Nawale works for the protection of Polar ice. She and her mentor Robert Swan have been to Antarctica twice, in 2009 and 2018. Nawale works with the 2041 Foundation. She learned in Antarctica that 86% of the freshwater in the world is in ice, and Antarctica has 91% of the ice in the world. She and the 2041 Foundation want to keep Antarctica a Global Common in 2041, when the Antarctic treaty will be up for negotiation again. Nawale is an Arctic Angel and a Clean Energy Programs Coordinator at Asian Development Bank. She gives presentations about the importance of people and companies reducing their carbon footprint.