Source: Pexels stock image When the rain doesn’t stop in Bangladesh, it isn’t just a weather event. It’s an audible warning. This low-lying delta has homes getting swallowed by rising rivers, and farmers replant crops on temporary islands of silt. For us, climate change is not a virtuous cause. It’s a lived reality. With the world and its youth in great anticipation of COP30, adaptation within the Global South still faces impediments in diverse aspects, making it a shared responsibility rather than a charitable act. The Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of Bangladesh are an ambitious climate vision in the form of scaling up flood-resilient agriculture, improving coastal embankments, and expanding renewable energy access. However, regardless of how innovative adaptation measure are, they all share one trait: they cost money that prove burdensome for developing countries. The resultant paradox: the victims climate crisis must now spend the most to survive in the future. Regardless of countless pledges, finance surrounding global adaptation remains abysmal. The 2024 UNEP Adaptation Gap Report estimates that developing countries require approximately USD 387 billion annually within 2030. But the reality is far from this. Though the new Loss and Damage Fund offers hope, without robust continuous replenishment and simplified, inclusive access, it ends up being a flimsy symbol; a big case of virtue-signaling. The Global South is in no position to wait for sympathy or empty platitudes. It needs structural fairness where nobody is left behind. This is why COP30 must shift the conversation from mere promises to actual delivery; no more words, only actions. As per the Paris Agreement, Global Goal on Adaptation is in dire need of measurable targets, transparent finance mechanisms, effective stakeholder engagement and accountability from the main perpetrators of climate change i.e. high carbon-emitting nations. Adaptation and mitigation must go hand-in-hand. Foreign investments in flood forecasting systems, early warning infrastructure, and climate-resilient livelihoods are not optional aid for the poor and distressed. It is a global obligation rooted in justice and fairness. Equity is not about dividing the world into victims and benefactors. It’s about recognizing that climate stability is a boon for us all. $1 spent on resilience in Bangladesh saves $3~$4 down the line, including supply chain disruptions and migration pressures that ripple far beyond our borders. That is the true meaning of shared prosperity. But finance alone will not fix the imbalance. The process of adaptation must also be integrated with democracy. Locally Led Adaptation initiatives serve as a powerful model by channeling resources directly to communities or stakeholders who understand their risks best and thus can vote on it to make decisions. When women in Khulna experiment with saline-tolerant rice, or university students in Sylhet design flood-mapping apps, they are not just statistics of a natural disaster. They are survivors and innovators. Supporting them means valuing indigenous knowledge that is often sidetracked in conversations between different parties. The youth, in particular, must be treated as partners instead of participants. Esteemed programs such as the Youth for COP by The Climate Reality Project are helping bridge this divide by equipping young people with professional experiences to turn lived experience into foundations for leadership. We are the generation inheriting both the risks and the responsibility. Our inclusion in national planning, ranging from NDC consultations to local adaptation projects can ensure that decisions reflect ground realities rather than distant assumptions. At COP30, leaders must remember that adaptation is not charity. It serves as an investment towards human dignity and planetary stability. The Global South has several adaptive measures in place in the form of Nature-based Solutions, but without predictable finance and fair partnerships, even something as important as resilience has limits. Bangladesh’s story offers a mirror for the world: resilience born from necessity, ingenuity born from survival. If COP30 is to mean anything, it must rewrite the rules of global cooperation for adaptation to become a right. Regardless of when the next flood or hurricane comes, the question is not whether we chose to act together or perish together. Source: Pexels stock image

Standing on the deck of the research vessel ORV Sagar Manjusha, watching the Arabian Sea stretch endlessly before me, I realized something profound. The ocean I was studying wasn't just a research subject. It was screaming for help. The satellite data I analyzed daily, the phytoplankton samples I collected, the changing sea surface temperatures they all told the same urgent story that needs to reach the negotiation tables at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Look the world through climate scientist in the Ocean research vessel Sagar Manjusha during the climate actions. India's Blue Carbon Crisis Nobody Talks About India's Nationally Determined Contributions emphasize renewable energy and forest conservation, which are critical. However, there's a glaring gap. Our 7,500-kilometer coastline and the marine ecosystems that support over 250 million coastal Indians receive inadequate attention in climate adaptation frameworks. During my work with ISRO's OceanSAT-3 project, I've witnessed firsthand how rapidly our coastal waters are transforming. The phytoplankton biomass patterns I model using machine learning aren't just academic exercises. They represent the foundation of our marine food web, the livelihood of our fishing communities, and our ocean's capacity to absorb atmospheric carbon. When I worked on oil spill assessments in Ennore for Chennai Petroleum Corporation, I saw communities whose entire existence depends on healthy marine ecosystems. These aren't statistics in a policy document. They're fishermen who've noticed their catch declining, women who process fish wondering why the quality has changed, children whose future hangs in the balance. Yet, India's climate finance allocation for marine ecosystem restoration remains minimal compared to terrestrial projects. What COP30 Must Prioritize for Countries Like Ours First, climate finance mechanisms must recognize ocean-based solutions with the same urgency as land-based ones. The Global South, particularly coastal nations like India, Bangladesh, and Indonesia, need dedicated funding streams for blue carbon projects like mangrove restoration, seagrass conservation, and sustainable aquaculture that actually works with natural systems rather than against them. Then, adaptation support for coastal communities cannot wait for the perfect policy. I've coordinated wildlife censuses with the Tamil Nadu Forest Department and worked with communities around Pitchandikulam Forest in Auroville. These experiences taught me that local knowledge combined with scientific tools creates the most resilient solutions. COP30 must establish rapid-response adaptation funds that coastal communities can access without drowning in bureaucracy while their villages literally drown in rising seas. The Ennore oil spill in Chennai, which occurred in December 2023 during the Cyclone Michaung. The Implementation Gap That Keeps Me Up at Night My work integrating artificial intelligence with environmental monitoring shows we have the technology to track climate impacts in real-time. We can predict phytoplankton blooms, model ecosystem changes, and forecast climate vulnerabilities with remarkable accuracy. The science is ready. The solutions exist. What's missing is political will and equitable implementation. India's NDCs target 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030. Ambitious? Yes. But where's the parallel commitment to protecting the ocean ecosystems that regulate our climate, feed our population, and buffer our coasts from storms? As someone who's analyzed data from four research cruises across Indian waters, I can tell you our oceans are changing faster than our policy responses. The zooplankton communities I study are shifting. The species composition is different than what textbooks described just a decade ago. Nature is adapting. The question is whether our climate governance will adapt fast enough. A Call to Action from the Shoreline Leaders gathering at COP30 must understand that climate adaptation in the Global South isn't optional or future-tense. It's happening now, with or without international support. Communities are already adapting, scientists are already working, and young researchers like me are already building solutions. The research vessel returns to port, but the ocean's message remains with me. Every data point, every sample, every model prediction reinforces one truth, time for implementation is now. COP30 must transform from another talking forum into a launching pad for action. Our oceans, our communities, and our future cannot afford another decade of delayed promises. The tide is rising. So must our ambition. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Climate Reality Project India & South Asia.

According to the United Nations, young people represent around 16% of the global population. In Latin America and the Caribbean, there are more than 156 million youths aged 15 and 29, nearly one quarter of the region’s population. This highlights the importance of incorporating young Latin-Americans and Caribbeans in achieving the 17 SDGs in the Agenda 2030, as it has been created for all nations and types of population without discrimination, where it is included the goal 13 in relation to Climate Action. We young people are constantly learning and updating ourselves with technological advancements, trends, and we have a great influence on demand equality in terms of educational and professional opportunities, non-discrimination and promoting resilience, peace, love for our environment and policies and measurements to protect our planet. As we will lead other generations to come, it is a must for us to not only learn how we can contribute to the reduction of greenhouse emissions in our country but to raise our voice and create awareness when it comes to the challenges that we face in Latin America and Caribbean, to reduce inequity, in terms of security, climate vulnerabilities and risk exposure. I am one of those young voices. My name is Pamela Abreu Toribio, and I am honoured to speak for more than 6 million of young people in the Dominican Republic with less than 35 years old and for future generations. I am the Head of the Mitigation Department at the National Council of Climate Change, where I focus on actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the country: The energy sector with 62% of the national emissions, 20% the field of waste, 13% on agricultural activities and 5.3% on industrial processes. Primarily, topics to tackle in the DR are associated with low levels of air quality because of GHG emissions, droughts that provoke water crises in the communities, heat waves, breathing problems and other health issues. Despite being one of the Caribbean’s leaders in renewable energy expansion, with 25% of installed capacity, many communities still face irregular access to electricity and dependence on non-renewable energy, without the guaranteed reception of electricity on the infrastructure and waste management concerns. This contrast underscores the urgent need for a just and inclusive energy transition that leaves no one behind. The Dominican Republic’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) commits to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 27% by 2030 while enhancing adaptation in vulnerable areas such as coastal zones, transport, and waste management. These are ambitious goals, but they require sustained international support, particularly in the form of climate finance, technology transfer, and capacity building, for small island developing states like ours. Without adequate funding, implementation remains limited and communities to face the consequences of climate inaction. Through the Climate Reality Project, on the Youth for COP program, I have been able to understand different approaches to Climate Action and the impact of youth leaders in negotiations. As we approach COP 30 in Belem, Brazil, the message from the Global South must be clear: We need real progress, not just future promises. Climate negotiations need to ensure access to finance and technology that enable us to implement our commitments. For countries like us, adaptation is not optional; it is a priority. At COP 30, I would seek leaders who strengthen mechanisms for climate finance, accountability, and collaboration between developed and developing countries. As we continue to learn, lead and inspire, we, the youth, remind the world that climate action must move from speeches to reality, because our generation cannot afford to wait. #YouthForCOP #ClimateRealityProject #GlobalSouth Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Climate Reality Project India & South Asia.

Newsletter (September-October 2024) 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 Teachers’ Training Program, Tamil Nadu The Teachers’ Training Program, held on September 9-10, 2024, at Maharishi International School in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, aimed to equip 125 teachers with the tools and knowledge to teach environmental sustainability. Organized by The Climate Project Foundation with support of the GCP consultant Neeru Bhushan, the workshop focused on three key areas: waste management, air quality, and energy conservation. The primary objective was to make the teachers understand the climate change urgency and the solutions at hand and also to enable them to integrate sustainability topics into their curriculum, empowering them to raise environmental awareness and promote eco-friendly behaviors within their schools and the broader community. This training aligns with long-term goals of reducing environmental impact and encouraging young learners to adopt eco-conscious behaviors, contributing to a greener, more sustainable future. International Conference for Sustainability Education 2024 The International Conference on Sustainability Education (ICSE) 2024, held on September 19-20 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, centered on the theme "Greening Education for a Sustainable Future." The event gathered educators, environmentalists, and youth leaders to promote sustainability education. It also featured participation from key speakers including our Climate Reality Leaders- Dr. Erach Bharucha, Mr. Rituraj Phukan, Dr. Vidhi Vohra, Mr. Nikhil Kamath, and Dr. Pooja Chopra to name a few. As a partner, Climate Reality Project India & South Asia set up a "Climate Action Pledge Selfie" booth, engaging 230 participants who pledged climate actions and received commitment badges. On Day 2, the Youth for Environment (Y4E) Awards celebrated young changemakers’ projects addressing environmental challenges, with Director Aditya Pundir emphasizing youth’s role in sustainability. ICSE 2024 showcased education’s power and youth leadership in advancing a sustainable future. Youth for Earth Awards 2024 The Youth for Earth (Y4E) campaign offers a platform for young leaders to showcase projects contributing to a sustainable and resilient future. In its 5th year, Y4E 2024 focused on "Greening Education for a Sustainable Future," inspiring youth to address environmental challenges. The Award Ceremony, held at the 6th International Conference for Sustainability Education by the Climate Project Foundation, honored the achievements of young environmentalists. Director, TCPF Mr. Aditya Pundir and CEO, Mobius Foundation Dr. Ram Boojh presented awards to five Junior and four Senior winning teams, each receiving cash prizes and certificates, with one team earning a special recognition award. The event celebrated youth innovation and inspired ongoing efforts in environmental conservation and resilience. Green Campus Awards In October, Green Campus Programme Awards (second edition) were announced, celebrating 30 institutions that have shown outstanding dedication to sustainability and move towards net zero. These awards highlight campuses that implemented innovative green practices, from renewable energy initiatives to waste reduction efforts for a more sustainable future. The 2024 honorees have led transformative projects that significantly reduce their campuses' carbon footprints while bringing about behavioral changes leading to environmental responsibility. Their dedication to sustainability reflects the growing importance of green practices in education, shaping the next generation of leaders. We congratulate these institutions for their efforts and commitment to making a transformative move towards achieving net zero. GCP Winners 2024 (2nd Edition) Visit to Sahyadri Shikshan Sanstha, Sawarde, Ratnagiri In September 2024, Mr. Aditya Pundir, Director of The Climate Project Foundation, and Mr. Ganesh Satav, Senior Education Officer, visited Sahyadri Shikshan Sanstha in Sawarde, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. The visit aimed to explore collaboration opportunities with this prominent educational institute and to introduce the Green Campus Programme (GCP). The team met with Mr. Shekhar Nikam, Chairman of Sahyadri Shikshan Sanstha and MLA of Chiplun, to discuss the institute’s background, achievements, and how GCP could contribute to sustainable campus development. Mr. Nikam raised questions regarding the GCP, which were addressed during the meeting. The Climate Project Foundation team proposed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize the partnership, and Mr. Nikam provided preliminary approval to move forward. This visit lays the groundwork for a collaborative effort in promoting environmental education in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. Visit to Naoroji Godrej Centre for Plant Research (NGCPR) On September 26, 2024, representatives from The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF), including Director Aditya Pundir and Senior Education Officer for GCP, Ganesh Satav, visited the Naoroji Godrej Centre for Plant Research (NGCPR) in Shirwal, Maharashtra. Guided by Dr. Kranti Yardi, the team explored NGCPR's resources and facilities to assess potential collaborations, especially in support of the Green Campus Program (GCP) biodiversity theme. During the visit, they observed key NGCPR facilities, such as a seed bank, a rare plant nursery, an orchid garden, and a butterfly garden, alongside a fully equipped training center and open field areas for biodiversity research. A productive meeting followed with Dr. Erach Bharucha and Dr. Yardi, where they discussed opportunities for utilizing NGCPR's resources to enhance GCP's biodiversity efforts across campuses. 03 Schools in Maharashtra GO SOLAR! Solar panels were installed in the three school campuses of Rayat Shikshan Sanstha in Maharashtra under the Green Campus Programme (GCP) in September 2024. The installations, supported by the Maharashtra Foundation, aim to promote clean energy, reduce carbon footprints, provide reliable electricity, and serve as educational tools. Solar panels were installed at Shree Dhundibaba Vidyalaya Vidyanagar, Jaoli, Satara (3 kW), Yashwant Vidyalaya Kashil, Satara (3 kW), and New English School Gadegaon, Pandharpur, Solapur (5 kW). These initiatives are expected to lower electricity costs, support net-zero emissions targets, and offer hands-on learning experiences about renewable energy. CLIMATE CHANGE ENGAGEMENTS & ADVOCACY SEEM Energy Awards 2024 The SEEM Energy Awards 2023 took place on September 26-27 in New Delhi, recognizing industry leaders in energy efficiency and innovation. Organized in partnership with The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF) and the Society of Energy Engineers and Managers (SEEM), the event attracted 200 delegates. Under a recently signed MoU, both organizations aimed to advance energy efficiency and carbon responsibility in India. The ceremony presented 100 awards across various categories, featuring expert sessions on emerging trends in low-carbon practices. The Climate Reality Project India & South Asia played a crucial role to discuss the future of the Decarbonisation India Alliance, as part of the bigger net-zero goals set forth by the Govt. of India. Inaugural Ceremony of US Consulate Tech Camp on Waste Management The US Consulate Tech Camp on Waste Management, held from September 24-27, 2024, at Pune in collaboration with The Climate Reality Project India & South Asia, Symbiosis International University and Explorit. The event saw participation of the experts and stakeholders to explore sustainable waste management solutions. The inaugural session had key speakers including Robert Anderson from the US Consulate, who stressed the importance of US-India collaboration, and Dr. Erach Bharucha highlighted the need for environmental education and youth engagement. Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar emphasized academia's role in sustainability, while Aditya Pundir, Director, TCPF, emphasized on the connection between climate action and waste management. The session was moderated by Shivam Singh, our Climate Reality Leader and founder, ExploreiT. The event facilitated interaction among policymakers, industry experts, and students, encouraging innovative and actionable approaches. Dr. Manikprabhu Dhanodkar closed the ceremony with a vote of thanks, underscoring a shared commitment to environmental progress. Shape South-Asia 2024 The SHAPE South Asia 2024 event, held in Jaipur, was a flagship event by Global Shapers, Jaipur team spearheaded by our Climate Reality Leaders namely Mr. Gaurav Sharma and Mr. Avi Aggarwal.The event focused on "The Global Rise of South Asia: Shaping the Decade Ahead”, highlighted South Asia’s growing global influence in economics, technology, and geopolitics, with a strong emphasis on climate action. TCPF played a key role in facilitating a special session on ‘Climate Change solutions’ with active contribution from Mr. Bhavesh Swami and Climate Reality HQ team members Ms. Jennifer Fei and Ms. Jill Leaness. International Eco-Visionary Dialogue on Advancing Sustainable Urban Future (IEDASUF): Roadmap to COP29 The IEDASUF event, held on October 9, 2024, to commemorate World Habitat Day, brought together over 1,400 global participants, including representatives from 35 countries and 30+ Indian states. The hybrid dialogue explored strategies for sustainable urban development in preparation for COP29, with a special focus on youth-led urban transformation. Mr. Bhavesh Swami and Dr. Sakshi Grover from TCPF participated in a youth-led roundtable on community-driven urban development, highlighting local solutions and the vital role of young leaders in shaping resilient cities. The event emphasized the need for cross-sector collaborations and youth involvement in global urban policy discussions at COP29. HIGHLIGHTS Highlight: Climate Reality Leader in action On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Climate Reality Leader, Debbrata Rajkumar was felicitated by the President of India at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad, for his contribution to an awareness session on Swachhata (Cleanliness). The session, aligned with the Swachh Bharat Mission, aimed to emphasize the importance of cleanliness in daily life. Debbrata proudly represented the traditions and culture of Northeast India, showcasing the region's sustainable practices and commitment to environmental preservation. This recognition not only highlighted his dedication to cleanliness but also celebrated the rich cultural diversity and unity of India in protecting the environment. Highlight: GCP School Students in action A community Awareness Program on Water Conservation was organized by Students of St. Teresa's Girls H.S School, Darjeeling, West Bengal to raise awareness about water scarcity and the declining local watersheds. The event, titled "Save Water, Save Life," aimed to educate residents on sustainable water practices. Key highlights included engaging presentations on water’s importance, discussions on the depletion of local resources, and demonstrations on rainwater harvesting. Students also led a field visit to nearby watersheds to assess their condition. This successful initiative emphasized community involvement and will be continued annually, fostering lasting water conservation efforts in Darjeeling. 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Back Tasnia Ahmed National Coordinator Tasnia Ahmed is a youth development expert on public health and climate action working for 7 years professionally and over a decade of volunteerism. She is working as a Program Manager at SERAC. She is heavily involved with the UNFPA Youth Task-force Committee on Population, SRHR, and Climate Action; Country Coordinator at Climate Reality Project Bangladesh; NDC Reviewer; serves as CSO Asia Representative of the GFF-CSCG steering committee, Country Coordinator of Global South Coalition of Dignified Menstruation, Representative of the International Youth Alliance of Family Planning-Bangladesh, WORTH fellow on Climate Action and Women Empowerment; Fellow of Climate Reality Leadership Program; National Coordinator of the Youth Coalition of Climate Justice (YCCJ) and Global Vice-versa Champion. She joined the COP26, COP27, and COP28 as a youth negotiator to represent the UNFPA Youth Advisory Committee on Climate Action and SRHR. Tasnia's passion for youth leadership, dedication, and experience in the field of climate action make her a negotiator in the global fight against the climate crisis. Her contributions to the climate field have been valued by the Bangladesh government, which allowed her to participate as the official youth delegate to contribute to the NDC process in COP27, followed by presenting the findings (UNFPA-NDC-Global Report_2023.pdf) in COP28. Through NDC findings, I facilitated country access to women's capacity-building support and knowledge resources in response to requests for support on gender mainstreaming in climate action; and surfaced successes, effective practices, and lessons from around the world and widely disseminated these through country peer exchanges and knowledge products, as well as shared empowering tales of women making a difference. Recently, she has started to work as a technical lead to develop the Bangladesh factsheet on Climate Action and Gender, where the factsheet will be catapulted in the upcoming COP29, Bake- Azerbaijan. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Climate Justice Climate justice refers to the idea that all people should have equal access to the Earth's resources and be protected from the impacts of climate change. It encompasses a wide range of issues, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting vulnerable communities from the effects of climate change, and ensuring that the costs of addressing climate change are shared fairly. Climate justice also includes the protection of human rights, the rights of indigenous peoples, and the rights of future generations. It also addresses issues of social and economic inequality and aims to ensure that the most marginalized and vulnerable communities are not disproportionately affected by climate change. At The Climate Project Foundation, we have adopted Climate Justice as a movement to address inequities with adaptation strategies and long-term mitigation. All our initiatives are strategically built on the ethos of utilizing solutions at hand while optimizing adaptation. To do so, we tag the opportunities of empowerment with our initiatives. Making Maharashtra Villages Water-sufficient The climate change-induced diminishing monsoon is expanding to the drought prone-areas of Maharashtra. The water bodies in the affected parts of Maharashtra continue to recede during the pre-monsoon season, affecting the villagers especially women, who are responsible to fetch water for the daily household chores. Water crisis has forced women in some parts of Maharashtra to walk long distances every day and even risk their lives to fetch drinking water by climbing down deep dried wells. The Climate Project Foundation under the guidance of Col. Shashikant Dalvi (Retd.) took up the task of making the villages in Maharashtra water sufficient through rainwater harvesting technique. The project was initiated in the 4 villages (Koregaon, Kurvandi and Thugaon) of Ambegaon Taluka in Pune district. With the kind support from ICICI, MAPS Industries, Vasundhara Sanvardhan, Pune, member of the Panchayat Samitis, Sarpanch, local officials, village residents and other on-ground partners, we have been able to complete the Rainwater Harvesting project at the four villages of Ambegaon Taluka in October 2021, making them tanker-free. Empowering the Local Communities in Odisha Climate change has led to an increase in the frequency and intensity of the extreme weather events like cyclones, and floods in the coastal states. Odisha, the eastern coastal state of India, witnessed three cyclones in the year 2021. Super cyclones like Yaas caused heavy rainfall, sweeping and damaging the houses, farmlands and uprooting the trees on its way. The cyclones impact lives and livelihoods of lakhs of people especially the poor coastal communities. To help these coastal communities in Odisha, The Climate Project Foundation launched ‘Mission One Million fruit trees’ in 2019. The mission was launched to help the small and marginalised farmers by generating sustainable livelihoods and ensuring food security through plantation of fruit trees. During 2019-2021, 8.30 lakh trees were planted in the Puri district alone. In the long term, the mission would also help in climate change adaptation and mitigation. Climate Change Education in rural districts of Maharashtra The Climate Reality Project India focuses on education and capacity building in a fight against climate change through its Education Programs i.e. Teachers Training Program and Green Campus Program. The Education programs aim at sensitizing the educators and students about climate change impacts and solutions at hand. We prioritize local solutions and empower educational institutes to take climate action. We collaborated with one of the biggest educational societies in Maharashtra, Rayat Shikshan Sanstha with 444 Secondary Schools to take climate change education for deeper engagement in rural districts of Maharashtra. Our Teachers Training Program is being implemented in 50 schools and Green Campus Program in 5 schools from 5 districts (Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, Solapur and Pune) of Maharashtra in its first phase. This will ensure that the educational institutions have capacities to teach about climate change and create a green and sustainable environment for students to learn and take the message of sustainability forward through climate actions.