Moksha Roy is the world's youngest advocate for sustainability, receiving the Points of Light award from British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in 2023 for her dedication to environmental conservation. |
She hails from Bushey, Hertfordshire. |
Moksha was inspired to save the environment at the age of 3 when her parents educated her about the environmental harm caused by glitter. |
Moksha has made mindful choices to reduce her consumption of non-environment-friendly items and started recycling and donation drives to raise funds for underprivileged children. |
At the age of three, she started the 'Microplastic Free 2030' campaign to educate children and families about microplastic pollution. |
Moksha wrote a letter to Santa Claus during the 'Plastic Free Christmas 2021' competition, promoting plastic-free gifts. |
She advocated for the integration of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) education in school curricula worldwide by writing letters to world leaders. |
Her proposal influenced the Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy for Education and Children’s Services in the UK in April 2022. |
Moksha raises funds for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and forgoes birthday gifts to raise money for UNICEF UK. |
She uses her creativity through writing, drawings, and art to advocate for the environment. |