Quick Info
| Profession | Environmentalist, Political activist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/03/1961 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
Latest News about Sunita Narain
22/03/2026
On World Water Day 2026, Sunita Narain urged building a water-wise future amid climate change challenges. She emphasized the urgent crisis of water security, calling for proactive measures to harvest every drop and address escalating environmental threats. Her message highlighted the need for sustainable water management practices in the face of global climate impacts.
22/03/2026
At the Anil Agarwal Dialogue 2026, Sunita Narain discussed her upcoming book 'Planet G' with Down To Earth Managing Editor Richard Mahapatra. The event focused on her new work addressing key environmental themes central to her decades-long advocacy. This appearance underscores her continued leadership in environmental research and communication.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Receiving the 'Padma Shri' by the government of India in 2005. She is especially famed for her exemplary work on rainwater harvesting for which she has received the World Water Prize. She, along with the government of India, worked in policy building paradigms for community-based water management in India. She is also recognized as a major proponent of the Green concept of sustainable development and climate justice. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Raj Narain (a freedom fighter, started his handicrafts export business after India's Independence in 1947) |
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| Mother | Usha Narain |
| Siblings | She has four younger sisters. One of her younger sisters, Urvashi Narain, is a Lead Economist at the World Bank in Washington DC. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sunita Narain leads organizations and government committees in India. | |
| 2. She was recognized in Time Magazine's 2016 list of 100 Most Influential People. | |
| 3. Starting in 1982, she has worked at the Centre for Science and Environment, focusing on environmental concerns. | |
| 4. In 2006, Sunita Narain uncovered elevated pesticide levels in American beverages like Coke and Pepsi. | |
| 5. She has made substantial contributions to environmentalism and climate change through lectures and writings. | |
| 6. She appeared alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in the documentary 'Before The Flood', discussing climate change impacts on India's monsoon and farming communities. | |
| 7. A foundational paper she co-authored in 1991 remains the charter of the global climate-justice movement. | |
| 8. She has consistently opposed elite conservationism that blames environmental problems on the poor, advocating instead for inclusive and equitable environmental solutions. |