Aneeshwar Kunchala

At just 11 years, Aneeshwar Kunchala has emerged as one of the world’s most inspiring young voices for nature, science, and environmental action. His journey began at the age of four after learning about a whale that died from plastic pollution— an experience that ignited a deep commitment to protecting wildlife and the planet. Today, Aneeshwar is an internationally recognised conservationist, science communicator, author, artist, and public speaker who has inspired millions across the globe. Through award-winning documentaries, educational videos, articles, paintings, and keynote presentations, he transforms complex environmental challenges into powerful stories that inform, engage, and motivate action.

Aneeshwar holds Guinness World Records as the youngest documentary presenter for Six Ways to Save Our Planet and the youngest newspaper columnist and many international recognitions for his work. His work champions biodiversity conservation, climate action, and sustainable living while empowering young people to become leaders of change.

Driven by the belief that every voice matters, Aneeshwar is inspiring a new generation to protect our planet and build a more sustainable future for all. Aneeshwar’s message – ‘Save the animals and make sure the world looks beautiful’.

 

Awards & Accomplishments

• Scientific Exploration Society Honorary Award: Young Scientific Explorer (UK)

• Celebrate Our Planet Honorary Award: Presented by ISPA 2024 (International Society for the Performing Arts, New York)

• Diana Award (2024): Natural World – Children & Wildlife Conservation (UK)

• Global Child Prodigy Award (Dubai)

• Climate Change Voice of the Year (2023): International Award presented by WeNaturalists (India)

• British Citizen Youth Award (BCYA)

• Blue Peter Gold Badge Recipient

• Points of Light Recipient: Young Conservationist Climate Leader

• H&M Campaign: Selected as one of 5 British Role Models

• Guinness World Records: Holder of three records

Documentaries & TV Programs

• Discovering Earth from the Stars: Aneeshwar at NASA – Documentary (The Kennedy Center)

• Six Ways to Save Our Planet – Sky Kids Documentary

• Save Our Wildlife – Award-winning Sky Kids Documentary

• BBC Go-Wild – Featuring Steve Backshall and Lizzie Daly

• Aneeshwar’s Outdoor Adventures – Paramount / Channel 5

Future & Ongoing Projects

• Specsavers Children’s National Campaign

• National Trust UK Tour: Art Exhibition across the UK

• World Water Week (Sweden): Speaking as Global Youth Ambassador for UK Water Week

Timeline & Career Highlights

2026 (11 Years Old)

• Climate Action Week London (Youth Summit): Keynote speaker calling on youth to work together to raise awareness about wildlife, protect nature, and innovate solutions for future generations.

• Children’s Media Conference: Speaker on “Stop Explaining, Start Entertaining”, advocating that children’s content be fun and engaging while demonstrating how nature and biomimicry inspire innovation.

• NatGeo Kids Magazine (UK): First-ever Kid Columnist, sharing top tips on local wildlife, seasonal events, and citizen science projects.

• Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday: Delivered a special message at the Royal Albert Hall.

• UNGA 80 (Central Hall Westminster): Invited guest; met Professor Brian Cox.

• Film Interview: Interviewed the director of Pixar’s Hoppers.

2025 (10 Years Old)

• Aneeshwar’s Outdoor Adventures: Lead presenter for Paramount / Channel 5 (20 episodes).

• Secretary of State for Environment for a Day: Advocated for “Fridays for Wildlife,” leading to the UK Department for Education introducing Natural Sciences into GCSEs six months later.

• Go Wild: Broadcast on ABC Australia and Emirates inflight entertainment.

• Extraordinary Me: Know About Aneeshwar: Featured on Nickelodeon UK.

• One Ocean Conference (Bergen): Keynote speaker.

• The Kennedy Center’s Earth to Space Festival: Premiered NASA documentary Discovering Earth from the Stars (featured by STARMUS).

• National Trust: Named the first-ever National Trust Young Ambassador.

2024 (9 Years Old)

• Diana Award Recipient: Honored for Natural World – Children & Wildlife Conservation.

• BBC Go Wild (Series 2): Aneeshwar & Lizzie Go Wild (40 episodes).

• March for Water: Keynote speaker addressing 20,000 people at Parliament Square; featured on Sky News.

• Restore Nature Now: Keynote speaker addressing 20,000 people at Parliament Square; featured across national media.

• IUCN World Species Congress: Co-presented global event inspiring action for species conservation.

• First Book Launch: Released Adventures of a Young Naturalist: Arctic Expedition at The Kennedy Center’s Reach to Forest Festival.

• Celebrate Our Planet Award: Received ISPA honor in New York, USA.

2023 (8 Years Old)

• Arctic Expedition: Filmed Sky Kids documentary Save Our Wildlife.

• BBC Go Wild (Series 1): Steve and Aneeshwar Go Wild (20 episodes).

• First Art Exhibition: Featured at Warrington Museum as part of “Wake Me Up Before You Dodo”.

• First News Columnist: Reaching an audience of 3.5 million weekly (authored over 200 articles; named the youngest columnist in the world).

• USA Visit: Visited the White House, US Capitol, and spoke to staff at WWF Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

• Keynote Speaker: Addressed DNB Mobility, Amsterdam Business Forum, Chester Zoo Youth Symposiums (UK), and The Kennedy Center (USA).

• Natural History Museum: Featured in Wild World Magazine.

• BBC Teach: Collaborated on Regenerators and other educational school resources.

2022 (7 Years Old)

• CBeebies Teeny Tiny Creatures: Guest expert on the Puffins episode.

• BBC Blue Peter: Guest co-host alongside Steve Backshall for a Wildlife Special episode.

• COP27 Lead Presenter: Fronted United Nations documentary Six Ways to Change Our Planet (Sky Kids).

• Honors: British Citizen Youth Award (BCYA) & CBBC Blue Peter Gold Badge recipient.

• Keynote Speaker: Nordic and Oslo Business Forums (Change Maker) and Children’s Media Conference.

• Global Child Prodigy Award

• Britain’s Got Talent (Season 15): Top 7 finalist.

• AGT: All-Stars: Contestant and Red Carpet Host for the finals.

2021 (6 Years Old)

• Scientific Exploration Society: Honorary recipient of the Young Scientific Explorer Award.

• BBC Countryfile: Special feature story presented by Matt Baker.

• Points of Light (UK #1729): Named Young Conservationist Climate Leader.

• H&M Campaign: Selected as one of 5 British Role Models.

• Save Soil Campaign: Science Communicator for primary school children.