Ms. Lakhani is a climate educator dedicated to empowering vulnerable groups in intergovernmental decision-making. As Founder & Director of the ClimAct Foundation and with a Masters in Environmental Studies from TERI University, she is focused on nurturing change-makers who combat the climate crisis with knowledge-based action. Heeta was introduced to the United Nations Climate Change (UNFCCC) process at COP21 in 2015 and served as the Global Focal Point for YOUNGO during 2020 & 2021, playing a pivotal role in elevating youth voices on the global stage. She co-founded the Youth Negotiators Academy in 2022, to promote inclusivity in national delegations by training youth to be effective negotiators in the UN intergovernmental processes.