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Vihaan Agarwal

Vihaan Agarwal

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Growing OneStepGreener. Social Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Environmental Advocate. Passionate about waste management, recycling, and afforestation. Stanford University Class of 2026.

  • Education

    • The Shri Ram Aspen Leadership School

      2018 - 2018
      9

      Studied Socratic Dialogue, critical thinking and communication; visited an orphanage and performed for the children, gave them food and spent the day playing with them; took part in adventure sports like rafting, trekking and rock climbing.

    • Stanford University

      2022 -

    • Yale Young Global Scholars

      2021 - 2021
      Solving Global Challenges

    • The Shri Ram School

      2008 - 2022

    • Stanford University

      2022 - 2026

      Class of 2026

    • The Shri Ram School

      2008 - 2022
      International Baccalaureate 12

      Activities and Societies: Form Representative, Paryavaran Club, The Shri Ram School, 2016-201 Junior Editor, Photography Club & School Magazine, The Shri Ram School, 2017-2019 Member, Debating Society, Photography Society, Economics Society Recipient of:The Student Innovator Award 2019-2020Prayukti Award for Lateral Thinking 2019-2020Triveni Award for ExtraCurricular Activities 2019-2020

  • Experience

    • The Shri Ram School

      Mar 2016 - Mar 2019
      Form Representative Paryavaran Club

    • OneStepGreener

      Feb 2018 - now

      OneStepGreener is India's first waste management, recycling, and tree plantation initiative to be awarded internationally by the Children's Climate Prize in Sweden. As founders of OneStepGreener were also honoured to have been the only children invited by The Honourable President of India to meet His Excellency King Gustav III and Her Excellency Queen Sophia of Sweden during their state visit to India at the President’s House, Rashtrapati Bhavan. We train people to use simple ways to segregate waste at source and plugin an existing gap by offering door-to-door pickup of dry recyclables and have tied up the loop by sending the waste to certified recyclers for recycling. Instead of discarding resources, we have created a system where all resources can be resumed fully back into the system. We collect and recycle segregated waste including paper, plastics, metal, cardboard, glass, and e-waste. Till now we have collected and recycled over 100,000 kgs of waste saving 76,179 lbs of carbon from entering the atmosphere and energy to power 60,000 Indian homes for a day. An urban forest has been planted in Delhi of native, indigenous trees. We have planted over 2000 trees till now generating 83,20,700 pounds of oxygen. Our ventures are self-sustaining and have created employment and training for people in the unorganized sector. We have raised over $25,000 through crowdfunding, grants and awards. Awards won:InternationalChildren's Climate Prize 2019Eco-Hero Award 2019Global Social Leaders Award 2019The Diana Award 2019National Cuckoo Hero Award, 2020, Delhi Bird Foundation Young Changemaker 2020, Hindu Business Line Awards, chosen amongst top 6 nationallyAshoka Youth Venturer, Young Changemaker Fellowship, Cohort 2019Pramerica Community Service National Award, 2019NYS Zee Media National Award, 2018Paryavaran Rakshak 2018 Award, Griha CouncilFeatured in:Earth Day Golden Anniversary Celebration- 50 Youth Voices from around the globe Show less

      • Founder

        Feb 2018 - now

      • Founder

        Feb 2018 - Mar 2023

    • KPMG India

      May 2019 - Jun 2019
      Intern

      During an intensive internship with the Swachh Bharat (Clean India) Mission, working under KPMG in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MOHUA) internship, I identified and collaborated with recycling vendors to implement waste segregation in a government housing society. I also designed and conducted a survey to gather data on waste segregation practices and trained residents on effective recycling techniques. Additionally, I created and executed a weekly waste pickup service and implemented a pilot program to test its effectiveness.To increase recycling participation, I designed ads to encourage more residents to recycle and set up a data management system to track progress. My efforts contributed to the success of the Swachh Bharat (Clean India) Mission and reinforced my commitment to environmental sustainability. Show less

    • CERE - Centre for Environmental Research and Education

      Jun 2019 - Jan 2021
      Research Intern

      Under the guidance of CERE's experts, I worked on Urban Afforestation Projects. This involved geo-tagging trees, conducting biodiversity analysis, and maintaining and preserving urban forests. I assisted in the selection of native trees and prepared materials to raise awareness and promote education. Additionally, I researched and developed a paper titled "Rethinking Urban Afforestation: Examining the Economic Viability of Non-Forest Land in India". This experience allowed me to refine my skills and deepen my understanding of conservation issues. Show less

    • Ashoka

      Dec 2019 - Jan 2021
      Fellowship

      Fellow, Ashoka Youth Venturer, 2019-2020Worked with other fellows and developed inter-disciplinary social impact projects. Part of the ‘LeadYoung Young Change-Makers’ initiative; worked with media groups to spread the stories of young leaders.

    • The Shri Ram School

      Mar 2021 - Mar 2022
      Senior Photography Editor- Editorial Board

      As a member of the editorial team, I contributed to the Photography Portfolio of the Editorial Board. Working collaboratively with students from across the school, we developed creative strategies and events to support our goals. Our efforts resulted in an improvement in photography skills and increased student participation.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certification of Completion

      Yale Young Global Scholars
      Aug 2021

    • International General Certificate of Secondary Education

      Cambridge International Education
      Apr 2020

    • International Certificate of Education with Distinction

      Cambridge International Education
      May 2020

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Vihaan Agarwal
      International Children’s Peace Prize Kid’s Rights Nov 2021 The International Children’s Peace Prize is awarded annually to a child who fights courageously for children’s rights.From an impressive 169 applicants from 39 countries, the KidsRights’ Expert Committee selected Nav and Vihaan as winners. By winning the award, they have gained an international platform which enables them to spread their message among an audience of hundreds of millions of people worldwide. The International Children’s Peace Prize, the most important youth award… Show more The International Children’s Peace Prize is awarded annually to a child who fights courageously for children’s rights.From an impressive 169 applicants from 39 countries, the KidsRights’ Expert Committee selected Nav and Vihaan as winners. By winning the award, they have gained an international platform which enables them to spread their message among an audience of hundreds of millions of people worldwide. The International Children’s Peace Prize, the most important youth award worldwide, is an initiative of the international children’s rights organisation KidsRights.The prestigious prize was launched in 2005 during the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Rome, chaired by Mikhail Gorbachev. Since then, the prize has been presented by a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate every year. In 2021 the 17th International Children’s Peace Prize was presented by Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 2014.https://kidsrights.org/news/vihaan-and-nav-agarwal-17-and-14-from-india-win-international-childrens-peace-prize-2021/ Show less
    • Awarded to Vihaan Agarwal
      EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2021 NAEE- North American Association for Environmental Education 2021 Since 2016, NAAEE's EE 30 Under 30 program has recognized 180 individuals from 40 countries who are making a difference through environmental education. To address today’s complex challenges, we need a diversity of perspectives, skills, and experiences. EE 30 Under 30 celebrates the unique and passionate leadership of talented young leaders around the world and gives them a professional boost to increase their impact. Each year our awardees join a growing alumni network of inspiring… Show more Since 2016, NAAEE's EE 30 Under 30 program has recognized 180 individuals from 40 countries who are making a difference through environmental education. To address today’s complex challenges, we need a diversity of perspectives, skills, and experiences. EE 30 Under 30 celebrates the unique and passionate leadership of talented young leaders around the world and gives them a professional boost to increase their impact. Each year our awardees join a growing alumni network of inspiring environmental education leaders and receive ongoing opportunities to network, grow professionally, and promote their work. Show less
    • Awarded to Vihaan Agarwal
      Exemplary Child Advocate Pratyek Just Right Kids Awards NineIsMine Dec 2020 Selected as the exemplary candidate out of all the nominations received across the different award categories.
    • Awarded to Vihaan Agarwal
      Earth Day Network Ambassador Earth Day Network International Apr 2020 Marking the 50th anniversary of Earth Day Youth leaders were selected globally to speak on their acts of green. Chosen as one of the global 50 Youth leaders by My Future My Voice
    • Awarded to Vihaan Agarwal
      Hindu Business Line Young Changemaker Nominee 2020 Hindu Business Line Mar 2020 Nominated as Top 6 Young Changemakers under 25 in India
    • Awarded to Vihaan Agarwal
      Cuckoo Hero Award Delhi Bird Foundation Jan 2020 Awarded for leadership and exemplary actions in waste management and sustainability.
    • Awarded to Vihaan Agarwal
      Invited By The President of India to meet King Gustav III and Queen Sophia of Sweden during their state visit to India at the President’s House, Rashtrapati Bhavan Rashtrapati Bhawan Dec 2019 We got an opportunity for a private audience with the Dignitaries and shared about OneStepGreener and other environmental concerns/solutions.
    • Awarded to Vihaan Agarwal
      Children’s Climate Change Prize - Clean Air 2019 Children’s Climate Prize 2019 Nov 2019 First Asians and Indians to win the Prestigious Children’s Climate Prize 2019. Awarded at the Stockholm City Hall, Sweden for impactful work in tackling air pollution.
    • Awarded to Vihaan Agarwal
      Prayukti Award The Shri Ram School Sep 2019 Awarded for lateral thinking for the academic year 2018-2019.
    • Awarded to Vihaan Agarwal
      The Diana Award The Diana Award, UK Sep 2019 Diana Roll of Honour 2019- Honoured as one of 86 change-makers, aged 9-25 years, across the globe.
    • Awarded to Vihaan Agarwal
      Triveni Award The Shri Ram School Sep 2019 Awarded for representing the school in maximum intershool events and achieving a rank of 1st, 2nd or 3rd for the academic year 2018-2019.
    • Awarded to Vihaan Agarwal
      Eco-Hero Award 2019 Action for Nature Aug 2019 Chosen as one of 16 eco-heroes globally. 2nd position in 13-16 age category.
    • Awarded to Vihaan Agarwal
      Global Social Leaders Winners, UK Global Social Leaders, UK Jun 2019 Winners. Stood 1st among entries from 86 countries.
    • Awarded to Vihaan Agarwal
      Pramerica Community Service National Award Pramerica Jan 2019 The 'Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards' is an annual nationwide search to identify and recognize school students who have made a positive difference in their communities through volunteer community service.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by FICCI on Oct 2018
      FICCIAssociated with Vihaan Agarwal