ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT AAVIRAL BISHT, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Punjab Engineering College | Chandigarh, India | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 11, SDG 17 & UNAI 9
" "I believe that art is a universal language that not only communicates problems but also conveys the emotions and struggles of those who suffer from environmental disasters. As a designer, I want to use creativity to connect people and inspire action. I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it offers a vibrant community of change makers with whom I can learn, collaborate, and create real impact." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Green-Watch
Project GreenWatch is a youth-led climate action initiative designed and executed by the Millennium Fellows of Punjab Engineering College (PEC) under the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2025, aligned with the global theme “The Legacy We Build: Vision, Voice, and Action.”
The project responds to increasing climate vulnerabilities in North India—especially the 2023 Himachal Pradesh floods and recurring floods in Punjab and Chandigarh—by focusing on early climate education, creative awareness, and youth leadership development.
The initiative engages school children, youth, and communities through a combination of scientific learning, art-based expression, plantation drives, and digital outreach. It aims to not only spread knowledge about climate change but also build emotional connection, responsibility, and long-term stewardship among students.
About the Millennium Fellow
Aaviral Bisht is a second-year Bachelor of Design student at Punjab Engineering College in India. He is passionate about social change and sustainable design, with a deep concern for environmental issues. Through his project, Aaviral is exploring art as a medium to communicate and resonate with people about environmental challenges. His initiative also seeks to raise funds for victims of recent landslides and natural disasters, blending creativity with social responsibility. He aspires to pursue a master’s degree and build a career in sustainable and frugal design, creating solutions that promote both ecological balance and community resilience.
