Karuna Rana

Karuna Rana is a Mauritian environmental activist, social entrepreneur, and community organizer. She has influenced global change through her work with organizations like One Young World and the United Nations Environment Programme. In her pursuit of environmental protection, Rana has lobbied multiple governments and allowed for the inclusion of youths within UN negotiations.

Karuna is one of the founders and current leaders of the non-profit SYAH, a youth-led organization that spreads environmentally sustainable practices and awareness in Small Island Developing States throughout Africa and Asia. SYAH has been able to spread awareness of climate change in these nations with limited resources and infrastructure.