Former MP Santosh Kumar Honoured as ‘Global Green Icon’ at World Climate Leaders Conclave in UK
In April 2026, Joginapally Santosh Kumar, a former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament(MP) and prominent environmentalist, was conferred the ‘Global Green Icon’ during the World Climate Leaders Conclave 2026 held at House of Lords in London, the United Kingdom(UK).
In April 2026, Joginapally Santosh Kumar, a former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament(MP) and prominent environmentalist, was conferred the ‘Global Green Icon’ during the World Climate Leaders Conclave 2026 held at House of Lords in London, the United Kingdom(UK).
- The award recognizes his pioneering role in the success of the Green India Challenge, mobilizing millions of citizens through massive afforestation and ecological restoration efforts.
About Santhosh Kumar:
Profile: He is a prominent Indian politician and environmentalist.
Parliamentary Role: He was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), representing Telangana in 2018.
Key Initiatives: He is the founder of the Green India Challenge(GIC, 2018), one of the world’s largest citizen-led afforestation movements, and also serves as the Chairman of the Igniting Minds Organisation.
Commonwealth Presentation: In April 2026, he presented the ‘Green India model’ to the Commonwealth Secretariat as a scalable template for 56 member nations to achieve the United Nations(UN) Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).
Books: He has authored notable works including Vriksha Vedam 2.0 and Wings of Passion.
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