ECO-HERO AWARD WINNERS

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Sustainable Food & Agriculture • Environmental Education & Awareness • Waste Reduction & Circular Economy • Climate Action & Energy • Water Conservation & Quality • Where Are They Now

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Harley Fatahillah Yodhaloka Sunoto

2026: 1st PLACE
Harley Fatahillah Yodhaloka Sunoto, a 14-year-old coastal conservationist, founded "Mangrove Warrior" to protect Surabaya's vulnerable fishing communities by planting tens of thousands of mangroves and developing sustainable products with local women to support the coastal economy.

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Hao-Han "Hank" Wu

2026: 2nd PLACE
Hao-Han "Hank" Wu, a 13-year-old environmental leader from Taiwan, founded the "No Butts Alliance" to combat microplastic pollution using AI data mapping, smart drainage inventions, civic activism, and national policy advocacy.

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Amaira Kapoor

2026: 1st PLACE
Amaira Kapoor, a 16-year-old innovator, founded "Project Vaayu" to build low-cost evaporative cooling units from upcycled terracotta cups, lowering classroom temperatures in under-resourced schools by up to 10°C during extreme heatwaves.

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Gunisha Kaur

2026: 3rd PLACE
Gunisha Kaur, a 16-year-old researcher from Ludhiana, founded "Buzzing Blooms" to build sensory-friendly, chemical-free pollinator gardens across India and Thailand, combining urban ecological restoration with neurodivergent youth inclusion.

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Abhiveer Gulati

2026: 3rd PLACE
Abhiveer Gulati, a 16-year-old activist from Delhi, founded the "NCR Clean Air Campaign" to address environmental injustice by distributing health protection gear, engaging communities, and pursuing legal litigation to mandate municipal accountability for air quality.

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Ji "Woody" Wu

2026: FINALISTS
At 12 years old, Taiwanese activist Ji "Woody" Wu founded "Recloth Kids" to combat fast fashion waste through upcycling workshops, massive recycled art installations and an AI-powered platform designed to educate consumers.

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Harsita Priyadarshini Mohanty

2025: 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

2025: 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

2025: 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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Mannat Kaur

2023: 3rd PLACE
India faces an acute water crisis. Learn how Mannat Kaur’s low-cost greywater system is saving thousands of liters of water daily, offering a vital solution to the nation's water crisis and promoting sustainable water management.