Our founder, Prasiddhi Singh, was invited as the youngest speaker and delegate at COP30 in Belém, a proud moment for both The Green Pillar and Prasiddhi Forest Foundation. As part of a dynamic line-up of panels, discussions, and immersive experiences, the conversations bridged innovation, mindfulness, and real-world impact. From powerful dialogues on climate resilience and youth leadership to soulful spaces designed for reflection, each gathering inspired deeper connection and meaningful action.
At the Ministry of Tourism of Brazil Pavilion, we highlighted models that place communities, children, and ecosystems at the heart of climate solutions. These sessions reinforced a shared mission: empowering young changemakers, restoring ecosystems, and advancing community-centred climate action that translates global ambition into local impact. Prasiddhi also had the honour of meeting António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, who acknowledged and appreciated her commitment to healing the planet through her impactful green initiatives.
COP30 laid a powerful foundation for critical dialogue around women-led climate leadership, youth-driven ecological regeneration, and community-rooted resilience. Our founder, Prasiddhi Singh, engaged with global delegates and took the stage at sessions like “Investing in Impact” & “Empowering Women Entrepreneurs”, where she shared her journey as a young woman entrepreneur from grassroots tree plantation drives to building a climate education platform designed to make climate literacy accessible to every individual.
Her narrative traced a continuum of impact: working directly with farmers and children at the grassroots level, conducting workshops across schools and universities, and curating structured learning pathways that equip young people with the skills needed for a climate-resilient future. At COP30, her story stood not only as personal testimony but as a compelling case for investing in youth-led, community-driven solutions that translate awareness into measurable action.
At The Green Pillar, we had the privilege of convening a powerful panel at COP30 spotlighting the intersection of architecture, media, and youth leadership in reimagining our planet’s future. Bringing together visionary speakers from across the globe, the dialogue explored how storytelling, regenerative design, and bold innovation can influence culture, inspire climate action, and shape cities and communities that don’t just sustain, but actively restore our world.
Bringing voices from the remotest corners of India and across the world to the global stage at COP30, Prasiddhi Singh spoke on advancing climate mobility action rooted in community resilience. The panel collectively explored how indigenous knowledge systems offer powerful, time-tested solutions to address the growing impacts of climate disasters and climate-related health challenges.
Having worked closely with indigenous communities in some of India’s most remote regions, Prasiddhi deeply understands the wisdom, lived experience, and practical know-how they bring to the table and how meaningfully integrating their perspectives can help reshape climate policy and build a more resilient, regenerative future for the planet.
Prasiddhi delivered a powerful address underscoring that age is never a limitation in advancing climate action. Speaking at “Young Age, Big Dream,” hosted by the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate, she reflected on her journey from planting trees at the grassroots level to championing environmental leadership on global platforms. She called on young people to move beyond awareness and step into meaningful, measurable action, reinforcing that the future of the planet must be shaped not only for the next generation, but increasingly by them.
If children and youth are the ones who will inherit this Earth, then they must also be the ones shaping and safeguarding it. Because if we don’t act now, there may soon be no planet left to protect. She highlighted three non-negotiable pillars for every young changemaker – Learning, Action, and Impact. Only when these three come together can real, lasting change begin.
At the Australian Pavilion, Prasiddhi addressed the session “Rivers of Change: Learnings from the Climate Frontline,” hosted by the Australian Government, where she spoke on water security, ecosystem protection, and the lived realities of communities on the climate frontline.
She also unveiled the cover of her second children’s book, Prasiddhi’s Great Barrier Reef Adventure, at the Pavilion. The launch followed a panel on water and climate resilience, further strengthening her commitment to advancing climate education through the power of storytelling. Each book supports Mission 10 Million Trees, reinforcing the belief that stories can inspire action and that learning about nature should begin early.
Prasiddhi participated in an invitation-only Youth Roundtable with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, ensuring that children’s and youth perspectives were part of high-level climate conversations.
She was also welcomed into Project Dandelion, a global women-led climate justice movement, and personally pinned by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and Chair of The Elders, recognising ongoing work in climate education, community action, and ecosystem restoration.
During COP30, Prasiddhi filmed episodes of her interview series Coping with COP with Prasiddhi, capturing honest, on-the-go conversations with climate leaders and changemakers. The series offers a more human look at global climate spaces beyond formal speeches and staged panels.
A standout moment was her interview with Brazil’s First Lady, Rosângela Lula da Silva, a powerful exchange that reflected shared responsibility and the human heart behind climate leadership.
In the heart of the Amazon during COP30, the TGP Eco Carnival: Brazil Chapter offered a grounding experience co-created by Elise Buckle and Prasiddhi Singh. Designed as a sanctuary of reflection and calm, the session allowed participants to momentarily step away from high-pressure negotiations and reconnect with themselves, their community, and the planet. More than just an event, it was a soulful space to restore inner peace and collective harmony.
As COP30 came to a close, The Green Pillar and Prasiddhi Forest Foundation moved forward with strengthened partnerships, deeper insights, and renewed momentum. This chapter reinforced our commitment to youth leadership, women-led climate action, and community-driven solutions that connect global dialogue with grassroots realities.
Throughout COP30, Prasiddhi Singh contributed as a speaker, organiser, and convenor, engaging in critical discussions on youth leadership, wellbeing, climate mobility, and regenerative design.
From Belém back to the communities we serve, the journey continues, grounded in people, purpose, and our shared responsibility to #HealOurEarth.
A standout moment was her interview with Brazil’s First Lady, Rosângela Lula da Silva, a powerful exchange that reflected shared responsibility and the human heart behind climate leadership.
