New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Sixteen-year-old Gunisha Kaur from Ludhiana has secured third place at the 2026 International Young Eco-Hero Awards for an initiative that combines urban biodiversity conservation with accessible outdoor spaces for children with diverse needs.

Her project, Buzzing Blooms, has established more than 20 pollinator gardens and ecological restoration initiatives, with monitoring recording a 155% increase in pollinator species richness.

The recognition, announced by environmental organisation Action For Nature, highlights how young people are finding practical ways to address environmental challenges in their communities.

Kaur's work focuses on creating habitats for bees, butterflies and other pollinators while making g...