Blue Earth Summit

Kalpana Arias is a technologist, urban greening activist, and the founder of Nowadays On Earth, a social enterprise dedicated to reconnecting people with nature in urban environments. With over seven years of experience in researching technological ecologies, she advocates for nature rights and urban gardening through innovative tech-policy reforms and grassroots initiatives. Kalpana has delivered a global TED Talk, spoken at the United Nations, and was featured on the Evening Standard’s 30 Under 30 list of Climate Activists on a Mission to Save London. She also serves as a trustee for the GROW charity and collaborates with leading charities, institutions, brands, and grassroots changemakers as an environmental consultant.