TOGETHER IN ACHIEVING SDGs THROUGH MOUNTAINEERING

Here’s my story:

I am a Mountaineer, Entrepreneur, Business & Climate Athlete, Keynote Speaker, based out of India.

As a trained mountaineer, I not only seek to climb the world’s tallest peaks to advocate for sustainability but also to demonstrate the resilience of the human spirit. This was never more evident than during my expedition on Mt. Annapurna in April 2023, where I experienced a miraculous rescue that gripped the world. After being stranded in a crevasse for three days, a team of brave rescuers overcame improbable odds to save me, a testament to the power of teamwork and the indomitable will to survive.

I believe that mountaineering challenges can serve as a powerful metaphor for the struggles humanity faces in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). That’s why I started the #Climbing4SDGs initiative, which aims to use mountaineering as a platform to engage with local communities, raise awareness about the SDGs, inspire people to take action, and support innovation.

The Mountains teach us an important lesson: the world belongs to everyone! So, let’s create an inclusive and equitable world by creatively engaging with the SDGs. My journey on Annapurna has only strengthened my resolve to climb for a cause greater than myself.