London, April 18 -- Indian environmental leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Joginipally Santosh Kumar has been conferred the title of "Global Green Icon" at the World Climate Leaders Conclave, held at the historic House of Lords on Friday (local time).

The recognition highlighted his contribution to large-scale afforestation, ecological restoration, and citizen-led climate action initiatives emerging from the Global South.

The ceremony was attended by senior British officials and international dignitaries, including Nick Newland-Esner, Vice President, UNESCO Liaison Committee and Former Chairperson of the International Conference, UNESCO; David Thompson, Director of British Council and Senior Advisor to the British Parliament; Shailesh Va...