Manav Subodh

In the 3rd episode of @Revamp0fficial, @sreejan_c and I sat down with @ActivateImpact to explore a pivot few dare to make: leaving the comfort of a brand like Intel for the unpredictable, yet purpose driven world of social entrepreneurship. We uncovered that a pivot isn't about discarding your title, but about carrying your "soft skills" and expertise into building something bigger than yourself. At @Activate1M1B (1 Million for 1 Billion), that mission is clear: connecting untapped grassroots talent to global opportunities. We wrapped up by discussing @DalrympleWill's "The Golden Road". Just as ancient routes once connected civilizations, 1M1B is bridging the gap between corporate excellence and deep social impact and creating the change makers of the future. Episode drops tomorrow!

A first for Bengaluru : Centre of Excellence for Green Skills & Applied AI for Climate Action. This month of February 2026, something important happened in Bengaluru. In collaboration with @Microsoft , @meitystartuphub, and the @governmentofkar, 1M1B Foundation launched the first Green Skills & Applied AI for Climate Action Centre of Excellence, a space where climate ambition meets real capability. More than a launch, this is about making learning more practical where students don’t just study climate solutions, but actually build and test them. The Centre is designed with a simple goal: Equip young people to work on real AI integrated climate challenges, using real data, and build solutions that can actually be deployed. Bengaluru is the first of five such centres in the country, with a vision to engage 100,000 youth by 2030 and create pathways into green jobs, internships, and innovation. For the students walking in, this is where things begin with many already stepping in. What makes this meaningful is the alignment with government, industry, and civil society working together to make this real. Bengaluru’s skilling ecosystem just got a little more future-ready. #ClimateAction #AIforGood #FutureSkills @ActivateImpact @drmcsudhakar @shalinirajnish @GoI_MeitY

Green Skills and Applied AI for Climate Action ಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಪಟ್ಟ Centre of Excellence ಕೇಂದ್ರವನ್ನು ಇಂದು ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಶ್ರೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ಸಿಲ್ವರ್ ಜುಬಿಲಿ ತಾಂತ್ರಿಕ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮೈಕ್ರೋಸಾಫ್ಟ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಒನ್ ಎಂ ಒನ್ ಬಿ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಸಹಯೋಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಈ ಕೇಂದ್ರವನ್ನು ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಲು ನಿರ್ಣಯವಾದ ಕೇವಲ 10 ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆ ಆಗಿದ್ದು ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ವಿಷಯವಾಗಿದೆ ಈ ಕೇಂದ್ರವು ಪರಿಸರ ಸಂರಕ್ಷಣೆ, ಹಸಿರು ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನ, ನವೀಕರಿಸಬಹುದಾದ ಶಕ್ತಿ, ತ್ಯಾಜ್ಯ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಹವಾಮಾನ ಬದಲಾವಣೆಗೆ ಸಮರ್ಥ ಪ್ರತಿಕ್ರಿಯೆ ನೀಡುವ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಯುವಜನರಿಗೆ ಅತ್ಯಾಧುನಿಕ ತರಬೇತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಶೋಧನಾ ಅವಕಾಶಗಳನ್ನು ಒದಗಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಕೃತಕ ಬುದ್ಧಿಮತ್ತೆಯನ್ನು ಹವಾಮಾನ ಕ್ರಮಾಚರಣೆಗೆ ಬಳಸುವ ಮೂಲಕ, ಸ್ಥಿರ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ಗುರಿಗಳನ್ನು ಸಾಧಿಸಲು ಈ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಮಹತ್ವದ ಹೆಜ್ಜೆಯಾಗಲಿದೆ. ಹಸಿರು ಕೌಶಲ್ಯಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರಿಯುತ, ನವೀನತೆಯುಳ್ಳ ಮತ್ತು ಭವಿಷ್ಯಮುಖಿ ಯುವಶಕ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ರೂಪಿಸುವ ದಿಕ್ಕಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಇದು ಪ್ರೇರಣಾದಾಯಕ ಆರಂಭ. The Centre of Excellence for Green Skills and Applied AI for Climate Action was inaugurated at the Government Sri Krishnarajendra Silver Jubilee Technical Institute in collaboration with Microsoft and 1M1B foundation. It is a matter of pride that the centre was inaugurated within just 10 days of the decision being made to establish it. This centre will provide advanced training and research opportunities for youth in the fields of environmental protection, green technologies, renewable energy, waste management, and effective responses to climate change. By leveraging Artificial Intelligence for climate action, the centre will serve as a significant step towards achieving sustainable development goals. This marks an inspiring beginning in shaping responsible, innovative, and future-ready youth equipped with green skills. #GreenSkills #ClimateAction #AppliedAI #SustainableFuture #Microsoft #India

From grassroots innovation to the urgent fight to stay within the 1.5°C threshold, the message is clear. Technology alone cannot solve the climate crisis, but empowered young minds can. Read the full article here: …vernment.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/smart-inf… #ETGovernment #ETPSU #ViksitBharat

As the world prepares for COP30, here's the real or uncomfortable question: Who is actually driving the change? Our founder @ActivateImpact Manav Subodh's latest op-ed “The Missing Piece in Global Climate Policy: Frontline Leadership” hits at the heart of what’s next for COP30. Global climate discussions have an opportunity to elevate the people closest to the impact. This piece argues that real change needs frontline leadership, not just policy. Read it here: lnkd.in/gaBgGdsu What role do you think “frontline leadership” should play in global climate negotiations? Comment with your thoughts. #COP30 #ThoughtLeadership #climateaction @UNEP @UNinIndia @BWSustainableW @IndiaClimCollab @UNEP_FI

It was a pleasure to participate in the inaugural session of the 9th 1M1B Activate Impact Summit last week. The energy & vision of the young changemakers who joined from India & beyond were an inspiring example of grassroot mobilization for sustainable development.

🌏 The 1M1B Green Skills Academy officially launched “1.5 Matters” at the UN House, New Delhi, a movement to build India’s Climate Dividend and drive the nation’s #NetZero ambitions. This initiative transforms the Paris Agreement into a youth-powered mission, uniting government, industry & youth changemakers to keep global warming below 1.5°C. Through Youth Climate Diplomacy for 1.5°C, young Indians will represent the nation at global platforms, showcasing India’s climate leadership and commitment to sustainable development. 🇮🇳🌿 #1Point5Matters #ClimateAction #GrassrootsToGlobal #UNIndia #Sustainability #YouthForClimate @ShombiSharp @monakhandhar @IamGKumarNaik @ShrikantNF @UNinIndia

“Let’s give jobs where people live,” says @ManavSubodh, Founder of 1M1B. In his interview with @BWBusinessworld, he highlights how Green Jobs, powered by technology, can enable people to stay, work, and thrive in their hometowns — driving reverse migration and building a Green Future-Ready Workforce across rural India. 💚 Read the full article 👉 🔗 bwsustainabilityworld.com/green-jobs-can… #GreenJobs #Sustainability #RuralDevelopment #ClimateAction #1M1B #FutureOfWork #ReverseMigration

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From Telangana’s innovation corridors to the global stage at Geneva — leadership that empowers youth and drives inclusive growth knows no boundaries. 🌍 At the 9th #1M1B Impact Summit, Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Special Chief Secretary, Govt of Telangana, shared how policy, innovation & partnerships can turn ideas into opportunity. His words reminded us that true governance is measured not just in GDP — but in the lives it transforms. @ActivateImpact @jayesh_ranjan @TelanganaCMO #1M1BatUN #1M1BImpact #1M1BSummit

The conversations that began in Geneva are already inspiring change. 🌍 At the 9th #1M1B Impact Summit at the United Nations, Geneva, Switzerland H.E. Ambassador Muhammadou M.O. Kah, Permanent Representative of The Gambia, captured the spirit of the Summit perfectly by saying, “It is wonderful to be at the 1M1B Impact Summit, a platform where ideas meet purpose and where the next generation is charting the path toward a just, #sustainable, and inclusive future. Today, as we gather to power the future with green skills, #AI skills and #youth climate diplomacy, platforms like 1M1B (One Million for One Billion) serve as vital catalysts, empowering young people to develop #green skills, master AI, and become climate diplomats who influence #policies and drive local and global solutions.” His words reflect what the Summit achieved — connecting youth, governments & industry to power a sustainable future. ✨ The movement has only begun. 📲 Join us, share the message, and be part of the journey. Write to: contact@onemoneb.org @ActivateImpact @mkah @mygovindia @Deepikavenky2 #1M1BatUN #1M1BImpact #1M1BSummit #ActNow #YouthForChange #GreenSkills #AISkills

Some moments transcend ceremony — they become symbols of what the world must strive for. 🌍 At the 9th #1M1B Impact Summit, H.E. Dr. Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva (@UNGeneva), joined us in encouraging our young Changemakers and also unveiling the “1.5 Matters” flag — a call to protect our planet and empower the generation that will inherit it. That flag stands for every young voice working to keep global warming under 1.5°C — a reminder that the choices we make today define the world they’ll live in tomorrow. Her support reflects the spirit of collaboration between the UN and civil societies like ours, turning dialogue into delivery, and commitment into action. Thank you Dr. Tatiana for your presence and inspiring words for our young Changemakers who travelled across borders to showcase their impact! From Geneva to the grassroots, the “1.5 Matters” movement continues to inspire youth to lead with purpose, innovation, and hope. @UN_Valovaya @UNGeneva @ActivateImpact @saffinmathew @swatisubodh #1M1BatUN #1M1BImpact #1point5matters

#Hyderabad | SPEED (Smart, Proactive, Efficient and Effective Delivery), Government of Telangana, and 1M1B (One Million for One Billion), a United Nations-accredited non-profit foundation, have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish India’s first Youth Climate Action and Innovation Centre in Hyderabad. deccanchronicle.com/southern-state… #Telangana

From Hyderabad to the world stage 🇮🇳 We’re proud to partner with the state of #Telangana and launch India’s first Youth Climate Action & Innovation Centre, powered by youth, green skills & AI. This flagship initiative, born out of the 9th #1M1B Impact Summit, shows how policy and purpose can create real opportunity — training 100k+ youth, accelerating green startups, and connecting talent to global innovation hubs. This centre is a key step under the Chief Minister’s Telangana Rising Mission @TelanganaCMO, strengthening the state’s pathway to becoming India’s first youth-driven Net Zero ecosystem. Together, we’re turning ambition into action and ideas into impact. Read more at: timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad… @ActivateImpact @jayesh_ranjan @IPRTelangana @DigitalMediaTG @timesofindia #1M1BSummit #1M1BatUN #youth #climateaction

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Every great movement begins with a conversation. At the 9th #1M1B Impact Summit, themed “Powering the Future with #GreenSkills and Youth Climate Diplomacy: Ground-Up Action for 1.5°C”, world leaders, innovators & changemakers unite for one purpose — to turn dialogue into impact. 150 young changemakers from India will represent their communities & ideas for a sustainable future. The world is listening. What message would you want the word to hear? 🌍 Stay Tuned! @ActivateImpact @TelanganaCMO @jayesh_ranjan @Deepikavenky2 #1M1BatUN #1M1BSummit #1M1B #1M1BImpact #ActNow Get in touch: contact@onemoneb.org

Sustainability education is a long-term, bottom-up means to climate empowerment. @Activate1M1B uses partnerships to build a future-ready workforce of young leaders. Learn about #1M1B from Manasa Pidatala, Program Manager, and Swati Subodh, Co-Founder: un.org/en/un-chronicl…

#1M1BImpactStory Bringing 2,000 years of tradition back to the people, one child at a time. Meet Mridula Sriram, a true #1M1B changemaker and founder of Naatya Shiksha Foundation. Her mission? Make Bharatanatyam accessible to every child regardless of background. 💃 $3,500+ raised 👧 26 dancers trained 🌍 Global Recognition at the 1M1B Activate Summit @UN HQ, NYC Preserving culture. Empowering youth. Building inclusion through classical arts. This is what grassroots leadership looks like. 🙌 #InclusionThroughArts #YouthLeadership #UNSummit

#1M1Binnews Special Announcement: Free registration for Kashmir youth! Media coverage in @GreaterKashmir highlights the #ChangemakersWorldCup, a global challenge to find India’s Top 500 #changemakers! 🌍 Present at the UN HQ, NYC 💰 Win ₹25K 🌟 Be in the global Top 50 🤝 Get #mentorship & global exposure Read the complete article here - greaterkashmir.com/business/1m1b-… Apply by June 25 👉 ChangemakersWorldCup.com @CM_JnK @SchoolEdujkut @JKYOUTHOFFICIAL @JKSSBOfficial @OfficeOfLGJandK #KashmirYouth #YouthForChange #1M1B #InnovationForKashmir #ChangemakersWorldCup #GameonChangeon