Meet the Nominees! You can vote for 1 person in each category (e.g. 1 person in Male and 1 person in Female) – and you can do this in every region. Please browse this site and get to know the #UPGSustainability Leaders. If you have questions for them, then please signup for updates so that you know when they will be available in a LIVE session so that you can ask them questions.
By the end of the campaign, two people from each region will win the most votes and will secure a place on the #UPGSustainability #JourneyToHurricane. And your VOICE matters: who would you be happy to vote for? Please scroll down and learn more.
*Â Please note that each Voter casts 2 votes:Â 1 woman and 1 man. And so the total number of votes is twice the total number of Voters.
Pallavi Singh
Pallavi Singh #UPGSustainability Leader from India. She is a mental health advocate from India and the founder of Changed Mind, an initiative focused on spreading mental health awareness. She is passionate about addressing SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, with a special focus on tackling depression and mental stress among youth. Through impactful workshops and innovative activities, she aims to create a healthier, more mindful society.
Pema Choden
Pema Choden #UPGSustainability Leader from Bhutan. She is a carbon-negative country. As the UPG Sustainability Leader, she is passionate about SDG 13: Climate Action. She aims to empower communities by advocating for Bhutan’s unheard climate stories through education, research, and implementing sustainable technologies to combat climate change and build resilience.”
Mansorah Fazely
Mansorah Fazely #UPGSustainability Leader from Afghanistan. She is currently studying Health Sciences and Medicine. Her focus is on advancing SDGs 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 5 (Gender Equality), and 13 (Climate Action) through impactful community projects. She is passionate about creating a positive impact and empowering others to drive sustainable development.
Bakht Ullah
Bakht Ullah #UPGSustainability Leader from Pakistan. He is a UPG Champion and dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and making a positive impact on the world. He runs a project focused on quality education, empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive. His unwavering dedication and inspiring leadership continue to make a significant difference in the lives of those around me and beyond.
Md Ibrahim Ali Raju
Md Ibrahim Ali Raju #UPGSustainability Leader from Bangladesh. He is an undergraduate student at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) and a passionate advocate for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With a focus on SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 1: No Poverty, he is working tirelessly to empower underprivileged children by providing educational opportunities and breaking the cycle of poverty. As a certified UPG Sustainability Leader and active social worker, Raju is dedicated to creating meaningful change in his community and beyond.
Meet Rajeshbhai Shukla
Meet Shukla #UPGSustainability Leader from India. He is passionate about advancing SDGs focused on Zero Hunger (SDG 2), Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), Quality Education (SDG 4), and Climate Action (SDG 13). As a Certified Sustainability Leader, Founder, and Director of the Shree Padmanabh Amrut Foundation, he has led impactful initiatives like planting 15,000 trees, organizing health camps, and empowering underprivileged communities through education. With a strong foundation in law, business, and sustainability, he is committed to driving meaningful change for a better future.”