In this episode of Social Impact Pioneers, we explore how the next generation is reshaping climate action, social innovation and systems change—not by waiting their turn, but by leading from the front. Meet Social Impact Pioneers: Penelope Gregoriou and Muhammad Hassan Dajana.
Penelope and Hassan are both World Economic Forum Global Shapers and join this conversation to share insights and experiences from Cyprus and Pakistan respectively.
Penelope is a sustainability strategist and ESG expert with a sharp focus on climate finance, sustainability reporting and transformative systems change. An alumni of the UN SDG Innovator programme and a member of the World Benchmarking Alliance, she combines technical rigour with a deep commitment to centring humanity in climate policy.
Hassan is a Fulbright Scholar and edtech entrepreneur scaling climate education across Pakistan. His projects—spotlighted by the UN and World Economic Forum—range from planting 10,000+ trees in urban heat zones to pioneering “green masjids” that embed environmental stewardship within religious teaching. His mission is bold: to empower 100 million learners to engage with climate justice.
Together, they explore a grassroots leadership that is bold, collaborative and global in its reach. From rethinking how we measure impact to driving climate adaptation through community-led solutions, Penelope and Hassan share practical insights into how young innovators are disrupting silos, bridging sectors, and transforming moral urgency into policy reality.
Listeners will discover:
• How youth-led climate solutions are scaling from the ground up.
• Why grassroots leadership is central to tackling systemic inaction.
• How collaboration across business, civil society and government is shaping a more resilient future.
If you’re searching for fresh thinking on leadership, collaboration and systems change, this conversation is essential listening.
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Links:
Muhammad Hassan Dajana on LinkedIn
Penelope Gregoriou on LinkedIn
The Global Shapers Community
World Economic Forum: Leveraging green, blue and social infrastructure for disaster recovery and preparedness:
World Benchmarking Alliance
Clima Synth
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How today’s youth are taking the lead in global climate action
How collaborative action on smog could cast new light on India-Pakistan relations
