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Born September 1, 1966 (age 60) • India

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Sonam Wangchuk smailes as he poses for a photograph during the 40th Anniversary of Rolex Awards for Enterprise at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.
Indian climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, wearing a mask, rests during his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, July 2026.
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