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 KAUSHIK RAVI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirapalli | Tiruchirappalli, India | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 11 & UNAI 9
" Passion for environmental sustainability and a deep sense of responsibility drive my work. Being a Millennium Fellow will empower me to amplify my impact, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and develop innovative solutions that address hyper-local environmental challenges. I am excited to harness this opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in fostering community-driven environmental stewardship. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Empowering Communities to Quantify and Sustain Green Cover
Quantifying Green Cover: A Scalable Methodology for Community-Driven Tree Mapping and Environmental Impact Assessment
This project focuses on developing a methodology for quantifying tree density, oxygen production, and temperature reduction using open-source tools like QGIS and QField. Instead of conducting fieldwork, the project emphasizes creating a scalable, replicable approach for communities to map and analyze trees within their local environment.
The methodology allows users to:
- Accurately quantify the number of trees in a defined area.
- Estimate ecological benefits such as oxygen production using scientifically validated allometric equations.
- Assess the cooling effects of tree cover by analyzing spatial temperature data.
- Visualize the data in compelling formats like interactive dashboards to make the findings accessible to non-technical users.
The project's primary goal is to empower communities and institutions to understand the tangible benefits of green cover. By enabling data collection and presenting the findings in user-friendly ways, the project seeks to drive action toward increasing and sustaining tree cover, fostering environmental awareness and stewardship.
Key Features:
- A step-by-step workflow for mapping trees using GIS tools.
- Templates for estimating oxygen production and temperature reduction.
- Innovative strategies to engage non-technical users in tree mapping.
- Data-driven storytelling to inspire actionable solutions for sustaining green cover.
By simplifying complex processes, this project ensures that anyone, from students to community leaders, can adopt and adapt the methodology to suit their needs.
About the Millennium Fellow
Kaushik Ravi is a passionate environmental advocate and emerging leader in sustainable development. Born and raised in India, Kaushik has dedicated his academic and professional journey to addressing pressing environmental issues, particularly in hyper-local contexts. With a strong foundation in Civil Engineering and Environmental Studies, he has successfully led projects to rejuvenate ecosystems, enhance public sanitation, and expand urban green cover. Kaushik's commitment to environmental stewardship is reflected in his innovative approaches and unwavering dedication to social action. He aspires to contribute significantly to global sustainability efforts, particularly through community-driven solutions and technological advancements.
