Newsletter (July-September 2026)
Our newsletter provides updates on our programs, and fellow Climate Reality Leaders who are making a difference. It carries a gamut of activities carried out in two months' time, showing how each one of us can act to solve the crisis together. We would love to hear from you, your story and acts of leadership in the journey of sustainability. Every action matters!
Remembering our guiding force:
Shri Pradip Burman Ji
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of our esteemed Trustee, Shri Pradip Burman Ji, who left us for his heavenly abode on 2 October 2026. A passionate advocate for sustainability, environment, and climate action, Shri Pradip Burman Ji was the backbone of The Climate Project Foundation. His vision, guidance, and unwavering commitment played a defining role in shaping the Foundation’s journey and strengthening its work towards building a more sustainable and climate-resilient future. His belief in the power of education, awareness, and collective action inspired everyone associated with the Foundation. His encouragement and support enabled us to pursue meaningful initiatives and create greater impact in the field of climate and environmental action. His presence, wisdom, and dedication will be deeply missed by the entire TCPF family. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. His legacy of compassion, purpose, and commitment to the planet will continue to inspire our work and guide us forward. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti.
GREEN CAMPUS PROGRAMME IN SCHOOLS
Green Campus Programme Bangladesh Celebrates Young Eco-Champions
The Green Campus Programme Bangladesh hosted a certificate distribution ceremony on 17 July to recognize teachers and student eco-champions for their commitment to environmental action and sustainable school communities. The event was graced by Heroic Freedom Fighter Munir Uddin Ahmed as Chief Guest, alongside distinguished guests and program partners.
Certificates were presented to participants for their contributions to environmental initiatives in their schools. Supported by Star Delta Engineering Ltd., the ceremony celebrated youth leadership, teacher engagement, and the collective spirit driving greener and healthier campuses across Bangladesh.
Building Greener Campuses in Srinagar
A capacity-building workshop on the Green Campus Programme was held at Al Afnan Educational Institute, Srinagar, on 17 July 2026, as part of the MoU between The Climate Reality Project India & South Asia and the Private Schools’ Association of Jammu & Kashmir. The initiative aims to support the transformation of 100 school campuses into sustainable green campuses.
Led by Aadil Bhat, Program Officer, Green Campus Programme, the workshop introduced faculty members and Green Ambassadors to practical, low-cost sustainability practices for campus management. The interactive session encouraged participants to integrate environmental responsibility into everyday school operations and strengthen a culture of sustainability.
GREEN CAMPUS PROGRAMME MAHARASHTRA
Women Leading the Way
Through the Green Campus Programme, TCPF is supporting nursery development across five campuses in Maharashtra, with four of the five teacher teams led by women. From coordinating vendors and negotiating costs to mobilizing parents and overseeing construction, these educators are taking ownership and turning everyday challenges into opportunities for leadership and collaboration.
A standout example is Ms. Ashwini Patil of Yashwant Vidyalaya, Kashil, whose initiative helped secure the lowest nursery shed quotation and later connect the school with a parent who completed the fabrication work at nearly half the quoted cost. Alongside educators such as Ms. Jayashree Tibe and Ms. Mali, she demonstrates how persistence, community engagement, and problem-solving can drive meaningful environmental action. The project is growing more than saplings—it is nurturing confidence, leadership, and ownership among educators.
Learning from Nature: A Campus Comes Alive with Bees
Smt. Kusumtai Rajarambapu Patil Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Ishwarpur, Sangli, has introduced an apiculture (beekeeping) model under the Green Campus Programme, turning its campus into a living classroom. Led by Principal Dr. T. J. Shinde and the Department of Zoology, the initiative gives students an opportunity to observe honeybees and their behaviour beyond textbooks.
The bee box offers hands-on learning about pollination, biodiversity, honeybee biology and the ecological importance of pollinators. By connecting classroom concepts with direct observation, the initiative is nurturing scientific curiosity while encouraging students to appreciate and protect local biodiversity.
GREEN CAMPUS PROGRAMME IN HEIs
GCP Campuses Advancing Sustainability
From July to September 2026, Green Campus Programme (GCP) institutions across India turned environmental awareness into visible, measurable action. Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, planted 11,000 saplings across its campus and adopted villages, while Deccan College, Pune, collected 140 kg of plastic bottles for recycling through its Nirmal Wari – Swachh Wari drive.
Campuses also encouraged students to engage with nature conservation and biodiversity. Maharashtra College, Mumbai, involved 64 students in a nature conservation poster competition, while Gian Jyoti Institute of Management & Technology (GJIMT), Mohali, conducted pollution and ozone-awareness activities. At G.M.N. College, Ambala, 135 plants across 57 species were digitally documented through QR coding and geo-tagging, building on an inventory of 1,116 plants. Together, these initiatives show how GCP campuses are moving from awareness to meaningful environmental action.
Building Faculty Capacity for Greener Campuses
As part of the Green Campus Programme, Faculty Development Programmes were conducted online in July–August 2026 for CSI Lombard Memorial Nursing College, Udupi, Karnataka, and four GCP campuses in Assam, Bapujee College, Mandia Anchalik College, Janapriya College, and Harendra Chitra College. A total of 38 faculty members participated in the sessions led by Dr. Amruta Deshmukh.
The sessions explored the science, impacts, and solutions to climate change, with a focus on regional environmental challenges, and introduced faculty to the GCP’s five thrust areas and implementation roadmap. Participants were also introduced to TCPF’s open-source resources and TRACES emissions-tracking platform, while discussions highlighted how faculty can engage students in practical, campus-based sustainability initiatives.
CLIMATE REALITY LEADERS- IN ACTION
Leena Joshi: Climate Leadership Through Policy, Youth and the Arts
Climate Reality Leader Leena Joshi, Founder and Executive Director of Climate Conservancy, is bringing together climate policy, youth engagement, and creative expression. In 2026, she represented youth perspectives at the Global Environment Facility Assembly and the Eco Expo Central Asia YOUNGO panel in Samarkand, and contributed as a researcher and co-author to the UNFCCC Youth Stocktake. Her poem City Born also received the Poetry Wales Award 2026, highlighting her work as an environmental communicator and artist. Through policy, research, and storytelling, Leena continues to create new spaces for youth voices in climate action.
Anisha Chaurasia: Connecting Research, Biodiversity, and Indigenous Knowledge
Climate Reality Leader Anisha Chaurasia, a PhD research scholar at NIMS University Rajasthan, is connecting climate research with field learning and community knowledge. In September, she participated in the 8th International Conference on Sustainability Education, linking her research on climate diplomacy and Indian climate policy with wider discussions on climate action and sustainability education. She also participated in the WWF-India Monsoon Biodiversity Survey, exploring biodiversity documentation and citizen science. Her research paper, “Matrilineal Futures: Khasi Society and the Power of Indigenous Knowledge in a Warming World,” has been accepted for presentation at the IASSI Conference at Nalanda University, further exploring the role of indigenous knowledge in responding to climate change.
