Moksha Roy, a seven-year-old Indian-origin schoolgirl, has been honored with the British Prime Minister’s Points of Light award for her remarkable efforts as the world’s youngest sustainability advocate. At the age of three, she began volunteering for a United Nations’ initiative against microplastic pollution, and since then, she has been actively involved in various sustainability campaigns, including raising funds to support underprivileged children.
Deputy British Prime Minister Oliver Dowden presented the award to Moksha last week, praising her dedication to championing UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Her advocacy has influenced her school to eliminate the use of plastic glitter, confetti, and art supplies, demonstrating her ability to bring about positive changes in her surroundings.
Apart from her environmental work, Moksha has also contributed to educational sessions for deprived schoolchildren in India. She expressed her happiness in receiving the award and hopes to inspire both children and adults to care for the planet and make small changes in their daily lives to combat challenges like climate change, pollution, poverty, and inequality.
Moksha’s parents, Ragini G Roy and Sourav Roy, believe that her efforts highlight the vital role even the youngest members of society can play in addressing climate change. The Points of Light awards, presented by Downing Street, recognize exceptional individuals whose contributions make a difference in their communities and inspire others to find innovative solutions to social challenges both locally and globally.
