Navya Singh has emerged as a transformative figure in climate journalism and sustainable development, dedicated to making climate action a mainstream priority while equipping the next generation with the skills necessary to thrive in the green economy.
Through her visionary leadership and tireless commitment, she has successfully bridged the gap between environmental awareness and tangible solutions, inspiring individuals, businesses, and institutions to take action.
Her work is grounded in the belief that climate change is not just an environmental challenge but a societal opportunity to rethink innovation, education, and the way people engage with the planet.
Forging a Path in Media
Navya’s journey in media and sustainability began with her innate curiosity about storytelling and its power to effect change. Early in her career, she joined leading media organizations in India, where she honed her skills as a journalist, reporter, and editor.
Her tenure at prominent outlets such as India Today, The Times of India, The Logical Indian, and The Quint allowed her to develop a deep understanding of news production, narrative crafting, and audience engagement. These experiences laid the foundation for her unique ability to communicate complex topics in ways that are accessible, actionable, and engaging for diverse audiences.
Shaping Stories with Impact
At The Logical Indian, Navya served as a Senior Video Journalist and Trending News Editor, roles that shaped her journalistic voice and leadership approach. As a Senior Video Journalist, she anchored episodes of Top 5 News of the Day, providing insightful commentary and clear explainers on stories of national significance. She produced impactful short videos for quick updates, conducted interviews with industry leaders, journalists, and government officials, and reported urgent, on-ground stories requiring immediate attention.
Her coverage spanned multiple areas including finance, women’s safety, defense, health, and social issues, with a notable emphasis on in-depth reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through her hosting of the show Fact of the Matter, she delved deeply into critical issues, leading a team of young video professionals, fostering creativity, and ensuring high-quality content was delivered on time.
Responsible Journalism, Global Vision
Navya’s editorial approach reflects a strong commitment to responsible journalism. As Trending News Editor, she remained on the pulse of emerging stories, prioritizing accuracy over speed while providing audiences with comprehensive updates across sectors. Her focus on detail, research, and verification ensured that her content not only informed but empowered viewers to understand and act on pressing social and environmental issues. These experiences
strengthened her belief that the media has a profound responsibility to illuminate solutions, amplify voices of change makers, and inspire practical action.
The Birth of News With Navya
The culmination of Navya’s media expertise and passion for sustainability led to the founding of News With Navya, a platform dedicated to climate journalism, storytelling, and awareness.
News With Navya is designed to share actionable climate solutions, spotlight traditional wisdom, amplify voices of innovators and change makers, and elevate Indian climate initiatives to a global stage. The platform focuses on climate action, solutions and stories that are not only informative but solution-driven, encouraging individuals and organizations to actively participate in climate action.
Partnering for Progress
Under her leadership, News With Navya has partnered with over fifty brands, including Indian startups that are driving climate solutions. By collaborating with these innovators, the platform not only highlights sustainable technologies and practices but also supports the growth of
eco-conscious businesses that have the potential to scale nationally and globally. Through these partnerships, Navya ensures that News With Navya serves as a hub for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and recognition of environmental excellence.
Educating and Inspiring Change
One of the hallmarks of Navya’s work is her dedication to education and public engagement. She has delivered keynote addresses and workshops at more than twenty educational institutions worldwide, covering topics such as climate journalism, communication strategies, and green jobs.
Her speaking engagements have extended to prestigious platforms including HIMSamwaad 2025, the European Bamboo Expo, the 15th GRIHA Summit, NIDM, TERI, and the National Arboriculture Conference. Through these interactions, she not only imparts technical knowledge but also inspires students, young professionals, and policymakers to adopt sustainable practices and integrate environmental consciousness into their careers and initiatives.
Recognized Excellence
Navya’s efforts have been widely recognized. She was named ET Now’s Planet Buddy of 2025 for her outstanding work in sustainability and was also featured among Pique Action and Harvard C-Change’s 2024 ‘Climate Creators to Watch. She received the Phenomenal She Award from the Indian National Bar Association and was named Changemaker of the Week by the 1M1B Foundation.
Additionally, she was awarded the Earth Day 2025 Climate Awareness Storyteller Award by Amala Earth and featured by the BBC in a global study on climate media. These accolades reflect not only her professional excellence but also her influence as a thought leader and advocate for sustainable solutions.
Flagship Initiatives: Solutions in Action
Navya’s work in solution-driven climate journalism is reflected through several flagship initiatives. Makers of New Bharat celebrates a self-reliant, fearless, and innovative India rising to tackle climate change, highlighting bold brands, startups, and businesses driving real impact. Her flagship newsletter, Climate Action, The Indian Way, spotlights India’s traditional practices and climate solutions rooted in local knowledge systems, while Bharat Beyond Cities captures the soul of rural and remote India, showcasing sustainable farming, waste solutions, green jobs, traditional food habits, and eco-friendly construction in regions like Deoria, Kushinagar, Itanagar, Ziro Valley, and Gunjung. Her content series, including The Good News Show, Let’s Talk Bamboo, and It’s All Plastic, celebrate global sustainability wins, explore India’s green economy, and address critical environmental issues, empowering individuals and organizations with actionable insights for a greener future.
Let’s Talk Bamboo explores bamboo’s potential as a versatile and sustainable resource for farmers, consumers, and entrepreneurs. By highlighting its ecological, economic, and industrial value, Navya positions India as a leader in innovative green solutions. When News With Navya took the series at the European Bamboo Expo in Germany, it was remarkable to see that the traditional bamboo practices of rural India, honed over generations, are now recognized in Europe as cutting-edge “green innovation.” The partnership exemplifies her commitment to connecting Indian sustainability practices with international opportunities, demonstrating the power of media as a catalyst for cross-border impact.
Climate Action, The Indian Way, a newsletter curated by Navya, emphasizes indigenous climate solutions, showcasing how traditional knowledge and practices can guide modern sustainability. From the design of homes with aangans and jharokhas, to lessons from mudras on environmental balance, and insights from a 2,000-year-old Tamil poem on conserving the Nilgiri Tahr, the newsletter connects past wisdom with present action. Features like “From Sil Batta to Superfood: Before Wellness Had a Label, It Had a Kitchen” highlight how everyday practices hold powerful lessons for climate-conscious living, and much more.
The Green Intent: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow
Navya Singh’s media work is complemented by her efforts to address workforce development in the green economy. She co-founded The Green Intent, an organization focused on bridging the skills gap in the sustainability sector.
The Green Intent aims to empower the green workforce of tomorrow by bridging the gap between skilled talent and the right green opportunities. Recognizing that every business and job role will eventually need to operate sustainably, the company helps students, youth, and transitioning professionals acquire the necessary skills while providing organizations access to talent capable of implementing environmentally responsible practices.
Storytelling as a Catalyst for Change
Navya’s vision extends beyond individual projects to the broader creation of a culture of sustainability. She emphasizes storytelling that inspires change, highlighting practical actions
that businesses, governments, and communities can implement immediately. She believes that positive narratives are critical for motivating collective action and that showcasing successful models, whether in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, or waste management, encourages replication and scaling.
Mentorship and Legacy
Navya also prioritizes mentorship and knowledge sharing. She actively nurtures young journalists and sustainability professionals, offering guidance on storytelling techniques, research methodologies, and effective communication strategies. By equipping the next generation with the tools to succeed, she ensures that her impact extends far beyond her immediate projects and initiatives.
Empowering India on the Global Stage
Her dedication to elevating Indian climate innovation to global recognition is central to her approach. She consistently highlights homegrown solutions that are cost-effective, culturally relevant, and scalable. By bridging the gap between local practices and global sustainability standards, she positions India not only as a contributor to climate solutions but as a leader in practical innovation, demonstrating the potential for emerging economies to drive meaningful environmental change.
Driving Lasting Impact
Navya Singh’s career represents a rare fusion of media expertise, sustainability advocacy, and workforce development. She has transformed climate journalism from a reporting function into a tool for education, empowerment, and measurable impact. Her work demonstrates that storytelling can be as critical as technology in solving climate challenges and that informed citizens and professionals are essential partners in achieving global sustainability goals.
A Vision for a Sustainable Future
Through News With Navya and The Green Intent, she is shaping a world in which climate consciousness is mainstream, innovation is celebrated, and the workforce of tomorrow is equipped to build a sustainable future. Her journey exemplifies the profound impact one individual can have when passion, expertise, and strategic thinking converge to drive meaningful change.
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