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Parneet Kaur is the Founder of Poetry for Planet, an initiative that aims to reshape the climate narrative by integrating diverse, underrepresented voices through the medium of poetry. As an emerging Indian poet, she debuted at COP15 in Montreal in December 2022 and has since performed at international platforms like COP28 in Dubai and the UNFCCC's Paris Committee on Capacity Building (PCCB). Through Poetry for Planet, Parneet focuses on addressing climate issues with a decolonial and intersectional perspective, using creative storytelling to bring attention to marginalized communities and their role in the climate conversation.
In 2023, Parneet was the Senior Associate of Y20 during India’s G20 Presidency, where she worked on themes such as the Future of Work and advocated for the inclusion of indigenous perspectives in the Y20 communique. Her contributions were also highlighted at the World Food Forum in Rome, where she spoke on the importance of youth leadership in shaping sustainable food systems.
In 2021, she founded Girl Up Zubaan, an initiative that seeks to empower marginalized women in India through an intersectional feminist lens. Parneet has also worked as an Advisor to JED Child Trust Foundation, a Nigerian NGO focused on enhancing access to quality education for African students.
Her commitment to climate action and social issues extends to her work as the Impact Officer of the Global Shapers Hub, Chandigarh under the World Economic Forum, and as the Assistant Secretary of Chandigarh United Nations Association. Through her involvement with the Indigenous Solidarity Working Group within YOUNGO, Parneet has worked to elevate the voices of indigenous women, particularly in the context of climate change.
Parneet has been recognized as one of the 100 'Leaders of Tomorrow' at the St. Gallen Symposium and was selected as a Max Thabiso Edkins Climate Ambassador by the World Bank’s Global Youth Climate Network (GCGN), where she first developed the concept for Poetry for Planet. Her work continues to focus on bringing creative solutions to the forefront of climate advocacy and ensuring marginalized communities are included in global discussions on sustainability.
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Norbeth Sixbert is a dynamic and dedicated young leader, a relentless advocate for gender empowerment, and a passionate environmentalist. With a notable journey as an Anatomy of Action alumni, an initiatives of UN Environment Programme and UN School, Norbeth has emerge as a beacon of positive change. In 2023, Norbeth was nominated for the Tanzania Emerging Youth Awards in the "Young Leader of the Year Male" category and for the People of Nature Awards in the "Climate Voice of the Year" category. Norbeth aspire to reinforce and rewards existing environmentally friendly lifestyle among youth, thereby delaying the adoption of greenhouse gas emissions practice among Tanzania, and also promoting economic empowerment to women and vibrant youth through business training support and industrial skills training. At present Norbeth proudly serves as Country Head for the Poetry for Planet, where he contributes significantly to raising awareness on environmental conservation through the arts. His work involves using poetry as a tool to engage communities, especially the youth, in conversations about sustainability, climate change, and the importance of protecting natural resources. Under his leadership, Poetry for Planet has launched numerous campaigns and initiatives that not only highlight the urgency of environmental action but also provide platforms for young people to express their ideas and creativity.
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