Badruun Gardi

Badruun Gardi is a prominent founder and leader in several initiatives focused on climate action, social innovation, and the arts. As the Founder & CEO of the New Nomad Institute, Badruun aims to leverage knowledge from nomadic societies to combat the climate crisis. In addition, Badruun serves as a member of the Climate Migration Council and Earth Decides, advocating for equitable solutions to climate-related human mobility and promoting Earth-centered action. Badruun co-founded GerHub, a nonprofit addressing pressing issues in Ulaanbaatar, and holds the position of Chairman of Smart Air Mongolia, which works on air pollution solutions. With experience as a Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum and Board Member of the Arts Council of Mongolia, Badruun has significant involvement in various organizations, including a role as Co-Vice Chairman of the Mongolia Education Initiative and Trustee at The Asia Foundation. Badruun holds a BA in Psychology & Communication from Stanford University and recently completed a Loeb Fellowship at Harvard University Graduate School of Design.