Jahaan Gupta leads NextGen Innovation & Sustainability at Earth5R, where he drives youth-led climate action and technology development. At just 17 years old, he is already playing a key role in scaling citizen science and climate solutions across India and beyond.

He co-created the Earth5R App, which was recognised by Google as the Best App of 2023 and is now used by citizens and farmers worldwide to log climate action, monitor ecosystems, and access sustainability challenges. Under his leadership, the app has expanded from urban engagement to farmer-focused features, supporting India’s largest organic transition program.

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 lakhs of students into real-world environmental action.

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 also 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.

Currently, Jahaan focuses on strengthening the link between citizen-led action, business innovation, and global sustainability frameworks. He is exploring how climate solutions can integrate with carbon finance, inclusive markets, and technology-driven systems that benefit farmers and communities at scale.

Rooted in practical action and innovation, Jahaan represents the next generation of climate leadership — demonstrating how young people can design scalable solutions that connect grassroots participation with global impact.