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 TANISH PANKAJ AMIN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Pune | Pune, India | Advancing SDG 15, SDG 3 & UNAI 9

" "I'm excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it offers a unique platform to collaborate with like-minded individuals dedicated to making a positive impact. Through this fellowship, I aim to deepen my understanding of sustainable development and integrate these principles into my legal practice, empowering communities and advocating for the environment and social justice." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Green Paws Initiative
Introducing the "Green Paws Initiative": a blend
of our passion for animals and environmental
sustainability. We kickstart by partnering with
local animal shelters and environmental groups.
Then, we scout suitable locations for community
gardens, be it parks, unused lots, or rooftops.
Here's the twist: these won't be ordinary gardens.
They're tailor-made to attract wildlife, featuring
native plants, bird feeders, and water features.
Community involvement is key. Workshops and
volunteer days are organized, teaching
sustainable gardening practices and biodiversity
importance.
But it doesn't end there. These gardens become
community hubs, hosting nature walks,
birdwatching sessions, and environmental talks.
We even track our impact on local wildlife
through citizen science projects, raising
awareness about habitat preservation.
The Green Paws Initiative is a win-win: benefiting
animals, the environment, and fostering
community engagement. Led by students like us,
it's a chance to make a difference, one paw print
at a time.
About the Millennium Fellow
Tanish Amin is a law student at Symbiosis Law School, Pune with two undergraduate diplomas in Corporate Laws and ADR from SLS, Pune and Nalsar University of law, Hyderabad respectively. He aspires to litigate and aims to have his independent practice. His interest lies in civil law with special emphasis on socio-legal aspects involved in environmental law. His endeavour towards animal rights in law school as a part of Animal Liberation Committee is celebrated and bagged him Outstanding Contribution Award. Tanish Amin’s commitment & interest to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) highlights his dedication to integrating environmental stewardship and social justice into his legal pursuits.


