Shaping the globe
World Economic Forum Regional Meeting :
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Anoka Abeyrathne
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Asanga Abeygoonasekera
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For the first time, Anoka Abeyrathne, a Global Shaper from Sri Lanka
will be representing the Colombo Hub at the World Economic Forum
Regional Meeting which will be held until November 8 in India.
Abeyrathne is the 2010 SAARC Youth Award recipient for outstanding
environmental protection and climate change mitigation and is on the
2012 list of the 25 World's Most Influential and Powerful Young People.
A Global Changemaker and Climate Champion, Abeyrathne holds a LLB from
the University of London and is studying Environmental Science and
Biology at the Open University.
Expressing her thoughts on what she hopes to gain through the forum,
Abeyrathne noted, "As a Global Shaper and eco-social entrepreneur, I am
given access and the ability to actively engage in the discussions with
key decision makers and stake holders and to ensure that change takes
place through action taken regarding acceleration of economic growth,
advancing gender parity, empowering the next generation of leaders in
South Asia and most importantly on balancing the consumerist
consumption's environmental impact through sustainable solutions."
Asanga Abeygoonasekera, a Young Global Leader and the Executive
Director of the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute for International
Relations and Strategic Studies, will also be joining 49 other Shapers.
The Global Shapers Community is a network of city-based Hubs
developed and led by young leaders between 20 and 30 years old who want
to develop their leadership potential towards serving society. Shapers
are highly motivated individuals who have a great potential for future
leadership roles in society.
They are selected on the basis of their achievements, leadership
potential and commitment to make a difference. Shapers are provided with
opportunities to connect with the worldwide network of Global Shapers,
to network with other World Economic Forum communities and to represent
the voice of youth at World Economic Forum events.
They are united by a common desire to channel the members' tremendous
energy and enthusiasm into building a more peaceful and inclusive world. |
