ECO-HERO AWARD WINNERS

Harsita Priyadarshini Mohanty
Sustainable Food & Agriculture, Biodiversity & Wildlife Conservation Laila Moiré-Selvage Sustainable Food & Agriculture, Biodiversity & Wildlife Conservation Laila Moiré-Selvage

Harsita Priyadarshini Mohanty

2nd PLACE
Harsita Priyadarshini Mohanty is recognized for her project on agro-biodiversity conservation. At just 13, she established a unique indigenous seed bank, preserving over 240 varieties of paddy and millet through a "loan for exchange" method to promote food security and climate resilience.

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Priyanshi Poddar
Waste Reduction & Circular Economy, Sustainable Cities & Communities, Environmental Education & Awareness Laila Moiré-Selvage Waste Reduction & Circular Economy, Sustainable Cities & Communities, Environmental Education & Awareness Laila Moiré-Selvage

Priyanshi Poddar

1st PLACE
Priyanshi Poddar, 16, from Biratnagar, Nepal, is transforming rubber waste into comfort and dignity for underserved communities. Through her Saathi initiative, she upcycles discarded rubber into mats and clogs, benefiting over 4,000 individuals and preventing significant CO₂ emissions.

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Bibhuti Bhattarai
Sustainable Food & Agriculture, Environmental Education & Awareness, Waste Reduction & Circular Economy Laila Moiré-Selvage Sustainable Food & Agriculture, Environmental Education & Awareness, Waste Reduction & Circular Economy Laila Moiré-Selvage

Bibhuti Bhattarai

3rd PLACE
Bibhuti Bhattarai, 16, from Nepal, empowers communities through "Girls Leading Organic Way." She teaches young girls and mothers to transform kitchen waste into organic compost, fostering sustainable farming and reducing reliance on harmful chemicals.

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