Abhishek Panwar: India’s Emerging Youth Leadership at the United Nations Represents India at the Social Development Summit

In a world seeking fresh ideas and credible voices for social development, youth leadership has become more crucial than ever. Standing at the centre of this global transformation is Abhishek Panwar from Indore, a young social worker and climate development practitioner whose journey has become a symbol of India’s rising youth diplomacy.

Representing “Angels in the Field”—an NGO with UN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status—and the Climate Content Hub, Mr Panwar marked a powerful presence at the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD-2) held under the auspices of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) from 4 to 6 November 2025 in Doha, Qatar.

This historic summit, hosted at the Qatar National Convention Centre, was the first time in history that a UNGA session was convened outside New York or Geneva, bringing together world leaders, ministers, diplomats, scholars, civil society organisations, and youth representatives to finalise the Doha Political Declaration.

Abhishek Panwar, A Youth Leader Carrying India’s Voice to the World

With India’s Tricolour in hand and determination in his stride, Abhishek Panwar engaged extensively with:

• Members of the Indian delegation

• UN agencies

• Ministers and ambassadors

• Parliamentarians

• Global youth networks

• International development organisations

He amplified India’s youth perspectives on social protection, climate resilience, community welfare, trust-building, and sustainable development.

His multi-dimensional leadership includes key roles with:

• Commonwealth Youth Council – Climate Action Ambassador for Asia

• GEG Global Foundation – National General Secretary (Organisation)

• Chetna Atal Yuva Mandal – Convener & Executive Member

• Nek Karya Seva Samiti – Programme In-Charge

• Founder & President, Global South Movement for Climate Justice

Through these platforms, he champions equitable climate solutions, community-driven development, and capacity building for young people across India and the Global South.

Bringing India’s Grassroots Perspective to Global Solutions

During ministerial dialogues, thematic solution sessions and diplomatic consultations, Mr Panwar highlighted India’s people-centric governance model. His interventions focused on:

• Reforming and strengthening social protection systems

• Building community trust and local leadership

• Empowering youth and integrating indigenous knowledge

• Enhancing public health preparedness

• Ensuring climate-adaptive social and economic policies

• Increasing global cooperation for vulnerable communities

His ideas were rooted in real experiences from India—stories of resilience, community trust, local innovation and climate-responsive development.

Diplomatic Engagements & New Partnerships

Throughout the summit, Mr Panwar held high-level discussions with:

• Ministers and government delegations

• Ambassadors & senior diplomats

• UN agency representatives

• International NGOs

• Parliamentarians

• Global experts in development and climate policy

These conversations focused on expanding civil society partnerships, designing youth-led international programs, and strengthening global cooperation for social justice and climate action.

At the Exhibition Avenue, he explored future partnerships in:

• Climate adaptation

• Youth empowerment

• Social innovation

• Community-based development

• Public health

• Skill development

He reiterated India’s ethos of humanity, trust, equity, and inclusive development, inspiring delegates with India’s people-first approach.

A Symbol of India’s Rising Global Youth Diplomacy

Abhishek Panwar’s participation at WSSD-2 highlights a growing truth: India’s young leaders are not just participating—they are shaping global conversations.

His work reflects the spirit of a new India:

• confident,

• compassionate,

• globally aware,

• and committed to building a fairer world.

With leaders like Abhishek taking the stage, India’s youth diplomacy is entering a new era of impact, collaboration, and global recognition.