Kehkashan Basu
Keynote Speaker: Founder & President, Green Hope Foundation; Forbes 30 Under 30, United Nations Human Rights Champion & National Geographic Young Explorer
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Kehkashan Basu Biography
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No part of our planet is left untouched or unaffected by the impacts of its 8 billion+ residents and by the general apathy of civil society. Climate change, loss of biodiversity, overconsumption and wastage are stretching our finite planetary resources to the limit and threatening our future survival. The current generation of youth is the last one that has the opportunity to take actions to mitigate these challenges before it is too late - yet the children and youth fraternity continue to be ignored, under-represented and left behind while policy-makers continue to debate and procrastinate about the future of our planet. For over a decade now, Kehkashan Basu has been working to change this narrative through her social innovation enterprise, Green Hope Foundation and through her talk she will share her inspirational journey of redefining the role of youth as changemakers in creating a sustainable, equitable world.
In these unprecedented times, where humanity is confronted with multiple challenges on several fronts, the well-being and prosperity of current and future generations hinge on the realization of peace and sustainability. This process of rebuilding better is fraught with several obstacles, foremost being the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution that are accentuating pre-existing inequalities and exacerbating the divide between nations and communities. Through this talk, Kehkashan Basu will share her decade long journey with Green Hope Foundation, highlighting her grassroots lived experiences, the challenges and successes in driving transformational change through the localization of the sustainable development goals and by leveraging the power and passion of young people in creating a new world order where no one is left behind.
Climate change is “Code Red” for humanity. It is the greatest existential threat of our times and its impacts are now visible in every region of our planet. It is an inequality multiplier that exacerbates pre-existing vulnerabilities, disproportionately impacting those that are the least responsible for it, amongst them women and girls, who form half of humanity. For example, did you know that data gathered from successive climate change-fueled disasters reveal that women and children are 14 times more likely to die in a disaster and 80 percent more likely to be displaced by climate change? Addressing the climate gender nexus must therefore be a critical component of mitigation. Through this talk, Kehkashan Basu will share her decade-long journey with Green Hope Foundation, highlighting her grassroots lived experiences, the challenges and successes in building climate resilient communities by empowering women and girls, in all their diversity, as climate defenders.
Technology is rapidly improving how we live, work and learn. However, the implications of the technological transformations are vast and largely unknown, especially in the context of how it will play out in a world of 8 billion people confronted with systemic changes in our environment and economies. We live in a world where digital dividends co-exist with digital divides and the road to equitable progress is largely dependent on how governments, corporates, the public sector, civil society and all its stakeholders create and facilitate pathways of bridging this divide. Green Hope Foundation, a United Nations accredited, youth led global social innovation enterprise has been at the forefront of driving this change, leveraging innovative solutions built on the principles of sustainable development. Its Founder and President, 22-year-old Kehkashan Basu will share this journey of change that began over a decade ago, sharing best practices that serve as an inspirational template of action that is so relevant in the current scenario.
Women and girls, in all their diversity constitute half of humanity, yet even now, in the 21st century, gender parity remains a distant dream. This inequality manifests itself in all societies, but is more pronounced in economically vulnerable nations and regions, where lack of access to education, freedom of expression as well as archaic societal norms, all act as barriers to equitable progress. As a young woman of colour whose life’s mission , through her social innovation enterprise, Green Hope Foundation, is to create a world where inequalities do not exist, Kehkashan Basu will share her lived experiences, the challenges she has overcome and the successes she has achieved, often under the most extenuating circumstances, by adopting an intersectional approach that calls for women in all their diversity to be at the forefront of the sustainable development process.
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Speaking fees for Kehkashan Basu, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kehkashan Basu are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kehkashan Basu, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Kehkashan Basu speak about?
Kehkashan Basu is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Environment, Sustainability, Social Activism, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Conservation, Science, Earth Day, Animals & Wildlife, Environmental Activism, Feminism, Influential Women, Environmental Policy, Technology, Women, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Youth, Business and Finance.
Where does Kehkashan Basu travel from?
Kehkashan Basu generally travels from Toronto, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Kehkashan Basu is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Environment, Sustainability and Social Activism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kehkashan Basu for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Kehkashan Basu generally travels from Toronto, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ed Begley Jr., Andre Agassi and Dan Abrams. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kehkashan Basu for an upcoming event.
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Kehkashan Basu Speaking Topics
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Peace and Sustainability
In these unprecedented times, where humanity is confronted with multiple challenges on several fronts, the well-being and prosperity of current and future generations hinge on the realization of peace and sustainability. This process of rebuilding better is fraught with several obstacles, foremost being the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution that are accentuating pre-existing inequalities and exacerbating the divide between nations and communities. Through this talk, Kehkashan Basu will share her decade long journey with Green Hope Foundation, highlighting her grassroots lived experiences, the challenges and successes in driving transformational change through the localization of the sustainable development goals and by leveraging the power and passion of young people in creating a new world order where no one is left behind.
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Women at the Forefront of Sustainable Development
Women and girls, in all their diversity constitute half of humanity, yet even now, in the 21st century, gender parity remains a distant dream. This inequality manifests itself in all societies, but is more pronounced in economically vulnerable nations and regions, where lack of access to education, freedom of expression as well as archaic societal norms, all act as barriers to equitable progress. As a young woman of colour whose life’s mission , through her social innovation enterprise, Green Hope Foundation, is to create a world where inequalities do not exist, Kehkashan Basu will share her lived experiences, the challenges she has overcome and the successes she has achieved, often under the most extenuating circumstances, by adopting an intersectional approach that calls for women in all their diversity to be at the forefront of the sustainable development process.
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For young climate activists, the pandemic is the defining moment for ...
Kehkashan Basu, 20, quarantined with her parents in Toronto, found ways to keep the Green Hope Foundation, the nonprofit she founded, operating on the ...
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Kehkashan Basu
In 2012, when she was 12 years old, Dubai-born Basu founded the Green Hope Foundation in Toronto, where she lives. The all-volunteer nonprofit has worked ...
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How do I book Kehkashan Basu to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kehkashan Basu for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Kehkashan Basu, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Kehkashan Basu or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Kehkashan Basu for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Kehkashan Basu, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kehkashan Basu are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kehkashan Basu, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Kehkashan Basu speak about?
Kehkashan Basu is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Environment, Sustainability, Social Activism, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Conservation, Science, Earth Day, Animals & Wildlife, Environmental Activism, Feminism, Influential Women, Environmental Policy, Technology, Women, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Youth, Business and Finance. -
Where does Kehkashan Basu travel from?
Kehkashan Basu generally travels from Toronto, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Kehkashan Basu?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kehkashan Basu for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kehkashan Basu for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kehkashan Basu or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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