Bridging Innovation and Influence through Policy Solutions

Innovation doesn’t stop at technology — real change happens when ideas meet people and policy.

In this Global Sustainability Challenge webinar, Bharti Singhla (Principal, Momentum Capital) and Nidhi Pant (Founding Team, Global Sustainability Challenge, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability) explore how policy interventions and public awareness campaigns can drive sustainability impact at scale.

💡 Whether you’re working on renewable energy, community resilience, or climate education, understanding how to navigate the policy landscape and mobilize people is key to creating lasting change.

In this session, you’ll learn:

🌱 How policy can influence sustainability solutions and adoption
💬 Real-world examples of awareness campaigns that moved the needle on climate action
🎯 Practical tips for integrating advocacy and awareness strategies into your Challenge submissions
🤝 Ways to connect with fellow GSC participants and potential teammates

Speakers:

• Bharti Singhla, Principal at Momentum Capital; Co-founder, Chakr Innovation; IIT Delhi, Stanford GSB alum
• Nidhi Pant, Founding Team, Global Sustainability Challenge; LSE Social Policy alum; Terra.do Climate Change Fellow