WHO WE ARE

img

POP Movement is built on a simple belief: when young people are trusted with knowledge and purpose, they can change our planet's future.

We exist to turn concern into action, transforming eco-anxiety into leadership, ideas into impact, and compassion into change. Rooted in science and empathy, we empower youth to act locally, think globally, and lead with heart.

We believe the future belongs to those who care and act.

Climate change is the defining challenge of our time and the youth (ages 10-24), who make up nearly 25% of the global population, have the biggest stake in the future.

POP (Protect Our Planet) Movement, co-founded by the late Dr. R.K. Pachauri — Nobel Peace Laureate and former Chairman of the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)—and his son Dr. Ash Pachauri, empowers young people worldwide to lead climate action.

We are a global platform uniting youth, organizations, and communities to drive change through knowledge, mentorship, and collective action.

img

Our Purpose
To mobilize millions of young people to think and act sustainably, connect with each other, and take bold steps in protecting our planet.

Our Values
Commitment to mobilizing youth to protect our planet.

Action

ADD
Young stakeholders to the battle against climate change.

INTEGRATE
The ideal of sustainability with the smallest of daily activities to reduce the global carbon footprint.

CREATE
Awareness among the youth of the world through a knowledge-driven approach.

ORIENT
The international community towards solutions and activities undertaken by the youth.

TARGET
A global audience to ensure our young-and-future generations are able to unite and realize their infinite collective potential as knowledge-based agents of change.

NOURISH
The youth to adopt a knowledge-centric approach in life.

What We Do

Capacity
  • Provide mentorship from world-class climate scientists and experts.
  • Organize training sessions and workshops to inspire youth-led climate solutions.
  • Enable hands-on, project-based learning for sustainability leadership.
  • Support the creation and execution of action plans.
  • Connect youth with funding, academia, businesses, and governments.
  • Use music, art, and culture to mobilize climate action.
  • Engage policymakers, businesses, and academia to create enabling spaces for youth leadership.
Implementation
  • Share knowledge on climate science, policies, and solutions.
  • Amplify youth voices through media, newsletters, and events.
  • Connect young leaders with policymakers, business leaders, and global platforms.
  • Host POP Festivals to showcase innovation, inspire collaboration, and celebrate youth action.
  • Guide and monitor projects through ongoing mentorship.
  • Measure impact and share learning for scaling solutions.
  • Mobilize resources to turn ideas into action.

Our Team

Dr. Ash Pachauri, PhD
Director and Senior Mentor  

Dr. Antonio Sarmiento Gálan

Dr. Antonio Sarmiento Gálan

Professor, ​Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Dr. Henrik O. Madsen

Dr. Henrik O. Madsen

Section Head and Professor, Technical University of Denmark

Dr. Kazuyuki Mikami

Dr. Kazuyuki Mikami

Professor Emeritus, Miyagi University of Education

Lt. Dr. Mac McQuown

Lt. Dr. Mac McQuown

Partner, Co-Founder, and Director, DCI, LLC​

Mr. Pradeep Tyle

Mr. Pradeep Tyle

Co-Founder, Tyle Family Foundation

Mr. Tushar Lakhani

Mr. Tushar Lakhani

CEO, Ffi International

Ms. Albina du Boisrouvray

Ms. Albina du Boisrouvray

Founder, FXB Foundation

Ms. Olivia Ries

Ms. Olivia Ries

Co-founder, One More Generation​​​

Ms. Ragnhild Jacobsson

Ms. Ragnhild Jacobsson

CEO & Co-Founder, The Perfect World Foundation

Awards and Recognition

POP Movement

CMCC Climate Change Communication Award “Rebecca Ballestra”

2021

POP Germany

POP Germany School wins, the Heimat-Preis 2021 In Neukirchen-Vluyn

2021

POP Movement

G20's Civil Society Group [C20] As Best Practice Among Sustainable And Resilient Communities Initiatives

2023

POP Movement

The Evergreen Award: Best Youth-Led Climate Initiative in New York of 2025

2025

POP Movement

             

Nominated for the prestigious Prix Galien USA 2025

2025

POP Movement

United Nations–Aligned Recognition (Multiple Years)

POP Movement

International Youth Climate Leadership Recognition (Multiple Countries)

POP Movement

             

Academic & Institutional Recognition For Climate Education Innovation