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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Nethanya Fonseka
Climate Action & Energy, Biodiversity & Wildlife Conservation, Sustainable Cities & Communities Laila Moiré-Selvage Climate Action & Energy, Biodiversity & Wildlife Conservation, Sustainable Cities & Communities Laila Moiré-Selvage

Nethanya Fonseka

2nd PLACE
Nethanya Fonseka, 16, from Michigan, leads Plant It Forward, a powerful initiative combating climate change through tree planting. She cultivates climate resilience and environmental justice, securing funding for a microforest and honoring Indigenous heritage through native gardens.

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