Shreyans Sheth

Indian environmentalist creating global impact through climate action platforms

Shreyans Sheth (born 1996) is the founder of EcoMatcher, a social enterprise that connects individuals and organizations to impactful environmental projects worldwide. Growing up in Ahmedabad, India, Sheth witnessed the effects of pollution and deforestation firsthand. After studying environmental science in the US, he launched EcoMatcher in 2018 to simplify climate action through technology.

The platform uses AI to match users with verified reforestation, renewable energy, and waste management projects. Over 500,000 users have contributed to planting 2.5 million trees and funding 150+ projects in 40 countries. Sheth's approach emphasizes transparency through blockchain tracking, ensuring donations directly impact ecological restoration.

His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 13 (Climate Action). In 2021, EcoMatcher partnered with the UN Environment Programme to scale projects in Southeast Asia. Sheth was awarded the Schwab Foundation's Social Entrepreneur of the Year and featured in National Geographic's Climate Solutions series. His TEDx talk Climate Action Made Simple has garnered 1.2 million views. Sheth advocates for youth-led climate initiatives through his non-profit GreenPioneers, training over 10,000 young activists globally.