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From Talk, Walk to Task: Youth CAT Model for Good Health & Climate Change

From Talk to Task: Youth Leadership and Climate Action

In the latest episode of Youth Speaks: Voices for Change, host Sharanya Mahajan takes us on an inspiring journey through two powerful conversations with young changemakers who are redefining what it means to lead. With honesty, courage, and vision, these young voices prove that leadership is not reserved for the future — it is happening here and now.


Aanvi Chauhan: From Talk, Walk to Task

Aanvi Chauhan introduces us to the CAT Model (Talk, Walk, Task) developed by Nada India, a youth-led approach designed to move awareness into meaningful action. For Aanvi, the model is more than a framework — it’s a personal journey of transformation. She reflects on:

  • The importance of peer leadership in shaping healthier communities.

  • Overcoming the barriers and challenges
    that often discourage young people from taking initiative.

  • How moving from conversations (Talk) to visible commitment (Walk), and finally to concrete actions (Task), builds sustainable change.

Her story highlights the reality that young people are not passive recipients of guidance; they are active creators of healthier, more connected communities.

Krish Tiwari: Climate Awareness Across Generations

Krish Tiwari brings in another crucial perspective — the climate crisis. Through his survey on climate change awareness among young people and their parents, Krish uncovers thought-provoking insights:

  • Generational gaps in understanding and prioritizing climate change.

  • The role of families in shaping sustainable habits and action.

  • Practical steps, from tree planting to household-level awareness, that can help bridge the gap between knowledge and action.

Krish’s work reminds us that climate leadership doesn’t only happen on global stages — it begins at home, in conversations between generations, and in the everyday choices we make.

A Shared Message: Youth Leading Today

When brought together, the stories of Aanvi and Krish send a clear and urgent message: Youth are not waiting for tomorrow to lead change — they are doing it today. Whether it’s through innovative models like CAT or research-driven action on climate change, young people are shaping a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

✨ The episode reminds us that leadership begins with listening, grows through action, and thrives when communities come together. If you ever doubted the power of young people, this conversation is proof that the future is already in motion.

#YouthLeadership #ClimateAction #HealthyCommunities #NadaIndia #YouthSpeaks

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