The marine biologist graduate is among 20 extraordinary young individuals from 18 countries who have been shortlisted. In a statement, the Commonwealth said Mogesh’s project focused on the sustainable development goal (SGD) of “Life Below Water”. “He co-founded the ‘Project Ocean Hope’, a youth-led group that aims to raise the visibility of ocean issues and environmental conservation through campaigns and youth leadership training. “The group has also run educational community projects to reduce littering and unsustainable fishing practices, and an ocean literacy webinar series on waste management, reaching over 10,000 individuals across 15 countries, ” it said. The awards recognise outstanding Commonwealth young people whose projects are transforming lives in their communities and helping to achieve the SDGs.