Sunder Nabar

Indian social entrepreneur revolutionizing climate action through decentralized funding

Sunder Nabar is the founder of EcoMatcher, a revolutionary platform connecting global donors directly with grassroots environmental projects. Launched in 2015, his model has enabled over $25 million in micro-funding for 300+ projects in 45 countries, including reforestation in Madagascar and solar energy initiatives in rural India. Nabar's 'Impact Ledger' system uses blockchain technology to ensure 100% transparency, a concept later adopted by the UN Climate Action Program. His work in creating the CarbonCreditX framework has transformed carbon offset markets, making them accessible to small-scale projects. A TEDx speaker and Ashoka Fellow, Nabar's writings include the seminal paper 'Decentralized Climate Finance: The Future of Sustainability' (2017). His platform's mobile app, available in 12 languages, has empowered indigenous communities in the Amazon and Congo Basin to independently manage conservation projects. Recognized by Forbes' 30 Under 30 in 2019, his innovations are reshaping global environmental governance structures.