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What does it take to change the world? Wknd talks to environmental policy consultant S Faizi

Updated on: Apr 5, 2024, 18:10:00 IST
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PREMIUMFaizi recently won a Planet Earth Award, instituted by the Alliance of World Scientists (AWS) to recognise individuals who “demonstrate exceptional creativity or contributions in their work in science-based advocacy with the public”. (Photo by P Unmesh)
Faizi recently won a Planet Earth Award, instituted by the Alliance of World Scientists (AWS) to recognise individuals who “demonstrate exceptional creativity or contributions in their work in science-based advocacy with the public”. (Photo by P Unmesh)
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He has spent his life pushing for international treaties to be fairer. Perseverance is the only certainty, and failing is a big part of the job, says Faizi, 63.

What does success look like, as an environmental policy consultant? Perseverance is the only certain success, says S Faizi. Failing is a big part of the job, he adds. Fighting, continuing to fight, is the mission.

Over three decades, Faizi, 63, has advocated for the recognition of war as an environmental threat, fought for indigenous community rights, campaigned for nuclear disarmament and for the creation of a UN Environmental Security Council.

His work involves fighting, pushing, and continuing to hope,

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