Jahaan
Gupta
At just 17 years old, Jahaan drives youth-led climate action and technology development at Earth5R. He co-created the Earth5R App — recognised by Google as the Best App of 2023 — now used by citizens and farmers worldwide to log climate action, monitor ecosystems, and access sustainability challenges.
Jahaan began his journey at the age of 6, volunteering in local lake cleanups alongside Earth5R's founder. He went on to create "I'm Earth", a citizen science movement that later became part of Earth5R's global framework — today aligned with standards recognised by UNESCO.
Over the years, he has led climate education and waste management initiatives across Mumbai's schools and colleges, mobilising over 0.6 million students and trainers through a combination of direct hands-on workshops in schools and colleges, and a scalable train-the-trainer model that equips educators to replicate sustainability programmes independently — delivered through both technology-based platforms and non-tech community engagement formats. His work has taken him from riverbanks and beaches to urban slums and classrooms, where he has designed and led campaigns on waste, circular economy, and sustainability awareness.
He has represented youth perspectives at international platforms, including as a speaker at the Ministry of Environment, France, engaging with diplomats, business leaders, and policymakers on climate transition.
Under his leadership, the Earth5R App expanded from urban engagement to farmer-focused features, supporting India's largest organic transition program. Currently, Jahaan focuses on strengthening the link between citizen-led action, business innovation, and global sustainability frameworks — exploring how climate solutions can integrate with carbon finance, inclusive markets, and technology-driven systems that benefit farmers and communities at scale.
This is next-gen climate action.
Recognised for AI & Innovation
From Mumbai to the Ministry of Environment, France
Google Best App of 2023
Co-created the Earth5R App, recognised by Google for innovation in climate action, volunteering, and ecosystem monitoring.
Speaker — Ministry of Environment, France
Delivered an address to French Environmental Cabinets on the critical role of school children in environmental preservation.
UNESCO-Aligned Framework
Created "I'm Earth" citizen science movement — now part of Earth5R's global framework, aligned with UNESCO-recognised standards.
Key Milestones
First Lake Cleanup
Began volunteering in local lake cleanups alongside Earth5R's founder — the start of an 11-year journey in environmental action.
Created "I'm Earth"
Built a citizen science movement that became part of Earth5R's global framework, today aligned with UNESCO-recognised standards.
Google Best App
Co-created the Earth5R App — recognised by Google as Best App 2023, now used by citizens and farmers worldwide.
Ministry of Environment, France
Invited by France's Minister of Environment to speak at the Ministry in Paris — presenting the role of youth in climate action.
From Schools to National Parks
Empowering the Next Generation
Where Jahaan Is Heading
AI-Powered Sustainability Tools
Expanding the Earth5R App with AI-driven features for ecosystem monitoring, citizen science data validation, and farmer-focused sustainability challenges — building on the Google Best App 2023 foundation.
Climate Solutions & Carbon Markets
Exploring how citizen-led climate action can integrate with carbon finance mechanisms, creating technology-driven systems that benefit farmers and communities at scale.
Farmer-Focused Innovation
Leading the expansion from urban engagement to agricultural features — supporting India's largest organic transition program through accessible digital tools.
Citizen Action & Business Innovation
Strengthening the link between grassroots participation, inclusive markets, and global sustainability frameworks — connecting local action with systemic change.