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10 September
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Policy Coordinator, EnvAction
Farzana Faruk Jhumu (She/Her) is the youth advocate of UNICEF Bangladesh. She coordinates with Fridays for Future MAPA (Most Affected People and Areas) and International. She is a member of the Asia-Pacific Youth Advisory Group on Environmental and Climate Justice for the UNDP regional office. She is a member of the feminist action coalition for climate justice with UN women. She is currently working with 350 Bangladesh to campaign for a green new deal in Bangladesh. She has been following climate negotiations in several multilateral environmental agreements.
Member, Standing Committee on Ministry of Home Affairs and Standing Committee on Ministry of Finance
Member, Standing Committee on Ministry of Home Affairs and Standing Committee on Ministry of Finance
Member, Climate Parliament Bangladesh
CEO & Founder, Wastech
I am Muhammed Mohiuddin Sourav, CEO and Founder of Wastech. I have been working in this field for almost 5 years. I have personally trained 110+ underprivileged women on how to upcycle and recycle. As a young climate activist, my vision is to ensure a zero-waste lifestyle among at least 70% of Bangladeshis by 2030.
Co-founder, PLASTiiT
Born and raised in Bangladesh, Sadia completed her graduation in Soil, Water, and Environment from the University of Dhaka with a strong interest in the sustainable development of the community through integrated nature-friendly approaches. Since her undergrad days, she has been actively involved in research projects focusing on water resources and marine ecosystems with different Environmental Conservation Organizations, eventually moving to social impact initiatives. She draws from her experience of working in the nature conservation sector and co-founded PLASTiiT to provide sustainable solutions for pollution control and natural resource management.
Aruba Faruque is a remarkable 17-year-old climate and environmental activist from Bangladesh. She is currently studying in 11th grade. Aruba is one of the very few leading child activists in the country. Aruba holds the prestigious position of “Adolescent Ambassador for Climate and Health” at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, People’s Republic of Bangladesh. She also plays a pivotal role in the Fridays4Future movement and serves as the Deputy National Coordinator of Youth Net Global. Aruba's journey towards climate and environmental justice commenced at just 13 years old in 2019. At the age of 14 in March 2021, she boldly launched a petition, appealing to the Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh to implement the Bangladesh Planetary Emergency Declaration and integrate climate education into the school curriculum. This initiative marked her as the youngest-ever citizen of Bangladesh to launch a petition. The petition’s impact led to the groundbreaking decision by the Ministry of Education in May 2022 to include "Climate and Environment" as a designated learning field in the restructured curriculum. She has been awarded the esteemed title of "Climate Advocacy Champion" from Green TV USA and has been aptly known as the "Greta Thunberg of Bangladesh" by The Sustainable Hour Australia. In the realms of both local and global activism, Aruba Faruque shines as a true climate justice activist. I am happy to share my knowledge and resources with other youths and communities so that they can be inspired from the journey and follow to contribute even more.
Program Manager, Eco Network Global
Myself SK Rezwana Quadir Raisa, I am working in Eco-Network as a Program Manager. Currently I am completing my graduation in Agriculture from Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University. Since 2020 I have been involved in climate restoration activities and also nominated as Climate Change Voice of the Year 2023 by We Naturalist. Currently I am leading a project named "Mission Green Bangladesh" by which we are aiming to plant 50 thousand trees all over Bangladesh.
Executive Coordinator, Youth Net Global
MD Sohanur Rahman (27) is a passionate climate advocate and activist from coastal Bangladesh. He is a driving force behind YouthNet, the nation's largest youth network for climate justice. Established in 2016 and now active in 45 districts, YouthNet focuses on climate justice through grassroots campaigns, youth engagement, and community outreach to promote local action for global impact. Sohanur, previously Bangladesh's Youth Parliament Minister of Law and Judiciary, represented his country at the Commonwealth Youth Forum in London (2018). Globally recognized for his leadership, he actively addresses climate challenges and youth empowerment. Notably, Sohanur represented Bangladesh as the official youth delegate at the COP27 UN Climate Summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, in 2022.
Co-founder, PLASTiiT
I'm Rubaita Younus Aurthi, a recent graduate from BUET. My technical degree amplified my true passion for integrating technology with business and community policies. This passion drove me to embrace opportunities such as the "Shoktikonna Leadership Cohort: Women in Renewable Energy Sector," where I engaged in policy discussions with the EU and the World Bank, worked on a UNDP clean cooking project, and collaborated with IIT Ropar on a hybrid power plant designing, gaining valuable insights into financial assessment. Going forward, I'm eager to champion energy policy and progressively apply my technical expertise to contribute to nationwide energy solutions, fueled by continuous learning
Volunteer Coordinator, Government Titumir College
Ariful Islam is a climate activist and development professional. He is currently working at ActionAid Bangladesh. He is the founder and director of the Nirvoy Foundation, which is working on several social issues since 2017. After completing his bachelor’s in computer science and engineering, he is currently pursuing his master’s in Development Studies, and he has also an LLB degree. Ariful worked for the ICT Division, Ministry of Food, Ministry of Commerce, Centre for Peace and Justice-Brac University, FNF Bangladesh, and Jaago Foundation as a training facilitator. He was a journalist and currently, he is writing columns and articles in daily newspapers and magazines.
Legal Advisor, We Can Cox’s Bazar
Hailing from Dhaka, Bangladesh, is a dynamic entrepreneur and corporate legal affairs icon. Her profound commitment to societal betterment led her to establish M4M, a pioneering initiative focused on fostering change in her homeland. She is one of the legal advisor of the youth-led organization ‘We Can Cox’s Bazar’. A fervent advocate for menstrual awareness, Neshat strategically champions this cause in climate-vulnerable areas across Bangladesh. By creating period clubs, she empowers educated youth to adopt healthy menstrual practices, setting the stage for sustainability. Neshat's vision transcends borders, aiming to propagate her impactful approach globally, while her relentless dedication continues to reshape perspectives and promote positive change.
Founder, We Can Cox's Bazar
Md Omar Faruk Joy is the founder of ‘We Can Cox’s Bazar’, a youth-led organization that works for social and environmental causes. He is also a program officer at SIP Academy India and a co-founder of the Asia Pacific Climate Project. He has been volunteering since 2012 and has organized and participated in several international events related to the SDGs, peace, and climate change. He is a fellow of various initiatives such as The Earth on Clean Air and Renewable Energy Advocacy Project, Global Peace Chain, and International Peace Diplomacy Corps-Korea. He has won numerous awards for his innovative and impactful ideas, such as the Covid-19 Innovation Ideas Competition award by the British Council, the Green Inclusive Business Champion 2023, and the Movers Changemaker Award by UNDP 2023.
