The newly recognized species lives in the rocky landscapes of Arnhem Land and Kakadu National Park in Australia's Northern Territory.

New species alert & cuteness overload! Meet the Arnhem Plateau planigale, a carnivorous marsupial related to quolls and Tasmanian devils. Among the smallest marsupials in the world, some weigh only a few grams.

Read my new feature 'Leena Joshi: Leadership Through Policy, Youth and the Arts' by @ClimateReality climatereality.org.in/newsle…

Join us for our annual event at New York Climate Week!

We are likely to cross 1.5°C of warming. The response cannot be resignation. @UNEP’s new Limiting Overshoot report is a useful reminder that we still have agency. We can limit the extent of warming, adapt to what is already underway, and eventually bring temperatures back down.

#CleanAirDay should remind us that healthier people and stronger economies begin with the air we breathe. Image credit: UNEP

The human toll of air pollution is staggering. But the impact extends far beyond health. It drives up healthcare costs, affects productivity, and places an ever greater burden on economies. Clean air should not be a concern for one day alone. #CleanAirDay

I grew up learning to recognise a polluted sky. I would like the next generation to grow up without having to learn what one looks like. Read my new article. #CleanAirDay medium.com/@leenajoshi1/the-…

Over 90% of natural disasters are weather-water-related.

I Have Spent Years Trying to Explain Why I Refuse to Have One Thing: substack.com/@theleenajoshi/…

That should give us reason to act with greater urgency. unep.org/resources/limiting-…

I recently wrote for the 2026 Young Farmers Magazine. Young farmers carry the responsibility of nourishing communities while navigating some of the world's most pressing environmental and economic challenges. Read my piece: youngfarmers.org/publication…

Every international conference reminds me that impact is led by relationships, thoughtful dialogue, and sustained collaboration. Grateful to everyone who made these conversations possible. The work continues.

Spoke at the GEF Assembly in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The discussion focused on youth leadership in environmental action and the importance of creating pathways for young people to shape decisions, contribute expertise, and build solutions alongside governments and institutions.

Delighted to represent @UNEP and @ClimateConserva at the GEF Assembly and Eco Expo Central Asia in Samarkand. From biodiversity and climate finance to youth inclusion, the conversations reinforced one truth: lasting progress begins with collaboration. #GEFAssembly2026