WSDS 2026 | TransforMinds | Youth Leadership and Climate Action

In this episode of TransforMinds, recorded at the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2026, Ms Ambika Singh Kahma, Chief Correspondent & Content Head, Special Projects, NDTV, speaks with Ms Prachi Shivgaonkar, Founder of Cool The Globe, and Mr Arvinn Gadgil, Deputy Ambassador and Minister Counsellor at the Royal Norwegian Embassy, New Delhi. The conversation focuses on the growing role of young people in shaping climate action and sustainability agendas. Shivgaonkar highlights how youth-driven initiatives and digital platforms are empowering individuals to make measurable contributions toward reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainable lifestyles. Gadgil discusses the importance of creating institutional spaces where young voices can participate in decision-making processes, emphasizing that meaningful youth engagement requires a shift in how leadership and governance structures operate. Together, they reflect on how collaboration between governments, civil society, and young innovators can help accelerate climate solutions. The discussion underscores the importance of empowering the next generation to play a central role in building a more sustainable and climate-resilient future. #WSDS2026 #TransforMinds #Act4Earth #YouthLeadership #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateInnovation