MEET THE 2020 LOCAL PATHWAYS FELLOWS

The third cohort of the Local Pathways Fellowship is bringing together a network of 128 young thought leaders, urban planners, sustainability advocates, researchers and innovators from 103 cities across the world to advance local dialogue, collaboration and problem solving around the Sustainable Development Goals and to make cities and urban settlements “smart, fair and sustainable”.

Abdullah-Al-FaisalDhaka, BangladeshGIS 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 is…

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.

Abraham Morris WeahMonrovia, LiberiaManaging Director, SYCADIWeah 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 y…

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.

Adam WronkowskiPoznan, PolandPhD student, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Faculty of Socio-Economic Geography and Spatial ManagementAdam is a PhD student of socio-economic geography and spatial management at Adam Mickiewicz Univeristy, Poznan.…

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.

Aditya KaudanNew Delhi, IndiaMaster'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) &amp…

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.

Aime Ludovic Pegdwende SawadogoOuagadougou, Burkina FasoParticipant, YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa AccraAime Ludovic Pegdwende SAWADOGO holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and promotes ecological constructions with local mat…

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.

Akash MalhotraGurugram, IndiaAcademic Mentor, Citizens for Public LeadershipAkash is an economist; whose interests primarily lie at the intersection of Global Finance and Sustainable Development. He is formally trained in engineering and economics a…

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.

Aleksei TikhonovMoscow, RussiaResearch Assistant, Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of SciencesAleksei earned a specialist degree in chemistry from Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia and started Ph.D. in m…

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.

Aliraza AlidinaWinnipeg, CanadaResearcher, Immigration Partnership WinnipegAliraza 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 passionat…

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.

Amer QawasmiAmman, JordanEnvironmental Officer, ArabEnvAmer 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 citi…

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.

Ana Carolina AbreuRio de Janeiro, BrazilM.Sc Student, Federal Rural University of Rio de JaneiroAna is an internationalist and is currently pursuing her M.Sc in Sustainable Development Practice at Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro. She coll…

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.

Ana Paula KasznarRio de Janeiro, BrazilMaster's Student in Global Environmental Leadership, Tsinghua UniversityPassionate about sustainable development, Ana Kasznar is a civil engineer with a focus on urban systems. She has background experience in …

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.

Angela MoturiNairobi, KenyaIntern, ESRI Eastern AfricaAngela 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 …

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.

Anna PozdniakovaKharkiv, UkrainePhD graduate, Research center for industrial development problems of NASAnna is passionate about Smart Sustainable Cities and this was a topic of her PhD research. She is interested in technologies and digital product…

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.

Anne Marie ReyQuezon City, PhilippinesProject Development Officer, Resettlement Governance - Project Management OfficeAnne Rey works as a Project Development Officer in a government agency in the Philippines that capacitates local government units o…

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

Apula SinghDelhi NCR, IndiaAssociate Manager - Advocacy, Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and DemocracyApula Singh is an Economics & Urban Policy graduate. She works with Janaagraha and is currently consulting with Odisha government on municipa…

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.

Babajide OluwaseLagos, NigeriaFounder/Team Lead, RenewDriveBabajide 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 deployin…

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.

Bessy ThuraniraNairobi, KenyaUrban Development Consultant, TU DortmundAn 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 o…

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.

Betrand NjoyaBamenda, CameroonFarm management expert, PIDMA- Ministry of agriculture and rural developmentBetrand Shitiet Njoya is a young global leader working in sustainable agricultural development, youth empowerment, youth and women entrepreneur…

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.

Bingqin ShanShanghai, ChinaConsultant, Shanghai Digital Intelligence System Technology Co., LtdBingqin Shan is a consultant with Shanghai Digital Intelligence System Technology Co., Ltd, designing solutions of digital governing and natural resource …

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.

Boateng SekyereAccra, GhanaSenior 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 Deg…

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.

Bruno Braga BatistaPorto Alegre, BrazilActive Mobility Analyst, WRI BrasilBruno 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 acce…

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.

Carson CooperNashville, TN, United StatesResearch Analyst, Greater Nashville Regional CouncilCarson is a Research Analyst for the Greater Nashville Regional Council, the government entity that coordinates and creates regional plans. She uses mapping…

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

Caterina LaurenziMilano, ItaliaConsultantPassionate 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 Riccard…

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.

Chantal RietdijkTaipei, TaiwanPhD candidate, National Taiwan Normal UniversityAs 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…

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.

Christian VargasSantiago, ChileFounder and Project Manager, Voices GYChristian is an engineer who works primarily in the non-profit sector. Passionate about sustainable development and social innovation, he has experience working in different countr…

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.

Cibele Patrícia Damasceno de OliveiraBelo Horizonte, BrazilUndergraduate Double Degree Student, Federal University of Minas Gerais and École des Ingénieurs de la Ville de ParisCibele is an undergraduate student in civil and urban engineering at the …

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.

Clarity Ropafadzo MapengoPretoria, South AfricaPhD Student, University of PretoriaA PhD student at the University of Pretoria. She is a published researcher and an empowering poet. Her research work includes developing biodegradable packaging materi…

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.

Cyrielle NoëlMontréal, CanadaProgram Specialist, Ocean WiseCyrielle 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 en…

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.

Dana AbeldinovaNur-Sultan city, KazakhstanHead 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 life…

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.

Daniele PronestìRome, ItalyHead of Sustainable investment and innovation Strategy, CDP - Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Real EstateDaniele works at the Real Estate SubCo of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, a relevant italian investment bank. He integrates ESG …

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

Danny BwalyaLusaka, ZambiaFounder and Director, DEEArch Designs and ConsultancyA built environment professional with vast experience in multiple facets of architecture and civil engineering, Danny is the Founder and Director of “Drivers of Eco-Engin…

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.

David BakkaKampala, UgandaCo-Founder, BrickeTDavid 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 …

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.

David TimisBrussels, BelgiumCurator, 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 Sh…

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.

Emmanuel DzisiKumasi, GhanaTransportation Engineer, Phd Researcher, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and TechnologyEmmanuel is a PhD student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana where he is interested in finding sustai…

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.

Ernest TsifodzeAccra, GhanaFacilities 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 constructi…

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.

Faduma AliToronto, CanadaUrban Planner, Bousfields Inc. and Member, Water Youth NetworkFaduma Ali is an Urban Planner with Bousfields Inc., where she partakes in project coordination with multiple stakeholders. She is also responsible for gathering …

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.

Felipe Suárez GiriMontevideo, UruguayEconomist, Program Informal Settlement Integration - Ministry of Housing and Spatial PlanningFelipe Suárez Giri works as an Economist for Uruguay’s Informal Settlement Integration program. He has over five years …

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.

Felix MmekaToronto, CanadaGreen Economy Program, Ryerson UniversityFelix 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 (…

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.

Francesca VanelliRotterdam, NetherlandsAcademic 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 …

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.

Gayflor Zimawu WorziPaynesville City, LiberiaCo-Founder and Administrative Manager, Centre for Inclusion and EmpowermentGayflor Z. Worzi is a Co-founder and Administrator of Centre for Inclusion and Empowerment, a youth-led organization working to r…

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.

Goodness OdeyCalabar, NigeriaState Coordinator, Nigeria Youth SDGs NetworkGoodness 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 g…

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.

Goutham KonikarMysore, IndiaDST INSPIRE Fellow, University of MysoreGoutham 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 &am…

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.

Heba ElhanafyAlexandria, EgyptProject Associate, Ecumene StudioHeba 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 arc…

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.

Helen TartagliaLondon, EnglandDesign Resident, City Co-Labs, MakerversityFormally 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 Ma…

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.

Hien DangSingapore, SingaporeEmployer Branding Specialist, International SOSHien is passionate about helping organisations to recognise business opportunities from SDGs and incorporate the framework in their strategies. Having lived and worked in Vi…

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.

Holly Nicole KandelDakar, SenegalProgram 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…

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.

Ilkin AliyevBaku, AzerbaijanBusiness Coach, Trainer, GIZAs 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, G…

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.

Iman AbdulkadirToronto, CanadaCo-founder, Sustainable PathwaysIman 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 fo…

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.

Iria KatritsiAthens, GreeceCEO / Founder, Nature AboveIria 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 var…

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.

Isaac OloruntimilehinIlorin, NigeriaCo-founder, Save the City initiativeIsaac Oloruntimilehin is a fifth-year student at the University of Ilorin, studying Urban and Regional Planning. Isaac loves volunteering and has special interests in environmen…

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.

Jacob MillerNew Bedford, United StatesFounder, SouthCoast ProsperityJacob 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…

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.

Jasprit KaurDelhi, IndiaConsultant, GIZAn 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 integratin…

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.

Javier Gallardo SalgadoQuito, EcuadorHabitat and Urban Development Specialist, MIDUVIJavier 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, w…

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.

Jehan SalimZaatari Camp, JordanHead of Technical unit at Zaatari/Site Planner, UNHCRJehan 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. …

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.

Jhonatan MelendezGuatemala City, GuatemalaDR Projects (Projects Administrator), Potter's House AssociationJhonatan is passionate about Sustainable Development and Civil Engineering. He believes Civil Engineering is one of the leading professions for…

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.

Joao Henrique Alves CerqueiraCuritiba, BrazilCoordinator, CiclimaticosJoão 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…

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.

José GilMexico City, MexicoStrategic 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 poin…

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.

Juan Alejandro García RodríguezMonterrey, MéxicoDirector and Founder, Ruta AmarillaJuan is a political scientist interested in cities, climate change and accountability. He works in Nuevo León Council for Strategic Planning as a public policy analys…

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.

Juan Diego Oliva HeinsenMonterrey, MexicoUndergraduate Student, Tecnológico de MonterreyJuan Diego is a Dominican student pursuing a BSc in Engineering in Sustainable Development at Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico. Because of his interest and passi…

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.

Julia AlvarengaFlorianópolis, BrazilM.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…

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.

Keynes TamoBafoussam, CameroonResponsible for studies, NTFS planning officeKeynes 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 developmen…

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.

Kimberley SakhoParis, FranceUrban Planning Engineer, EIVPKimberley 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 publ…

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)

Konstantina VidouAthens, GreeceUrban Planning and Development Engineer, Aristotle University of ThessalonikiKonstantina is an urban planner from Greece. She has experience in research and placemaking, gained through her year abroad in The Netherland…

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.

Kusha VermaDelhi, IndiaFounder, 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 repre…

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.

Lechindem Efuetngwoa BenrollinceLimbe, CameroonTeam Leader - GIS Manager, GeoViewBenrollince is a young Geomatics engineer. He works as Surveyor for Cameroon Development Corporation and GIS Manager for GeoView which delivers GIS and Mapping services…

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.

Leigh HuffmanAsheville, United StatesUrban PlannerLeigh 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 …

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.

Liubov ShkurenkoStockholm, SwedenGraduate Student, KTH Royal Institute of TechnologyLiubov is an environmentalist and urbanist, driven by matters of sustainability and inclusion. She has been studying ecology at National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Ac…

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.

Londiwe DlaminiDurban, South AfricaAssistant Project Coordinator, World Water AcademyLondiwe is a hydrologist currently working as an assistant project coordinator for World Water Academy. Londiwe is a member of the Young Experts Programme (Water), …

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.

Lucy DunhillKingston upon Hull, United KingdomFounder, DujoLucy is the Founder of Dujo, an interdisciplinary consultancy using Architecture, Technology, Commercial & Project management. She utilises her lived experiences as an autistic woman and…

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.

Luísa Schiavon de AraújoSão Paulo, BrazilChemical engineer, University of São PauloLuísa is a chemical engineer passionate about sustainability. Currently, she works with renewable energy at Total Eren. Luísa is deeply involved in themes related to …

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.

Macarena Domínguez FernándezOlot, SpainFormer Junior Legal Consultant, UN Habitat BoliviaFormer legal Junior Consultant UN-Habitat Bolivia. Public International & Environmental Law (University of Groningen) Macarena is a young legal professional…

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.

Marcella CutrimRio de Janeiro, BrazilArchitecture & Urbanism student, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de JaneiroMarcella is a young Architecture & Urbanism student from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She has been involved in several distinc…

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.

Mariana MarmeladaLisbon, PortugalMSc Architecture Student, University of Lisbon - School of ArchitectureSince her exchange in Japan, after 2018 July’s Heavy Rain Disaster, Mariana has become more aware of the importance of disaster preparedness, mit…

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.

Mariana PallarésMadrid, SpainCivil Engineer, Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Advisor, IWBIMariana is a civil engineer specialized in energy efficiency in the built environment. As a young Venezuelan advocate of the SDGs, she is passionate about…

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.

Marina KyriakouNicosia, CyprusArchitect / Urban Planner, BYCS / Urban GorillasMarina Kyriakou is an architect and urban planner. Her research and projects focus on transforming underused spaces into community places. She has also researched the pote…

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.

Marketa NosalovaLondon, United KingdomDevelopment Manager, TOWNAs 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 inte…

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.

Maroua ChaouechiSfax, TunisiaUrban designer and architect, founder, MedenMaroua 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…

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.

Mateo LuBarcelona, SpainIndependent Researcher, UABOriginally 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 p…

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.

Matthew NguyenMelbourne, AustraliaCo-Founder, Action for HealthPassionate 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 cit…

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.

Methembe MdlaloseDurban, South AfricaResearcher, Part-time lecturer-PhD Candidate, University of KwaZulu-NatalMethembe is an an energetic, hardworking and self-motivated individual who has keen interest in efficient land use management models for sp…

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.

Mohamed Okash SugowMogadishu, SomaliaCo-founder and Executive Director, SDGs 252Okash is a development strategist, activist, and researcher. He is passionate about sustainability, social inclusion, and resilient cities. Okash is a policy, governance…

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).

Mohammad Ibrahim MasoudiKabul, AfghanistanDeputy Project Manager, SFCCEngineer, 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…

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.

Mostafa Gouda6th of October, EgyptUrban & Environmental Planning and GIS Consultant, Master Student, School of Engineering, Ain Shams StudentMostafa is a master's student in the Resource Efficient Cities IMaREC program within CNRD. He has partic…

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.

Namitha ThomasDubai, United Arab EmiratesGraduate Environmental Scientist, AECOM Middle EastNamitha is an environmental scientist at AECOM. From being a part of entrepreneurship programs with Global Green Growth Institute and UAE Ministry of Environ…

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.

Narotum Dass Yudhish RoheeCurepipe, MauritiusSustainability Consultant, Ecosis LtdYudhish holds a masters degree in Sustainability and currently works as Sustainability Consultant. He is also the National Secretary of JCI Mauritius, an organisation …

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.

Nazmi AhmedWashington, D.C., United StatesProgram Analyst, U.S. Federal GovernmentNazmi Ahmed graduated from the University of Florida with her Masters in Sustainable Development Practice focusing on Water and Soil Science, Urban Regional Planning, …

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.

Nedaa MahboubCairo, EgyptUrban Research Assistant, The American University in CairoNedaa is an architect who is working in the areas of social connectedness and urban happiness. Her ongoing research investigates the potentiality of spatial well-bein…

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.

Neslişah DoğanIstanbul, TurkeyStudent, Özyeğin UniversityPassionate 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 …

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.

Nicola CoundourakisJohannesburg, South AfricaConsultant, SimanyeNicola 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 …

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.

Nnaemeka Eke-okochaSiena, ItalyMaster Student, University of SienaPhil 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 wate…

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.

Noah BaarsAmsterdam, NetherlandsCity Analyst, Circle EconomyDriven 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 im…

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.

Patricia AguchikuSão Paulo, BrazilSustainability 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 A…

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.

Paula SahyounMontreal, CanadaProject Lead, Global ShaperPaula 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 sustai…

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.

Pratik KunwarKathmandu, NepalManaging Director, Center for Entrepreneurship and InnovationPratik 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 pioneer…

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.

Priyanka KulkarniThane, IndiaEnvironmental Architect Planner, Consultant/AssociatePriyanka Kulkarni (M.Arch., Pune University) is a ‘Environmental Architect Planner’ working as an ‘Consultant/Associate’ with different experts on sustainable design/p…

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.

Priyanka WalanjMumbai, IndiaCircular Economy Consultant. United Nations Development Programme, IndiaPassionate about Sustainable Development Goals, Priyanka is currently working as a Circular Economy Consultant at UNDP,India.She is the Cofounder of …

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.

Regina Ynestrillas VegaCDMX, MexicoMasters Student, The New SchoolRegina 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 commu…

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.

Ritika JainNew Delhi, IndiaProgram Manager, Shakti Sustainable Energy FoundationRitika works as a Program Manager at Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation. She did her Masters in Environmental Science, Policy & Management from Lund University Swe…

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!

Rodelon RamosManila, PhilippinesDesign and innovation manager, Habitat for Humanity PhilippinesRodelon is an architect & environmental planner. He is the Design & Innovation Manager of Habitat for Humanity Philippines, working with the urban…

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.

Sabareesh SureshDehradun, IndiaAssociate Consultant, Athena InfonomicsSabareesh Suresh is an urban planner and an architect with advanced qualifications in infrastructure planning and management. He currently works as an Associate Consultant with "A…

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.

Samantha HernandezMiami, United StatesStudent, Lewis and Clark CollegeSamantha 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 …

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.

Sanchita RajvanshiToronto, CanadaProgram Coordinator, Evergreen CanadaPassionate 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 ar…

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.

Sandra SamantelaCalamba City, Laguna, PhilippinesUniversity Research Associate, University of the Philippines-Los BañosSandra is an environmental planner and research associate in the University of the Philippines Los Baños, where she conducts resea…

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.

Savannah WuNew York, United StatesUrban Planning Graduate Student, Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and PreservationSavannah is an urban planning graduate student at Columbia University. Passionate about sustainability,…

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.

Shahd AbuserriyaCairo, EgyptStrategic planning & Urban development program intern, UN-HabitatShahd Abuserriya is a Palestinian engineer, writer and Researcher for sustainability & environment, she is a master candidate in Environmental studi…

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.

Shalhevet VisnerLondon, UKUrban 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 Opp…

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.

Shelby ColemanSyracuse, NY, United StatesPhD Candidate, SUNY ESFShelby 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…

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.

Shey Vitalis MbunkurNicosia, CyprusFounder, Better Future For All AssociationShey 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 voluntee…

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.

Shweta GandhiDubai / Sharjah , United Arab EmiratesStudent, University of OxfordShweta 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 Sustain…

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.

Sofia CavalleriBangkok, ThailandResearch Associate, Ph.D. Candidate, Yoga Teacher, Stockholm Environment Institute - Chulalongkorn UniversityEnvironmentalist, Ph.D. candidate and yoga teacher. Sofia is currently pursuing a joint Ph.D. in Bangkok at …

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).

Solomon JeongDublin, IrelandMPA Development Practice Student, University College DublinSolomon Jeong is a graduate student at University College Dublin. He was a diverse range of international development experience ranging from Malaria and HIV prev…

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.

Swapnil SaxenaNew Delhi, IndiaProgram Officer, National Institute of Urban Affairs, IndiaAn architect and urban planner by training, Swapnil is driven by her deep passion about building environmentally sustainable, inclusive and resilient cities by …

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.

Tara ChenKaohsiung City , TaiwanProject Manager- Global Health Literacy Summit 2020, E-DA Healthcare GroupTara is a young Canadian, public health specialist and SDG advocate, passionate about developing cross-sectoral collaborations to advance healt…

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+.

Tony LuoMelbourne, AustraliaUrban Planner, Victorian Planning AuthorityPassionate about placemaking and community development, Tony Luo is an Urban Planner with the Victorian Planning Authority, where he plans for high-quality urban renewal precinct…

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.

Tyler RiveraBoston, United StatesYouth Climate Justice Organizer, Youth On Board / Boston Student Advisory CouncilTyler Rivera is an activist working at the intersection of climate justice and community organizing. Through the Boston Student Advisor…

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.

Ucha AbbahAustin, United StatesUrban Ecological Planner, Asakura RobinsonUcha 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 A…

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.

Valentina Castillo CifuentesRegion of Waterloo, CanadaMES Candidate in Sustainability Management, University of WaterlooValentina is a graduate student at the University of Waterloo. She focuses on social partnerships that help local governments to …

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.

Venugopal A VChennai, IndiaSenior Research Associate for Urban Development, Institute for Transportation & Development PolicyVenugopal has been working with the city government in Chennai providing assistance for various complete streets project…

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.

Victor OlisehBenin, NigeriaCommissioner for Strategic Planning and Execution, Ignite StartupX and Project Initiator, Domestication of SDGs in Nigeria Tertiary InstitutionsVictor is a distinguished young Agricultural graduate from the University of B…

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.

Vivek YadavBangalore, IndiaSoftware Development Engineer, Philips Innovation Campus - Healthcare ResearchVivek is a Software Developer with Philips Healthcare Research and an enthusiast Public Policy Research Analyst. He is engaged in many social-en…

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.

Vladislav FedorovPlovdiv, BulgariaInternational Project Manager, BG Be Active AssociationHolding a BA in International Relations, Vlad is responsible for project coordination and international communication at BG Be Active that fosters behavior chan…

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

William McIntyreMelbourne, AustraliaMasters Student, Monash UniversityWilliam 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 …

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.

Wrixon Mpanang'ombeBlantyre, MalawiResearch Assistant, Enabling the Circular Economy For Sanitation in Kenya and Malawi ProjectWrixon worked as a corporate environmental analyst and consultant before his current role in urban sanitation research at …

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.

Xu LiuIthaca, USAGraduate Researcher, Cornell UniversityAn 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 Fu…

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).

Yana BrykKyiv, UkraineRoad 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 …

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.

Yasmina BendikhaMontpellier, FranceStudent - 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 …

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'.

Yee Man KoHong Kong, ChinaStudent researcher, Lingnan UniversityUpholding faith in humanity and civilisation, Jasmine finds her passion on sustainable development and natural heritage through literature and leadership experience. She has been brand …

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.

Yoldez HallebSousse, TunisiaArchitect / Heritage consultant, Sousse DemainYoldez 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 t…

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.

Mengxue GaoNew York City, USAResilience Engineer, Thornton TomasettiAs 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 prope…

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.

Aashreetha KoonuChennai, IndiaJunior town planner, Town Development CouncilRaised 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…

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.

Priya GosainAhmedabad, IndiaStudent, Centre for Heritage Management, Ahmedabad UniversityPriya Gosain is an Architect, who is currently pursuing her Master's in Heritage Management. Her interest in vernacular architecture, cultures, and communities …

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.

Roberto Salvador Herrera CastroMexico City, MexicoProject Lead, Participatory Habitat Initiative, UN-HabitatRoberto is an international professional with experience specializing in sustainable urbanization through knowledge, skills and expertise bas…

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/

Geetika AhujaNew Delhi, IndiaDeputy Manager, Chief Minister's Good Governance Associates, HaryanaGeetika 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 …

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.

Divya KasarabadaMalmö, SwedenResident/Research Assistant for International and Housing office + Urban Studies Masters student, Malmö UniversityDivya an architecture graduate pursuing an Msc. Urban Studies at Malmö University is passionate about Circ…

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.

Madhusudan KothariPune, IndiaChief Minister Fellow, Pune Metropolitan Region Development AuthorityMadhusudan is passionate about participatory governance and sustainability. He works with the nodal planning authority for Pune as a Chief Minister Fel…

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.

Isha SharmaLondon, UKCompany Director and Member of Council, London School of Economics and Political ScienceIsha is a policy-practitioner in international development. Raised across India, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, US and the UK, Isha seeks to explore ho…

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.

Jaimin ParikhNew Delhi, IndiaDiplomatic Researcher, European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights; Student, University of DelhiJaimin Parikh is a young change-maker from India. In 2019 he received the National Youth Icon Award by Internatio…

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.