Founder and CEO of Govardhan and Climate Entertainment
Gokul Rajendran is a prominent figure in traditional medicine, biodiversity, and climate action who merges Indigenous wisdom with modern advancements to empower youth. His adept negotiation skills were showcased in the Ukraine diplomatic delegation at COP28. Notably, he guided Mexican youth in creating the Lost Mayan Flower climate movie, featured at COP28. Invited by esteemed institutions like the University of Geneva and CERN, he collaborates with ministries globally. With connections to climate activists like Greta Thunberg, he pioneered the Govardhan app, a unique social platform for biodiversity and Indigenous knowledge, revolutionising how plants are identified.
What motivates youth to engage actively in climate action initiatives and projects?
How do people's cultural backgrounds influence their attitudes towards biodiversity conservation efforts?
How can we enhance the perception and acceptance of Indigenous knowledge to promote more inclusive and effective climate action strategies and educational frameworks?