1M1B (1 Million for 1 Billion)

As November wraps up, here’s a chance to pass forward something that could shape someone’s 2026 What if the next climate solution comes from a student? And what if you could be the one If that sounds like your kind of challenge, then this internship was made for you. That’s why we’re excited to launch the #AI + #Sustainability Virtual Internship, in partnership with All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and #IBMSkillsBuild, a program designed to help students use Artificial Intelligence for real-world sustainability challenges. Duration: 8 Dec 2025 – 16 Jan 2026 Eligibility: UG & PG Students Cost: Completely FREE Apply by: 5 December (via the AICTE Internship Portal or the link below) Over six weeks, students will dive into future-ready learning through: - Industry-led Masterclasses - Hands-on AI Project Work - IBM SkillsBuild Certifications - Practical Problem-Solving for Climate & Sustainability Students won’t just learn AI, they’ll use it to design, build, and prototype sustainable solutions, supported by industry experts every step of the way. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gGt-hTeh Last date: 5 December 2025 Think this could benefit someone you know? Pass it on, it might be the start of their next big step. #TechforGood #AIforGood Skill India Digital Hub Nasscom Foundation MSDE Skill India Rahul Moorjani Manasa Pidatala

At the United Nations in Geneva, one message was clear: 1.5°C is a youth mandate, not just a policy milestone. Every fraction of a degree above 1.5°C changes millions of lives but so can every young person empowered to lead. At the 9th 1M1B Activate Summit Manav Subodh captured this spirit as he spoke about India’s youth building AI-powered climate solutions for the world. This isn’t the future of leadership, it’s the present. ##ClimateAction #Sustainability #YouthLeadership UN Sustainable Development Group UNDP UNDP in India

As the world prepares for COP30, here's the real or uncomfortable question: Who is actually driving the change? Our founder Manav Subodh's latest op-ed “The Missing Piece in Global Climate Policy: Frontline Leadership” hits at the heart of what’s next for COP30. Global climate discussions have an opportunity to elevate the people closest to the impact. This piece argues that real change needs frontline leadership, not just policy. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gaBgGdsu What role do you think “frontline leadership” should play in global climate negotiations? Comment with your thoughts. #COP30 #ThoughtLeadership UN Climate Change United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) BW Sustainability World India Climate Collaborative Akbar Askari

From Telangana to Geneva, leadership that empowers communities is leadership that inspires the world. We’re privileged to have Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Special Chief Secretary to the Government of Telangana, join us at the 9th 1M1B Impact Summit at the United Nations, Geneva. A 1992-batch IAS officer with over three decades of public service, Mr. Ranjan has been a driving force behind Telangana’s rise as one of India’s most forward-looking and investment-friendly states. From steering industrial growth and IT innovation to advancing youth empowerment and sustainable development, his leadership continues to redefine how policy can fuel progress. At a summit centered on “1.5 Matters: Green Skills and Youth Climate Diplomacy,” his work stands as proof that impactful governance is not only about economic advancement, it’s about creating opportunities that empower young people to build a resilient and inclusive future. Some leaders don’t just shape policy, they shape possibilities for the next generation More on this at United Nations Office, Geneva November 7, 2025 #1M1BatUN #1M1BImpactSummit

Energy drives economies, but at the United Nations in Geneva, Dario Liguti reminds us it can also drive equality, resilience, and change. We’re delighted to have Dario Liguti, Director of Sustainable Energy at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, join us at the 9th 1M1B Impact Summit in 2 days. With an extensive career spanning leadership roles across the European Commission, GE, and the Council of Europe Development Bank, Dario has been at the forefront of advancing global cooperation in sustainable energy and green transition financing. From shaping frameworks under the EU Green New Deal to driving innovation in export credit and climate-aligned investments, his work reflects how economic systems can empower environmental progress. As we bring together youth innovators and global leaders for “1.5 Matters: Green Skills and Youth Climate Diplomacy,” his expertise underscores a vital truth, that achieving #NetZero isn’t just about technology, but the leadership to make it work for people and the planet. Because the future of energy isn’t just renewable, it’s responsible. 📍 United Nations Office, Geneva 🗓 November 7, 2025 #1M1BatUN #1M1BImpactSummit

When finance is guided by purpose, it has the power to reshape the future and that’s exactly what Maria Eugenia Sosa Taborda champions. We’re honoured to welcome Maria Eugenia Sosa Taborda, part of the management team at the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), as a Distinguished Speaker at the 9th 1M1B Impact Summit. With 20+ years in sustainable finance and corporate social responsibility, she leads UNEP FI’s global membership strategy and regional teams across multiple continents, advancing a coordinated movement for responsible and climate-aligned finance. A graduate of PUCCAMP with a Master’s from the University of São Paulo, she brings deep expertise in impact investing and inclusive economic models that ensure finance works for people and the planet. Her work aligns closely with this year’s summit theme: “1.5 Matters: Green Skills and Youth Climate Diplomacy - Ground-Up Action for 1.5°C.” Because achieving climate stability requires not only innovation and advocacy but the financial systems that sustain them. United Nations Office, Geneva November 7, 2025 #1M1BatUN #1M1BImpactSummit