ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2024
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 52,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2024 on 6,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 280+ campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT VAISHNAVI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Delhi South Campus | New Delhi, India | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 7, SDG 6, SDG 11, SDG 15, SDG 14 & UNAI 9
" Growing up in one of the world’s most polluted cities, I have witnessed the devastating impacts of environmental degradation firsthand. My journey, from researching Climate Finance to participating in international conferences and launching the Climate Cadets Collective (C^3), is driven by a deep commitment to creating a sustainable future. As a Millennium Fellow, I am excited to collaborate with like-minded individuals to amplify our collective impact, empowering youth to lead the charge in climate policy and decision-making. Together, we can build a world where every breath is clean, every community thrives, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are within reach "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Climate Cadets Collective (C-Cube)
As a newly formed youth organization initiated by two students from Lady Shri Ram College under the Millennium Fellowship, a United Nations Academic Impact project, this organisation is to create a world where young individuals are empowered to actively engage in climate policy and decision-making processes, thereby driving ambitious climate action and promoting sustainable development goals.
Climate Cadets Collective (C-Cube) empowers youth to engage in climate policy and decision-making. We envision a sustainable future where everyone takes measures for growth and development.
C-Cube's 3 Pillars:
1. Youth Leadership: Focus on Climate Diplomacy.
2. Research & Policy: Addressing air pollution, water management, and climate financing, etc.
3. Community Engagement: Bridging the gap between research and real-world solutions, including a platform to report local environmental issues.
Current Projects:
1. Climate Ambassadors Initiative: Training students in Delhi Government Schools and empowering them to be Climate Ambassadors in collaboration with the American Center New Delhi.
2. Nature Walks & Climate Workshops: Engaging youth in environmental activities.
3. Lecture Series: Featuring global leaders and experts.Know more - YouTube- https://youtube.com/@climate_cadets_collective?feature=shared
With over 400 members, volunteers, and directors, C-Cube is making a significant impact.
About the Millennium Fellow
Vaishnavi is a passionate environmental advocate and researcher from Delhi NCR, dedicated to tackling climate change and promoting sustainable development. As an alumna of the United States Exchange Programme, Vaishnavi represented India at a Conference in Nepal. She interned at NITI Aayog, contributing to policy evaluation and security analysis, and at the Rajya Sabha, assisting Members of Parliament with research in PPGF. In addition to these roles, she has been actively involved with the Pioneers Youth (South Asian Organisation), where she is the Regional Administrative Officer in Indian RWC and Project Coordinator of Demoleague. Recently, she launched the Climate Cadets Collective (C^3), an organization aimed at empowering youth to engage in climate policy and decision-making processes. As the Director & head of some college societies and departments previously, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership, event planning, and public relations skills. Vaishnavi's commitment to environmental advocacy and youth empowerment continues to drive impactful initiatives and collaborations.
