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Naresh Prajapati is a Senior Research Fellow in Law at the Central University of Punjab, pursuing a Ph.D. on judicial approaches to human rights protection amid climate change in South Asia. A UGC-NET JRF awardee in both Law and Human Rights, he holds degrees in Geography, Law, and Environmental Law. Naresh has presented at international conferences across Asia and Europe, and published widely in Scopus and ABDC-indexed journals. He serves as Senior Editor of Africa University Law Review and Lead Editor for a special issue of the Journal of International Women’s Studies, (Scopus Index)
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I want to join the UNESCO Inclusive Policy Lab because it provides a unique platform to connect research, grassroots experiences, and inclusive policymaking. As a youth climate activist and campaigner for electoral reform in India, I believe this platform will help me contribute local insights to global policy discussions. I’ve led awareness campaigns like One Nation One Election through a cycle journey from Prayagraj to Delhi, and I’ve seen how important it is to include voices from rural and underrepresented communities in policy decisions. Being part of the Lab will allow me to collaborate
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Sundram Tiwari is the Founder of Nature Green Future Trust, a leading environmental organization in Uttar Pradesh, India. With over a decade of experience in climate action, youth leadership, and sustainable rural development, he has mobilized thousands through tree plantation drives, plastic-free campaigns, and clean energy awareness programs. A recipient of the State Youth Award by UP Govt, Sundram has cycled 18,000+ km across India and led the 715 km "Save Sai River" Padayatra. His work bridges policy, practice & focusing on empowering youth and promoting eco-conscious rural transformation.
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Heba M Khalil is Assistant Professor of Sociology & Criminology at Nebraska Wesleyan University. She worked in the field of human rights, labor rights, and economic development in the MENA region for a number of years, working with the Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights and Regions Refocus, and cofounding Egypt Social Progress Indicators, and Social Justice Platform. Her current research focuses on legalism and social change.
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CE Shreekant Patil is founder at PARENTNashik, (100 % Export to Europe). He is Committee chairman at NIMA Startup Hub, Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Vice President at IBSEA, GFID & MSMECCII, Advisor at United Marathi International Chamber, GIBF, Founder member at FOEII University, Delhi, Chartered Engineer with DGFT, Valuer, with 30 years of industrial experience now Sr. Consultant at NPC India (Under Ministry of Commerce & Industry – Govt of India). Mentor at Govt of India Initiatives: MAARG, BHASKAR, Startup India, WEP, STPI, BIRAC, AYE, MeitY Startup Hub, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras.
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Pankaj Mall is a growth strategist and startup mentor with over 18 years of global experience across NGOs, BPOs, and tech startups. A Swachh Bharat awardee, he has mentored 40+ startups, led FPO formations impacting 11,500+ farmers, and driven business turnarounds in India and the Middle East. As Director at Astittva, he specializes in sustainable development, leadership training, and organizational transformation.
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Siddhartha Paul Tiwari is an academic, technologist and researcher. He leads Google Asia Pacific's Mobile Policy and Planning based out of Singapore. Previously he spearheaded Google's global learning and development initiatives from Tokyo. He’s widely recognized for pioneering strides in educational innovation, mobile tech, digital strategies, and ICT. An Elected Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute and the Royal Asiatic Society, Tiwari has significantly contributed to social sciences, higher education, and Asian studies.
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Member of ICOMOS Indonesia and ICAHM ICS. Researcher in Paleolandscape Heritage Management in Indonesia
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I am a current Junior at Gretchen Whitney High School. I'm currently focusing on research in developmental and environmental economics.
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AI & Data Strategist (Principal Product Manager – AI at WGU), leading scalable AI/ML strategy impacting 190K+ learners. 18+ years across EdTech, Telecom, and Hi-Tech. Contributor to INFORMS, AI Frontier Network and Educause. OnCon Top 10 Analytics Leader. Focused on inclusive AI policy, ethical innovation, and digital equity in education. UNESCO Inclusive Policy Lab Expert, 2025.