Newsletter (April-June 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!
CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Global Week of Action 2026
From 1-7 June 2026, The Climate Reality Project India & South Asia joined Climate Reality's Global Week of Action, marking 20 years of climate leadership across its global network. Bringing together Climate Reality Leaders, Green Campus Programme schools, higher education institutions, educators, students, and community members, the initiative focused on strengthening support for clean energy solutions and encouraging actions that contribute to healthier, more resilient communities. United by the theme "Clean Energy, Clean Communities, Cooler Planet," participants transformed climate awareness into meaningful action across campuses and communities. Across 30 cities and districts in 11 states, students and educators organized 160+ activities at 60 venues, reaching more than 4,500 community members. The week featured clean energy campaigns, community outreach, waste management initiatives, and biodiversity activities, alongside the submission of 37 clean energy representation letters to elected representatives, government officials, and community leaders, encouraging greater support for renewable energy solutions. Together, these efforts demonstrated how local action can strengthen community participation and inspire practical climate solutions. The Climate Reality Project India & South Asia will continue engaging with participating campuses and Climate Reality Leaders, with Climate Action Days planned for September and October to review progress, recognise achievements, and follow the commitments made during the week.
IMPACT OF THE EVENT
30
Cities &
Districts
Across 11 States
160+
Activities Organized
Across schools, communities & institutions
4,500+
Community Members
Students, educators & community members participated
60
Venues
Schools, campuses & community spaces
37
Clean Energy Representation Letters
Submitted to elected representatives & government leaders
20
Years of Climate Leadership
Celebrating 20 years of climate action across our global network
EXPLORE STORIES
Discover how Schools, Communities, and Institutions came together for climate action
GCP Schools
Twenty-five Green Campus Programme schools engaged over 1,150 students during the Global Week of Action, championing the theme "Clean Energy, Clean Communities, Cooler Planet." Across campuses, students led awareness campaigns, plantation drives, e-waste collection, waste upcycling, clean-up activities, and renewable energy outreach. A standout effort came from Jammu & Kashmir, where 11 schools combined classroom learning with community action through solar awareness campaigns, public rallies, and door-to-door engagement. At N.M. Boys Higher Secondary School, Bandipora, students showcased working solar models and submitted a clean energy petition advocating renewable energy in schools, inspiring district-level support for promoting solar adoption across educational institutions.
GREEN CAMPUS PROGRAMME IN SCHOOLS
Earth Day 2026: Celebrating 20 Years of Climate Action
Schools across Uttarakhand marked Earth Day 2026 by joining The Climate Reality Project's Green Campus Program to celebrate 20 years of action. Students and educators from Saigrace Academy International (Nathuwala and Raipur branches), KIIT World School, Little Flowers School, AVN School, Haldukhata, and Ryan International School came together to promote environmental awareness and sustainable living.
The celebrations featured tree plantation drives, eco-club activities, awareness sessions, student presentations, and sustainability pledges, encouraging young learners to take meaningful climate action. The initiative reinforced the Green Campus Program's vision of nurturing environmentally responsible campuses and empowering students to become champions for a greener future.
Building Young Climate Champions in Bangladesh
The Green Campus Program Bangladesh is nurturing a new generation of climate champions through hands-on, action-based learning in seven primary schools. Spearheaded by Climate Reality Leaders Md. Shakhawat Chowdhury, Md. Hafijul Islam, and Ms. Ananya Anower, with teachers training led by Ms. Shamali Roy, the initiative is equipping educators and students with practical skills in waste management, water conservation, biodiversity, energy, and sustainable living.
From composting and recycling competitions to biodiversity walks, water conservation activities, and a large-scale World Ocean Day Beach Cleanup in Cox's Bazar led by Climate Reality Leaders Md. Shakhawat Chowdhury, Muntasir Mamun, and Habiba Islam Shifat, the program is turning classrooms into hubs of climate action. By empowering students to learn through doing, the Green Campus Program is inspiring lasting environmental stewardship across Bangladesh.
Green Campus Programme Strengthens
Climate Education in Kashmir
The Green Campus Programme expanded its outreach in Kashmir through a series of orientation sessions and teachers' training workshops at Government Degree College, Tangmarg, Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Pulwama, and GHSS Ratnipora. The sessions introduced educators and students to sustainable campus practices, covering key themes such as climate change, biodiversity conservation, waste management, water conservation, and energy efficiency.
Over 30 teachers and 50 students participated in interactive learning sessions that equipped them with practical tools to integrate environmental education into school activities and lead green initiatives on their campuses. The workshops reaffirmed the commitment of participating institutions to fostering environmentally responsible school communities and advancing climate action through education.
GREEN CAMPUS PROGRAMME MAHARASHTRA
Celebrating Sustainability, the Way It Should Be
At New English School, Kusumbi in Maharashtra's Sahyadri hills, sustainability was celebrated not through grand events but through meaningful action. After earning the prestigious Gold Green Campus Certification under The Climate Project Foundation's Green Campus Programme, the school chose to hold its celebration in the village's Kalubai temple, bringing together students, teachers, parents, the Panchayat, and the local community.
The event reflected the very values the programme promotes, students welcomed guests with handmade bouquets, served homemade refreshments on paper plates, and managed the entire ceremony themselves under the guidance of their teachers. With no plastic, no extravagance, and every decision rooted in sustainability, the celebration became a powerful reminder that the true spirit of climate action lies in living our values, not just talking about them.
GREEN CAMPUS PROGRAMME IN HEIs
Higher Education Institutions
Celebrate Earth Day Through Action
To celebrate World Earth Day 2026, 19 Green Campus Programme–Higher Education Institutions (GCP-HEIs) across eight states organized more than 40 sustainability activities, engaging over 2,200 students and faculty members. From plantation drives and clean-up campaigns to biodiversity initiatives, community outreach, and zero-plastic pledges, campuses demonstrated their commitment to creating greener and more sustainable learning environments.
The celebrations showcased the growing leadership of higher education institutions in advancing climate action. By combining awareness with hands-on activities, students and educators transformed Earth Day into a meaningful movement, inspiring sustainable practices both on campus and in their surrounding communities.
Celebrating World Environment Day 2026
with Youth for Earth
To mark World Environment Day 2026, The Climate Project Foundation, in collaboration with the Mobius Foundation, hosted a special Youth for Earth session that brought together 361 young participants to celebrate youth-led climate action and innovation. Past award winners shared inspiring stories of how their sustainability projects evolved into impactful ventures, encouraging participants to transform their own ideas into meaningful action.
The session featured practical insights on green entrepreneurship, guidance on developing sustainability projects, and a walkthrough of the Youth for Earth evaluation criteria. By connecting aspiring changemakers with successful young innovators, the event reinforced the power of youth leadership in building a more sustainable future.
CLIMATE REALITY LEADERS- IN ACTION
World Environment Day Panel Discussion
in Chandigarh
To mark World Environment Day 2026, Climate Reality Leaders from Chandigarh, led by Dr. Vivek Trivedi, organized a panel discussion titled "Blueprint for Tomorrow: From Personal Lifestyle Changes to Sustainable Communities" in collaboration with the Association of Professional Social Workers and Development Practitioners (APSWDP) and Alliance Française de Chandigarh.
The discussion brought together environmental experts, policymakers, academicians, youth leaders, and civil society representatives to explore practical solutions for climate resilience and sustainable living, inspiring participants to turn individual actions into collective environmental impact.
Climate Dialogue with Assam MLAs
Climate Reality Leader Rituraj Phukan addressed newly elected Members of the Assam Legislative Assembly during an Orientation and Capacity Building Programme organized by the Assembly Secretariat. Speaking on the theme "Environment & Natural Hazards – Floods, Climate Change, and Regeneration of Forests," he highlighted the growing environmental challenges facing Assam and the critical role of informed policymaking in building climate resilience.
The session equipped legislators with insights into climate change, disaster preparedness, and forest regeneration, reinforcing the importance of integrating sustainability into governance and public policy for a more resilient future.
Building Community Disaster Resilience
Climate Reality Leader Nitika Singla contributed to a large-scale disaster preparedness initiative in Chandigarh that trained 309 community volunteers as Aapda Mitras. Through intensive classroom sessions, mock drills, search and rescue exercises, and community engagement activities, volunteers were equipped with the skills needed to respond effectively during emergencies.
The program's impact was soon evident as several newly trained Aapda Mitras played an active role in recent flood response and evacuation efforts across Chandigarh and the Tricity region, highlighting the importance of community-led disaster preparedness and resilience.
