Leena Joshi
Founder and CEO
Ethereal Inc.
Bio:
Leena Joshi is a youth leader, a community builder, and an outspoken advocate for gender equality and climate action.
By founding Ethereal Inc. at 14, Leena was determined to disrupt the status quo and empower girls by mentoring them.
She is an environmental activist, climate and gender justice advocate, and public speaker.
Deeply committed to raising awareness about the impacts of climate change on marginalized communities and advocating for policies that prioritize environmental justice, she has worked with a number of organizations, including United Nations, UN Climate Change, World Bank Group, Girl Up United Nations Foundation.
Leena’s advocacy work has been recognized both nationally and internationally.
She was named GrasshoppHer IT Girl in the Under 30 list for founding her international organisation and was a recipient of the Club of the Year Award by Girl Up, United Nations Foundation.
She’s also a skilled public speaker and has given talks on climate justice at various events and conferences. She believes in the power of storytelling and uses her platform to share the stories of individuals and communities who are disproportionately impacted by climate change.
She’s dedicated to creating a more just and sustainable future for all and is excited to continue her work towards this goal.
Talk Title:
How sustainability and health are interconnected
Talk Description :
I’ll discuss the relationship between sustainability and human health. I’ll emphasize that sustainability is not just about protecting the environment for future generations but also about promoting the health and well-being of current generations.
The talk will highlight several ways in which sustainable practices can positively impact human health, including through healthier soil and crops, better air and water quality, and the creation of more livable and healthy communities.
I’ll also emphasize the importance of social justice in promoting health equity through sustainable practices.
Overall, the talk encourages the audience to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives for the benefit of themselves, their communities, and the planet.
Speaker Card
May 23-24, 2023 (A GatherVerse Event)