SYAH
Karuna Rana is a dedicated environmental advocate and co-founder of the Big Ocean States Initiative (BOSI) and SYAH, mobilizing young leaders in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) for sustainable development. With a focus on ocean stewardship and climate adaptation, Karuna has championed initiatives that include banning plastic bags in Seychelles and restoring endemic plants in Comoros. Additionally, participation in high-level discussions at the World Economic Forum and leading sustainability efforts at LOLIWARE highlight Karuna's commitment to impactful policy and innovation. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Environmental and Energy Policy from Michigan Technological University.
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SYAH
Founded in 2013 and entirely youth-led, SYAH is the only regional organization that convenes and empowers young people from the 8 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Africa and Asia to collectively advance sustainable development across the region. 1. We empower young people from African and Asian SIDS to take ownership of SIDS development issues and mobilize for impact through action-oriented projects at the grassroots levels. 2. We build their capacities to become effective sustainable development advocates whilst providing them a credible platform to engage in sustainable development policy-making at national, regional, and international levels.