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Climate Smart Planet is a movement focused on promoting sustainable practices and solutions to mitigate the impact of climate change. It aims to educate individuals and organizations about the need for action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect biodiversity, and promote resilient communities. Climate Smart Planet emphasizes the importance of adopting clean energy sources, efficient use of resources, and reducing waste to create a healthier planet for future generations. By working together, individuals and organizations can play a critical role in combating the effects of climate change and securing a sustainable future for all.

Virtual Summit

22 April 2023

9AM - 1:45PM EST

Towards
A Climate Smart Planet

Agenda

Pragna Nidumolu
USA
Founder, EcoTeens, TEDx Speaker and Performer
Jutta Eckstein
Germany
Enabling Company-wide Agility and Sustainability even in Large & Distributed Organizations. Coach, Consultant, Speaker, Author.

Panel 1
9:40AM - 10:25AM EST
Climate Justice

Facilitated by Pragna Nidumolu

Pragna Nidumolu
Founder, EcoTeens, TEDx Speaker and Performer
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Panelists

Shreya K.C.
EE 30 under 30, Contact Point of NDCs WG of YOUNGO
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Sidhartha Salagrama
Sustainable Development Graduate
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Sérgio Dos Céus Nelson
Mozambique,Environmental and Human Rights activist
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Heather Cunningham
Tanzania, International Development professional
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Panel 2
10:35AM - 11:20AM EST
Agility for Sustainability

Facilitated by Pranava Nidumolu

Sarayu Chittepu
Sophomore at George Washington University
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Panel 2

Asish Singh
Regional Officers’ Lead, SDG Students Program, SDSN Youth
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Sidhartha Salagrama
Nepal ,COP 27 & COP 26 delegate, Agribusiness Expert
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Sara Nyberg
Sweden ,Climate professional - co-creator of a thriving planet
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Kevin Mtai
Kenya,Co-Founder, Kenya Environmental Action Network
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Panel 3
11:40AM - 12:25AM EST
Conference of Parties (COP) 28

Facilitated by Sidhartha Salagrama

Sidhartha Salagrama
2022 Graduate of XIM University, School of Sustainability
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Dunja Trifunović
Serbia,Serbian youth climate activist, COP27 youth delegate
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Zuzanna Borowska
Poland/Netherlands,Founder of Open Dialogues International, young UNFCCC negotiator
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Kaluki Paul Mutuku
Kenya,Project Lead - Youth Caravan to COP27
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Lucy Plummer
United Kingdom,International Youth Participation Specialist
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Lightning Talks
12:35PM - 1:15PM EST

Welcome to the GYSS lightning talks. Dynamic and engaging speakers will share quick and insightful presentations on a range of topics related to sustainability. Each presentation will be around 7-10 minutes, so get ready for a fast-paced and informative session.

Ahmed Fathy
Egypt
Ahmed Fathy is the Founder and CEO of the Cairo-based Youth Love Egypt Foundation (YLE). He is the National Coordinator of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PAJCA), the official focal point for World Cleanup Day in Egypt, and a member of the Arab Youth Council for Climate Change.
Aleksandra Lazic
Serbia
International Relations student at the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Belgrade. Experienced in project management, research, and diplomacy through engagement in various NGOs, especially in human rights and environmental protection. Passionate about conflict resolution, EU integration, and climate diplomacy.
Kedar Balasubramaniyam
Germany
As a product owner, he is passionate about all things energy and has experience in various areas, including research, design, coordination, partnerships, and community outreach. Some of his specific areas of expertise include solar energy-powered net-zero energy buildings and energetic analyses for renewable energy communities.
Sarah Syed
Canada
Sarah Syed has been named a Top 25 Under 25 Environmentalist in Canada. She is currently working on leveraging nanomaterials to design a rotating and semi-transparent solar cell and an IoT water sensor to reduce water wastage in agriculture. She is the founder of You Are the Change, a youth-led organization.

Closing Keynote
12:20PM - 12:25PM EST
Road to COP 27

Susanna Kass
USA,Climate Change Advocate, Cloud Sustainability Executive, Stanford Energy Fellow
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If you are interested in speaking or being a panelist, please contact us at ecoteensglobal@gmail.com