-5b83-4ae6-a344-119b6dd3bc44/54.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Ivan Harris, Tanyag Quezon City, Philippines Mr. Ivan Harris Tanyag is a graduate student at the School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP) in University of the Philippines-Diliman. He is working as a research assistant at the Ateneo School of Government (ASOG) under PARTICIPATE, a three-year program that aims to promote vital and inclusive electoral reforms in the Philippines. He has previously presented his research work on transport policy and economics in several research conferences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e4b57b90-c1df-4b8f-b2f1-ffcc69b21973/55+%281%29.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Mariami, Mikhelidze Tbilisi, Georgia Mar Mikhelidze was born in Kutaisi, Georgia. In 2014 Mar moved to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. She studied psychology at a bachelor's level. Psychodiagnosis and consulting - master's level. Mar started cycling in 2015. Since 2019 she has been a bike activist. She is one of the founders and head of NGO - Caucasus Cycling Network. In September of 2022 Mar Mikhelidze joined the global initiative - she's the Bicycle Mayor of Tbilisi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/0a736c66-bcd8-4b08-9d21-6eb1cc0cc705/Lucy+Liu-+Local+Pathways+-+Lucy+Liu.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Lucy, Liu Vancouver, Canada Lucy is a physiotherapist with a strong interest in empowering individuals of all abilities to pursue a life they desire through person centered care. She is passionate about education, personal development, and hopes to be a strong advocate for the people, working collaboratively to bring about positive change in their quality of life. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new hobbies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/380d6474-264f-45f7-9a5d-d90ca51f142c/57.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Rajae, Haissouss Rabat, Morocco Rajae is a final year Master student at the National School of Architecture in Rabat and has previously worked as a Program Assistant for UN-Habitat office in Morocco. Experienced in advocacy, designing and sustainable planning, Rajae's main interest focuses on SDG 11 to empower and uplift communities. She is currently involved with the Africa Innovation Network to promote innovative solutions for more inclusive and sustainable cities in Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/19ac9080-6af7-4c44-8d6a-49213e64c932/58.jpeg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Farah, Abou Harb Lebanon Farah Abou Harb is a Political Science graduate working as a women, peace and security program analyst in the field of peace process support. She has worked on projects in several countries across the MENA region and has developed expertise in gender-sensitive conflict analysis. Farah is committed to using her skills and expertise to promote sustainable gender equality and inclusive peace building practices around the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9351b4ea-0c30-4ff7-bf11-fc3da1a50f91/59.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Angela, Plaku Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Angela Plaku graduated in International Relations, Development and Cooperation from University of Turin, and is currently studying a Master in Sustainable Development Management at the Jeffrey Sachs Center at Sunway University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is now undergoing an internship as an international business consultant for Stellar SparX International, besides being the president of Sunway Environmental Society. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/0f4efa42-278a-4688-9f8d-77f137a26c11/60.jpeg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Cornelia, Fjelkestam Leeds, United Kingdom Cornelia is a graduate engineer, working in the energy field. Her undergraduate research centred around finding data driven solutions to tackle the energy challenges tied up with climate change. Cornelia was able to show that new technological approaches such as machine learning can help us make gains in the field of renewable energy. Her concern for the impacts of climate change has solidified her commitment to help create a sustainable future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/a344bff9-83be-4b50-a22a-8c7858443d39/61.jpeg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Andrei, Moskvin Rotterdam, Netherlands Andrei Moskvin, a graduate student pursuing a Master's degree in sustainable urban development and climate change at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands, has experience working as a consultant on urban sustainability projects related to urban safety, climate change adaptation, and nature-based solutions. He is keenly interested in exploring digital solutions for climate change, spatial planning, urban resilience, and social equity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c00e078d-1a6a-48de-bc62-1d75648db77d/62.jpeg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Eleonora, Orso Brussels, Belgium As a cities lover at heart, Eleonora believes in cities’ potential to strengthen democracy and reach ambitious sustainability goals. She currently works at Eurocities where she is committed to raise cities’ voice within EU policymaking. Her focus is on economic governance, sustainable development, investments and innovation. Before she worked as Research Assistant in think tanks and academia. Her background is in Political Sciences and Economics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/a29c18b3-084b-4ae4-94f1-6990e29e687b/63.JPG 2023 Fellows (Copy) Ananda, Henklain Boa Vista, Brazil Ananda is a recent graduate urbanist and architect from the northernmost Brazilian Amazon. She volunteers at the Orinoco's Project by Cáritas, which focuses on sanitation for outside shelter Venezuelan refugees in Roraima. She works as Urban Planning and Climate Justice research support and as a self-employed. Her deep commitment to environmental justice, affordable housing, and resilient cities motivates her work, activism, and academic goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/761971ba-84ea-452f-a0d5-06d25afe1028/64.png 2023 Fellows (Copy) Saima, Shaikh Pune, India Saima Shaikh is an aspiring urban designer based in the upcoming metropolis of Pune, India. With a background in architecture, her interest lies in designing spaces that are adaptable, resilient, and responsive to the needs of their users. As a resident of a rapidly urbanizing city characterized by socio-economic and communal divisions, she is eager to engage in meaningful discourse and explore potential solutions for equitable urban spaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/6b4a3eee-4aef-4d00-b6fd-47761a4b6b5f/65.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Jason, Cheng Los Angeles, USA Jason is an urban planner committed to building regenerative cities where all people can thrive and live with dignity and autonomy. With a background in transportation and climate planning, he currently focuses on developing transit and first-last mile infrastructure in Los Angeles. He has advised city and regional governments, companies, and foundations in the US on new mobility policies and technology. He is originally from Hong Kong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9dbf35ae-1739-4cee-bd84-b907bdbd2c74/68.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Mark, Ndaba Nairobi, Kenya Mark is an experienced Realtor, Land Administrator & GIS Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the real estate and other related industries. He is multi-skilled in negotiation, problem solving, quantitative/qualitative research, Consulting and Data Analysis. He obtained a B.Sc. in Land Administration from The Technical University of Kenya and is very passionate about SDGs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/382b10da-14ce-4aa0-ae99-d772c55e3499/66.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Nahom, Gebrekirstos Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Nahom Gebrekirstos is a young professional based in Addis Ababa, with a bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a master's degree in Project Management. After working with his urban planning background, he is now working on his business and data skills as a Business Analyst at Masero Insights. Nahom aims to bring positive change through projects that bring economic uplift and community development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/d536ea3c-bf72-4fa1-a553-439d46ccde78/67.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Amarzaya, Munkhbat Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Amarzaya is an urban planner with a BSc from the National University of Mongolia. Also, she is the CEO of the Mongolian Young Planners Association. Professionally, she works as a Sustainable City Specialist in The City Standard Control agency, whose interest primarily focuses on urban development issues & localizing implementation of the New Urban Agenda. She is very passionate about urban development issues and environmental problems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/6c2187f1-4952-4741-b5f1-327019c010bb/69.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Sonali, Mahamna New Delhi, India Sonali is an Architect and Urban Planner who believes in a responsive multi-disciplinary approach. She is working towards inclusive and sustainable development of Indian cities supported by a participatory urban governance model. Intrigued by the community-driven public spaces with a special inclination towards climate-resilient cities. She is also an environmentalist and tries to inculcate a zero-waste lifestyle around her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c4147a77-29ee-48da-9dcf-4f0bf4452c62/70.JPG 2023 Fellows (Copy) Oumaima, El Idrissi Casablanca, Morocco Oumaima holds a Bachelor's in Economics and a Master’s degree in Politics from SOAS University of London, where she has written her thesis on the effect of integrating SDGs-related policies into economies. After working in NYC advising clients in green finance, she went back to Morocco to get into politics. Once elected as the youngest city councillor in her city, she started advocating for climate action with the help of local youth organizations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/ae89c707-4ab4-4e93-a19b-158779f0833f/71.JPG 2023 Fellows (Copy) Hakimu, Sseviiri Kampala, Uganda Hakimu Sseviiri is a PhD candidate and researcher in Geographical Sciences at Makerere University. Hakimu has over seven-year of experience in research, teaching and mentorship across scales. Hakimu is also a co-founder of Glocal Progressive Goals (GPG)- a social enterprise that mobilises and builds youth action towards innovative pathways to societal transformation, sustainability and resilience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/31631099-fe04-4f0a-900c-72e68a03c4d6/72.jpeg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Guillermo, Prieto Viertel Barcelona, Spain Guillermo is an ambitious young professional with a diverse academic background and a passion for development. With a bachelor's degree in physics, a master's in philosophy, and a master's in policy analysis, he brings a unique blend of quantitative and qualitative expertise to his work. Currently, he is interning at UN-Habitat, where he is using his analytical skills to help build more resilient and sustainable cities and territories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/73c4a318-1500-48dc-92d1-6e8a5292ba11/73.JPG 2023 Fellows (Copy) Sanduni, Dissanayake Kandy, Sri Lanka Sanduni is an Urban Planning research student passionate about development studies and climate change. She recently completed her BSc (Hons) degree in Town and Country Planning from the University of Moratuwa and currently acts as a member of the Climate Action Working Group of the Commonwealth Association of Planners and PyeongChang Youth Peace Ambassador. Her motto is "Leave no one behind" in the journey of achieving sustainable development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/6da66b2c-c5d9-4449-9658-5dd2f8a998a3/74.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Milica Skaro Belgrade, Serbia Milica Škaro is an NYU School of Law master’s graduate specializing in environmental and energy law. She is a Waste Law Fellow at NYU’s Guarini Center, researching global textile waste recycling models. Milica co-founded a youth-led NGO, Movement for Cooperation and Development of Youth, with the main mission to empower youth in the Western Balkan region through non-formal education and support them in their community development initiatives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/21648a27-d643-4b4b-9799-ae7209ca8acf/75.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Nicolás, Gallardo Buenos Aires, Argentina Nicolás is an environmental lawyer. He works as a legislative advisor and in a legal clinic that provides assistance to people in need He is part of Youth for Climate Argentina, a movement that fights to achieve a just transition Youth Delegate C40 Summit Buenos Aires 2022 He is currently studying for his Master's degree in Environmental Management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c6da45a8-6a84-46f1-b79f-f63a379ade09/76.png 2023 Fellows (Copy) Gabriela, Kreutzberger Santiago, Chile Gabriela is a curious and determined young-changemaker. She received a Bachelor’s degree from New York University in Social and Environmental Impact Design. She has led several projects and youth advocate groups ensuring sustainable development in education, health & transportation. She aims to become a leader in her community integrating interdisciplinary backgrounds and ways of thought to maximize solutions to the most pressing issues today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1c880373-d163-4c88-86b4-cdab66917b48/77.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Margaret, Kangethe Nairobi, Kenya Njoki Kangethe is an environmental engineer at a CBO called 'Slums Going Green and Clean', with three years of experience in water and environmental engineering. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya. Njoki is credited with designing plastic and organic waste processing systems in Kibera, Nairobi. She is an ambitious team player. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/da56e46c-83ab-47c9-a5c1-43a063e4fc63/78.jpeg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Amulya, Dhulipala Singapore, Singapore Amulya is an Instructor at the National University of Singapore, where she has an MSc in Integrated Sustainable Design. She believes the city is the cause and solution to planetary problems and advocates for sustainable development in creative ways— including writing a children’s book on environmental degradation, working on a sustainable design podcast, mobilizing campaign and nonprofit initiatives, and conducting social data science projects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/fa6432c9-120d-4878-9022-24a68907b3a5/79.jfif 2023 Fellows (Copy) Ekemini, John Luton, United Kingdom Ekemini is an alumnus of the University of Oxford's Master of Science program in Energy Systems in the United Kingdom. She is skilled at providing creative solutions to climate, sustainability, and biodiversity issues. She has held different awards, one of such is the "40 under 40" award for "Inspiring African Future Mechanical Engineers (IAFME)" in 2020 for outstanding contributions and youthful efforts to the engineering activities in Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f0df013c-be9d-4035-bd11-d9f593a8009a/80.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Adriana, Magli Milan, Italy Adriana is a young urban planner from Italy, currently pursuing an M.Sc. in Urban Planning and Policy Design from Politecnico di Milano. Her interests reside in the study of urban policies for the creation of more sustainable cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c8cf9646-fac9-46d2-a88b-de5f23b9dc82/81.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Ashwini, Ravichandran Chennai, India Ashwini is currently enrolled in a Master’s in Public Administration at the University of Madras. Passionate about sustainability and community development, she worked on blue papers of a few public policies in Karnataka and Maharashtra. She is also a zero waste advocate engaged in socio-environmental initiatives with GAIA Asia Pacific. Ashwini also runs her own small business online focusing on zero-waste home décor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/8395aca7-cd5a-4548-b360-238710ef20b5/82.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Rahul, Verma Singapore, Singapore Rahul is an Architect, Urban planner, and social entrepreneur. He has worked as a project manager, business developer, and systems designer. He is passionate about contributing positively towards society and the environment. A lifelong learner, Rahul is fueled by curiosity, learning new subjects and drawing connections between them. His primary research interest is to develop spatial standards for urban food production in high-density cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/24e6283e-f198-4dc3-a2fb-4b9ba984700f/83.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Glades, Khajik Stockholm, Sweden Glades is a driven individual pursuing a Master's degree in Human Rights and Democracy with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Politics from Stockholm University. Passionate about human rights, sustainable development, and the intersection of business and social/environmental justice. She's keen to contribute to initiatives that adress these issues, and aims to advance sustainable development goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b00eeeca-a8bb-4941-bfc6-58177342def2/84.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Juliette, Allen London, United Kingdom Juliette works as consultant in urbanism and regeneration, with experience in culture and heritage-based projects. She is passionate about sustainable urban development, and placemaking. She holds a BA in Geography from Oxford University, where she focussed on urban geography and researched park policy and governance in London. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/4e46cd85-9486-4fcc-bf3b-5cf0acaeb59d/85.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Allan, Baingana Nwoya, Uganda Allan is an experienced quantity surveyor with a passion for sustainable development. He has worked with various multinational companies in the past and is skilled in project management, scheduling, tracking, monitoring project progress and preparation of conceptual estimates and final accounts. Allan enjoys staying up to date with the latest construction software and is always looking for new ways to innovate and achieve results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b10ba22a-4037-4d8a-be3f-b2b14940a952/86.jpeg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Viviana, Sánchez-Aizcorbe Hennings Lima, Peru Researcher, Centro Latinoamericano de Excelencia en Cambio Climático y Salud (Clima). Viviana is an urban ecologist with a master's degree in Environment and Sustainable Development from UCL. As a researcher at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia and Clima, she aims to understand the challenges that Peruvian cities face and to motivate students in developing sustainable solutions for them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/59efc36f-51f0-4beb-986b-2fdc0fbf1942/87.jpeg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Ayomitomiwa, Ogunsile Ibadan, Nigeria Ayomitomiwa is a realtor and the founder of Ayomi Arts, a social enterprise solving environmental and social problems using creative arts. She has a background in architecture and has worked with government and private firms in the real estate sector to advance the cause of sustainable cities and communities in Nigeria. Through Ayomi Arts, she creates valuable products like furniture from waste to promote environmental sustainability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/ac797536-bf0e-48af-be78-bf5b1c0b4e81/88.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Esra'a, Al Haj Amman, Jordan Esra'a is a dedicated civil engineering researcher who specializes in sustainable transportation, road safety, and green cities. With her expertise in the construction industry and institutional research, she has published three papers in civil engineering. Esra'a holds a postgraduate diploma in sustainable urban development from Erasmus Uni Rotterdam and a Master's degree in Transportation Engineering from Jordan Uni of Science and Tech. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2e3792bb-b1f1-4628-a694-4e6936779a09/89.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Carter, Cheng London, United Kingdom Carter is a Programme Evaluation Lead at United Nations ESCAP and a Sustainability Research Lead at the London Hub of the World Economic Forum Global Shapers Community. Passionate about social changes, Carter is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a Yenching Scholar'21 specialising in AI governance and tech policy at Peking University, and the Hong Kong Head Delegate to the 2020 UN Youth Plenary and the 10th UN ECOSOC Youth Forum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e1977677-0fed-4418-9308-e604045d2e05/91.jpeg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Fatimata, Cham New York, USA Activist. Poet. Gender Equality Advocate, Fatimata Cham is originally from the Bronx, New York, she is 21 years old and is a first-generation Gambian college student. She is a double major in Government and Law and Women and Gender studies. She is also a 2022 Truman Scholar, 2019 coca-cola scholar, and former girl up teen advisor to the United Nations Foundation. Most recently she was casted in the show Dear... alongside Malala Yousfzai. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/95223775-59de-4326-bdb5-7ada46a3c4c3/90.png 2023 Fellows (Copy) Laila, Al Mukhtar London, United Kingdom Laila is a final-year student at King’s College London pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Politics. She has undertaken various sustainability-focused pursuits throughout her academic career and is currently working on an undergraduate dissertation focusing on sustainable public transportation. She has experience in policy and research and is primarily interested in sustainable urban design and the development of resilient cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/6220f9e2-b83c-48e9-815d-971dde1e5063/92.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Veronica, Gobbo Venice, Italy Veronica works as a management consultant for the Public Sector, supervising the allocation of national and European funds that support local administration’ digitization process. Veronica holds a MSc in Development Economics and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Data Science. She is passionate about the impact of data and technology in public policies, particularly regarding social housing and sustainable mobility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/5bd77801-5b10-4a97-89ae-dd692ee49e00/93.jpeg 2023 Fellows (Copy) David, Capelli Madison, USA David Capelli is Co-Founder and Head of Global Partnerships at #SmartCohort a 501(c)3 fiscally sponsored project at the Center for Community Stewardship in Madison, Wisconsin with a mission to enable an equitable and disaster-resilient world. Prior to the Local Pathways Fellowship, Capelli was Chairman of the Miami-Dade County Millennial Policy Board, a 2018 Global Climate Action Summit Delegate, and a World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Shaper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/a8bf9c02-6924-43fb-b06f-01aab274594b/Marwa+Alshara-Picture-square+-+Marwa+Alshara.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Marwa, Alshara Edmonton, Canada Marwa is a bright, optimistic architect and one of the innovative & leading sustainable Champions at Reimagine Architects. She is LEED® AP, WELL AP& Advisor at IWBI. She is passionate about creating a sense of place, fostering human health, and celebrating communities through transdisciplinary and multi-scalar collaboration. As a Syrian-Canadian with an interest in international and humanitarian-focused studies, Marwa is committed to the UN.SDGs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/6d6f931c-efad-4416-b66e-36f0632e38a3/95+%281%29.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Marina, Shneerson Houston, USA Marina is a Budget & Contracts Specialist at Management Sciences for Health. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a BA in Global Studies, specializing in Development and minoring in Global Public Health. Previously, Marina supported research investigating micro-clinic models as well as an ethical fashion startup. Marina is passionate about gender equity advocacy and data-driven solutions to public health challenges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b2c59ca4-53d9-48a0-ad11-6587b6220fd4/PSX_20220529_230900_1+-+Samia+Aboni.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Samia, Aboni Dhaka, Bangladesh Project Officer-Climate Change, UNDP Bangladesh: Samia is an architect focusing on rural settlement design. She has been working with the United Nations for more than 3 years. She also has experience with the Private Sector. Samia is passionate about the environment and climate change and working with communities to create inclusive infrastructure. She is currently working with UNDP Bangladesh, supporting their climate change programming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9fe4aa98-4f16-4b70-b793-971668d3f742/97.jpeg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Kristy, Tong Amsterdam, Netherlands An urban planner by training, Kristy shares a great affinity with building inclusive urban spaces in cities. Currently working with stakeholder engagement that brings together cities, industries, research and university partners, and most importantly, citizens, Kristy aims to bring innovation processes closer to the ground while developing holistic spatial and mobility solutions suitable for all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/8da86e51-bf8c-4879-a42a-29a41874abe0/98.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Frank, Kizza Kampala, Uganda Frank is an Environmental Health Scientist, researcher and climate change advocate. He is passionate about community development which is the basis and inspiration of his work. He aspires for a world where individuals to essential needs such as health, sanitation and hygiene facilities, clean water and clean air in underserved communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/df5c5fad-1a8b-4a9d-8c44-a2c60f92491a/99.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Nzeakor, Chizoba Lagos, Nigeria Chizoba is a Climate and Clean Energy Professional, she takes action by working on renewable energy projects, creating access to clean energy, from communities to buildings, and ensuring energy efficiency and Clean Energy improvements in rural and urban areas of Nigeria. She is also a sustainable waste manager, plans sustainable events and leads various youth groups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/6201a73d-d101-4259-b386-08dc2dd6ef58/Khan%2CMishaal+-+Mishaal+Khan.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) Mishaal Khan Karachi, Pakistan Mishaal Khan is an experienced International Relations graduate who works in Climate Change & Agri-Tech in Karachi, Pakistan. She has a strong background in nonprofit management, research, human rights, and environmental sustainability. Mishaal has worked with organizations like the United Nations, UNDP, The IRC and World Relief, and has experience in social impact causes such as refugee resettlement, sustainability & human rights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/07358110-9829-4b5a-8887-41676cf0a4c4/sdsn-youth-local-pathways-fellowship-2023-.jpg 2023 Fellows (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://localpathways.org/2025-fellows-copy daily 0.75 2025-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/838e3f86-620a-4a81-9671-14e86e913ec7/Snapchat-1237324818+-+Chukwuka+Okweshine.jpg 2025 Fellows (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b9eadc06-0c9c-41b1-a3f2-f73c86ebaeb9/WhatsApp+Image+2025-02-24+at+2.10.10+PM+-+amit+shah.jpeg 2025 Fellows (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9173c72d-fe6b-4ffd-8846-ca2b0414c12a/20250225_110957_remastered+-+Silver+Chepe.jpg 2025 Fellows (Copy) http://localpathways.org/2025 daily 0.75 2025-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9f5b083f-99d7-4177-b097-35ea988e93b5/Snapchat-1237324818+-+Chukwuka+Okweshine.jpg 2025 Fellows CHUKWUKA OKWESHINE Lagos, Nigeria Chukwuka Okweshine is a recycler, environmentalist, and social developer committed to sustainability and waste management. As founder of Lambano Recycle Regency, he has five+ years of experience recycling PET, HDPE, LDPE, PVC, and PS plastics while educating communities on waste solutions. Originally from Delta State and based in Lagos, he has worked in medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical waste industries and managed landfill operations. He also leads a nonprofit focused on recycling, drug-free programs, and skills development. Seeking partnerships to expand Lambano, he aims to drive climate education and turn environmental challenges into opportunities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/0b30c697-4010-4a9d-aabc-7a808e8dc3ef/SDSN-Youth+-+Said+Tawab+Sadat.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out SAID TAWAB SADAT Kandahar,Afghanistan Said Tawab Sadat, a GIS graduate from Kabul Polytechnic University, began his career as a Teaching Assistant, supporting GIS courses. He later contributed to community development projects with international NGOs, gaining valuable experience in sustainable solutions. Now working with UNFAO-AFG, he focuses on rural area revitalization, improving infrastructure and promoting sustainability in distant villages. Committed to lifelong learning, he believes that technology, when used effectively, can drive rapid progress and transformative change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c9bf4b7a-85d7-4b6a-855f-5219ade24bcf/mm5+-+Isshack+Mohammed.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out ISSHACK MUTALA MOHAMMED Accra,Ghana Isshack Mutalla Mohammed is an Energy Economist and he is currently reading Engineering [Energy and Sustainability Policy] at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana. He served as the Youth Minister for Energy at the Youth Empowerment Consortium and as the Presidential Advisor to the National Union of Ghana Students President. He is a climate and green transition advocate at YOUNGO, the official youth and children constituency of UNFCCC, Over the years he has been championing youth leadership, global development, and sustainable urban growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/6a0178ea-428d-461a-b0a7-7066eb9c58d2/Luis+Matos+Headshot.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out LUIS EDUARDO MATOS Caracas, Venezuela Luis Eduardo Matos is a Venezuelan architect with a degree from Universidad Simón Bolívar, focused on sustainable development and community-centered design in challenging urban environments. Over six years at Fundación Espacio, he has contributed to projects that rethink public spaces in Caracas, prioritizing green infrastructure, social equity, and adaptive reuse. His work includes collaborations like Reframing Green Spaces Caracas, developed with support from the British Council, which explores participatory approaches to urban ecology, and the CCScity450 Project, which implemented sustainable interventions in 12 vulnerable settlements across the city. He also helped document the Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas for the Bloomberg Connects platform, making its UNESCO-recognized architecture more accessible. Recently, he was part of the winning team for the Pampatar Historic Center Rehabilitation, a project that balances heritage preservation with contemporary urban needs. His work demonstrates a strong dedication to creating sustainable and livable cities, focusing on architectural and urban design to address the unique challenges of Caracas's urban landscape and its current crisis climate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/efdf96bc-4319-41b4-9f67-0bb861094a6d/DP+-+Yussif+Sulemana.jpeg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out YUSSIF SULEMANA Tamale, Ghana Yussif Sulemana is a Mastercard Foundation Scholar and a student of Governing the Large Metropolis (GLM) at Sciences Po, Paris. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Development Planning from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana. He is a civic leader by passion, training, and practice. He is also an alumnus of the Aspire Leadership Program (ASP) and the Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) in West Africa. Yussif champions the SDGs through advocacy for behavioral change and inclusive urban governance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/3bd80c76-0e64-432c-bd98-383550973852/Akshat+Chadha.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out AKSHAT CHADHA Delhi,India Akshat Chadha is an architect and urban designer shaping cities that prioritize people, sustainability, and cultural identity. His expertise spans large-scale urban projects, including riverfront revitalization, transit-oriented development, and the creation of vibrant public spaces. With a strong focus on walkable neighbourhoods, water-sensitive cities, and resilient urban environments, he integrates local area planning and form-based codes to design future-ready communities. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Urban Design (2024), Akshat believes the best way to experience a city is the most natural way—on foot, by bike, or by transit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1039c3c3-c2c6-44ea-a51b-4e1a18912177/NCH_6696_closeup3+-+Blanca+Rincon+de+Arellano.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out BLANCA RINCON DE ARELLANO Barcelona, Spain Blanca is a City Finance Specialist at the NetZeroCities Initiative of European's Comission Horizon program and supports Spanish and Portuguese cities in accessing finance for urban decarbonisation projects. With six years of experience in international organisations, the not-for-profit and the financial sectors, her expertise spans municipal climate finance, innovative financing mechanisms and private sector engagement to advance sustainable transitions in urban contexts. Previously, Blanca held roles at C40's City Finance Programme, where she collaborated with local governments, international organisations, and financial institutions to unlock climate finance for projects addressing clean energy, sustainable transport, and climate adaptation. Blanca is fluent in Spanish, English, French, German, and Portuguese and holds degrees in International Political Economy and Internationals Affairs from the London School of Economics, Sciences Po Paris and the Freie Universität Berlin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1fb0492c-52f7-44bc-b86b-a9db81bc2aac/1729165222729+-+Dina+Mamdouh.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out DINA ABDELHADY Cairo,Egypt Dina is a master's graduate from Erasmus University Rotterdam, she studied urban management and development, specializing in Urban Housing, Equity, and Social Justice. Dina has worked as a consultant with UNESCO Cairo office, working on Education and Youth engagement and development programmes. She founded Alter initiative in 2020 to tackle emergency architecture and alternative housing using local and recyclable materials within contexts in crises. She is a part of the UNESCO ESD network and the EU Jeel Connect Egypt network. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/cb9dc178-7fe5-4308-84c5-6bd1761288f7/WhatsApp+Image+2025-02-26+at+4.33.55+PM+-+kingsley+omeje.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out Kingsley omeje Calgary, Canada Omeje Kingsley Chinecherem is a Master of GIS candidate at the University of Calgary, specializing in geospatial analysis, transit mapping, and data automation. Proficient in ArcGIS Pro, FME, Python, and SQL, he has supported urban planning and environmental projects through internships at the University of Calgary and the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria. Passionate about public service, Kingsley leverages GIS technologies to enhance community initiatives, demonstrated through his role as Sustainability Vice Chair. His work emphasizes collaboration, GIS data analysis, and innovative solutions for sustainable urban development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b1dca168-7e92-41ee-b2cd-d9f76caf4b6f/ShrutiShah_Headshot+-+Shruti+Shah.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out SHRUTI SHAH Singapore,Singapore Shruti Shah is an urban designer at Arup, committed to sustainability and resilience in city planning. With over five years of experience in Southeast Asia, she specializes in urban planning, stakeholder engagement, and inclusive design. A WELL Professional, she aims to create human-centric spaces that promote well-being. Through her volunteer work with Participate in Design, she fosters community-driven solutions that integrate diverse stakeholder needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2e4341ee-fc30-412f-a921-2ce631cc0073/Illustrious+Amaewhule+Ewhorlu_Headshot+-+Illustrious+Amaewhule+Ewhorlu.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out ILLUSTRIOUS EWHORLU Malborough,Massachusetts Illustrious is a global citizen and U.S.-based sustainability professional with over 4 years of experience in advancing climate and sustainability initiatives across academic, research, and nonprofit organizations. In 2013, he served as an Energy & Utilities Decarbonization Fellow at the University of New Hampshire, where he played a key role in developing a decarbonization roadmap to support the university’s 2050 net-zero emissions target. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c114dca2-8a87-43c9-942a-44f7dd25b432/IMG_7311+-+julie+chevrollier.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out JULIE CHEVROLLIER Helsinki, Finland Julie Chevrollier is an undergraduate student in Environmental Sciences at the University of Helsinki, Finland, specializing in Global Sustainability. Her interests extend to fostering partnerships for environmental justice and biodiversity conservation. She previously worked as an intern at the Watch and Jewellery Initiative 2030 in Geneva, which aims to reduce inequalities and promote low-carbon emissions in the business industry. Julie has been committed to shaping a more sustainable future through her role as a volunteer in several associations and NGOs during her academic journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/5f5efe60-1d47-4493-998f-9f72b772cb6b/77154977_2527357244217836_7859462832222371840_n+-+TRANG+TRAN.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out TRANG TRAN Hanoi,Vietnam Trang is an environmental educator and co-founder of The Forest Vietnam, an organization dedicated to reconnecting urban children and youth with nature. She works to promote environmental awareness, urban sustainability, and community-driven green initiatives in Vietnam's cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/ff33f01c-6b96-4eff-ba64-e44d18f43f0e/Najmuna+LPF+-+Najmuna+Ratri+Lakshita.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out NAJMUNA LAKSHITA Jakarta ,Indonesia Najmuna is an urban planner dedicated to advancing urban inclusivity for all. For two years, as a consultant for the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/The National Land Agency of Indonesia, she played a technical role in the groundbreaking efforts to grant legal recognition of Indigenous land rights in Indonesia, which began in 2023. With deep expertise in Indigenous land administration, urban planning, and regional development, she is committed to shaping policies that integrate Indigenous voices, ensuring sustainable and truly inclusive urban growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e9ba9203-05b6-43ec-a492-8bc746d2995a/Camila+-+foto+-+Camila+Costa.png 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out CAMILA DA COSTA Sao Polo,Brazil Camila is a Public Management Trainee at the Secretariat of Climate Change in São Paulo City Hall, with over four years of experience in city governments, including Uberlândia City Hall. She holds a degree in International Relations and founded the Uberlândia Hub of the Global Shapers Community. With over 10 years of volunteering, she advocates for inclusive public policies and sustainable cities. Camila is a fellow of the Sustainability Leadership Program by United People Global and the Aspire Leaders Program by the Harvard Aspire Institute. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/a274b06b-b19c-416a-be7e-c197d7ed9519/image_2025-02-26_185430348_enhanced+-+Alexandros+Karantzas-Markou.png 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out ALEXANDROS KARANTZAS-MARKOU Athens, Greece Alex is a visionary innovator and strategist specializing in intellectual property, sustainability, and the future of payments. A distinguished fellow of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, he has collaborated with global leaders like Airbus and Accenture. With expertise in business economics, Alex is dedicated to shaping transformative solutions that drive innovation, economic growth, and sustainable impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/bc77866e-64de-4cb1-8ba1-db9882496ae0/SDSN+-+Mayel.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out Marielle Laurein Ferma Mendez,Phillippines Marielle Laurein Ferma is a Peacebuilder, and a graduate of Foreign Service. She is now pursuing a Masters Degree in Sustainable Leadership and Governance. Inspired by her father, a former overseas worker, Marielle developed a deep passion for international politics, culture, and human rights. Known for her ability to see the best in people, she advocates for individuals to recognize and harness their unique gifts in service of a better world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b5e4ea2e-8547-4e54-b3fb-6ba542fcc3f1/Headshot+-+Nwigwe+Precious.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out IJEOMA NWIGWE Abuja,Nigeria PRECIOUS IJEOMA NWIGWE is an English graduate (BSc & MSc (Discourse Analysis Major) and a social media specialist who leverages digital communication to drive global development. Passionate about the SDGs, international policy, and grassroots impact, I use strategic storytelling and brand visibility to solve communication challenges, bridge global initiatives with local communities, and foster meaningful change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/083647e1-dfbf-445a-8639-2d56fbefa7a4/Image_820854+-+Mwanaarafa+Mchimile.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out MWANARAFA MCHIMILE Dar es Salaam Mwanaarafa Mchimile is an urban planner, environmentalist, and researcher specializing in spatial planning and visualization. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Urban Development and Environmental Management and has three years of experience in the field of urban planning. Mwanaarafa collaborates with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and municipalities to promote sustainable development in urban areas. Additionally, she is currently researching emergency urbanism in Africa particularly in Tanzania, focusing on how to build resilient cities through culture, ar culture collective memory.ulture, art, and memory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e1409d3a-ce2b-4adb-8d6b-a40ffbc121cd/Head-shot_Silvia_Gazzola+-+Silvia+Gazzola.png 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out SILVIA GAZZOLA Milan,Italy Silvia Gazzola is a social innovator with expertise in youth empowerment, community building, and participatory processes. She holds a master's in Political and Social Sciences, focusing on integrating ecological and social goals into public policies. With experience in project management and group facilitation, she has worked with international NGOs and local institutions to advance youth engagement and inclusion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/206f7f9c-79f1-41d5-b8c2-7c7d8b5d3c81/Shree+image+-+Shreenithi+Cln.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out SHREENITHI LAKSHMI NARASIMHAN New York,USA Shreenithi Lakshmi Narasimhan is an award-winning leader in renewable energy, urban sustainability, and climate policy, driving transformative change at the intersection of clean energy, infrastructure, and equitable urban development. As Chair of IEEE Young Professionals CSI NY, she spearheads high-impact initiatives in energy transition, regulatory reform, and decarbonization, shaping the future of sustainable cities. She is the founder of the Global Climate Collective, championing climate resilience, energy equity, and sustainable urban development. Through this initiative, she mobilizes experts, young professionals, and grassroots communities to implement scalable solutions addressing urban sustainability challenges. A trusted advisor to policymakers and industry leaders, she has played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between technology, policy, and community-driven solutions. With expertise spanning clean energy integration, urban mobility, and sustainable infrastructure, she is redefining how cities implement SDGs, ensuring a just and resilient urban future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2e69afb6-40c0-4e66-8f49-07bd58210955/Lincoln+Panel+-+Lincoln+Cheng.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out LINCOLN CHENG London,United Kingdom Lincoln Cheng is a UNODC YouthLED Advisory Board Member, President of UCL United Nations Association and Under Secretary General at London International MUN. As a Policy Brief Team Lead at Global Centre for Risk and Innovation Think Tank, he focuses on the Water-Energy-Food-Health (WEFH) nexus, driving evidence-based policy recommendations submitted to the UN. He has attended 98+ forums, including the Summit of the Future, speaking at UNESCO x GAUC Global Youth Summit for Net Zero Future and more, and is passionate about fostering ethical governance and sustainable urban development. He is also formerly Vice President for the Bentham Brooks Institute Thinktank at UCL. Lincoln is pursuing a Philosophy, Politics, and Economics with Data Science degree at UCL. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b6911a5b-583c-4830-98f7-d6a1abe03f63/received_757040838991730+-+Lamis+El+Khatieb.jpeg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out LAMIS EL KHATEIB Cairo,Egypt Lamis Elkhatieb is an environmental urban planner, policy specialist, and climate expert who helps cities enhance governance and quality of life. In 2025, she was selected as a Resilience Planning Expert under the Climate Resilience Planning Initiative at the International Society on City and Regional Planners. She is the research coordinator and project lead for the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition. She holds an MSc in Environmental Futures with Climate Change from the University of Essex in the UK and a BSc in Environmental Architecture and Urbanism from Ain Shams University in Egypt. A recipient of the GREAT Scholarship for Sustainable Futures under the British Council's Climate Connection program associated with COP26, Lamis collaborates with global organisations on climate finance, sustainable urban development, and just transition strategies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/326af1d8-cfab-49c5-a0a5-94f2825fe334/Photo_Namratha+M+-+Namratha+M.png 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out NAMRATHA MURUGESHAN London,United Kingdom Namratha Murugeshan is a lawyer and policy researcher pursuing her Master's in Law at LSE. She was a Research Fellow at the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, India, working on urban governance. She contributed to reports on improving urban accessibility for women and persons with disabilities, including one for the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office. Her research focuses on legal and policy reforms to make cities inclusive, accessible, and sustainable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b3c90c8b-6494-4efc-836d-5d9309ca0ef6/IMG-20231203-WA0001+%281%29+-+M+Umair+Mufakir.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out MUHAMMAD UMAIR Islamabad,Pakistan Muhammad Umair Khan is a passionate environmentalist, researcher, and climate activist, dedicated to sustainable development and youth empowerment. He is the Founder and CEO of the Native Youth Club for Climate Change (NYCCC), a nationwide movement with over 3,600 young volunteers actively engaged in climate action across Pakistan. Umair is currently pursuing an MS in Environmental Sciences, equipping himself with advanced knowledge and research expertise to tackle pressing environmental challenges. His commitment to climate advocacy has earned him key leadership roles, including serving as the Country Contact Point for Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) 2025 Pakistan under the UNFCCC framework and as a Board Member of the Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA) – Pakistan Chapter, where he contributes to regional climate policies and initiatives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/13992f03-b7e5-4b74-af7f-808771fb2f5f/IMG_5686+-+Caleb+Isoe.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out CALEB ISOE Nairobi,Kenya Caleb Machogu Isoe is a distinctive catalytic climate Finance specialist leveraging economies of scale in his Bachelors Degree in Renewable energy Systems. He’s also a finalist in post-graduate Diploma in Environmental Studies in Science Policy, that has underscored his profound enthusiasm in Climate Adaptation Acceleration and carbon neutrality in the revving-up green hydrogen’s multi-sectoral value chain. Caleb was in the Youth Senate Council that executed the epoch African Climate Summit under the patronage of Kenya Young Parliamentarians Association,KYPA, where he’s been a resolute youth legislature agitating for local communities inclusion in sustainability workshops. He’s an SDG advocate dedicated to expediting the progress of the global goals with youths from Local Universities across Kenya and Horn of Africa under the auspices of Pan African Youth Convention,PAYC, where he’s a notable, resource mobilizer. Moreover, he’s also a program manager at 5G Mokki Tech-space : an "eduTech" ,education technology, Learning platform that has been equipping students requisite skills for the job market. In conclusion, Caleb is committed to fostering ambitious collaborations in sustainable development because when we unite and act we deliver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2526e7c1-7727-47eb-9a0d-797d39806113/Merna+3+-+Merna+Zrekat.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out MERNA ALZURIKAT Zarqa, Jordan Merna is a Jordanian Architect and Urban Planner with an MSc in Urban Science, Policy, and Planning from Singapore. With six years of experience in design, consulting, and sustainable urban development across the Middle East, she is committed to driving transformative urban solutions. Passionate about policy innovation and community-centered planning, she leverages data-driven strategies and interdisciplinary approaches to create resilient, future-ready cities that prioritize sustainability, inclusivity, and social impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e624c968-d71f-4fb5-8b92-8d79e728fe4f/Edwin+Lai+-+Headshot+-+Edwin+Lai.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out EDWIN LAI Sydney,Australia Edwin is a transport planner and engineer who is passionate about improving the connectivity and liveability of communities. At Jacobs, he works closely with governments and organisations across Australia and New Zealand to decarbonise the transport sector through sustainable technologies. Edwin is dedicated to empowering youth perspectives through his roles at the Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management and Smart Cities Council. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/3eb9ef39-898f-4033-a893-7b1e3cba50de/IMG_2204+-+amir+njeimi.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out AMIR NJAIMI Tunis, Tunisia Amir Njaimi is a Junior Architect Urbanist passionate about creating more inclusive and sustainable cities. He contributes to the implementation of various projects related to urban planning, resilience, and governance, collaborating with multiple stakeholders and partners. Holding a Master's degree in Architecture from the National School of Architecture of Tunis, Amir has developed strong skills in urban design and project management. His work focuses on integrating sustainable, inclusive, and resilient solutions into urban spaces, addressing current social, environmental, and economic challenges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/65efc1ad-b5ec-4fc6-953b-0a2ac3427c76/IMG_20240117_135123+-+Charity.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out CHARITY ADHIAMBO Nairobi,Kenya Charity Adhiambo is a Community Health Specialist and Climate Change Champion, serving as the CEO of Najimudu Empowerment Initiative. She is a leading advocate for climate resilience, disability inclusion, and sustainable public health. Steering projects on SDG 3, 6, 11, and 13, she integrates eco-friendly solutions, public health promotion, and policy advocacy to drive impact. Her work fosters strategic partnerships, empowers youth, and advances sustainable cities and environmental justice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/003d3553-44aa-430f-a706-ff1a6f855c1f/NALKHAYAT+-+nour+alkhayat.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out NOUR ALKHAYAT Damascus, Syria Nour, an architect and urban designer, is dedicated to social sustainability, inclusive cities, and diversity. With a master's in urban design, she advocates for equality through participatory and universal design. Her dream is to rebuild inclusive and resilient communities, using design to promote social and spatial equity in post-war contexts. She believes in the power of collaboration and community engagement to create lasting change in urban spaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2255787b-5c68-41c8-b569-91fdf2b57af6/Chilufya+Image+-+Chilufya+Mulenga.jpeg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out CHILUFYA MULENGA Lusaka,Zambia Chilufya Theresa Mulenga is a trailblazing AI enthusiast and a relentless advocate for gender equity in technology. With a proven track record of driving innovation in local communities, she's spent over eight years breaking barriers and inspiring change in the STEAM/ICT sector. A passionate voice for digital rights and gender equality, Chilufya founded The ICT4Her Club to empower the next generation of female tech leaders. Her tireless efforts extend to the Internet Society Zambia chapter, where she champions accessible internet as a fundamental human right. As the Chapter Vice-President, Chilufya fearlessly leads the charge to connect the unconnected, ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital revolution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/42cfab85-67f8-44dc-8ebf-0ddbbc57b200/20250107_120404+-+Sudhanshu+Ojha.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out SUDHANSHU OJIHA Bangalore,India Sudhanshu Ojha is a lecturer, climate advocate, and policy researcher focused on urban sustainability and climate resilience. He is part of Sustera Foundation’s Climate Leadership Program X Resilient Cities-Bangalore, working on urban hazards and sustainable urban planning. Engaged in COY19 at COP29, LCOY India 2024, and YOUNGO Cities Working Group, he advocates for equitable climate adaptation and youth-led urban policy. As a Local Pathways Fellow, he aims to drive inclusive, sustainable city solutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/eb601c1d-119d-4db7-a400-4c566710b19d/85590e14-4d89-4c4c-a656-28c7b743eb93+-+Julia+Jahzeel.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out JULIA JAHZEEL Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Civil Engineer with experience in climate change adaptation, sustainable development and environmental management. She coordinates the Clean Air Honduras project, leading the first national air quality monitoring network. Specialized in waste management and circular economy, she has published on plastics and sustainability. Recognized by Forbes and awarded for her environmental impact, she promotes policies and climate education with a focus on equity and resilience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/a6fd8e53-84f1-47ca-9404-b6b613dac386/Joanna+Lam+-+Headshot+-+Joanna+Lam.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out JOANNA LAM Chicago,US Joanna Lam is a second-year student at Pomona College studying Asian Studies, Public Policy Analysis, and Economics. Her academic achievements and leadership potential have been recognized by the Posse Foundation and APIA Scholars. Currently, she coordinates the Rooftop Garden Project, a program dedicated to educating students about environmental stewardship and justice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/86172c55-9433-489f-9e55-63ad74c8f6c9/Powj+Nyibong+Professional+Headshot+-+Powj+Nyibong.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out POWJ NYIBONG Kampala,Uganda Powj Nyibong is a student leader driven by curiosity and a passion for uncharted solutions to global challenges. Focused on empowering youth and rethinking urban development in Sub-Saharan Africa, she explores new perspectives across fields from architecture to economics and urban planning. She is dedicated to creating actionable insights that foster community-driven change and address pressing issues in Africa and beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e8d55472-5af5-4b38-8558-4ca7804f9b62/IMG-20250104-WA0007%282%29+-+soukou+agbewanou.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out AGBEWANOU EZECHIEL Lome,Togo Ezechiel Agbewanou Soukou is a graduate of the African School of Architecture and Urban Planning (EAMAU) and a dedicated urban planner contributing to the advancement of urban planning at the Ministry of Urbanism. He also serves as an instructor at EAMAU, sharing his expertise and guiding the next generation of urban planning professionals. Ezechiel is known for his creativity, adaptability, and passion for learning, driving sustainable and culturally enriched urban spaces through his work. His dual role as a practitioner and educator allows him to blend practical experience with academic insight, promoting a thoughtful and innovative approach to urban development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c7766b19-a85f-4ff7-822c-f7ffbd60f349/HanuIndiranPhoto+-+Hanu+Priya+Indiran.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out HANU PRIYA Cambridge, United Kingdom Hanu is a Doctoral Researcher in Engineering at the University of Cambridge, funded by the Cambridge University International Scholarship and EPSRC UK. She holds an MRes in Photonics from Cambridge, where she researched photonics for energy-efficient 6G communication. Her work spans Digital Twins, intelligent communication networks, energy systems, and climate action, collaborating with British Telecom, Siemens Energy, and the NHS UK. She is an AI Policy Fellow, contributes to tech policy with Cambridge Zero and the Cambridge Centre for Carbon Credits, and is a McKinsey Next Gen Women Leaders Fellow and UN Women UK CSW69 participant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/00646fd5-7145-4ec7-8efc-e794737cc157/e5b0e6ee-42e8-4050-84f2-00ed7ce88012+-+Alberto+Avila+Nu%C3%B1ez.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out ALBERTO AVILA NUNEZ Toluca, Mexico Alberto Avila Nuñez is an enthusiastic activist very interested in fighting against climate change with science and technology development. With a background in Energy Engineering and a Master in Sustainable Sciences, Beto (the nickname he likes) is trying to develop improvements for the public policies in the metropolitan area he lives in, specially in the topics related with renewable energy, massive and sustainable mobility alternatives. His interests are very related with trying to adapt technologies and practices to live better under future uncertain climate conditions, also developing new social and tech solutions for the problems. He has 7 years of experience in academy efforts in the UNAM and the UAEMex, public policy consultancy, led student initiatives, made science dissemination events and as an activist specially in the cyclist, and water conservation problems of the periurban side of the Toluca Valley Metropolitan Area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/0455efae-53b3-4bf5-8f34-cee79187b0c5/WhatsApp+Image+2025-02-24+at+2.10.10+PM+-+amit+shah.jpeg 2025 Fellows PARSVA SHAH New York, United States Parsva Shah is a dedicated advocate for human rights and environmental policy. He has worked to assist wrongfully convicted individuals, advocate for the rights of those on death row, and champion the rights of undocumented migrants. He has presented at multiple conferences on U.S. militarism and climate policy and works on environmental initiatives in New York. Passionate about law and ethics, he aims to drive impactful change through advocacy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/dc8a211d-9efd-4d89-865a-21b2d9b158ee/E1E72B84-FA37-48C2-A4B9-6C211A888265+-+Linah+Eltahir.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out LINAH ELTAHIR Durham, United States Linah Eltahir is a fresh electrical engineering graduate from the University of Medical Sciences and Technology (UMST) in Sudan. She is passionate about sustainability and renewable energy, focusing on innovative solutions to hardness clean energy and drive environmental impact. With a strong background in solar technology and energy systems. Linah is committed to advance sustainable practices and creating a greener future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9fb2aabd-cab8-446f-aaae-255792d1b4eb/Pic_Joshua+Rosero+-+JoshuAndreSC.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out JOSHUA ROSERO Quito, Ecuador Joshua is an energy engineer with experience in both the oil & gas sector and renewable energy development. Hailing from Ecuador, a country commited to balancing fossil fuels with greener alternatives, he is dedicated to driving sustainable changes for societal progress. With three master's degrees—hydrocarbon production, renewable energies, and energy efficiency—Joshua is passionate about creating environmentally responsible energy solutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/ffb33792-f35c-4927-b45c-8805602332b7/Unops_escrit%C3%B3rio_colaborador_segurando_caneca_Andressa+Anholete++-+Henrique+Borges.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out HENRIQUE BORGES Brasilia, Brazil Henrique is a Master's degree student in Architecture for Development, driven by his passion for humanitarian work and sustainability. As part of UNOPS, he has contributed to projects related to improving health and educational infrastructure, urbanization in vulnerable communities and international cooperation. Henrique also leads initiatives that promote the 2030 Agenda and advocates for greater youth participation in public policies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/530dc483-fa9a-4c66-b178-a03847fd1f18/Samidhaa+Kambli_headshot+-+Samidhaa+Kambli.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out SAMIDHAA KAMBLI Atlanta, USA Samidhaa is an Architect, Community Impact Scholar, and Urban Planner graduate from the University of Southern California. She has worked as a sustainability analyst, focusing on carbon-free building initiatives, urban mobility, and affordable housing. She is an Envision Sustainable Professional (Env-SP) with expertise in environmental impact analysis and policy planning who strives to create resilient, sustainable, and inclusive urban spaces for the community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1ca6c64f-7f0d-409e-90c4-a1f50a40dc64/Arushi+Shukla-+Image+-+Arushi+Shukla.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out ARUSHI SHUKLA London, United Kingdom Arushi Shukla is a strategic foresight specialist with expertise in urban sustainability, risk analysis and human-centred design. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in Design Futures and a student at ETH Zurich’s Systemic Design Lab, she specialises in Regenerative Systems to advance SDG 11. Her award-winning project, M-Tiles, assists visually impaired individuals in navigation, promoting inclusive and sustainable urban solutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/31ce1f75-9da2-414a-b73b-d98faa55b3a0/PHOTO-2025-02-27-12-11-07+-+Grace+Kimaru.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out GRACE KIMARU Nyeri, Kenya Grace is an Urban Planner and Climate Advocate dedicated to building sustainable and climate-resilient communities. She holds a BSc in Urban and Regional Planning from Kenyatta University and has experience in urban development, environmental conservation, and public-private partnerships. As the Founder of Foster Green CBO, she leads initiatives in afforestation, climate literacy, and sustainable urban infrastructure, driving environmental sustainability and community empowerment. She is also an Ambassador at Africa Smart Cities Innovation Foundation and the Country Chair of the G100 Women in Sustainable Cities and Communities Wing, where she advocates for inclusive and sustainable urban development. Grace is passionate about transforming cities through innovative solutions that balance development, conservation, and economic empowerment, ensuring a greener and more resilient future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/253c0b24-761b-41bd-946d-3040394250d9/Ade+Brian+Mustafa+-+Ade+Brian+Mustafa.JPG 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out ADE BRIAN Jakarta, Indonesia Ade is an environmental sustainability specialist from Indonesia, dedicated to advancing nature-based solutions for ecosystem restoration and resilience. As an International Project Officer at Reforest'Action, he collaborates with local communities and project implementers to support regenerative initiatives. He holds an academic background in Environmental Science and Engineering, as well as Soil Science and Land Resources. Additionally, Ade has actively contributed to organizations such as the Indonesia Resource Development Institute, Waste Solution Hub, and Youth for Climate Change Indonesia, among others. His passion extends to ecological management, agro-biodiversity landscape, urban nexus sustainability, food and water security, and the circular bioeconomy, with a strong focus on fostering inclusive community livelihoods. He firmly believes that strengthening collaboration across generations and sectors is essential to safeguarding the planet for future generations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/33f835a2-5553-42df-88e3-45b993c1d4bf/Passport+Photo+-+Salumu+Dominic.jpeg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out SALUMU DOMINIC Lodwar, Kenya Salumu Dominic Asani is a dedicated project manager, educator, and researcher passionate about sustainable development, environmental conservation, and community empowerment. With over five years of experience in project implementation, M&E, and research coordination, he has collaborated with organizations such as Boma, World Vision and LWF. Salumu strives to drive positive change through education, advocacy, and innovative sustainability solutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/bf59919a-b307-42f5-913d-d3735334b925/IMG_2452+-+Ngugi+Gakunyi.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out IAN NGUGI Kutus, Kenya Ian Ngugi holds a degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Nairobi. He is also a musician and visual artist with expertise in spatial design, data analysis, and sustainable development. He has contributed to urban projects, climate resilience planning, and community engagement. Passionate about social equity, environmental sustainability, and creative expression, he seeks to merge art and urbanism to inspire change. As a Local Pathways Fellow, he aims to develop impactful solutions for resilient cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/a0d596e1-2ec4-400e-a66c-97c954506fdd/PHOTO+-+J+.Mwangi.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out JUDITH MWANGI Nairobi, Kenya Judith Mwangi is a passionate engineer and the visionary CEO & Founder of The ASAL’s Women Initiative, empowering women in arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) through sustainable programs. A KECTIL Fellow and PLP Scholar, she specializes in sustainable development, green engineering, and community empowerment across East and Central Africa. Judith combines technical expertise with a commitment to gender equality, leveraging innovation to build resilient communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/bd4ab8c3-d925-4748-87a7-15f2e3e79c23/Screenshot+2025-02-28+at+10.34.34%E2%80%AFPM+-+Umaima+Ahmed.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out UMAIMA AHMED Islamad,Pakistan Umaima Ahmed is a Research Officer in the Climate and Energy unit at the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). She holds a degree in International Economics from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar. During her time at Georgetown, she served as both President and Vice President of the university’s Sustainability Society. She has also completed sustainability-focused internships at prominent think tanks in Qatar and Pakistan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e585a95e-22b5-4003-93b2-3679f4b17ef9/head-shot_Shannon+Chow-350x350+-+Shannon+HL+Chow.png 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out SHANNON CHOW Vancouver, Canada Shannon is a master's student in Community and Regional Planning at UBC with a background in Urban Studies. She is an award-winning urban designer who has worked across urban and rural scales, focusing on community engagement and radical transformation. Passionate about the right to the city, she explores alternative models for rural economic development beyond conventional growth and spatial design where engagement processes respect residents' rights, fostering just and sustainable communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/010fb919-843c-4ab4-b96f-289cf4cd7d70/IMG_5394+-+Nkandu+Mukutu.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out NKANDU MUKUTU Chongwe, Zambia Nkandu Mukutu is a dedicated Civil Engineer with a passion for sustainable infrastructure, environmental responsibility, and international affairs. With experience in construction, community work, and project management, she strives to create eco-friendly structures that seamlessly integrate innovation and modern aesthetics for a greener future. As a youth volunteer for YOUNGGO in Southern Africa, she has played a key role in global climate discussions, including organizing COP meetings and leading sustainability initiatives in Zambia. She is also an active advocate for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), working to promote climate action, sustainable cities, and responsible resource management while developing solutions for a more resilient future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/7a150aa6-fbfd-4a5c-bc04-9eddccc7cd88/IMG-20250221-WA0174+-+Paul+Chacha.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out PAUL MAHERE Dar es Salaam Paul is a young anthropologist with strong research skills, interested in understanding the connection between masculinity and the proliferation of road accidents among youth in developing countries. His focus is on exploring how gender norms influence risky behaviors and contribute to traffic accidents in urban settings. Committed to supporting sustainable development goals, Paul seeks solutions to improve public safety and promote gender equality in vulnerable communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/aab8809f-cf81-4b80-98d8-375d2db67e74/Monibullah_Pic++-+Monibullah+Yaqubi.jpeg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out MONIBULLAH YAQUBI Instanbul, Turkey Monibullah Yaqubi is an architect and sustainability advocate studied bachelor's and master’s degrees at İstanbul Gelişim University. Actively using BIM and digital technologies, believe that; both have great role in enhancing efficiency and sustainability in architecture. Mr. Yaqubi, as president of the university's Sustainability Club, he leads SDG-focused initiatives. He is an entrepreneur and social activist, he works with municipalities and communities to promote eco-friendly urban development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b0c816e6-fd0a-4fd1-b8f5-40a3f8e97d1a/WhatsApp+Image+2024-11-01+at+12.44.19+-+Varsha+Vivek.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out VARSHA VIVEK Thrissur, India Varsha Vivek is an urban planner, architect, and academic with experience in consultancy, research, and teaching. Specializing in circular economy, waste management, and sustainable urban transitions, she integrates resource efficiency and regenerative design into urban resilience strategies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/8e1d95db-afcf-4847-bec9-3d6229e3ecae/IMG_4623+-+Anastazia+David.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out ANASTAZIA FURUTIA Mwanza,Tanzania Anastazia David Furutia is a Tanzanian sustainability advocate transforming food systems and urban resilience. As founder of the GreenHarbor Resilience Project, Food Rescue Ambassador for Foolish Food Tanzania, Country Director for SDG Brigade, and Climate Ambassador for the Global Youth Climate Network, she champions climate-smart agriculture, food security, and environmental justice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/d9044ade-8e71-4fc4-851e-fa4fcfe5aa49/samir+son+-+samir+taha+abakar.JPG 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out SAMIR ABAKAR Instanbul,Turkey Samir Taha Abakar is a Management Information Systems graduate student at Bartın University and a 2025 Local Pathways Fellow. An Erasmus alumnus from Vilnius University, he researches mobile information security and digital transformation. Fluent in English, French, Turkish, and Arabic, Samir published “The Hyperlink Between Entrepreneurship and Innovation” and aspires to lead digital innovation in Chad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/7e494144-f79e-4cab-939d-ff6ad9cbe238/Headshot_Kimiya+Shirinbar+-+Kim+Shirinbar.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out KIMIYA SHIRINBAR Miami,Florida Kimiya Shirinbar holds a master’s degree in Sustainable Business and serves as a Pilot Project Fellow at Miami-Dade Innovation Authority. As a selected delegate for the Global Youth Climate Conference 2025, she leverages social media and digital platforms to advocate for climate resilience. She also co-hosts The Sunbelt Sisters podcast, providing insights on sustainability, business, and policy, translating complex discussions into actionable solutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/6c12aee7-3d46-4caa-bc03-207d6a230c9d/profile+-+Soffiyah+Sanni.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out SOFFIYAH SANNI Lagos, Nigeria Soffiyah is a dynamic and forward-thinking urban planning graduate with a deep passion for addressing climate change challenges and fostering sustainability through innovative technology. She currently serves as a Project Assistant – Climate Finance at Arctic Infrastructure, a private organization dedicated to infrastructure delivery, urban development, and environmental sustainability. In her role, Soffiyah supports initiatives that integrate climate resilience and sustainable practices into urban projects. A strong advocate for gender equality, Soffiyah is committed to bridging gender gaps and promoting inclusive urban planning practices that ensure sustainable cities are designed for all. She believes in the power of intersectional approaches to create equitable and resilient communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/7ad46d58-5fa8-4233-b15d-89e47e2a2df3/Thabani.Singwango.Picture+-+Thabani+Singwango.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out THABANI SINGWANGO Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Thabani Singwango is a dedicated climate advocate and a Be Visioners Mercedes-Benz Fellow. An FXB Climate Advocate and Earthshot Nominee for 2025, he also hold the titles of The African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) and Sustainable Energy Accelerator Fellow. As a champion of the African Food Revolution and a GIS student at National University of Science and Technology , he leverages technology for sustainable solutions. Awarded the Youth Climate Action Fund in 2024, Thabani is committed to empowering youth in climate action and driving meaningful change as an entrepreneur. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e4d821f6-5ec2-4eb6-856b-933caa38ddd3/Harvey+Asuncion+Local+Pathways+-+Harvs.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out HARVEY ASUNCION Manilla,Phillippines Harvey is a transformation leader with experience in strategy and operations, particularly with an online marketplace company, where he played a pivotal role in driving business transformations across the Asia-Pacific region. He is passionate in the intersection of people and strategy and believes people are the building blocks for any strategy to succeed. Outside of work, he has established the Change Management Philippines community where he advocates how change management is integral to help people navigate change. He hopes the community can be a place where change practitioners can come together and collaborate on all things change management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/aeef432f-2043-476e-9eef-96c4d9b8d433/Remove+background+project+-+Nam+Nguyen.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out NAM NGUYEN San Diego,USA Nam Thanh Nguyen is an environmental justice advocate and researcher at UC San Diego, dedicated to addressing air and water pollution through a public health lens. As a member of California’s Environmental Justice Advisory Council, he works on improving environmental infrastructure and tackling crises like the Tijuana River sewage issue. His research explores the intersection of climate change and public health, focusing on wildfire mitigation and sustainable healthcare. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b5996fda-f31c-4cef-aa02-3aef2026562c/Curacha_Photo_Adj+-+Lou+Lerren+Curacha.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out LOU LERREN CURACHA Windisch,Switzerland Lou Lerren Curacha is a geospatial scientist specializing in remote sensing for water and air quality, forest management, and environmental disease analysis. He holds a Master’s in Geography from the University of Zurich, where his research pioneered the global quantification of land surface temperature associated with land cover changes. His expertise supports sustainable urban planning, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/6da3a7a9-457b-453b-aa47-48530239d879/Photoroom-20250302_121601+-+Hamzah+Isa+Galadima.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out HAMZA ISA Nigeria Hamzah Isa Galadima is a young professional with a background in electrical and electronics engineering. He has experience in project management, data analysis, and digital skills training, having worked with organizations like Telus International, Appen, and Dataforce. Passionate about youth empowerment, sustainability, and innovation, he actively contributes to initiatives promoting education, agriculture, and technology-driven solutions for community development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/eafe1215-a9e1-4463-8e48-c2827da7b530/54072953288_a46375e348_o+-+Sanaa+Khasawneh.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out SANA’A KHASAWNEH Irbid,Jordan Sana’a is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment in sustainable development, driven by a deep commitment to road safety, climate action, and public health. As the Advocacy and Campaigns Manager at Youth for Road Safety (YOURS), she works to elevate young voices and create lasting impact in sustainable mobility. With five years of experience, Sana’ is known for her contagious energy, inspiring storytelling, and dedication to fostering youth leadership and women’s inclusion. She believes in the power of collaboration to build safer, healthier, and more inclusive communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/93d49d06-182c-496d-b8a5-7eea9285166b/Jone+Morina+-+Jon%C3%AB+Morina.jfif 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out Jonë MORINA Prishtine,Kosova Jonë is an urban planner with a background in architecture, specializing in strategic spatial development and sustainable mobility. A Young Cell Scheme alumna, she holds an MSc in Urban Management and Development from Erasmus University Rotterdam and works at the Institute for Spatial Planning in Kosovo. With experience at UN-Habitat and NGOs, she is dedicated to advancing inclusive and sustainable urban transitions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/96b3113e-95c4-49a9-ac9d-426cfb3afb12/Prathi_Photo+-+Pratham+Rathi.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out PRATHAM RATHI Bengaluru,India Pratham Rathi is an early-career architecture and urban professional passionate about designing climate-resilient cities. He works at Sponge Collaborative, focusing on creating better urban spaces and is also interested in research on urban planning and city development. With a background in architecture that trained him to analyze and understand complex systems, Pratham is dedicated to developing long-term, research-driven solutions aimed at systemic restoration, sustainable urban growth, and making cities more resilient. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/50709aa1-ef4f-4ce3-ae81-b5e51cdeaa8a/IMG_1860+-+Joselyn+Moreno.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out JOSELYN MORENO Quito,Ecuador Joselyn is an Environmental Engineer with seven years of experience in conservation and climate change. She has worked at Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment and with UN organizations such as FAO and UNDP. Specialized in territorial management, she collaborates with communities and institutions to develop sustainable solutions. Her analytical and detail-oriented approach strengthens interinstitutional work, promoting environmental education and climate action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/4fbf4287-96b8-47e6-8fd3-8d0ad7c7b091/R.+Mutasa.+Head-shot.+March+2025+-+Ruvimbo+Mutasa.JPG 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out RUVIMBO MUTASA Johannesburg, South Africa Ruvimbo is a Master’s candidate at the University of Witwatersrand, researching intermittent water supply in water networks. She is passionate about water resources, solid waste management, and sustainable cities. Guided by values of Education, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Environment, and Engineering, she has interned at Water for the Future, served as a lecturer, and designs bags from upcycled materials. Ruvimbo aims to become a sustainability expert, focusing on SDGs 6, 11, and 12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/0dbe6959-e80a-4068-ab48-6905ce6955db/Anenyah+LPF+-+Anenyah.png 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out ANENYAH VENKATESAN Chennai,India An aspiring urbanist driven by curiosity and an inherent desire to enhance the lived experience of people, Anenyah endeavors to operationalize her academic and professional training in the built environment into localized sustainable strategies. With a focus on resilience, equity, and placemaking, she is committed to developing and implementing toolkits that advance urban transformations through deliberate planning and leadership. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2e1cd857-3c96-467d-a169-6ddadf5605b6/WhatsApp+Image+2024-12-16+at+1.17.48+PM+-+Oviya+Thangaraj.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out OVIYA THANGARAJ United Kingdom Oviya Thangaraj is a public policy professional from India with experience in governance, urban policy, and social inclusion. She has worked on citizen participatory policymaking, gender and caste equity, and sustainable urban development. As a Local Pathways Fellow, she is committed to fostering inclusive cities and leveraging policy research to drive impactful change in marginalized communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2eaa9bc2-fd88-4e44-9cfa-5bc1ebd026bb/1738500322079+-+Alexy+Palmar.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out ALEXY PALMAR Paris,France Alexy Palmar, a Venezuelan Campus France scholar, is pursuing his Master’s in Urban Planning and International Expertise at the École d'Urbanisme de Paris. With experience in architectural design, research, and urban analytics, he is committed to advancing SDG-driven urban transformations, focusing on sustainable development, informal settlements, and public space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c084bef3-3504-4e1a-afa2-ffb6ac1309d2/4Z3A6011+-+Elnar%C9%99+H%C3%BCseynova.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out ELNARA HUSEYNOVA New York,USA Elnara is a Master of Public Administration student at Columbia University, specializing in Urban and Social Policy with a minor in Leadership, Innovation, and Design. Recognized as a “Change Maker of the Year: Social Impact,” she has transformed adversity into strength. She sees herself as a brave warrior, believing that while creating meaningful change is challenging, taking action to achieve it is even more so. Yet, the smiles of those she impacts bring her the greatest fulfillment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/a4ebc19c-e359-4bc2-b8c6-a1a91a23d96b/DSC03170+-+Dolly+C..JPG 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out DOLLY CEPEDA Edmonton,Canada Dolly was born in Bogotá, Colombia, raised in Edmonton, Canada and is a fervent climate action advocate. She sits on the Mayor of Edmonton's Energy Transition and Climate Reslience Committee, and is a member of Strong Towns Edmonton and the Touch Grass Club, which is building a mized-use community garden to cook food for the houseless community in North East Edmonton. She was on the inagural Youth Council for the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Canada. For fun, she loves to travel, and when she's in Edmonton, she likes to frequent the Edmonton Public Library with her friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/635bec46-e6f0-453a-a46c-8fca210955d7/Kajal+-+kajal+antil.jfif 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out KAJAL ANTIL Newcastle, Australia Kajal Antil is a Strategic Planner at the City of Newcastle, NSW. Kajal is a young and emerging planner with a keen interest in inclusive and sustainable built environments. She holds a Master of Urbanism (Urban and Regional Planning) from the University of Sydney. She is also a member of the NSW Emerging Planner Committee and Women in Planning Network. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1e61afae-6aae-49ac-b888-9568916e4466/Holly+Harwood+Headshot+-+Holly+Harwood.png 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out HOLLY HARWOOD San Diego,US Holly Harwood is a Master’s student in International Affairs at UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy & Strategy. As Chief of Staff at Sustainable & Just Future, she bridges sectors for equitable, community-driven climate solutions. Her expertise spans climate education, just transition, circular economy, climate finance, and public-private partnerships. She co-founded the Southbay Resource Team for disaster relief and serves on the board of Our Time to Act, advancing housing justice for all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/685ce938-6096-4d1c-be2c-1c5d91c28f71/20250225_110957_remastered+-+Silver+Chepe.jpg 2025 Fellows NAMWALA SILVA Adelaide, Australia Namwala Silva Mgunda is an environmental scholar and lecturer specializing in sustainable urban development and community engagement. Pursuing a PhD in Environmental Studies at the University of Adelaide, his research focuses on urban green spaces for food production in informal settlements, with Dandora, Nairobi as a case study. A 2019 Valedictorian at Maasai Mara University, Silva holds an MSc in Environmental Planning and an HDR Scholarship. He has led afforestation programs, published research on urban sustainability, and contributed to Kenya’s 15 billion trees initiative. He is also UNDP-certified in spatial planning, biodiversity monitoring, and green infrastructure., advancing sustainable urban development in Kenya and beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/3eea15b1-246f-4b3f-ba07-e3ab5dcdac52/Edith+Kemunto+Headshot+-+Edith+Rosasi.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out EDITH ROSASI Dortmund,Germany Edith Rosasi is a master's student in spatial planning at TU Dortmund hailing from Kenya. Drawing from her experience in urban development, GIS, and policy analysis, she has collaborated with UN-Habitat and private consulting firms to promote sustainable city planning. Excited about data-informed solutions and community-focused design, she aims to construct inclusive, resilient urban environments that harmonize innovation with genuine human needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/91d0790b-bd98-4085-952c-5bd16a7fbea9/Vincendeau+-+Evana+Vince.jpeg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out JEANNE VINCENDEAU Rome,Italy Jeanne Vincendeau is a dual Masters degree student in International Relations. Involved in projects promoting environmentalist policies and lifestyles, as well as supporting disadvantaged groups through community-building in alternative safe spaces for gender and racial minorities. Passionate by public speaking, they are a firm believer that words build bridges within pluralistic societies and raise awareness through storytelling or debating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2bd36c0c-223d-49e7-9aed-f2c77ac663c0/WhatsApp+Image+2025-02-26+at+5.51.47+PM+-+UWIZEYIMANA+Emmanuel.jpeg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out UWIZEYIMANA EMMANUEL Kigali,Rwanda Plan. Emmanuel UWIZEYIMANA is a certified urban planner in Rwanda, a Master's student in the final year of Geo-Informal Sciences for Environment and Sustainable Development, and holds a BSc in Urban Planning from the University of Rwanda. He is an official Global Green Fellow. Currently, he works as a Building Construction Pre-Assessment Engineer in the City of Kigali, with expertise in sustainable urban planning, climate resilience, and sustainable land management, along with hands-on experience in green building assessment and smart city innovation technology. He is also dedicated to promoting inclusive cities and climate-resilient urban development, leveraging GIS and earth observation data to inform sustainable urban growth strategies across Rwanda and the globe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b8c9447a-fe18-47df-ba75-7256013e9eec/CvPicNew+-+Anna+Marta+Sk.jpeg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out ANNA MARTA SKUDRINA Groningen, The Netherlands Anna Marta is currently pursuing her master's degree in Environmental and Infrastructure Planning at the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen in the Netherlands. With a passion for shaping places far beyond the physical, she is particularly interested in the inclusion of marginalised groups and communities within planning processes, and strives to build on this aspiration going forward. She also holds a bachelor's degree in Spatial Planning and Design with a minor in Development Studies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/ea0839d0-96c9-49c4-83a6-7178d177a795/PHOTO_PROFILE_MOU_GAVRILAKI_MARINA+-+Marina+Gavrilaki.png 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out MARINA GAVRILAKI Athens, Greece Marina Gavrilaki is the co-founder and CEO of Physisorg, a start-up promoting collective climate actions with impact. She is also an EU Climate Pact Ambassador for Greece. She focuses on training, capacity building, and hands-on initiatives like Physisaftersun beach clean-ups. Additionally, she is a certified facilitator in finance and sustainability, designing and leading learning journeys to help businesses adopt sustainable practices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/685c1354-0ce6-4abb-a46f-c326b59cb8c7/saifpic+-+Saif+Muhammad+Shah.png 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out SAIF MUHAMMAD SHAH Karachi Pakistan Saif Muhammad Shah is a dynamic environmental economist driving change in carbon markets and sustainability. As a Consultant at GGGI, he leads decarbonization efforts in Pakistan’s cement sector. Currently pursuing an M.Phil. in Economics, he blends econometrics with climate policy to shape data-driven solutions. Passionate about a greener future, Saif is dedicated to transforming industries for a sustainable tomorrow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/163c9a79-ff6f-406c-8f59-a872fc42b9be/IMG_0904+-+Mohammed+Mubarik.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out MOHAMMED MUBARIK Oshawa,Canada Mohammed Mubarik Mohammed, a social worker and agribusiness professional. A seasoned project officer with extensive experience in community development, food security and entrepreneurship. Mubarik's competence in critical problem-solving approach makes him a catalyst in community development. His ability to incorporate business principles into the agriculture sector makes him a reference for feasible policy implementation. He has contributed immensely to the implementation of several successful projects in the fields of agribusiness, economic empowerment, climate change and sustainable development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9d0dfc20-3a7b-4c97-966b-b08f230fe55c/Untitled+design+-+Gelene+Lamarroza.png 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out GELENE LAMARROZA Quezon, Phillippines Geleme works as a consultant for MSMEs, drawing from her experiences in market research, human resource development, & entrepreneurship and training on disaster risk reduction and heritage conservation. On the side, she is currently working on her Masters degree in Urban and Regional Planning in University of the Philippines Diliman and has active engagement in her local organizations for heritage conservation and culture education. She is the founder of Pagkakataon PH where its mission is to empower Filipino youth through creating and sharing capacity-building opportunities and helping out MSMEs from labor to disaster risk reduction. She draws inspiration from local communities who are proactive in conserving their environment, heritage and their future through sustainable development and multi-sectoral collective action. She is a selected representative for Phase 2 of the UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction Training Programme 2024 held in Fiji. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/44fc4483-cfe9-43ec-8af9-4768f57db303/Headshot+-+I+Komang+Ardhinata+Wibawa.png 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out I KOMANG ARDHINATA WIBAWA Denpasar, Indonesia Wibawa is an urban planner and researcher passionate about urban development, urban morphology, and tourism planning. He worked as a consultant who assisted local governments in conducting urban planning projects in more than five cities in Indonesia namely, detailed spatial plans and masterplans. He initiated a youth-led community called Kota Masa Depan or ‘The Future City’ to vocalise, discuss, and volunteer about various urban issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/28e14405-799f-442c-8db2-1849077a6462/IMG_9827+-+Samuel+Osei-Amponsah.jpeg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out SAMUEL OSEI Tema, Ghana Samuel Osei-Amponsah is the Founder of Ecoclime Africa, advancing sustainability through solution-oriented research and innovations. He served as a Materials Engineering Research Assistant at the University of Ghana. A graduate of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology with climate leadership credentials, Samuel combines technical expertise with collaborative approaches to drive sustainable development across Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/ab54e527-c21d-458d-8824-a2a8f2048da4/Photo_Farhan+Samatar+-+Farhan+Hassan+Samatar.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out FARHAN SAMATAR Nairobi,Kenya Farhan Hassan Samatar is a YALI Alumni, water engineer, and environmentalist, currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering. With a strong background in water resource management, climate resilience, and environmental conservation, he is dedicated to sustainable solutions that enhance water security and ecosystem protection. His expertise spans GIS, hydrological modeling, geophysics, and pollution control, enabling him to develop innovative strategies for sustainable urban development and disaster risk management. He has extensive experience in environmental engineering projects, site supervision, and geophysics surveying, contributing to impactful water and environmental initiatives. Farhan is passionate about leadership, sustainability, and the development of resilient cities and communities, using his skills to drive climate action and advocate for sustainable policies. Through his work, he continues to seek innovative solutions that address pressing environmental and water-related challenges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e1764bad-dad6-4514-8149-0eaef428081d/IMG-20250228-WA0006+-+Kim+Wahnke.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out KIM JESSICA WAHNKE Frankfurt ,Germany Kim Jessica Wahnke is an International Relations and Sustainable Development student focused on social sustainability. She is passionate about promoting the SDGs through community-driven initiatives that challenge stereotypes and facilitate cross-barrier communication. Kim has applied this interest through projects on improving access to urban spaces and advocating for greater attention to the urban realities of women, queer people and refugees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/4cf7c549-7579-4f8e-a67d-fbaea683553a/Thandile+-+Thandile+Gule.JPG 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out THANDILE TANZILE Mbabane,Eswatini Thandile is a dynamic environmental scientist and sustainability advocate currently serving as a Consultant at the World Bank's Infrastructure, Environment, Climate, and Urban Resilience Unit. With a keen focus on developing analytics to guide government dialogues, she plays a pivotal role in advancing urban resilience and climate initiatives. She possesses a PhD in Water Management focusing on cities. Her technical prowess makes her a versatile and skilled professional in data analysis and visualization. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/0e425e75-46e2-4049-bdbb-5f8c9f1255a2/Nwa+A.+Rizvi+-+Nwa+Abbas.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out SYED NWA ABBAS Pakistan,Pakistan Syed Nwa Abbas Rizvi is a graduate from Beaconhouse National University (BNU) and University of Derby (UOD). She is a writer, translator, and educator based in Pakistan. In the daytime, she is a curriculum developer and education policymaker. She works as Manager—Curriculum English at Beaconhouse School System, Education Manager at Humaira Riaz Schools for underprivileged, out-of-school, and displaced children in Heir Village, and Mentor under the Global Schools Program. At night, she is the Chief Editor for an international literary magazine, The Missing Slate, and an internationally published writer of Fiction, Short Prose, and Poetry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b6bf70b9-e8a1-4ff0-b12a-1a8f394a2a49/rowena.350+-+Rowena+Shivam.jpeg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out ROWENA SHIVAM London,United Kingdom Rowena is a first-year undergraduate at University College London (UCL), studying Sustainable Built Environment, Energy, and Resources. Passionate about sustainability and climate action, she explores how policy drives sustainable housing, focusing on Biodiversity Net Gain and the UK housing crisis. With expertise in GIS, data analysis, and financial insight from Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and Barclays, she is also a UCL Green Impact Sustainability Ambassador. Her accolades include the International Creativity Award (Young Economist of the Year Ireland 2023) and a Certificate of Commendation from Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge for her essay on wage gaps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/34fb9e96-545f-45a4-a9cc-9fa3744dde1f/Jira+Trinetkamol+Profile+Picture+-+Jira+Trinetkamol.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out JIRA TRINETKAMOL Bangkok,Thailand Jira is a policy analyst at a leading government affairs consultancy in Southeast Asia and serves as an urban policy strategist for a Member of Parliament in Thailand, where he helps shape Bangkok’s urban policy and Thailand’s decentralization agenda. He has worked at the California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, the Brookings Institution, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He also founded a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the homeless elderly community in Thailand. Jira holds bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies, Economics, and Political Science from the University of California, Irvine. His interests include developing resilient regions, decentralizing governance, and fostering transformative placemaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e2f66e77-2927-402f-882a-f90a91cff7fa/IMG_20250301_220050+-+Tatenda+Blessed.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out TATENDA GOVERA Harare, Zimbabwe Tatenda Blessed Govera holds a BSc Honors in Geoinformatics and Environmental Conservation and certifications in data science and remote sensing from Esri and Udemy. He received the university book prize at Chinhoyi University of Technology and was a semi-finalist in the Ashoka Young Climate Changemakers 2024 competition. He works part-time at Geohub Pvt Ltd and full-time at the Ministry of Health and Child Care Zimbabwe. He is an expert GIS specialist and data analyst, proficient in ArcGIS, QGIS, SPSS, PowerBI, and Tableau. Tatenda has published on trachoma mapping and continues to investigate the impacts of economic policies on public health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/8d080243-da30-494b-9e61-2cbf92a0fc28/1602341570003_639026915+-+samar+adel.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out SAMAR ALARIF Berlin,Germany Samar Alarif is an urban planner and PhD candidate specializing in digital twin technologies, circular economy models, and smart infrastructure systems. With a focus on Industry 4.0/5.0, she integrates energy, water, and mobility systems to enhance urban resilience and sustainability. Samar is passionate about fostering inclusive, regenerative urban environments through innovative asset management and community-driven solutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/3100ec2b-e4ce-469a-8b16-deb6600c2a31/HyungkyungSeo_Head-Shot+-+Hyungkyung+Seo.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out HYUNGKYUNG SEO New York,US Hyungkyung Seo is an Architectural Designer based in New York City with a Master of Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University in the USA and South Korea. Her research spans multiple scales, focusing on resilient living environments that address climate change, social equity, and sustainable urban development. She integrates architecture, urban design, and landscape strategies to create inclusive and adaptive communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f602d67c-7050-4b00-8d8f-c9adfad78198/QMH-min+-+Queenesther+Michael+Hogan+%28Queenesther%29.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out QUEENESTHER HOGAN Abuja,Nigeria Queenesther Michael Hogan is the founder of FISHHER Africa and a Climate-WASH Advocate dedicated to advancing climate action and sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) solutions among adolescent girls. With a background in fisheries and environmental advocacy, she has led impactful projects on waste management, WASH education, and community engagement. As a Local Pathways Fellow, she aims to drive sustainable urban development and promote inclusive WASH policies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e02f4a2a-dc40-4e59-b1ba-8e844caf1125/Intro+photo+-+t%26c.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out QI HANG CHEN Singapore,Singapore Qi Hang is a senior product development and commercial manager at Univers, a leading energy & GHG emissions management software for corporates in hard-to-abate sectors such as buildings, transport, tech & finance. Previously he served as a leading sustainability consultant focusing on net-zero targets, energy transition, decarbonization roadmaps & circularity strategy for governments, businesses and civil society, globally and across APAC, as well as the sustainability manager at the world's largest port operating group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/0ed14694-5e5f-4466-9600-90e7792ece07/Amrita+Patkar_Headshot+Photo+-+Amrita+Patkar.png 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out AMRITA PATKAR Mumbai,India Amrita is an architect and urban practitioner with experience in transport planning, urban design, heritage research, and climate advocacy. Her work focuses on creating urban environments that respect and incorporate cultural heritage while promoting sustainable, safer, and more inclusive mobility solutions. As a climate advocate and an active participant in YOUNGO, Amrita collaborates with fellow young activists in the climate movement to amplify awareness and drive action on climate-related issues. Her initiatives reflect a strong commitment to developing equitable and resilient urban spaces for the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/670037ca-673b-42f7-b03a-a2beb82cb522/Sakshi+Patil_Headshot+-+Sakshi+Patil.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out SAKSHI PATIL Mumbai,India Sakshi Patil is an architect, urban researcher, and writer driven by a passion for impactful design and policy. As a Research Architect at SNK, she excels in research, design, and documentation. Her work spans sustainability, public spaces, and inclusivity, shaping urban policy at UDRI. A trained Kathak dancer and active volunteer, she blends discipline, cultural awareness, and storytelling to redefine architecture’s role in society. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/da057101-a337-4b89-8d3e-e395171fcc4b/Say+-+Sayali+Pawar.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out SAYALI PAWAR Mumbai,India Sayali is a researcher from Mumbai, India dedicated to community-driven urban resilience and inclusive governance in peri-urban small towns. They have worked extensively in land-use planning, informal economies, and grassroots engagement, advocating for strengthening Rural Governance in managing urban expansion. As part of Savitri Jyoti Vastishala, they also work to ensure education for marginalized children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/90f04251-5c4e-4f62-9270-b05e09b53225/491AC7C0-D086-4F46-979E-6FE41DE0CA36+-+Andr%C3%A9s+Maglione.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out ANDRES MANGLIONE Naples ,Italy Andrés is an Architect and Building Engineer pursuing a Master’s in Climate Resilient Urban Design. He is also a research assistant at the University of Naples Federico II. He has contributed to projects focusing on climate neutrality, and has worked on climate resilience strategies through urban design workshops. His research explores the intersection of climate adaptation and spatial justice, emphasizing the inclusion of marginalized communities in climate action. He has worked for projects for different cities including Thessaloniki, Rio de Janeiro and Naples. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/291523b1-1b27-4347-b1ba-8c629cb2809f/Rodrina+Daley_Headshot+-+Rodrina+Daley.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out RODRINA DALEY Kingston,Jamaica Rodrina Daley is an architectural designer with a focus on sustainable design for climate resilience in the Caribbean. She is an award winning visual artist, and a Peggy Antrobus Awardee, advocating at the intersection of climate, youth and gender justice, through organisations like the Jamaica Climate Change Youth council (JCCYC) and Girls for Climate Action, Resilience and Empowerment (GirlsCARE). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/006a421a-535a-40be-80ee-33d823813770/DSC05954+copy+-+Isuru+Udakara+Yakandawala.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out ISURU YAKANDWALA Kelaniya,Sri Lanka Isuru Udakara Yakandawala is a researcher specializing in ICT policy, digital governance, and sustainable development. With a background in development studies, his work explores the intersection of technology and policy, focusing on digital inclusion, e-governance, and the role of ICT in achieving sustainable development goals. He has led multiple research projects analyzing the impact of digital policies on marginalized communities, advocating for evidence-based policy reforms. As president of various student organizations and youth networks, he has contributed to research-driven initiatives that address critical socio-economic challenges. His expertise extends to sustainable development strategies, where he examines the role of innovation in policy implementation. Through his leadership, he has facilitated knowledge-sharing platforms and collaborated with stakeholders to bridge the gap between research and policy action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9f77cfe1-70ae-4f79-b945-a9fd3699b13d/Ragina+Gitau_Photo+-+Ragina+Gitau.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out RAGINA GITAU Stuttgart, Germany Ragina is an urban planner and researcher with 5 years of professional experience in the urban development sector. Her expertise lies in urban planning and advocacy for safe and sustainable mobility. Her career reputation proves successful collaboration with diverse teams in international development organizations, NGOs, and the private sector on sustainable mobility, urban finance, and spatial planning in Sub-Saharan Africa. Her research interests lie in financing of sustainable infrastructure projects, and just mobility. Currently, she is pursuing a Master of Science in Infrastructure planning at the University of Stuttgart, Germany. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/fcbb10c5-bced-4882-9698-ee0af9752a5c/unnamed+-+Mohammad+H.+Abdullah.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out MOHAMMAD ABDULLAH Astana, Kazakhstan Mohammad Habib Abdullah is a serial social entrepreneur focused on youth and women’s empowerment in Afghanistan and Central Asia. He has founded several high-impact initiatives, including the Yuz Yigit Charity Foundation, Youth for Youth, and the Ozge Social Project, supporting the Global Goals. Recognized on the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list and awarded the Diana Award, he currently serves as a Research Assistant and Project Manager at Nazarbayev University’s Research Center for Entrepreneurship (NURCE) in Kazakhstan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/ff6216dd-598b-4f58-9020-e1f86d13054d/photo_imre+bilgin+-+%C4%B0mre+Bilgin.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out IMRE BILGIN Weimar, Germany Imre Bilgin is a designer and researcher with a strong focus on sustainability, media, and social impact. They hold a master's degree in Media Architecture from Bauhaus University Weimar and have a background in architecture. Their work centers on the intersection of technology, sustainability, and inclusive design, with experience in projects related to social housing, equality, and environmentally responsible solutions.Imre has received awards and honorable mentions in various competitions, reflecting their commitment to innovation and impact-driven design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/0c7db4dc-e868-4870-91d0-4f52181090f5/6916e31b-eb74-4d89-85b9-605f4d6254bc+-+Christopher+Doroja.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out JOSEPH DOROJA Dagupan,Phillippines Joseph Doroja is an award-winning technology innovator, sustainability advocate and human rights champion. Believing that technology can mitigate social gaps, he currently leads his own SDG-focused Venture Capital & a Fintech startup w/ nearly a billion dollars of Assets Under Management. Previously, he served as CEO to a Foodtech startup acquired in 2021. He works on expanding youth programs with the EU, United Nations, France and the Philippines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2cc3b507-ba68-4d8f-bdba-621f57747adc/Anson+Tin-long+Chan_profile+-+Anson+Tin-long+Chan.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out ANSON TIN-LONG CHAN Toronto,Canada Anson is an Urban Planner, Designer, and sustainability passionate. He holds a degree in Human Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Toronto and a Postgraduate certificate in Urban Design from Sheridan College. With NGOs experience, his interests lie in urban sustainability, environmental advocacy, and community engagement. He believes thoughtful city design fosters well-being, creating spaces where communities thrive and joy flourishes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/07eed523-ba14-4932-b4aa-5901224b2a7f/Head+Shot+Mary+Mesfin+-+Mary+Mesfin.jpeg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out MARY MESFIN TADESSE Addis Ababa,Ethiopia Mary Mesfin Tadesse is a civil engineer and environmental researcher passionate about sustainable urban development. Pursuing a master’s in Environment and Sustainable Development, she researches green infrastructure and urban climate resilience. She is the co-founder of What Next Global Initiative, an environmental researcher at a nonprofit, and a project coordinator at an engineering consulting firm, driving research, advocacy, and practice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/ad468510-3cf4-4ba5-9995-c1de82d71fb1/AG_Headshot_LPF+-+Ashita+Gupta.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out ASHITA GUPTA Plymouth, United Kingdom An Architect turned Urban Designer and Researcher, Ashita Gupta is an Associate Lecturer and Doctoral Researcher at the University of Plymouth, UK. With expertise in sustainable urban regeneration, gender-sensitive placemaking, and co-design, she has worked on multidisciplinary projects across academia and industry in India and the UK. Her work focuses on empowering young people and marginalized communities to advance the SDGs through collaborative design-led approaches that prioritize spatial justice, resilience, and sustainability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/08db9fec-0243-46ca-aa6f-840ffe75eda3/Headshot3c+-+Camie+Sinclair.jpg 2025 Fellows - Make it stand out CAMERON TIA SINCLAIR London,UK Cameron is a final year undergraduate student at University College London studying International Relations and Spanish. She is passionate about sustainable development, particularly the intersection of climate policy and social equity, and is currently exploring pathways for clean and equitable energy transitions in developing countries. Beyond academics, Cameron is involved in a community-driven environmental initiative, contributing to the development of a carbon footprint tracking app. She is also Head of Policy for the UCL branch of SSDP, organising discussions on social policy and harm reduction, promoting evidence-based approaches to pressing issues. http://localpathways.org/programs-impact daily 0.75 2025-05-09 http://localpathways.org/get-involved-impact daily 0.75 2025-05-09 http://localpathways.org/press-impact daily 0.75 2025-05-09 http://localpathways.org/new-page-3 daily 0.75 2026-03-09 http://localpathways.org/2026-fellows daily 0.75 2026-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/cd2b8e14-b72b-464b-97a2-15097154e392/Ezdras+Ashige+profile+-+Ashige+Ezdras.jpeg 2026 Fellows Ezdras Ashige, Kampala, Uganda Ashige Ezdras is a Ugandan student and environmental entrepreneur. He develops eco-friendly building materials from recycled waste, promoting sustainable construction and creating green jobs. Passionate about innovation and community impact, he works to transform Uganda’s construction sector through affordable, sustainable solutions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9d015cc0-c1ca-4be5-a91b-fa46203377dd/Awany+Ambrose+-+Awany+Ambrose.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Ambrose Awany Lira, Uganda Ambrose is a population health professional with over six years implementing public projects across non-profit organizations in Uganda. Trained in project management, demography, and reproductive health, and has advanced adolescent and youth sexual reproductive health, supported humanitarian response, and integrated social-behavioral change models into community-led initiatives. His work bridges health equity with climate and environmental advocacy, mobilizing communities toward a sustainable future. He envisions communities where inclusive urban development embeds participatory health solutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b2b50eb1-e834-4335-8f3e-8a3499af3f68/321+-+Sa%27ad+Mohamed.png 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Saad Abdi Hargeisa , Somaliland Saad Mohamed Abdi is a senior diplomat and governance specialist from Somaliland with extensive experience in public policy, diaspora engagement, and institutional development across the Horn of Africa. His work bridges national institutions, local authorities, and diaspora networks to strengthen governance systems and inclusive development. Through his leadership at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and as Director of Partnerships at HORASA, he has supported multi-stakeholder initiatives that promote sustainable urban development, civic participation, and social resilience. Saad is committed to advancing SDG 11 by fostering accountable local governance, community engagement, and regional cooperation to build inclusive, safe, and sustainable cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/8c1f99ca-184a-46ff-aab3-1b4238f4736d/PROFESSIONAL+PORTRAIT+-+Wairimu+Kamau.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Kimberly Kamau, Nairobi, Kenya Kimberly Kamau is an international relations and security studies student at Daystar University in Nairobi, Kenya, with a minor in peace and conflict transformation. She leads product development at Book Metro, improving urban mobility through technology, and contributes to AI innovation at ATOM AI by supporting African data contextualization and sustainable digital infrastructure. Her work bridges policy, technology, and inclusive development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/3ae43f0d-6f01-43a1-9dcd-7590bba86386/image+ISMAIL+-+Ismail+Bouhaloua.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Ismail Bouhaloua, Rabat, Morocco Ismail Bouhaloua is an Architect and Sustainable Urban Development specialist with international experience in research, project management, and stakeholder engagement. As an Erasmus Mundus scholar, he has worked on urban mobility, green infrastructure, and air quality initiatives. His expertise spans environmental analysis and climate-resilient planning, striving to advance inclusive and low-carbon cities in Morocco and beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/bdbb2f49-d32f-4daa-8eeb-bb64e8a40ef1/WhatsApp+Image+2026-02-24+at+11.56.19+-+Gisele+Scheunemann.jpeg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Gisele Scheunemann Quezon City, Philippines Gisele Scheunemann is a Master’s student in Regional Development Planning and Management at TU Dortmund (Germany) and the University of the Philippines. She holds a BSc in Architecture and Urban Planning from Feevale University (Brazil) and has worked as a research assistant on participatory planning, gender, environmental risk, and grassroots initiatives. Her current research focuses on inequality, housing, and gender in the Global South. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/da20a4c5-2847-4419-b9fb-831df9f71c92/Antoinette+Buah%27s+picture+-+Annette+Buah.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Antoinette Buah Accra, Ghana, Ghana Antoinette Buah is an FAO scholar and water management scientist from Ghana, holding an MSc in Agricultural Water Management Engineering from the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences. With expertise spanning climate change, sustainable agriculture, groundwater research, and water conservation, she has worked across environmental protection, climate risk, and solar energy, driving climate resilience across Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f016d087-ad47-48d5-9801-3860baff2d54/Ramesh+-+ramesh+azagappan.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Ramesh Azagappan Kasi Viswanathan Kyoto, Japan Ramesh Azagappan is a doctoral researcher in urban management at Kyoto University, Japan, and a MEXT scholarship recipient. He specializes in transportation economics and platform-based mobility. He develops evidence-based policies to ease congestion, strengthen public transport, and improve mobility for commuters in Japan and India. His current research models taxi-platform coexistence under diverse regulations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/736fb37a-e6e1-40fd-95c8-e2f104842594/unnamed+%281%29.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Etinosa Ebomwonyi Benin city , Nigeria Etinosa Ebomwonyi is a Nigerian youth leader, climate advocate, and sustainability enthusiast committed to empowering young people and advancing urban environmental solutions. She is a 2026 Fellow of the Local Pathways Fellowship (LPF) under the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network - Youth Initiative, where she collaborates with young urban leaders globally to localize the Sustainable Development Goals and contribute to resilient, inclusive cities. She is also a participant in the FXB Climate Advocates Program, through which she supports climate adaptation and mitigation initiatives in her community. Her advocacy work emphasizes youth participation in sustainability, environmental awareness, and practical climate action at the grassroots level. Through her projects, she has strengthened community engagement, encouraged responsible waste management practices, and inspired other young people to take active roles in shaping sustainable urban futures. Driven by a passion for leadership, learning, and meaningful impact, Etinosa is dedicated to creating solutions that bridge local action with global goals, ensuring that young people are not only involved but also empowered to drive change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/8dcb5cd3-ea87-4f99-b537-b14127554c3b/Profile+Picture+-+cheruiyot+chebet.jpeg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Mercy Cheruiyot Nairobi, Kenya Mercy Cheruiyot is an urban planner from Nairobi, Kenya, passionate about urban green infrastructure and biophilic architecture. She leads community projects promoting climate-resilient, nature-integrated spaces and empowers youth to transform informal settlements into healthier, greener and more sustainable urban communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/798c8531-6628-4f51-bd09-5b646a02a0e0/IMG20230323184052+-+Priyanka+S.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Priyanka Shendage Kulkarni Pune, India Priyanka Shendage is a dedicated climate change professions with 8 years of experience in climate change advocacy, sustainability, and youth engagement at regional, country and across international settings, she brings a unique blend of creative digital content expertise and firsthand leadership in climate justice. She has formed the Maharashtra Youth for Climate Action platform for young young people to engage in climate advocacy processes since 2022. Throughout her career, she has partnered closely with governments, international organizations, United Nations entities, and youth platforms to design and implement strategic sustainability solutions. She has presented at the UN Water Conference 2023 and led the Youth Engagement for Water Stewardship program with UNICEF. She has the unique ability to translate technical concepts into accessible digital narratives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/65546385-c3f7-4ada-b83a-e703c5248bde/Samia+islam+Usha+-+Samia+islam+Usha.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Samia Islam Usha Jhenaidah , Bangladesh Samia Islam Usha is a globally recognized youth leader from Jhenaidah, Bangladesh, ranked among the Top 40 World Leader Change-Makers 2025 at the Global Youth Congress in Bangkok. She serves as a Global Peace Ambassador (2025-2026) appointed by Global Peace Chain, a HundrED Youth Ambassador in partnership with the International Baccalaureate (IB) , and an Expert Advisor to the IB through Generation Global, impacting 90,000+ students across 50+ countries. Samia is a Harvard-affiliated Aspire Leaders Program Finalist, selected from 54,337 global applicants, and a Doha Debates Ambassador with 57+ hours of certified dialogue training. As a passionate mental health advocate, she leads "Redesigning Hope" , a youth-centered project addressing mental wellbeing and emotional resilience. She has been selected for UNITE 2030's Camp 2030 as a delegate (Top 1% global changemakers) and is a Local Pathways Fellow 2026 with UN SDSN Youth. Samia is committed to climate justice, gender equality, mental health awareness, and empowering young people to lead change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c4ffc8e6-f657-46f8-8fa3-a9bbbb5feb00/93815B05-B924-4B91-B34B-A4C12ECB94CD+-+Suraksha+B+N.JPG 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Suraksha B.N Bengaluru, India Suraksha B.N. is an urbanist and sustainability advocate passionate about creating healthier, climate-sensitive cities. With a background in architecture and urban planning and currently pursuing her PhD at VNIT, she explores the relationships between people, place, and environment. She is deeply curious about cultures and believes meaningful change begins at the local level, where communities shape resilient and inclusive urban futures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/bd0226dd-6d8f-42a1-a2d3-922921b8f568/dp+-+Siraj+Hussain.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Siraj Hussain Gilgit , Pakistan Siraj Hussain is a licensed architect from Gilgit-Baltistan, creating human-centered, site-responsive spaces that reflect local culture and environment. He won first place in the 2025 Architectonic High-Altitude Design-Build Competition for a community hot-spring wellness project, now moving toward execution with local collaboration and sustainable funding. He currently contributes to Gupis Fort heritage restoration, linking conservation, skills development, and tourism for resilient, socially impactful architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c07980ac-a39f-46bd-8c40-4fd52b09de7d/IMG-20260223-WA0004+-+Isata+D.+Sesay.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Isata Sesay Freetown , Sierra Leone Isata Sesay is a community mobilizer and climate justice advocate based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. She holds a BA (Hons) in Sociology from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone. Isata leads youth engagement in environmental protection, climate education, and participatory advocacy. She is an IRENA I ACT Peer Educator and actively advances inclusive, community-driven sustainable development initiatives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/7a1bf3f0-8d6f-405c-aa22-eef94426082d/Ahmed+Nafad+-+Ahmed+nafad.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Ahmed Nafad Mansoura, Egypt Ahmed Nafad is a GIS Analyst and MA candidate in Geographic Information Systems at Mansoura University. His work focuses on local development, spatial planning, and data-driven innovation in Egypt. He is interested in applied AI, sustainable development, and empowering local governments with smart, community-centered solutions that create long-term impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2a73debf-8aa0-4e3f-915c-1f19887d5ae4/Raia+Gallardo-Headshot+-+Raia+Gallardo.png 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Raia Alexis Gallardo, Manila, Philippines Raia Gallardo is a Landscape Architecture graduate and researcher from the University of the Philippines Diliman. As co-founder of Bangon Baybay, she works with coastal landscapes and communities to develop nature-based, climate-adaptive solutions. She is also a CMAS-PAUA Dive Master and volunteers to teach SCUBA diving classes on Saturdays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2988fa66-4b86-4c44-82a5-4dfbb7b951b8/Tanishka_SDSN+Youth+_India+++-+Tanishka+chhabra.png 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Tanishka Chhabra, Panipat, Haryana, India Tanishka Chhabra is a Bachelor of Planning student at the School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, under the department of Urban and Regional Planning. She is an ICLEI South Asia Youth Climate Hackathon 2025 Winner and GSC South Asia Regional Finalist, with a strong focus on climate-responsive and demand-driven urban growth. Her research interests include city growth patterns, TOD-led transformation, land economics, and inclusive housing. As General Secretary of NOSPlan (2025–26), she champions youth leadership, collaboration, and knowledge exchange in the field of Urban planning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c4357e0e-a225-4d0e-8a7a-2cf5e9e0877c/DSC_2663+-+ihimbazwe+daniel.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Daniel Ihimbazwe Kigali city , Rwanda Daniel Ihimbazwe is a social worker and community development practitioner, holding a bachelor's degree in social work from the university of Rwanda. He works at the intersection of community-led development and public policy, focusing on youth empowerment, environment protection, and sustainable livelihoods. He promotes locally led solutions that strengthen governance, resilience, SDGs implementation, and sustainable urban transitions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/6ed2440a-e3b9-4465-9785-41865499c692/professional+photo++-+Wahidou+Orou+Mande.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Wahidou Orou Mande Abomey-Calavi, Bénin, Benin Wahidou Orou Mande is a Mastercard Foundation alumnus and renewable energy entrepreneur from Benin. He serves as CEO and Director of Sustainability at Bright Innovations, advancing community-centered clean energy solutions. He is also a Research Assistant at Climate Mobility Community Action Network and a leadership training facilitator at The Fort Institute, promoting youth leadership and climate justice across Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2d908d52-5cdc-4911-a3e9-552ddaf1284d/Photo+of+Melody+Li+-+Melody+Li.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Melody Li Markham, Canada Melody Li holds an Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) from the University of Toronto, where she specialized in Environment and Toxicology and double minored in Environmental Science and Physiology. She is deeply passionate about environmental sustainability, climate resilience, social justice, health equity, and community wellbeing, and brings diverse experience spanning the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. She has worked with the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care, Sierra Club Canada Foundation, Safe Food Matters, and the GLOCAL Foundation of Canada. Melody is also an Ontario Community Changemaker 2025–2026, a Canadian Young Leader for Climate Resilience, and a 2026 SDG 5 Fellow under the SDG Council at the United Nations Association in Canada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/73ec82a5-ae34-46fb-89ae-0c2155ff1c12/head-shot+350_350+-+yan+yan.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out YILIN YAN, Milano, ITALY Yilin Yan is a PhD student from China based in Milan. Her research focuses on integrating the "One Health" concept into urban planning to mitigate interspecies conflicts in diverse urban settings. She is dedicated to advancing inclusive governance frameworks that promote ecological resilience and public health through collaborative strategies. Committed to the SDGs, she aims to foster sustainable coexistence between humans and the natural world through innovative, multi-stakeholder design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/bdc3cde2-b0f3-478c-9b18-6ae13f89cbe6/WhatsApp+Image+2026-02-26+at+18.42.19+-+nanaabena+Yebowaa.jpeg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Nana Abena Yebowaa, Central Region, Ghana Nana Abena is an Assistant Physical Planning Officer with the Local Government Service in Ghana and currently serves as Acting Head of the Physical Planning Office for Abura Asebu Kwamankese District, having previously served as Acting Head in Gomoa Central. She holds a Master’s degree in Development Planning and Management and is a trainee member of the Ghana Institute of Planners and a member of the Local Government Service Association of Physical Planners, advancing inclusive local development through GIS-based planning and land management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/abf24d1d-1d8e-4f42-bbaf-059439fcc559/Headshot+Plain+Background+-+Maryam+Wangeshi.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Maryam Wangeshi, Nairobi,Kenya Maryam Wangeshi is a Kenyan architect and urban development specialist who focuses on the systems and data required to build resilient, healthy cities. She is recognized for her ability to coordinate complex projects that bridge the gap between global climate research and municipal action. Currently, Maryam serves as Project Management Support for the 2026 Innovate4Cities Conference, a global convening co-hosted by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) and UN-Habitat. In this role, she helps coordinate with the delivery team and coordinates international stakeholders to advance the Global Research and Action Agenda (GRAA), ensuring that city-level climate science informs effective global policy. Her work is grounded in using grassroots evidence to drive institutional change. As a lead for the Children ,Cities and Climate Action Lab initiative, Maryam managed the integration of community air quality data into the Nairobi City County Air Quality Action Plan. By successfully navigating the requirements of both local residents and government officials, she proved her capacity to turn data into adopted legislation. Previously, as an associate within the UN-Habitat Urban Energy Team, Maryam supported the development of Multifunctional Clean Energy Centres (MCECs). Her work focused on creating replicable infrastructure models that align with SDG 7, integrating clean energy into the fabric of housing and public health. Through her roles at the C40 Cities Youth Hub and her contributions to national decarbonization roadmaps, Maryam has established herself as a reliable partner in urban transformation. She is dedicated to the professional delivery of systems that ensure fair, sustainable, and functional urban futures for all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9c55c4b0-ab35-46cd-b8ef-429ab8cb635f/Lorna_Kariuki_Photo+-+Lorna+Kariuki.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Lorna Kariuki, Nairobi, Kenya Lorna Kariuki is a Kenyan Urban Planner committed to advancing sustainable and inclusive city development. Working within one of Africa’s fastest-growing urban contexts, she champions anticipatory planning, walkability and climate-resilient mobility systems. With experience in community-centered urban initiatives and research, Lorna is dedicated to shaping cities that uphold equity, dignity and long-term sustainability in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/69bf90da-c555-41a4-9d20-a2ad168b0749/057A0112+-+Valentina+Ripetizioni.JPG 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Valentina Pagnanini , Potenza Picena, Italy Valentina Pagnanini (1997) is an award-winning author of two books: Trasumanar. Itinerari intertestuali tra Dante e Leopardi and Itinerari danteschi nel Bel Paese da li dolci colli. She holds a PhD in Humanities and Technologies and a Master of Advanced Studies in Human Sciences from the Giacomo Leopardi School of Macerata, following her BA and MA in Humanities. Italian Delegate at the G(irls)20 Summit in 2017, she is an associate researcher at the Research Centre on Literary Tourism in Perugia. She serves as Assistant Editor for the Journal of Circular Economy and the Journal of Sustainability (Roskilde University). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/96d04b14-57b7-4d83-9242-1a466feca349/Headshot+-+Shem.png 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Shem Redie, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Shem Redie is an ODI Fellow at Tanzania's Investment Authority (TISEZA) in Dar es Salaam. With experience in climate policy across Nigeria and Tanzania, including co-developing national energy transition strategies with UNCTAD, Shem is passionate about sustainable urban development. Through the Fellowship, he is mobilizing communities to tackle waste pollution in Dar es Salaam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/8ff2fe29-52d2-41f8-af41-e3bebee86cfe/3d2161cd-4b87-4229-ba48-cfa8a386a575+-+Krystal+Lacayo.png 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Krystal Lacayo Lorton, United States Krystal Lacayo is an emerging environmental law and sustainability professional with a strong background in media, community engagement, and policy advocacy. She studied internationally in South Africa, Denmark, and Germany, gaining a global perspective on environmental and social issues. Krystal has worked as a climate finance analyst, law, and is a chairwoman for the NAACP for environmental and climate justice in Virginia, US. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/fd642900-c9c6-4bd4-a513-60c87cdbf5a3/Screenshot_20260226_193421_Photos+-+Gabriel+Navarro.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Gabriel Navarro, Seattle, United States Gabriel Navarro is a community builder pursuing a masters in Infrastructure Planning & Management and creator of Giovess.com a platform to find opportunities for personal and professional development. With experience at tech, business, & government he bridges communities and infrastructure to create sustainable, people-centered solutions with growth and resilient development for all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/262b05dc-b2be-42bf-a3c2-e42caa08aa53/Husam+personal+photo+-+Husam+Rajab.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Husam Rajab, Budapest, Hungary Dr. Husam Rajab is a researcher and innovation advocate based in Budapest, working at the intersection of AI, sustainable development, and digital infrastructure. He supports international academic collaboration and youth engagement while promoting science diplomacy and sustainable urban solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 11 on inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/7c6b9921-d6a5-4258-946f-70fab584a177/IMG_20260211_111606_794+-+Ibrahim+abdullahi.jpg 2026 Fellows Abdullahi Ibrahim Wuse, Kaduna Nigeria Abdullahi Ibrahim Wuse is a microbiologist, health information specialist, and emerging public health researcher focused on disease prevention, genomic medicine, and strengthening sustainable health systems in Nigeria and beyond. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from Nasarawa State University, Keffi, where he developed experience in virology and infectious disease research. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree at Kaduna State University, Abdullahi is researching the prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B among pregnant women at General Hospital Kawo, with a focus on improving maternal health outcomes through data-driven interventions and epidemiological surveillance. He is passionate about advancing research in viral pathogenesis and genomic medicine, while also engaging in youth leadership, policy advocacy, and community development to support resilient health systems and sustainable development in Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/43019eb3-049d-4fa7-ba44-56cb76a71e69/Headshot+-+Angela+Fang.png 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Xi Fang, Auckland, New Zealand Angela Fang is an Auckland-based human rights advocate. As Founder of Te Puawaitanga Women's Organisation, she has raised $20,000 to support women. As a Youth Lead and Campaign Leader for EndoWarriors, she authored a petition to rewrite national guidelines regarding endometriosis. The petition gathered over 6,000 signatures and will be presented to the government. A second-year university student, Angela is studying Law, Environmental Science, and Geographic Information Science at the University of Auckland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/cf957765-74fe-4be6-a2eb-8afd731ee7a6/Profile+Picture+-+Jiayuan+Tian.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Jiayuan Tian New York, United States Jiayuan Tian is a Master of Public Administration candidate at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. He is Co-Founder of OneXplore and Founder of Youth π, a storytelling platform featuring 1,000 youth profiles. A graduate of Minerva University’s global rotation program, he studied across seven cities. A UNESCO SDG4 Youth & Student Network member and 2024 Diana Award recipient, he advances youth leadership and education equity globally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f338c31b-560d-46ae-85a0-9d93bc9c2399/Noel%2C+Godfrey+-+Passport+Photo+-+Godfrey+Noel.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Godfrey Noel, Nairobi, Kenya Godfrey Maina Noel works with urban youth in East African informal settlements to address exclusion from energy and financial infrastructure. He bridges global climate frameworks and local implementation by activating existing community structures like savings groups and cooperatives. His approach enables young people to build and control systems serving their neighborhoods rather than waiting for external development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/0a99af8e-8234-40cd-a511-e1c18efc3a6e/Akmal+Ali+Image+-+Akmal+Ali.png 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Akmal Ali P M, Nedumkandam, Kerala, India Akmal Ali P M is a sustainability professional and researcher hailing from the Western Ghats of Kerala. He holds a Bachelor’s in Economics and a Master’s in Sustainability Science. He has worked with premier institutions in India, including the Forest Research Institute, Centre for Public Policy Research, and KFUNAI. Currently, he works as a Project Manager - CSR at Thanal Trust, focusing on reducing plastic pollution on the coastlines of Trivandrum. His work focuses on climate change, urban forestry, urban policy, rurban development, and circular economy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f7172dc2-59a1-45ef-a86a-e696319e1204/IMG_1307+-+Mazin+Abdelgadir.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Mazin AbdelGadir Hassan Khartoum , Sudan Mazin is a Sudanese young leader and a transformational Architect in sustainable architecture. His expertise in sustainable urban and design planning led to his nomination by UN-Habitat, and he now serves as a UN Youth Advisor as part of the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and is a member of the Youth Advisory Board (YAB). Previously, he has worked for multiple firms, including DAL Group, and has served as a Team Supervisor, Teaching Assistant and Tutor for many Sudanese Universities, among other roles. He Co-founded the Public Relations Committee of the New Sudan Development Axis, where he has a member team and worked on nine major projects that promote sustainable living and community engagement in the fight against climate change, in partnership with the UNESCO Chair. Mazin is also an ALP Fellow Scholar ’25. He participated in “the National Youth Policies in the Arab States”, aimed at strengthening inclusive and effective youth policies. Known for his ability to see the best in people and his passion for education, he founded TTP “The Turning Point by Mazin AbdelGadir” to help young individuals discover international opportunities, and collaborating with LSE, Oxford and Chevening scholars to prove that leadership is the only way he can give back to his community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/5b81e53b-c771-4e0d-8fa8-67bc90a175f0/Headshot+-+Lubna+L.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Lubna Ludheen , Hyderabad, India Lubna Ludheen is a policy researcher dedicated to advancing gender justice and sustainable cities. At Centre for Development Policy and Practice, she works at the intersection of community research, data analysis, and gender inclusive policy research. Her work focuses on strengthening inclusive urban services, promoting equitable access for women, and supporting community-driven approaches to development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/19e5c216-6ed0-457f-b907-20a33d2ac7f0/IMG_20260224_205857+-+Tasnuva+Rahman.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Tasnuva Rahman Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh Tasnuva Rahman is an urban planning graduate and GIS professional from Bangladesh. She works on geospatial analysis, environmental monitoring, and disaster risk assessment, with experience in refugee camp planning and air quality research. Passionate about sustainable cities, she integrates data-driven approaches to advance climate resilience, equitable urban services, and community-centered development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/30dc9196-2b9a-426d-b599-b64d7ce891f3/Sonia+headshot+-+Sonia+Ugwunna.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Sonia Ugwunna, Lagos, Nigeria Sonia is an urban development practitioner with a keen interest in urban infrastructure delivery. With over five years of project management experience, she has delivered 20+ urban sustainability and environmental projects across 45 communities, reaching more than one million young Nigerians in 12 states. Sonia founded NatureFy, a youth community advancing urban resilience in Nigeria by linking city infrastructure and urban life to young people’s wellbeing and experiences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/216ab5fd-dbef-4e27-a69a-49a53d9234e4/PROFESSIONAL+PICTURE+-+Gbemisola+Samuel.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Gbemisola Samuel Abuja, Nigeria Gbemisola Samuel is an architect and social innovator from Nigeria committed to advancing sustainable, people-centred development. Her work spans residential, healthcare, and educational projects, alongside leadership in youth-driven initiatives at the intersection of design, community engagement, and social impact. She believes inclusive collaboration is essential to achieving the SDGs at the local level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e325b8ff-83f0-469c-a73c-81f3e3610d59/MTH+-+Minda+Tesga.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Minda Tesga Hayles Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Minda Tesga Hayles is a young economist with an educational background in Economics, Finance, and Law. He is passionate about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially with a strong research interest in food security, energy transitions, migration, institutions, macroeconomics, and state legitimacy in Africa. Minda is a researcher in Economics and Finance and has been a fellow at IREX, the UNECA, AFRODAD, IDOS, GIZ, and other research and academic institutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e7c51c36-5c31-4527-97b2-ef69df27489a/Fatima+-+Mehreen+Fatima.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Mehreen Fatima Pakistan, Pakistan Mehreen Fatima is a passionate environmental science undergraduate at International Islamic University, Islamabad, based in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. She currently serves as Advocacy Officer at Climate Forward Pakistan, where she supports community-driven climate action and policy advocacy initiatives. She is also a National Youth Leader with ISO EMS, contributing to youth engagement and climate resilience programs. With a strong focus on SDG 11 and SDG 13, Mehreen is dedicated to advancing sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient urban development. She believes that humans are the stewards of Earth and are obliged to protect its natural resources and life. She is committed to fostering sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient urban development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/3287d99b-5c1c-4f8a-88da-552cbda4e5e0/RAYMOND+TETTEH+NUERTEY+-+Raymond+Tetteh+Nuertey.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out RAYMOND TETTEH NUERTEY, ACCRA, GHANA Raymond Tetteh Nuertey is a Ghanaian youth leader and systems-driven changemaker focused on bridging education, digital skills, and sustainable urban development. As Co-founder and COO of DataBloom Africa, he empowers secondary and university students with practical data skills to tackle real community challenges. He is passionate about localizing the SDGs and building resilient, innovation-driven cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/54841555-1afe-4adf-91eb-6ce37832c971/IMG_6913+-+Veronica+.L.+Aggrey.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Veronica Lycworts Aggrey Obuasi , Ghana Veronica Aggrey is an environmental resource management professional with geospatial expertise, serving at Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority . She trains communities in Obuasi, miners, farmers, market women, and students on sustainable practices. Her work bridges grassroots action and urban planning, advancing SDG 11 through community-led solutions for mining-impacted cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/34534cd3-4841-4a93-8137-960125e226d6/Imagen+25-02-26+a+las+5.04%E2%80%AFp.%C2%A0m.+-+Cinthia+Nieves.jpeg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Cinthia Isabel Nieves Manchego Guatemala City, Guatemala, Guatemala Cinthia Nieves is a Venezuelan legal researcher and human rights advocate based in Guatemala. She is the founder of Todos Suman and a researcher at Defiende Venezuela, focusing on migration and social inclusion. A senior law student, Cinthia is dedicated to designing sustainable, inclusive urban policies and community networks that empower refugees and migrants in their host cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/eff8d737-dddf-49af-a6a8-3aafc6a706f7/Headshot+-+reya+singhi+%281%29.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Reya Singhi Jersey City , United States of America A passionate advocate for human-centric cities, Reya Singhi works at the intersection of transportation planning and community engagement in Northern New Jersey. Guided by spatial justice, her work focuses on transforming car-centric corridors into safe, multimodal networks that serve people of all ages, abilities, and demographics. Reya bridges the gap between technical planning and lived experience. As a 2026 Local Pathways Fellow, she is developing a community-led mobility strategy to localize SDG 11 targets, ensuring sustainable transportation is a right, not a privilege, for New Jersey’s diverse neighborhoods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/6cf94117-a144-419c-9f6f-c276e15b85be/IMG_9727+-+Akshita+Gupta.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Dr Akshita Gupta, Chandigarh, India Dr Akshita Gupta is a medical graduate (MBBS) and an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer in Punjab, India. An awarded scholar, she is nationally recognised for her dynamic leadership and innovative approaches to participatory governance, with a strong focus on engaging youth, women, and marginalised communities as active stakeholders in public decision-making. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Management, which shapes her systems-oriented, outcome-driven approach to administration and public service delivery. Drawing on her medical training, Dr Gupta brings scientific rigour, data-driven decision-making, and a human-centric perspective to public policy and institutional reform. Her work prioritises digital governance, accountability, and service efficiency while advancing equity, inclusion, and sustainability. She actively collaborates with academic institutions, civil society organisations, and citizens to strengthen trust in public institutions and build inclusive, resilient, and future-ready public systems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/7a5f27d8-51d5-4cb5-b012-036fa97e66df/IMG_9142+-+Haya+Aslan.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Haya Aslan Montreal , Canada Haya Aslan is a McGill University graduate in Urban Studies specializing in transportation policy and land-use governance. With professional experience across Montréal and Dubai, she applies GIS and spatial analysis to evaluate master plans, regulatory frameworks, and development feasibility. A McGill Policy Award recipient, she is committed to advancing equitable, context-sensitive, data-driven urban planning for inclusive and resilient cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/e51dc391-9bdf-4961-9950-bdf067649263/Yoojung+Kwon_photo+-+Yoo-Jung+Kwon.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Yoo Jung Kwon Seoul , South Korea Yoo Jung Kwon is committed to driving lasting change from the ground up, beginning with soil and smallholder farmers. Holding a dual BA in International Studies and Food and Resource Economics, and an MA in International Studies (International Commerce), she advances sustainable development through stakeholder engagement spanning wetlands, migratory waterbirds, sustainable forestry, and food security. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/d88ab4ea-304d-4d8a-b1e0-db0fc6770fe4/Skanda_Rimal+-+Skanda+Rimal.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Skanda Rimal, Kathmandu, Nepal Skanda Rimal is an architect with a Master’s degree in Energy Efficient Building, specializing in humanitarian engineering and sustainable design. She has contributed to residential design, post-disaster reconstruction, and community shelter projects across Nepal, focusing on practical, community-centered solutions. She also focuses on improving WASH services and working to support marginalized children, ensuring they have access to safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and healthier living conditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/bcf7058c-e219-4777-a6b8-c7c061061151/IMG_20260226_153530+-+Tasnuva+Rahman+%281%29.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Tasnuva Rahman, Dhaka, Bangladesh Tasnuva Rahman is an urban planning graduate and GIS professional from Bangladesh. She works on geospatial analysis, environmental monitoring, and disaster risk assessment, with experience in refugee camp planning and air quality research. Passionate about sustainable cities, she integrates data-driven approaches to advance climate resilience, equitable urban services, and community-centered development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c8dcbd97-ea31-424b-a138-5a38b60fa261/Aswin+S+Kumar+-+Aswin+S.png 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Aswin S Kumar Chennai , India Aswin S Kumar is a Development sector professional. He specializes in Urban infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and climate-resilient WASH systems. With international research exposure and experience across government, donors, and consulting, he contributes to sustainable and inclusive urban development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9060b815-383b-4b50-8909-3fa7e72a1451/5ddafb59-fb25-44e5-ae48-ad43c6796938+-+Natalia+Tsuyama.jpeg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Natalia Tsuyama Cocolo, Belo Horizonte, Brazil Natalia Tsuyama is a Brazilian public policy specialist and climate justice advocate. She is a youth leader in the Feminist Action for Climate Justice (FACJ) Action Coalition and a member of the CSW70 Youth Steering Committee. Her work advances gender-responsive governance, youth participation, and sustainable urban development through policy advocacy, multilateral engagement, and community-based initiatives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/59ac3e77-5e70-46fa-9c6c-6b1b23415505/IMG_4520+1+-+Ceci+Lopez-Cotarelo.JPG 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Cecilia Lopez-Cotarelo Madrid, Spain Cecilia Lopez-Cotarelo is a sustainable design engineer passionate about creating a built environment where people and nature can thrive. With a background in architecture and building services engineering, Cecilia has over three years' experience in designing sustainable buildings, particularly in the transport sector. She also promotes the involvement of women and girls in STEM through collaborating with the Spanish Royal Academy of Engineers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/efc5db29-9bfe-4bd5-b564-60075a48f391/professional+headshot+2+-+Gabriele+Leggeri.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Gabriele Leggeri, Sezze, Italy Gabriele Leggeri is a mechanical engineering student, a private teacher and a youth advocate at the UN. He has served as a Young Expert Reviewer for IPCC and represented youth at international climate negotiations (such as BRS COPs 2025). He also tutors STEM students, combining CAD, AI and maths knowledge. He aims to translate technical evidence into clear, policy-oriented communication for sustainability and climate action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9c34b7a8-6071-41b7-8e3f-792a4432b8b1/NEW+HEADSHOT+-+Kawthar+Monisola+Salahudeen.png 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Kawthar Salahudeen, Nigeria K. M SALAHUDEEN is a lawyer, civic-tech innovator, and founder of Civic Construct and FreeLoya, connecting youth to opportunities across Nigeria. She leads projects at the intersection of law, technology, and grassroots engagement, empowering young people through skills, placements, and civic participation while championing transparent governance and justice-tech solutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f46fd597-bb06-499e-99d9-276841307311/Photograph_Shree+Nidhi+-+Shree+Nidhi.JPG 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Shree Nidhi Gowthaman, Chennai, India Shree Nidhi is an environmental researcher and urban planner working at the intersection of climate policy and sustainable urban development. She contributes to integrated heat and cooling action plans, urban heat risk assessments, and infrastructure planning. With a background in architecture and urban housing, she focuses on data-driven strategies to build climate-resilient cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/4143aa45-51fe-4c71-a547-7e02cefb8d20/Pass+-+Akinsanmi+Emmanuel.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Emmanuel Akinsanmi, Ekiti, Nigeria Emmanuel Akinsanmi is a sustainability-focused professional with experience in clean energy and community impact through his work with Jaza Energy. Passionate about climate education and youth empowerment, he uses storytelling and communication to simplify complex ideas and inspire action toward a more sustainable future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2460de16-28b9-4f94-ae7a-60410a709add/Profile+image_Inema+-+Inema+Munezero.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Munezero Inema, KIGALI, Rwanda Inema is a licensed architect and urban and regional planner inspired by the possibility of more sustainable and inclusive cities. Through architectural practice, she considers how each building can quietly shape the wider urban fabric. Her work bridges design, planning, and environmental responsibility, crafting spaces that respond thoughtfully to social change and ecological balance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/bd5d8dd6-6daa-481f-8ac1-b24a244a7853/38fd5e26-9239-4d9a-be24-ceb785590f3b+-+Zainab+Adam.jpeg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Zainab Gambo, Abuja, Nigerian Zainab Gambo Adam is a sustainability and research professional based in Abuja, Nigeria. She works at the intersection of circular economy, development communication, and community-based environmental action. She is the founder of EcoValue Recyclers Hub, where she leads grassroots recycling and environmental education initiatives, translating research and policy ideas into practical solutions for local communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/cbacbb40-3a5a-4342-a188-5ef1dd107374/IMG_1901+-+Abiha+Batool.jpeg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Abiha Batool, Karachi, Pakistan Abiha Batool is a service designer, urban planner, and environmental justice researcher focused on Karachi’s waste crisis. She maps informal waste systems and conducts ethnographic research with waste picker communities to examine how governance and informality shape vulnerability and resilience. Her work advances participatory, rights-based approaches to build inclusive, sustainable, and more livable cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/cb6cb144-527c-4cd6-8401-29aad49bf326/2025+Headshot+3+-+Marie+Ysabel+Landingin.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Marie Ysabel Landingin Melbourne,Australia Born in Manila, raised in Auckland, and based in Melbourne, Marie is a transport planner driven to shape cities where people can thrive. She works at the intersection of urban infrastructure, social change, and youth leadership across the Asia-Pacific. Marie has contributed to communities through the New Zealand Planning Institute, Women’s Infrastructure Network, Multiethnic Young Leaders NZ, Young Transport Professionals, and Asia NZ Foundation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/af957a51-f840-4d09-a58d-40089f8d6e53/JEE_3935%7E2+-+Zuliehat+Ohunene+Abdullahi.jpg 2026 Fellows ZULIEHAT OHUNENE ABDULLAHI, LAGOS, NIGERIA Zuliehat Ohunene Abdullahi is a sustainability researcher and youth advocate from Nigeria. She works on environmental management, climate action, and community-based solutions, empowering young people to engage in sustainable development and social change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/170521f6-4b9c-48ad-b384-c22181407ce1/YYLHU+-+YINGYILONG+HU.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Yingyilong Hu Bangkok, Thailand Yingyilong Hu is a marine environmentalist and heritage educator from Haikou, China, dedicated to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 14 (Life Below Water). Growing up in the coastal city of Haikou inspired his passion for ocean conservation and marine ecosystem protection. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Non-formal Education at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, specializing in marine education. His research explores how non-formal and informal education can strengthen ocean literacy and encourage sustainable behaviors. Hu has actively engaged with the United Nations system, serving as a Committee Member with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) under the Commission on Education and Communication. He has also contributed to UNDP’s Human Development Research Office, participated in youth climate leadership training with The Ocean Project, and represented Chulalongkorn University at several UN forums, including the 79th Session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) in Bangkok. Through his work, Hu promotes education as a tool for sustainability, focusing on ocean stewardship, sustainable cities, and inclusive learning environments. Bridging local roots and global networks, he continues to advocate for lifelong education and collective action to protect both people and the planet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/5c833133-c5f7-47e9-8742-59009704deeb/Prince+FTVA+Madagascar+-+Prince+TSIATERIMILA.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Prince Tsiaterimila Ankaramalaza, Madagascar Prince Tsiaterimila is a Malagasy social entrepreneur and climate leader dedicated to sustainable development and youth empowerment. He is the Founder and President of FTVA in Madagascar, where he leads community-based initiatives in environmental restoration, green innovation and social inclusion. Through his national and global engagement, he advocates for climate justice and locally driven solutions that strengthen vulnerable communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/d98e205d-4c72-4701-9f60-d2a41f56a7d4/IMG-20260219-WA0023+-+Nwosu+miracle.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Miracle Nwosu, OWERRI, Nigeria Nwosu Miracle C.J. is a graduate of Urban and Regional Planning and the founder of Urbanix Smart Cities Solution, an initiative empowering young planners with modern tools and digital resources. He has impacted over 200 student planners across Nigeria and advocates for sustainable, innovative urban development that bridges the gap between communities and professionals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/8aa84c9f-c9eb-45d5-801b-a994fdd7dfa3/Md.+Muaz+Hussain+-+Muaz+Husain.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Md. Muaz Hussain Dhaka, Bangladesh Md. Muaz Hussain is an Urban and Regional Planning graduate from Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET), Bangladesh. His work focuses on climate resilience, WASH systems, and GIS-based urban planning in climate-vulnerable contexts. He has been attached to several INGO initiatives, consultancy firms, and research projects, with interests in SDG localization, data-driven planning, and locally led adaptation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/264e337d-14bc-4eb4-a742-7207a5055d27/IMG_2964+-+SOFAYA.png 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Eleojo Aduku Abuja, Nigerian Eleojo Aduku is a sustainability practitioner advancing locally led development and SDG localization across the Global South. Her work focuses on strengthening policy implementation, climate governance, and community-driven systems change. She is committed to bridging global frameworks with local action to accelerate equitable development outcomes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/5a174406-730f-49d0-afbb-fe91e6d67097/DMportrait+-+Diletta+Muccilli.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Diletta Muccilli Torino, Italy Diletta Muccilli is an urban policy and sustainability professional with a double Master’s degree in Geography and Urban Studies. She works on EU-funded projects focused on sustainable mobility, climate action, and nature-based solutions, with experience across European institutions, consultancies, and NGOs. As a Local Pathways Fellow, she advances participatory approaches to build inclusive and resilient cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/95b4319d-635c-4a8d-97f5-c47f439bcd5e/DB+copy3+-+Dipak+Bhowmick.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Dipak Bhowmick Narayanganj,Dhaka Division, Bangladesh Mr. Dipak Bhowmick is a climate and urban resilience professional working at the intersection of local governance and sustainable development. As a Technical Lead, he supports cities in advancing adaptation, water security, and the implementation of the SDGs. His expertise spans environmental safeguards, institutional reform, and youth-led climate diplomacy across South Asia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c4d0c7f4-2097-4f42-a73a-edccd69bee50/IMG_8196_Original+Copy+-+MOHSIN.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Mohsin Baingana Kampala, Uganda Baingana Mohsin is an entrepreneur and international relations scholar from Kampala driving sustainable development through community action and policy engagement. He builds initiatives that bridge ideas and practical solutions, focusing on waste management, climate action, and youth participation. His work connects governance, business, and environmental responsibility to create measurable social and environmental impact in urban communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/70c99f7d-1307-492f-8efa-06c92f2ff3f6/1111+-+Himbaza+Agahozo+Promesse.jpeg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Promesse Himbaza Agahozo,Rwanda, Promesse Himbaza Agahozo is an environmental and development practitioner from Rwanda with a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Environmental Planning and Management from the University of Rwanda. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Environmental and Development Studies at the University of Lay Adventists of Kigali. Promesse has experience working with communities through organizations such as Corps Africa, World Vision, and Youth for Christ Rwanda, where he has contributed to community development initiatives, environmental awareness, and youth empowerment programs. His professional interests include climate action, sustainable development, environmental management, and community-based solutions that improve livelihoods. Through his work and studies, Promesse is committed to supporting resilient communities and advancing locally driven solutions that contribute to sustainable development in Rwanda and across Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/ac3e5209-31b9-4e5e-88d7-c115e3fd3253/Headshot+shaiba+-+Shaiba+Bano+Siddiqui.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Shaiba Siddiqui Atlanta , United States Of America Shaiba Siddiqui is an urban designer and planner committed to advancing sustainable, inclusive, and climate-responsive cities. She holds a Master of Science in Urban Design from the Georgia Institute of Technology and brings international professional experience across India and the United States. Her work focuses on public space design, urban resilience, and empowering communities and future leaders to shape more equitable urban futures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b77588f8-5076-43f7-b24a-2d022d713d32/Picture+-+Badarou+Imini.png 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Badarou Imini Mahaman Niamey, Niger Badarou Imini is a consultant working on sustainable urban development across West Africa and conducting research on GIS-based decision-making for urban resilience. Skilled in project management, he supported regional projects such as the Spatial Development Strategy for the Sahel (SDSS) and the roll-out of the City Resilience Action Planning (CityRAP) tool with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/fe09a96a-646b-4158-8edc-5f22f9bc24d8/DSC01593+-+prashant+gautam.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Prashant Gautam Bangkok, Thailand Prashant Gautam is an early-career Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) professional and a Master’s candidate in Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management at the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand. With over three years of experience in water resources engineering and flood risk analysis, he has contributed to infrastructure design, and resilience planning in the energy sector. He currently serves as a DRR Co-Coordinator at the Water Youth Network. His interests lie at the intersection of climate change, adaptation, and resilient infrastructure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1bf8108d-bba0-4f0d-b30c-88e4fa103945/square+headshot+-+annabelle+liao+-+Project+Arrowroot.png 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Annabelle Liao, Vancouver, Canada Annabelle is a Taiwanese-Canadian youth climate advocate who is passionate about helping youth reimagine the just transition and build the practical skills to participate in it. She runs a free low-barrier climate education and professional development program called the Youth Activator program for high school students and post secondary youth through her nonprofit Project Arrowroot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/7ce31df1-eaee-4786-850f-11195e57541e/38230018+-+Malachi+Benjamin.png 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Malachi Benjamin, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Malachi Benjamin earned his BA in Architecture from Princeton University, MA in Conflict Resolution from Georgetown University, and is currently completing a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning at UCLA examining city diplomacy, spatial justice, and urban governance. His work explores how cities shape global governance, climate resilience, and equitable urban development, advancing inclusive and sustainable futures through local leadership and international collaboration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f9aee21f-7db4-4d78-b032-f0a3efa22b9f/0+-+ibtihel+trabelsi.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Trabelsi Ibtihel, Venice , italy Ibtihel Trabelsi is a Tunisian architect and multidisciplinary visual designer based between Venice and Istanbul. Currently pursuing an MS in Urban and Spatial Planning for Transition at IUAV Venice, she specializes in participatory planning, sustainable development, and UX/UI design. She has contributed to international urban, environmental, and community-based projects across Europe and MENA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/1780c576-dba4-4b5a-8374-478f6af9f500/Passport+Photo+-+Sandhya+Agarwal.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Shivang Agarwal Washington DC, USA Shivang Agarwal is a climate and clean air researcher working at the science policy interface. His work advances methane mitigation, short lived climate pollutant policy, and climate finance. He collaborates with governments and youth networks to translate science into action and is building data driven tools to support resilient, low carbon development decisions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/688759a7-a521-4196-95ce-c27ecb784b68/copy_A4BCF7F6-DFD1-46A4-9FB9-AF951CA55779+-+Faith+Mukhwana+Mutonyi.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Faith Mutonyi Mukhwana Kampala, Uganda Faith Mutonyi is a dedicated disability inclusion advocate, SDGs champion and entrepreneur from Kampala, Uganda. As a disability inclusion facilitator with Outbox and Stanbic Business Incubator, she works to embed equity and participation in business and community spaces. Passionate about SDG 11, Faith champions inclusive participation of persons with disabilities in community spaces including creating accessible and sustainable cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c4534a94-8123-400b-8298-dfd050d857d7/Gemini_Generated_Image_szpvzzszpvzzszpv+-+adejumoke+rebecca.png 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Adejumoke Aremo Abuja,FCT, Nigeria Adejumoke Aremo is an ESG and Sustainability Specialist with 9+ years of experience in project management, climate strategy, and community development. Based in Abuja, she is dedicated to empowering underserved communities through carbon sink restoration and community-led MRV systems. A PhD candidate in Sustainability, she bridges data, storytelling, and environmental action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/fdc07f90-301b-41b1-81c5-bc517235e607/Janarthanan_Venkatachalam_Profile_pic+-+Janarthanan+Venkatachalam.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Janarthanan Venkatachalam, London, United Kingdom Janarthanan is a Chevening Scholar pursuing an MSc in Cleantech Innovation at Imperial College London. He is Co-Founder of Kinowave (India), focused on renewable energy, and Silica Labs (UK), working on heat mitigation solutions. He previously served as an Innovation Consultant at the State Planning Commission, Government of Tamil Nadu, bridging innovation and public policy, and founded Greenable, a sustainability awareness initiative. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9fdd29d6-b509-472a-8457-d37b1db043b4/Aruzhan+-+Aruzhan+Mominbayeva.png 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Aruzhan Mominbayeva Almaty, Kazakhstan Aruzhan is a renewable energy professional from Kazakhstan advancing Central Asia’s green transition. She is pursuing her MBA while building InTech-Forecast, the region’s first renewable generation forecasting platform. She leads green projects recognized by UNFCCC and presented at COP29, and serves on the UNODC YouthLED Integrity Advisory Board and the EU Youth Sounding Board, advocating for youth-led, transparent climate action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/9fe1f748-d62c-434f-b2be-cfb13745c1cc/ZR+picture+-+Zachary+Rempel.png 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Zach Rempel, Winnipeg, Canada Zach Rempel is a Canadian environmental policy analyst specializing in climate policy, municipal finance, and sustainable urban development. He holds a Master’s in Natural Resource Management and leads research on how infrastructure planning, land use, and energy systems shape emissions and long-term public finances. He has published research on building environmentally sustainable, socially resilient cities, with a focus on redesigning car-oriented landscapes into human-scale communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/581c3fcf-0348-45f4-805f-e811d1a2e46e/Headshot+-+Isabella+Neer+%281%29.png 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Isabella Neer, Pittsburgh, United States of America Isabella Neer holds degrees in Biology and History from West Virginia University, grounding her work at the intersection of environmental science and historical context. Formerly an educator and student mentor, she now works as an environmental report writer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Growing up in the Ohio River Valley — a Rust Belt region shaped by industrial pollution and economic decline — sparked her passion for sustainable development, environmental policy, and social equity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/5bf88900-80d1-437a-849f-39fe3e2810df/Ahsen+Bhatti+Picture+-+Polar+Bear.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Ahsen Bhatti, Toronto, Canada Ahsen Bhatti is a Community Development Specialist working to integrate social benefits in urban planning for marginalized neighbourhoods across Toronto. He has spearheaded numerous innovative social programs centred on food security, affordable housing, environmental protections, youth employment & refugee rights. Ahsen is passionate about designing policy frameworks that deliver equity, sustainability & affordability for vulnerable communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/c3200ae9-6c14-4758-97a7-957c19ef9de9/WhatsApp+Image+2025-08-26+at+15.31.32+-+Necabeddin+Sivri.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Necabeddin Sivri Delft & Ghent, Netherlands Necabeddin Sivri is an operations leader and environmental engineer dedicated to industrial decarbonization. Currently an Erasmus Mundus Master's candidate in Environmental & Sustainability Engineering in Delft, he previously drove operational excellence at P&G and Tetra Pak. He also co-founded Connecteer, a youth network of 400+ members. He aims to bridge manufacturing with circular economy goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/07618c0a-5607-47b4-993c-a102f792ba68/Ghida+Arkadan-0132-PORTRAIT+%282%29+-+ghida+arkadan.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Ghida Arkadan, Ottawa, Canada Ghida graduated from Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering from Carleton University in Ottawa. She is passionate about using her engineering background and utilizing her problem-solving skills to fight for environmental justice in her community and globally. Ghida continues to educate herself on sustainability, new technologies, and how they can be implemented in our growing cities. Ghida obtained her LEED Green Associate credential and is aiming to work towards Green Project Management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/2074a4fd-fee1-4236-bb34-fd7303b78b09/Picture+-+Anum+Shahid.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Anum Shahid. Karachi, Pakistan Anum Shahid is a Commonwealth Shared Scholar (2023 – 2024), researcher, climate advocate, and educationist. She did her MA in International Relations from University of Portsmouth, UK. Her area of interest is climate change and its adverse impacts on human security. She has published articles. She is engaged with different NGOs to work for the betterment of society. She aims to foster climate change adaptation and mitigation to achieve sustainable development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/95c78ca5-42b1-4ebc-a31e-2a9668706ac3/1721360822531+-+Milagros+Arcos.jpeg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Milagros Arcos, Lima, Peru Milagros Arcos is a social innovation professional from Lima, Peru, advancing sustainable sanitation and inclusive urban services. She leads community-centered initiatives in peri-urban areas, designing solutions that improve health and environmental outcomes through human-centered design, environmental monitoring, and cross-sector partnerships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/f986b3f4-9cdd-4ab8-8073-5c96f71567ad/Headshot+Olive+HOUNKPONOU+-+Fondation+Jeunesse+Unie+ONG.png 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Olive Yénoukounmè Hounkponou Porto-Novo, Benin Olive Hounkponou is a Beninese urban leader committed to advancing sustainable urban development and environmental resilience in West Africa. Since 2019, he has designed and implemented community-based initiatives aimed at reducing plastic pollution and strengthening citizen participation in urban waste management systems. As President of Fondation Jeunesse Unie, he oversees strategic planning, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement with municipal authorities and community actors across several cities in southern Benin, including Porto-Novo, Cotonou, Sèmè-Kpodji, and Aguégués. His work includes large-scale awareness campaigns, educational programs, civic mobilization during major cultural events, and coordinated clean-up operations that have removed several tons of plastic waste from public spaces. His approach integrates community engagement, local innovation, and the development of sustainable economic models. He is currently developing Plastic to Value, a pilot initiative that transforms plastic waste into economic opportunities, digital monitoring tools, and participatory governance mechanisms, contributing to the localization of Sustainable Development Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/59ef4b7c-e291-437e-bd0d-10c79331aafa/Foto+Santiago+-+Santiago+suarez+prada.png 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Heinner Santiago Suarez Prada Bogotá, Colombia Heinner Suárez is a Cadastral and Geodesy Engineer specializing in urban planning and geospatial analytics. Currently at the Ministry of Environment , he manages territorial environmental guidelines. He is a District Risk Management Councilor and a District Planning Councilor , leading local planning in Ciudad Bolívar by integrating technical expertise with community governance to build resilient territories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57f7675437c581d5a1b8cfe0/b13465d9-bbff-47de-829f-18b457bc5150/picture+-+khansa+khalid.jpg 2026 Fellows - Make it stand out Khansa Khalid, Multan, Pakistan Khansa Khalid holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry (Analytical major) and is interested in sustainable development and climate action. Her contribution to academia is sustainability and biodegradability, with a research project on biodegradable plastics. She is devoted to working on poor sanitation and insufficient access to clean water in developing communities through research and advocacy and aims to pursue a master's degree to further expand her influence.