PROMOTING BIODIVERSITY ON CAMPUS GREEN CAMPUS PROGRAMME “Green Campus Programme enables schools and colleges to conserve natural resources like water and biodiversity, optimize energy efficiency, manage waste and educate about climate change and sustainability while addressing well-being of the students as compared to conventional educational institutes.” Green Campus Program (GCP) is a flagship program of the Climate Project Foundation. In our vision and mission of creating a sustainable tomorrow, GCP serves as an effective transformative catalyst. As the name suggests, the objective of the program is to transform the conventional campuses into green campuses. We believe that the climate crisis needs long-term and highly impactful solutions, and there is no better tool to resolve it than education. To inculcate the values and bring about behavioural changes in our future generations making them more planet-sensible, we are setting examples right there in the campuses through physical and behavioural changes. Rayat Shikshan Sanstha - Maharashtra Chitkara University - Punjab Download Brochure Register Now Contact Us IMPACT OF GCP 325+ Tonnes waste not going to landfill 4.83 MW Solar energy capacity 27.57 Million Liters of Rainwater Harvesting Capacity 387.65 Acres of Green Area 320000+ Students reached *as of 31st March'25 TESTIMONIALS APARNA ARULANANDAN San Academy Tambaram, Chennai, Tamilnadu We express our gratitude for providing us with the chance to participate in the Green Campus Program (GCP) Audit. To be a part of this program has been an incredible delight. We had the chance to learn more about a sustainable environment thanks to it. We'll evaluate our performance and strive forward to win the highest GCP trophy. DR. SANGEETA ARORA Kothari International School, Noida, Uttar Pradesh Our school's participation in the Green Campus Program has led to remarkable positive changes in the school environment. Students and staff have embraced sustainable thinking, fostering a shift in attitude towards environmental care. The campus now reflects a greener, healthier ecosystem, with more natural spaces that encourage biodiversity and outdoor learning. STUDENTS LEADING CLIMATE ACTION Through the Green Campus Programme, students actively engage in learning by implementing sustainable practices on their campus. They lead various green initiatives, helping to spread the message of climate action within the broader community. Each of our Green Campuses goes above and beyond by imparting the future sustainability leaders. The programme encourages students to learn from eco-friendly infrastructure, such as solar installations, rainwater harvesting, composting, and the creation of specialized gardens like kitchen and butterfly gardens. Here are some of the impactful activities students have carried out as part of the programme. ECO FRIENDLY PARKING SPACES DEVELOPED BY GHSS RAINAWARI, KASHMIR GHSS Rainawari proudly unveiled an eco-friendly parking space, setting a new benchmark for sustainability within their school premises. The success of the eco-friendly parking space at GHSS Rainawari is largely driven by active student participation, fostering a sense of responsibility and environmental stewardship within the school community. GREEN CAMPUS AWARDS 2025-2026 2024-2025 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2022 2019-2021 Gold Category Silver Category Bronze Category Govt. Boys Model Higher Secondary Institution, Shalimar, Srinagar, J&K GGHSS Sonwar, Srinagar, J&K GBHSS Kakapora, Gold, Pulwama, J&K Govt. College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar, J&K Little Flowers Public Sr. Sec. School, Shahdara, Delhi Prince Public School, Budh Vihar, New Delhi Ryan International School, Gurugram, Haryana St. Mary’s Convent Sr. Sec. School, Faridabad, Haryana Shree Ram International School, Bhiwani, Haryana Yashwant Vidyalaya, Kashil, Satara New English School, Kusumbi, Satara BHSS Samboora, Pulwama, J&K Satya Bharti Adarsh Sr. Sec. School, Ludhiana, Punjab Prasan Vidya Mandir, Mamandur, Tamil Nadu New English School, Gadegaon, Solapur Pandit Nehru Vidyalaya, Kavalapur, Sangli Shri Dhundibaba Vidyalaya, Vidyanagar, Satara Platinum Category Gold Category Silver Category Bronze Category Blue Bells Model School, Gurugram, Haryana Delhi Public School, Patna, Bihar M.L. Khanna DAV Public School, Dwarka, New Delhi ODM Global School, Bhubaneswar, Odisha Suncity School, Sector 37D, Gurugram, Haryana Ayesha Ali Academy, Jammu & Kashmir Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Rainawari, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir Government Degree College Kulgam, Jammu & Kashmir Government Boys Higher Secondary School Zainakote, Jammu & Kashmir Govt. Sheikh-Ul-Alam Memorial Degree College, Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir Government Higher Secondary School, Hawal Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir St. Columba's School, New Delhi Agurchand Manmull Jain School, Meenambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Bansal Public School, Sanganer, Rajasthan Manjusri Public School, Country Campus, Sikkim San Academy Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Firdous Educational Institute, Tapper Pattan Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Soura, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Nawakadal, Jammu & Kashmir Srinagar International School, Pampore, Jammu & Kashmir Life School, Jammu & Kashmir St. Joseph’s Convent, Kalimpong, West Bengal DAV Model School, IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal Dharwad International School, Dharwad, Karnataka Boys Higher Secondary School Wathora, Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Nawakadal, Jammu & Kashmir Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Amirakadal, Jammu & Kashmir Islamia High School Pampore, Jammu & Kashmir Delhi International School, Dwarka, New Delhi Kothari International School, Noida, Uttar Pradesh Mount Abu Public School, Rohini, New Delhi East Point School, Vasundhra Enclave, Delhi S.D. Public School, Patel Nagar, New Delhi The Kalyani School, Pune, Maharashtra Platinum Category Gold Category Silver Category DC Model International School, Ferozepur, Punjab Delhi Public School, Jorhat, Assam GTA Vidhya Mandir, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Gyan Anant Vidyalaya, Atrouli, Uttar Pradesh Bal Bharati Public School, Dwarka, Delhi Blue Bells Model School, Gurugram, Haryana Mukkala Namalwar Chetty Vivekananda Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School, Kundrathur, Tamil Nadu Scholar Global School, Haryana St. Teresa’s Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Darjeeling St. Thomas English Medium Higher Secondary School, Surat, Gujarat Government Degree College for women Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir JP International School, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh Little Flower Public Sr. Sec School, Shahdara, Delhi San Academy Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Vaels International School, Injambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Mayur Public School, Delhi Ajit Karam Singh International Public School, Chandigarh DAV, Bankura, West Bengal DPS, Damanjodi, Odisha Ganga International School, New Delhi Heritage Global school, Haryana St. Mary’s School, Dwarka Sec-19 Delhi A.M.M. School, Chennai Bluebells School International, Greater Kailash, New Delhi Platinum Category Gold Category Silver Category The Camford International School, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Suddhananda Vidyalaya, Uthandi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu The Shriram Universal School, Hyderabad Tagore International School, East of Kailash, Delhi Global City international school, Bengaluru, Karnataka The Shriram School, Noida, Uttar Pradesh Vels Vidyashram, Dharga Rd, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Krupanidhi Group of Institution, Bangalore, Karnataka Sant Atulanand Convent School, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh The Shri Ram School, Jammu & Kashmir Adarsh Public School, Vikaspuri, Delhi Delhi World school, Ajmer, Rajasthan Mahavir Senior Model School, Delhi Lovely Public School, Delhi Government Boys Higher Secondary School Zainakote, Jammu & Kashmir Explore International School, Singur, West Bengal The Shriram Millennium School, Gurugram, Haryana Vidya Devi Jindal School, Hisar, Haryana Poddar International School, Wakad, Pune, Maharashtra Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi Sofia Public School, Bengaluru, Karnataka Iconic School, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Kendriya Vidyalaya Bhongir, Telangana Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pathankot Navy Children’s School, Delhi Sri Jaynendra Saraswathy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Evergreen Public School, Delhi RMK School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Vana Vani School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon, Haryana Chitkara International School, Chandigarh Chitkara International School, Panchkula, Haryana Chitkara University, Chandigarh Chitkara University, Panchkula, Haryana Platinum Category Gold Category Silver Category Bronze Category The Foundation School AMM Matriculation School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Delhi International School, Delhi Mount abu School, Rohini, Delhi GJR International School, Bangalore, Karnataka The Indian School Bal Bhavan Public school, Mayur Vihar, Delhi Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Atmakuri Rama Rao School, Hyderabad, Telangana Bhavan's Vivekananda College of Science, Humanities & Commerce Sainikpuri, Secunderabad, Telangana East Point School FC-26, Dallupura, Vasundhara Enclave, Delhi The Kalyani School, Manjari (Budruk), Near Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra KIIT World School, Sohna Road, Gurugram, Haryana Point Calimere International School, Vedaranyam Beach Road, North Madavilagam, Vedaranyam, Tamil Nadu Sadhu Vaswani International School for Girls, Sector 4, Shanti Niketan, New Delhi SD Public School, Lal Mandir, near Patel Hospital, Patel Nagar, New Delhi S D Vidya School, Baraula, Sector 49, Noida, Uttar Pradesh TVS Academy, SIPCOT 2nd Phase, Bathalapalli Krishnagiri, Hosur, Tamil Nadu Venkateshwar International School, Sector 18 Dwarka, New Delhi Adarsh Public School, Bali Nagar, Delhi Alchon Public School, Mayur Vihar, Delhi Vels Vidyaashram, Thalambur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Brain International School, Delhi Blue Bells Model school, Gurgaon, Haryana Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Maa Anandmayee Memorial School St Teressa School, Darjeeling, West Bengal Agurchand Manmull Jain school, Meenambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Dayawati Modi Public School, Hapur Road, Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh Kothari International School, B Block, Sector 50, Noida, Uttar Pradesh Loreto House, 7, Sir William Jones Sarani, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal Bhavan's Varuna Vidyalaya, Bharata Mata College Road, Thrikkakara, NPOL Campus, Ernakulam, Kerala Suncity School Sector – 54, Suncity Township, Gurugram, Haryana Bright Avenue School, Delhi - Rohtak Rd, Jakhoda, Bahadurgarh, Haryana SD Vidya school, Ambala, Haryana Mann Public School, Delhi T.I. Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Maharishi International Residential School, Santhavelur, Sunguvar Chathiram, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu Gold Category Silver Category Bronze Category Certified Category Tagore International School St. Mary's School, Dwarka, Delhi San Academy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Blue Bells International School, East of Kailash, Delhi ASN Senior Secondary School, Delhi Bal Bharati Public School, Dwarka I.T. Ambattur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu The Green School Sir Sayed Ahmed School HOW IT WORKS? View More AWARENESS View More ACTION View More ACCOLADES GCP PRESENCE ACROSS INDIA 300+ SCHOO LS UNDE RTAKING THE PROGRAM 1000+ REGISTERED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 20000+ TEACHERS TRAINED GALLERY IMG_4272 PHOTO-2024-04-30-18-06-20 IMG_1713 IMG_4272 1/23

The Climate Reality Project India Newsletter (Sep-Oct) 2022 Our newsletter will provide updates from our programs, our fellow Climate Reality Leaders who are making difference and how each one of us can act to solve the crisis. And, we would love to know your story and act of leadership, because every action does matter. 4th International Conference on Sustainability Education (ICSE) 4th International Conference on Sustainability Education (ICSE) was organized on 9th & 10th of September, 2022. It was celebrated with much fanfare and attendance in hybrid mode after the pandemic. Newer collaborations and partnerships were forged to dovetail education and sustainability together. 21 schools from Northern part of India were also facilitated with their respective badges as obtained under the GCP rankings. The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF) had created an interactive kiosk at the event venue that was based on activities: Pledge wall to create Green Ring; Online Quiz wherein the winners were provided with badges were distributed to the participants who scored more than ⅘ in the quiz; and Placard messaging and Selfie Booth with an active “Make a Difference” campaign. Approximately, 20 Climate Reality Leaders participated in the event. Team TCPF was actively associated in conducting two sessions: a) Celebrations of Net Zero Carbon & Impact Journey: GCP Schools ki Zubaani and b) Youth For Earth Championship. a) Celebrations of Net Zero Carbon & Impact Journey: GCP Schools ki Zubaani The session, “Celebrations of Impact Journey,” aimed at putting the spotlights on the impact journey of the Green Campus Program (GCP) schools that have transformed their conventional campuses into sustainable ones. The objective of the session was to provide a platform for connecting educators, practitioners and policy makers across the globe to promote sustainability education and learning, as well as to provide opportunities for building partnerships and collaborations to strengthen Sustainability Education. The session was moderated by: Ms. Rekha Lalla, Manager- Green Campus Program, TCPF. During the session, the panellists shared their experiences with the audiences about how with the help of this program they have amplified their organizational goals and how they engage the students, teachers, local communities, parents, and various other stakeholders, holistically, to create sustainable impacts on the society and the lives of the future generations bringing in behavioural and attitudinal changes. One of our trustees, Mr Kamal Meattle addressed the gathering of GCP Winners. He stressed on the current climatic conditions and a solution to this problem. The awards were presented by Mr. Aditya Pundir, Director – India & South Asia. Followed by awards for the 22 Green Campuses-GCP schools shared their Success Stories. Schools presented their initiatives according to the theme wherein they have showcased their best in the journey transformation. They are: Air & Energy: Sadhu Vaswani School, Delhi Water: SD Vidya School, Ambala, Haryana Waste: KIIT School Gurgaon, Haryana Biodiversity: The Mann School, Delhi You can view the winners here . b) Youth For Earth Youth For Earth is a collaborative initiative of both Mobius Foundation and The Climate Project Foundation, India & South Asia. Youth For Earth Championship offers a platform to the youth to come forward with their plan of action to mitigate climate crisis. This time, we invited applications from India and some of the South Asian countries, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, based on the 7 themes as given below: Climate Change - SDG 13 (Climate Action) Water Management - SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) Waste Management - SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) Air Pollution - SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) Energy Efficiency and Conservation - SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) Population and Sustainability - SDG 5 (Gender Equality) Nature and Biodiversity - SDG 14 (Life Below Water) and SDG 15 (Life on Land) All the participants had to choose one of the themes as their majors and rest of the themes can act allied to it. The session was moderated by Ms. Smruti S Samantray – Manager Communication and Campaigns, TCPF. The members of the team were invited to the podium to share their story about how they completed the projects; what were the challenges they had faced; and impacts and outcomes of their efforts, among others. We also showcased the video reports, followed by award ceremony. Here are the names of the winners: Junior Category Team Pramiti Team SD's Change Makers Team Terra Time Team Pune Plastic Warriors Team Greening Mother Earth Team Urvara Senior Category Project Ikhtiyar Crew for Climate Know more about them here . Stakeholder’s Workshop on Climate Change Education Mainstreaming in School Ecosystem A workshop on Climate Change Education Mainstreaming in School Ecosystem was conducted for the stakeholders by GIZ India, with support of MoEFCC, GoI and with Vikram A. Sarabhai Community Science Centre as implementation partner, and in association with The Climate Project Foundation. The objective of the workshop was to deliberate with the important stakeholders and provide them feedback and recommendations on the inclusion of climate change education in the school ecosystem. Some of the important dimensions that were discussed are: Content: To blend the content for climate change with the curriculum as deems fit for middle school Pedagogical aspects: Climate change learning spaces in schools should not bring in more academic load to the students or be seen as an extra burden by the teachers, students, or parents. Further, it must be aligned with the NEP (National Education Policy) guidelines, where learning moves out of classrooms into an experiential and action-based education. Thus, the workshop included deliberations on these pedagogical aspects. Infrastructure: Inclusion of climate change education in the schools & the need for creating associated infrastructure for the teachers training and the development of instructional aides was emphasized. A lucid account of the infrastructural requirements is essential in scaling up climate change learning spaces in the school system, which was an important point of discussion. Replication and scaling up: Activities based on Climate change education should have the potential to be easily replicated across the country. Challenges can be many due to the wide variety of education systems found across the country. Hence, the learning processes and activities should be easily adaptable to the regional requirements and easy to implement in any classroom. Thus, the deliberations will revolve around enabling conditions for easy replications and in scaling up climate change education in schools. Global Coastal Clean-up Day 2022 As a part of the 'International Coastal Clean-up Day' initiative on 17 September 2022, a massive coastal clean-up drive was organized in Chennai led by one of our Climate Reality Leaders, Ms. Sangeetha Sivadasini. The clean-up drive was initiated by communiTREE Trust, with more than 10,000 registered volunteers from various schools, colleges, corporate houses, NGOs, etc. The volunteers were educated on the importance of Waste segregation at home and also pledged to practice a plastic free lifestyle. More than 1.3 tonnes of plastic and other waste were cleared from 44 beach stretches along the Chennai coastline. The waste collected was picked up by Urbaser Sumeet for recycling. The Climate Project Foundation provided approximately 2000 certificates to the volunteers from schools such as Lady Andal, PSBB, Apollo Hospitals, and other corporates. Young Indians Climate Summit 2022 Young Indians Climate Summit 2022 was organized on 19th September, 2022. Mr. Bhavesh Swami, Clean Energy Policy and Programs Consultant, TCPF. The Climate Project Foundation participated in the Yi Climate Action Summit 2022 under the larger umbrella of Yi Climate Action Week 2022 that brought together leaders, change makers, youth, and all stakeholders to accelerate efforts for collective thought and climate action. The platform enabled knowledge exchange about the impacts of climate change, promoted understanding of individual responsibility, and foster skill development among the youth to tackle climate change. Mr. Swami shared how TCPF is working on climate solutions in the category of clean energy, rainwater harvesting training and entrepreneurship opportunities for the youth coming from rural areas along with the engagement models used to train these people on-site on live projects and how then they start working in nearby regions on their own. More than 200 people participated in the summit. 24 Hours of Reality (12th Edition) This year was twelfth 24 Hours of Reality presentation. This year the focus was on the powerful progress made by community activists where they live. The theme for our session was, “Building Green Communities,” with a focus on how Green Communities are being created and supported by Climate Reality and its leadership network. The panellists of our 1 hour of broadcast were Matthew Boms, Director of Strategic Programs, Latin America Branch; Aditya Pundir, Director, India and South Asia Branch and Isadora Gran, Climate Engagement and Justice Coordinator, Brazil Branch, moderated by Al Gore, Former VP of USA, and Nobel Laureate. The discussions extended to native tree plantation; training of locals on climate change related issues, regenerative agriculture, multiplier effect on low-cost pest technologies using organic/nature-based solutions, lesser chemicals, green education via sustainable campuses. Virtual Dialogue on Ozone Day 2022 World Ozone Day 2022 is marked on 16 September, and is observed under Montreal Protocol@35 with the theme "Global Cooperation Protecting Life on Earth". The theme recognises the wider impact the Montreal Protocol has on climate change and the need to act in collaboration, forge partnerships and develop global cooperation to address climate challenges and protect life on earth for future generations. Virtual Centre of Excellence for Social Welfare Administration (VCoE-SWA), under the aegis of Association of Professional Social Workers and Development Practitioners (APSWDP) organized a virtual dialogue/ program in partnership with Chitkara College of Education, Chitkara University, Signicent LLP, and The Climate Reality Project India (TCPI). Guest Speaker, Ms. Supriya Salaria provided insights on “Ozone Layer Protection and Sustainable Development”, and Guest Speaker, Mr. Hitesh Kumar Gulati engaged the audience in a "Quiz on World Ozone Day 2022". An active participation was seen from people from varied walks of life, including Academicians, Business Consultant, Corporate Sector Professional, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Professional, Development Practitioner, Entrepreneur, Government Officers, Public Health Expert, Legal Practitioner, Researcher, Social Activist, Students and others. Workshop on Eco-friendly Diwali A workshop on eco-friendly Diwali celebrations was conducted in Mount Abu School, Rohini, Delhi by Ms. Rekha Lalla, Manager- Green Campus Program, TCPF. At the onset of Diwali, the children of the school decided to celebrate noiseless and pollution free Diwali by not bursting the firecrackers and spreading awareness among their neighbourhoods. The objective of this programme was to generate awareness about the environment among the teaching community & students. Ms. Lalla underlined that Diwali is the festival of light and no celebration of this festival is considered with the use of firecrackers. And, bursting of fireworks cause severe air and noise pollution posing serious health hazards. Firecrackers contain sulphur and carbon, when these firecrackers are lit, these chemicals are released into the air, reducing air quality drastically. This is the reason this workshop was being organised. She shared several mitigation tactics of how one can convert a few celebrations into environment-friendly means. The workshop was interactive and the students found them useful. Approximately 700 children attended the session and pledged to carry these sensibilities forward and act on them. The Picture Protest 2022 On the 7th of October, 2022, more than 300 students from the Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune, gathered in the campus amphitheatre to raise their voice against the rapidly changing temperatures and irregular rainfall patterns in Pune. Hundreds of students assembled with their umbrellas, to express their disdain toward these ever-changing climate forecasts. The protest started with a small, motivational speech from the Director of SCMS, Pune, Dr. Adya Sharma, followed by a speech from Mr. Shivam Singh, an alumnus of the institution and National Coordinator – Youth Engagement. After the speeches, the students and teachers witnessed plausible thematic performances of dance and music, performed by the students themselves. The event concluded with the students writing their displeasure about the climate changes on postcards, and finally gathering for a picture with their umbrellas, to express their protest against irregular rainfall patterns. The event was a huge success, with hopes of conducting many more such events in the future. Stephen Mills from US Headquarters Visited India Mr. Stephen Mills, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Climate Reality Project was in India to meet the India & South Asia branch staff members, Climate Reality Leaders, and other stakeholders. He also learned about the works done by the branch along with the current status of different entities in the region on Climate Change issues and how they are preparing for CoP27. Mr. Mills had a meeting with Shloka Nath, CEO, India Climate Collaborative, Mumbai to discuss about the possibility of hosting in-person training by Mr. Gore in the region in 2023; to ideate how more corporates and HNIs can form a collation to fight climate change; and about routing CSR funds from corporates for ‘on-ground’ implementation. He also interacted with Rajiv Kumar, General Manager, Green Climate & Energy Efficiency Centre, SIDBI for CSR projects and green campus transformations, in addition to sharing success stories that catalyse circular economy. A meeting with Ajay Mathur, DG, International Solar Alliance, underlined the opportunities to collaborate for ‘March towards Net Zero Campus,’ Green Jobs in the Solar Sector, and transforming the campuses of governmental institutions green in ISA region/ country. In addition to this, CRL - Meet N’ Greet sessions for Climate Reality Leaders were organized in Maharashtra and Delhi-NCR. Meet N’ Greet in Mumbai On 13th October, 2022, Meet N’ Greet sessions for Climate Reality Leaders in Maharashtra was held in Mumbai. Ms. Nita Ganguly discussed about the initiatives she has been undertaking to curb climate crisis and how she introduced RUCO to wider audience during the pandemic. Her blog on RUCO can be read here. The interactions also involved on how ocean education can be brought into due regard by the media; how sustainable education and sustainable travel can be promoted through her visits to various places; how we can make the best use of visuals and storytelling to communicate climate change to the masses and zero waste targets. Her daughter Dr Amrita Ganguly and her husband Ayan Banerjee were also there. Both are trained Climate Reality Leaders from Houston. Mr. Nikhil Kamath emphasized on the best way to reach out to the youth and other communities with story-telling and sharing the message of hope. Ms. Varsha Rajkhowa, another Climate Reality Leader from the North-eastern India, emphasized on sustainable living in Nagaland and plastic free festival celebration; water management during Hornbill festival; and forest fire campaign that she had done with Bhutan forest officials among other topics. Meet N’ Greet in New Delhi On 14th October, 2022, Meet N’ Greet sessions for Climate Reality Leaders in Delhi-NCR was held in New Delhi. After the introduction of the attendees, all the Climate Reality Leaders discussed about their domain of work and the recent activities they have been involved in. Approximately 13 Climate Reality Leaders were there. Heavy interactions were carried out within the verticals of EV, Renewable Energy, Education & GCP impacts (along with integrating tree plantation drives in GCP), and impact of media. They also shared the kind of support they seek from us, TCPF.

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Newsletter (September-October) 2023 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 and Social Service-Challenges & Action Orientation at Chitkara University A “Climate Change and Social Service-Challenges & Action Orientation” was held on 28th September 2023, at Chitkara University, Chandigarh Punjab. This one-day orientation program was conducted by the Chitkara University in association with APSWDP and The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF). The speakers for the session were: Ms. Rekha Trivedi from APSWDP, who spoke on Social-prenuer; Hitesh Kumar Gulati from APSWDP, who spoke about PCR Mindset; and Bhavesh Swami from TCPF, who spoke about Climate Change Reporting. As a speaker, Hitesh K Gulati, who is also our Climate Reality Leader, spoke about the Progressive-collaborative & Resilience) mindset approach, and introduced the concept of “Joy of Confusion” when we move towards green & sustainable initiatives. The session was attended by two more Climate Reality Leaders, Vivek Trivedi & Rajiv Kumar. The orientation program was held for the students, teaching & non-teaching staff community. We carried out an e-feedback & analysis, according to which 95.05% of participants felt happy with content & structure and 93.68% of participants felt happy with knowledge & session, so overall feedback was excellent. Green Campus Program Awards Announced The GCP awards, given biannually, decided by school/college audit submissions. The program aids institutions in meeting NAAC's VII criteria, ensuring data organization and fulfilment of this requirement. In the latest cycle, we welcomed Kashmir College from Pulwama, marking a historic moment with the creation of a composting pit, a first in any Kashmiri college. They also engaged in our Faculty Development Program across five domains. With each biannual audit submission, we continue to expand across various states. Notably, St. Mary's School, Dwarka, re-applied after four years, upgrading from their 2019 Silver rating to achieve Platinum. Change and progress are evident in the surrounding areas of these institutions. Meet & Greet with Kashmir Team All the team members of Kashmir gathered in The Climate Reality Project’s office in Barakhambha, New Delhi to discuss the roadmap of climate action in Kashmir. The Kashmir Team delivered presentations highlighting their commendable efforts in Kashmir, where they have been conducting Teachers’ Training Program to enhance knowledge and raise awareness about critical environmental topics such as air quality, waste management, water conservation, energy efficiency, and biodiversity. Notably, they shared their efforts towards getting approval for 100 government schools in Kashmir, from the Government to join the Green Campus Program (GCP), aiming to comprehensively transform these educational institutions and engage them in various eco-friendly initiatives and community projects. Having already initiated work in 27 schools, the team outlined their concerns and the challenges they encounter in the region. These challenges include navigating difficult terrain due to the region's uneven landscape and the absence of adequate facilities for conducting effective teacher training programs in the schools. Kashmir’s team members also visited the Tagore International School, East of Kailash, Delhi during their stay. Tagore International School is a Gold-rated GCP Certified school, which serves as a Living Lab for many. the objective of the visit was to make the team members understand how a transformed campus looks like since GCP has recently kick-started in Kashmir, the completion of transformed campuses is yet to take place. This visit has helped them learn about our school's sustainable practices and how Green Campus Program helped in transformation of the school, students, parents, and related communities. Exclusive Orientation for GD Goenka University on Net Zero & Carbon Neutrality in Campuses The GD Goenka University, Sohna Road, Haryana invited The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF) for a workshop on Green Campus Program focusing on the Net Zero & Carbon Neutrality. Officials from admin staff gathered for an introduction to the Green Campus Program and to know how to do the green audit-and what other colleges and Universities have done. A sample of audit done by the winning educational institutions of the past years was also showcased to the committee for a better understanding. One collaborative possibility that appears here is the “Idea Exchange” programs from other institutes can be facilitated where central kitchen / low carbon projects like concentrated solar are being used for cooking food. Other waste management practices like recycling of paper can also be thought of (to be used as paper board/files for university's official usage). Committee members agreed & showed interest for a student centric sensitization program/event on introduction to climate change for Engineering & Agricultural stream student community. TCPF consents for it, to be done on any date provided by Dr. Nihal Siddiqui that is convenient for all. They shared about the sustainable practices and treatment units installed at their campus and showed interest for having paper recycling unit at their campus and ready to be crusaders of sustainability. Click here to have a glimpse of the same. Teachers’ Training Program at Scholars Global School The Teachers’ Training Program (TTP) is one of our key mitigation-based programs on The Climate Project Foundation, which creates a formative step of the Green Campus Program. Recently, we organized TTP at the Scholars Global School, Bahadurgarh. The objective of the program was to explain the Climate Change and its effect with an introduction of Green Campus Program to the stakeholders. 45 teachers attended TTP. They were immensely excited to bring in a change in school, lifestyle as well as motivate others in their network. They liked the interactive style of workshop. World EV Day Celebration with OMI Foundation The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF) and Ola Mobility Institute (OMI Foundation) collaborated on 'World EV Day' (9th Sep 2023), bringing together diverse stakeholders to discuss the maturation of the EV sector. Aishwarya Raman, Executive Director, OMI Foundation highlighted India's rapid EV market growth, with some metros achieving double-digit sales increases. Akash Gupta, CEO, Zypp Electric emphasized their focus on heavier payload vehicles and increased mileage per charge. Timsee from Race Energy noted the role of statistics and AI in future vehicle development. Aditya Pundir, Director – India & South Asia - TCPF shared their EV journey, focusing on collaboration with the government to promote schemes and incentives through social media. Dr. Annika Bose Styczynski, Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, OP Jindal Global University discussed the Green Jobs vertical in the EV sector. Bhavesh from TCPF addressed government initiatives in metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, and Ahmedabad, highlighting the significant presence of EV buses in public transport. Ashish Kundra, IAS, Principal Secretary and Commissioner, Department of Transport, Government of NCT of Delhi discussed the success of the lease model in Delhi's Department of Transport, while Narendra Nath Veluri, IFS, CEO, ANERT, Government of Kerala highlighted Kerala's acceptance of the 'Water Metro' concept. Mr. Vishnu V., IAS, MD and CEO, Guidance Tamil Nadu, Government of Tamil Nadu shared insights on incentives provided to the manufacturing sector, and governments initiatives. Dr. Christoph Wolff, , CEO, Smart Freight Centre, Amsterdam discussed international collaborations and tech transfer opportunities. The program, conducted on Twitter/X Spaces, was well-received by over a hundred participants, catering to the on-the-move audience. Youth For Earth 2023 Youth For Earth (Y4E) 2023 edition jointly organized by The Mobius Foundation and The Climate Project Foundation unites youth from India, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka to present climate change solutions. This year too was filled with unwavering enthusiasm that deserved a grand celebration. This year’s theme was SDG 13: Climate Action. All the students from schools (aged 13-18), university students, and groups formed from independent organisation up to the age of 3o had participated from across South Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka). More than 200+ students registered for the projects from all over South Asia and inspired 75+ project submissions for this year’s edition. There were 12 winners, who were felicitated at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi during the ICSE Conference 2023 on 20 September 2023. Junior Category winners: 5th Prize (Consolation): Project Finobadi from Govt. Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya 4th Prize (Consolation): Project Beejgole from the students of Adarsh Vidyamandir Satara, Maharashtra 3rd Prize: Project Passionately Natural from TVS Academy Hosur 2nd Prize: Project BacWP from The Iconic School, Bhopal 1st Prize: Project Neeraja from Tribal Residential School, Rohile, Trimbakeshwar, Nashik, Maharashtra We gave a special mention to SD Vidya School, Ambala who has been consistent throughout the earlier editions of the campaign. Here is a list of the Senior Category winners: 5th Prize (Consolation): Team Common Future from Charusat University 4th Prize (Consolation): Team Beat Plastic Pollution from Earkai Paathukaappu Sangam (Nature Protection Society) 3rd Prize: Team Polyfueler from Sershah Engineering College, Sasaram. 2nd Prize: Team Nirmiti from St. Josephs’ University 1st Prize: Team Tamira SES from Ashoka Trust from Research in Ecology and Environment Ms. Alka Tomar, Dr. BC Sabat, Ms. Neha Raghav and Ms. Madhu Bhatnagar came on stage & described the evaluation process of the Youth for Earth Championship, shared uniqueness in the project and emphasized that how participating becomes more important than winning. Followed by this, Ms. Iwona Gin, Head of European Projects at Nausicaa, National Sea Experience Centre, France shared her views on Youth for Ocean platform. A book launch session was held for two authors who instilled their symbolic ideas into transformative books. Mr. Anand Pendharakar, one of our Climate Reality Leaders who is also the co-author of the book, “Climate Actioneers’ Primer: A Beginner’s Toolkit” Mr. Parvaiz Yousuf, one of the Consultants of Green Campus Program, who Authored the book “Birds of Jammu and Kashmir – including Ladakh.” Click here to view how Youth For Earth 2023 went. Youth Engagement to Accelerate Climate Action at K. R. Mangalam University Recently, we organized, a one-day orientation program for K.R. Mangalam University (KRMU) to share knowledge about Climate Change & Role of Youth in addressing it. The audience included students & faculty of Basic & Applied Sciences Department. Bhavesh Swami from TCPF, cited sustainable solutions like sustainable technologies, EVs, solar, eco-tourism, etc., while setting the tone about climate crisis, and the concerned areas. Rakesh Chandra Agrawal, Executive Chairman at The Environment and Consumer Foundation underlined the need of the hour in terms of climate action for youth, and motivated students to proactively join the journey. Mr. Satpal, (Retd.) Lecturer & an Active Representative from Ghamroj Village (adopted by KRMU), Gurugram, Haryana shared about the activities taking place in the village. Dr. Sakshi Grover, Environment Consultant from TCPF, explained Green Campus Program and its stages of implementation, plan of action & auditing procedure to the new committee other stakeholders present there. GCP Orientation with Mumbai University Green Campus Programme is NAAC-VII compliant and supports the educational institutions in treading greener path. Recently, we conducted an online orientation session on “Green Campus Program and Role of Universities,” for Mumbai University. During the session, Ms. Rekha Lalla from TCPF explained about GCP and how it can be implemented. She highlighted the need for formulating a Green Campus Policy, which envisions clean and green campuses that undertake sustainable and eco-friendly practices, combined with education to promote a healthy and sustainable future. The session was organized under the guidance of Mr. Sushil Jajoo Senate Member (Mumbai University) & Director - My Green Society, Mumbai. 65+ educators from different colleges of Mumbai University participated in this interactive session. MoU Signed with Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management, Hyderabad TCPF has signed an MoU with Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management, Hyderabad taking a step further towards sustainable future while accelerating SDG 4.7 and implementing Green Campus Program in their campus. The objectives of the MoU are: To spread awareness in the students, faculty, stakeholders, and surrounding communities related to the environmental issues. TCPF to help the Institute/college/University in implementing “Green Campus Program” in their campuses. Develop strategic content for pedagogical support and for the dissemination of information on the environmental issues and make it readily available and easily accessible to the institute/college/University for implementation through digital platforms. Undertake skill and knowledge building exercises like seminars, workshops, conclaves, training, meetings, campaigns and conferences in collaborations and partnerships with government and non-government agencies on the climatic issues and environmental concern. Undertake any other allied activities and share programs and resources that will address the sustainability education, climate change and other environmental issues for the betterment of the students, faculty and community on a larger canvas. To create measurable and effective impacts by virtue of all the intended initiatives. Both the organizations have come forward to tread the journey together. Climate Change Summit with CII-Young Indians & The Design Village The Climate Project Foundation and CII - Young Indians came forward to conduct, "Climate Change Summit on Unlocking Opportunities in Sustainability," in October 2023, hosted by The Design Village (TDV). As a next step to our MoU signed with CII-Young Indians, we organized a Climate Summit on “Unlocking Opportunities Around Sustainability” for students of Design Village Noida. The Summit aimed to bring together the nation’s youth and engage them in positive climate action. The goal was to deepen their understanding of climate change, its impacts, and consequences, while viewing sustainability through the lens of design and as a global challenge. The initiative focused on fostering a deeper understanding of climate change, its sweeping impacts, and the consequential challenges we face in the modern world. Through an innovative approach, the program aimed to empower young minds with the knowledge and skills required to address global sustainability issues through the transformative lens of design. The summit started with a presentation on Climate Change by Mr Bhavesh Swami, followed by a GCP presentation of Rekha Lalla. The Summit concluded with a panel discussion- discussing the importance of sustainability in the field of design, career opportunities, global sustainability challenges, as well as business strategies and planning. Ms. Smruti Sweta, Mr. Samarth Khanna, Mr Pradip Karuturi and Nikhil Kamath the Climate reality leaders participated in the panel discussion. Our Foray into Bangladesh The Climate Reality Project India and South Asia organized "International Seminar on Climate Change: Empowering Change for a Sustainable Tomorrow," a three-day seminar in various educational institutions in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The seminars were structured in a systematic way which could help us garner insights into the quality of climate change education in the following institutions: The seminars were conducted in the following institutions: School: Rampura Ekramunnesa Boys High School (students below 16 years) College: Mohanagar College Merul Badda (students between 16-18 years) University: Independent University Dhaka (students between the ages of 19 to 25) Along with this, we had meetings with various organizations which helped us understand the local perspective of climate change-induced areas in different parts of the country. On the first day of visit, Climate Change Dialogue on Our Changing World and Role of Universities," was organized by the students of Green Planet Club, Independent University Bangladesh. Wherein Mr. Aditya Pundir gave a presentation on climate change and the way forward. While our Country Coordinator - Mr. Zahurul Haque; talked about the solutions through the Green Campus Program. On 2nd day, event was organized in the Mohanagar College, Merul Badda, Dhaka for 150+ students from class XI and XII. The principal was present along with the teachers from the college. An interactive dialogue took place with the students about the importance of keeping the campuses green and clean. Mr. Sifur Rahman from Eco Concern Association and Ms. Shawoni Chowdhury were present as our support partner from the NGO - Eco Concern. On 3rd day, an event was conducted in Rampura Ekramunnesa Boys High School, which was attended by around 200+ students from 10th standard, who joined the session on Green and Clean Campuses. The Headmistress, municipal counsellors, and other educators from the school joined the session. The event was conducted by all the chief guests by discussing about climate change and what students can do from and individual and community perspective. We also set up a meeting with the Climate Reality Leaders of Bangladesh to discuss and understand more about their work and areas to move ahead with our Climate Reality Leaders’ expertise in the local aspect of climate change mitigation in Bangladesh. Principals’ Conclave on Climate Education and Green Campuses for Safer Planet” at Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Satara The Climate Project Foundation organized Principals’ Conclave on Climate Education and Green Campuses for Safer Planet” at Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Satara in the month of October, 2023. In the academic year 2023-24, TCPF is working with 50 campuses of Rayat Shikshan Sanstha on teachers’ training program. Hence, principal conclave for principal of 50 campuses organised at Satara. Total 51 participant took part in the conclave. During the Conclave, a presentation about climate change: science, impacts and solutions was given by Mr. Ganesh Satav. Dr. Amruta Deshmukh gave a presentation on Teachers’ Training Program and Role of Principals. Hon’ble Joint Secretary (secondary education) Rayat Shikshan Sanstha Mr. B. N. Pawar; Auditor Dr. Menkudale, Rayat Shikshan Sanstha; and Rayat Shiksan Sanstha’s Green Campus Program - Coordinator, Dr. Sudhir Kumbhar; provided valuable guidance during the Conclave. The objective of this Conclave was to spread awareness about climate change and ways to deal with it; introduce one of our key programs i.e., Teachers’ Training Program, and how Principals can catalyze momentum in the same while throwing light on the roadmap; and also, to provide guidance to participants through the officials of Rayat Shikshan Sanstha for smooth implementation of the program. The Principals’ Conclave went well, and it was insightful for all the attendees there. Here is a glimpse of the same. Acts of Leadership by Climate Reality Leaders Prof. B. V. Subba Rao Institute of Town Planners, India – Telangana Regional Chapter (ITPI-TRC) conducted a one-day seminar on November 8, 2023 (Wednesday) on, "Climate Change" in the premises of the ITPI-TRC building located at Begumpet, Hyderabad. Prof. B. V. Subba Rao was invited to the seminar as a speaker, wherein he shared about the grave concerns of climate crisis; how we can mitigate them. Vijay Pal Singh Baghel Vijay Pal Singh Baghel, Green Man and one of our Climate Reality Leaders was featured in Dainik Bhaskar for promoting Ghaziabad municipality in waste segregation and management to make the environment clean during festivals like Diwali & Chhat Pooja, in which lots of waste is used to generate. Anand Pendharkar Anand Pendharkar, Co-Authored ‘Climate Actioneers’ Primer: A Beginners' Toolkit’ with Mr. Rahul Palekar and Amruta Padgaonkar, launched it on 16 September in Mumbai followed by another release on 19th September 2023 in Delhi. It is a free access book having 600 climate actions one could take towards the greening of our Earth. The 'Climate Actioneers' Primer: A Beginner's Toolkit' is a Comprehensive Guide to Tackling Climate Change is all about having no-excuse solutions for all the planet-dwellers. In a world that is facing the pressing challenges of climate change, three visionary authors, Anand, Rahul, and Amruta of SPROUTS have come up with a booklet that has solid grounds on Climate Action. This is the first part of the SPROUTS' Climate Action Series. The book is a testament to the authors' deep commitment to addressing climate change, and is supported by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, India office, as part of their social-ecological transformation work. Elsie Gabriel Elsie Gabriel was invited by the United Nations Organization at the special screening of Wildlife Media's award-winning new documentary, “Collision” (2023). The screening was at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris with the Intergovernmental Oceanic Commission, followed by discussions with Director and Producer Philip Hamilton, scientific experts, NGOS, civil society and representatives of the shipping industry. A huge audience filled the iconic plenary room at UNESCO HQ. Collision focuses on the grossly under-reported issue of fatal ship strikes on whales, suggesting solutions to minimize the problems. Watch it and trigger change!! Ms. Gabriel underlined the role of Ocean Literacy and adoption in curriculums by global governments. Nitish Barole Participated in “Flood Green Guide Youth Champions Program”, a youth engagement program that meaningfully incorporates the knowledge and ideas of youth at the forefront of the climate crisis by WWF. He is one among nine young leaders from Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean. 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PROMOTING BIODIVERSITY ON CAMPUS GREEN CAMPUS PROGRAMME “Green Campus Programme enables schools and colleges to conserve natural resources like water and biodiversity, optimize energy efficiency, manage waste and educate about climate change and sustainability while addressing well-being of the students as compared to conventional educational institutes.” Green Campus Program (GCP) is a flagship program of the Climate Project Foundation. In our vision and mission of creating a sustainable tomorrow, GCP serves as an effective transformative catalyst. As the name suggests, the objective of the program is to transform the conventional campuses into green campuses. We believe that the climate crisis needs long-term and highly impactful solutions, and there is no better tool to resolve it than education. To inculcate the values and bring about behavioural changes in our future generations making them more planet-sensible, we are setting examples right there in the campuses through physical and behavioural changes. Rayat Shikshan Sanstha - Maharashtra Chitkara University - Punjab Download Brochure Register Now Contact Us IMPACT OF GCP 287+ Tonnes waste not going to landfill 3.38 MW Solar energy capacity 14 Million Liters of Rainwater Harvesting Capacity 322.02 Acres Sq.m of Green Area 239925 Students reached *as of 31st March'24 TESTIMONIALS APARNA ARULANANDAN San Academy Tambaram, Chennai, Tamilnadu We express our gratitude for providing us with the chance to participate in the Green Campus Program (GCP) Audit. To be a part of this program has been an incredible delight. We had the chance to learn more about a sustainable environment thanks to it. We'll evaluate our performance and strive forward to win the highest GCP trophy. DR. SANGEETA ARORA Kothari International School, Noida, Uttar Pradesh Our school's participation in the Green Campus Program has led to remarkable positive changes in the school environment. Students and staff have embraced sustainable thinking, fostering a shift in attitude towards environmental care. The campus now reflects a greener, healthier ecosystem, with more natural spaces that encourage biodiversity and outdoor learning. STUDENTS LEADING CLIMATE ACTION Through the Green Campus Programme, students actively engage in learning by implementing sustainable practices on their campus. They lead various green initiatives, helping to spread the message of climate action within the broader community. Each of our Green Campuses goes above and beyond by imparting the future sustainability leaders. The programme encourages students to learn from eco-friendly infrastructure, such as solar installations, rainwater harvesting, composting, and the creation of specialized gardens like kitchen and butterfly gardens. Here are some of the impactful activities students have carried out as part of the programme. ECO FRIENDLY PARKING SPACES DEVELOPED BY GHSS RAINAWARI, KASHMIR GHSS Rainawari proudly unveiled an eco-friendly parking space, setting a new benchmark for sustainability within their school premises. The success of the eco-friendly parking space at GHSS Rainawari is largely driven by active student participation, fostering a sense of responsibility and environmental stewardship within the school community. GREEN CAMPUS AWARDS 2024-2025 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2022 2019-2020 GCP A WARDS 2019-2020 View Full List View Full List GOLD Tagore International School St. Mary's School, Dwarka San Academy, Chennai Blue Bells International School, East of Kailash SILVER ASN Senior Secondary School Bal Bharati Public School, Dwarka I.T. Ambattur, Chennai BRONZE The Green School CERTIFIED Sir Sayed Ahmed School GCP A WARDS 2021 -2022 View Full List View Full List PLATINUM The Foundation School AMM Matriculation School, Chennai Delhi International School, Delhi GOLD The Foundation School AMM Matriculation School, Chennai Delhi International School, Delhi Mount abu School, Rohini Delhi GJR International School, Bangalore The Indian School SILVER Adarsh Public School, Bali Nagar Alchon Public School, Mayur Vihar Brain International School, Delhi Blue Bells Model school, Gurgaon Vels Vidyaashram,Thalambur, Chennai Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College, Chennai Maa Anandmayee Memorial School St Teressa School, Darjeeling GCP A WARDS 2022-2023 View Full List View Full List PLATINUM T.I. Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Maharishi International Residential School, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu GOLD Bal Bhavan Public school, Mayur Vihar, Delhi Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Atmakuri Rama Rao School, Hyderabad, Telangana Bhavan's Vivekananda College of Science, Humanities & Commerce Sainikpuri East Point School, Dallupura, Vasundhara Enclave, Delhi The Kalyani School, Manjari (Budruk), Near Hadapsar,Pune, Maharashtra KIIT World School, Sohna Road, Gurugram, Haryana Point Calimere International School, North Madavilagam, Vedaranyam, Tamil Nadu Sadhu Vaswani International School for Girls, Shanti Niketan, New Delhi SD Public School, Lal Mandir, Patel Nagar, New Delhi S D Vidya School, C-217, Baraula, Sector 49, Noida, Uttar Pradesh TVS Academy, SIPCOT 2nd Phase, Bathalapalli Krishnagiri, Dt, Hosur, Tamil Nadu Venkateshwar International School, Sector 18 Dwarka, New Delhi The Shriram Universal School,Hyderabad The Camford International School Global City international school, Bengaluru, Karnataka The Sriram School, Noida Vels Vidyashram, Dharga Rd, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Suddhananda Vidyalaya - Uthandi, Chennai SILVER Agurchand Manmull Jain school, Meenambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Dayawati Modi Public School, Hapur Road, Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh Kothari International School, Sector 50, Noida, Uttar Pradesh Loreto House, 7, Sir William Jones Sarani, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal Bhavan's Varuna Vidyalaya, Bharata Mata College Road, Thrikkakara, NPOL Campus, Ernakulam, Kerala Explore International school The Shriram Millennium School, Gurugram Vidya Devi Jindal school, Hisar, Haryana Poddar International school -Wakad, Pune Maharashtra Modern Public School, Delhi Sofia Public School, Bengaluru, Karnataka BRONZE Suncity School Sector – 54, Suncity, Township, Gurugram, Haryana Bright Avenue School, Delhi - Rohtak Rd, Jakhoda, Bahadurgarh, Haryana GCP A WARDS 2023-2024 View Full List View Full List PLATINUM A.M.M School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Bluebells School International, Kailash, New Delhi St. Mary’s School Dwarka Sec 19 Delhi GOLD Mukkala Nammalwar Chetty Vivekananda Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School, Kundrathur, Tamil Nadu Scholar Global School, Bahadurgarh, Haryana St. Teresa’s Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Darjeeling, West Bengal St. Thomas English Medium Higher Secondary School, Surat, Gujarat DC Model International School, Ferozpur, Punjab DPS, Jorhat, Assam Govt. Women’s College, Pulwama, Kashmir GTA Vidhya Mandir, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Gyan Anant Vidyalaya, Atrouli, Uttar Pradesh Little Flower Public Sr. Sec School, Shahdara, Delhi Bal Bharati Public School–Dwarka, Delhi Mayur Public School, Delhi SILVER Ajit Karam Singh International Public School, Sector 41b, Chandigarh MDB DAV Public School, Bankura, West Bengal Delhi Public School, Damanjodi, Odisha Ganga International School, Sawda, New Delhi Heritage Global School, Faridabad, Haryana JP International School, Greater Noida, UP San Academy Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Vaels International School, Injambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu GCP A WARDS 2024-2025 View Full List View Full List PLATINUM Delhi International School, Delhi Kothari International school, Noida, Uttar Pradesh Mount Abu Public School, Delhi GOLD Blue Bells School, Gurgaon, Haryana Suncity School- 37D, Gurgaon, Haryana Delhi Public School, Patna, Bihar M.L. Khanna DAV Public School, Delhi ODM Global School, Bhuvneshwar, Odisha Ayesha Ali Academy, Jammu and Kashmir Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Jammu and Kashmir Karmveer Bhaurao Patil Vidyalaya, Aitawade, Maharashtra Government Degree College Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir Government Boys Higher Secondary School Zainakote, Jammu and Kashmir SILVER Bansal Public School, Jaipur, Rajasthan Dahiwadi College, Dahiwadi, Satara, Maharashtra Shri Raosaheb Ramrao Patil Mahavidyalaya, Sangli, Maharashtra Manjusri Public School, Sikkim SAN Academy Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Firdous Educational Institute, Tapper Pattan Baramulla Government Boys Hr. Sec. School, Soura Srinagar Government Girls Higher Secondary Nawakadal, Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar International School, Pampore Life School, Budgam BRONZE Mahatma Gandhi Vidyalaya, Rukadi, Kolhapur, Maharashtra Fergusson College, Pune, Maharashtra Government Boys Higher Secondary School Nawakadal, Jammu and Kashmir Govt Girls Higher Secondatry School, Jammu & Kashmir Islamia High School, Jammu and Kashmir CERTIFIED Ahilyadevi High School for Girls, Pune, Maharashtra Mahatma Gandhi Vidyalaya, Kale, Satara, Maharashtra HOW IT WORKS? View More AWARENESS View More ACTION View More ACCOLADES GCP PRESENCE ACROSS INDIA 300+ SCHOO LS UNDE RTAKING THE PROGRAM 1000+ REGISTERED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 17555+ TEACHERS TRAINED GALLERY IMG_4272 PHOTO-2024-04-30-18-06-20 IMG_1713 IMG_4272 1/23

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Newsletter (March-April) 2023 Our newsletter will provide updates from our programs, our fellow Climate Reality Leaders who are making difference and how each one of us can act to solve the crisis. And, we would love to know your story and act of leadership, because every action does matter. Launch of Green Campus Program at Akal University, Punjab The Climate Project Foundation’s (TCPF) first online introduction meeting with Akal University took place in March 2023, which is a major step towards building a green and sustainable world by initiating the Green Campus Program (GCP) in Bathinda Punjab. The program was officially launched for the University with a presentation by Aditya Pundir, Director - The Climate Reality Project India & South Asia branch, who underlined the urgency of addressing climate change and the role that universities can play in promoting sustainability. The project aims to create awareness about climate change and encourage the adoption of sustainable practices at its campus in Sabo ki Talwandi Bhatinda. The launch was followed by a visit in the first week of April 2023. Mr. Pundir visited Akal University, Talwandi Sabo, as a part of the GCP implementation along with Rekha Lalla, GCP Manager, TCPF. The university is dedicated to creating a sustainable future, and a committee has been formed for the same. The visit was a significant step towards that goal. 2-Day Capacity Building and Training Workshop A two-day capacity building and training workshop for Eco Club members of Chandigarh on climate change, waste, and water, was conducted by By Rekha Lalla, Manager – Green Campus Program, The Climate Project Foundation. The training workshop was organized by the Department of Environment, Chandigarh in association with The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF) on 18th March 2023. The objective of this program was to support capacity-building activities and to impart skills to students (schools and colleges) and teachers of Eco-club on various thematic areas like Bio-diversity conservation, Waste Management, and the concept of 4Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Recover, 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and climate change-related issues with a focus on Adaptation and Mitigation, and pollution control. 250 teachers from Eco Clubs of Chandigarh participated on the theme Zero Waste City. Students from the Government and Private Schools and Eco Club Heads participated in this workshop followed by group discussions and visited Horticulture Waste Processing Plant, and Construction and Development Plant, Chandigarh. Implementation of Green Campus Program in Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Vidyalaya Aitawade, Sangli The Climate Project Foundation, in collaboration with Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Satara, has implemented the Green Campus Program (GCP) at Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Vidyalaya Aitawade (Bk), Taluka – Walwa, District Sangli. The campus has installed 5 kW solar panels, resulting in an annual savings of approximately Rs 60,000. A rooftop rainwater harvesting (RWH) system has been set up, collecting 1,13,700 litres of water from a 2000 sq. ft rooftop, which is used to recharge the borewell and well. Energy-efficient measures include the installation of 43 LED bulbs and tubes. The campus manages wet waste through a 432 cubic feet compost pit, generating around 2 tons of organic fertilizer annually. Color-coded bins facilitate waste segregation, and a 5684 sq. ft herbal garden with 20 plant species has been developed. The implementation of GCP has transformed the campus into an eco-friendly environment, fostering behavioral and attitudinal changes among teachers, students, and the community. Click here to have a glimpse of the campus transformation. Principals’ Conclave at S.D Vidya School, Noida On 27th March 2023, The S D Vidya School in Noida hosted The Principal's Green Conclave for Climate Crisis and Sustainability Education for a Safer Planet. The event featured esteemed guests Aditya Pundir, Director of the India & South Asia branch, and Ms. Rekha Lalla, Program Manager of Green Campus at The Climate Project Foundation. Mr. Pundir provided an overview session on climate change, discussing its causes, impacts, and solutions. The choir performed a song celebrating Earth, while Ms. Rekha Lalla delivered a presentation on creating and practicing sustainable environments in educational institutions. Additionally, students from SD Vidya conducted cultural program, including dance performance showcasing the five elements of nature: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space, under the theme Panchbhutas. Click here to have a glimpse of the conclave Work Green Conclave in Bengaluru The Work Green Conclave was organized in Bengaluru by Green Footprint Trust and Advanced Workplace Associates (AWA) on February 24. It aimed to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change on hybrid workplaces and daily life, particularly due to vehicle emissions and infrastructure projects. Rekha Lalla, Program Manager of Green Campus at The Climate Project Foundation, highlighted the transformation of workplaces. She emphasized the importance of environmental sustainability globally, urging companies to switch to 100% renewable energy, encourage employees to use public transportation, and responsibly conserve energy, water, and resources. Creating a healthy environment would reduce companies' ecological footprint and safeguard valuable resources. Production of Bio-fertilizer – ‘Azolla’ The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF) partnered with Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Satara, to organize a session introducing students to Azolla, its benefits, and cultivating techniques. Students and teachers collaborated to create a structure for growing Azolla, consisting of a pit (1.5m long, 1.5m wide, and 20cm deep) covered with a plastic sheet and earthen roofing tiles. They prepared a mixture of cow dung, soil, and water, added 50gm of single super phosphate, and planted Azolla seeds in the mixture. Azolla offers multiple advantages, including carbon sequestration, sustainable livestock feed, nitrogen fixation, and increased yields for paddy and other crops. World Water Day 2023 The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF) collaborated with Wednesdays for Water to raise awareness about water conservation on the eve of World Water Day. The theme focused on addressing the global water crisis and accelerating change. Col. Shashikant Dalvi (Retd.), National Coordinator - Water, TCPF, shared his project of making 100 villages in Maharashtra water self-sufficient. He shared how the journey started with TCPF coming on board to support the first experiment at Kamkheda in Beed Maharashtra and later at 4 villages of Ambegaon taluka in Pune. Ms. Shubhi Kesarwani, Co-Founder and CEO of Gurujal Society discussed their efforts to bring water positivity to water-starved regions through a unique public-private partnership model. Ms. Fawzia Tarannum, National Coordinator - Water, TCPF, highlighted how different stakeholders are coming forward to bridge the industry–academia gap, thus creating a pool of water professionals that can take up the challenges faced by the industry. International Youth Sustainability Festival 2023 The Climate Project Foundation partnered with ExploreiT to organize the International Youth Sustainability Festival 2023, with the following objectives: To expose students to current development in various fields of sustainability and provide them with an opportunity to present their innovative ideas in the form of posters and models. To create an event with a low carbon footprint, which is a mix of academic and youth-oriented segments. To foster youth partnerships toward the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals The festival was inaugurated by the "Water Man of India" Dr. Rajendra Singh and Dr. Ujjwal Chauhan, Additional Commissioner, Income Tax, Mumbai. Aditya Pundir, Director - The Climate Reality Project - India and South Asia branch, graced the inaugural function along with Dr. M.S. Shejul, Registrar of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), who delivered the welcome address and felicitated the guests. Young People’s Climate Conference 2023 The two-day Young People's Climate Conference 2023 took place in April 2023, aiming to promote sustainability education to the mainstream and encourage students to incorporate sustainable practices in their daily lives and work on ‘Do It Yourself’ (DIY) projects. Sectoral experts highlighted the importance of breaking down climate change into smaller segments for effective action. The conference was inaugurated by Sh. Sheelam Seth, CEO of Shri Educare, and Mr. Aditya Pundir, The Climate Reality Project - India and South Asia and both emphasized the preservation of the environment through traditional and technological methods. Bhavesh Swami, Lead - Engagements and Clean Energy, The Climate Project Foundation, presented the first session titled ‘Clean Energy projects for Students,’ where he shared about how newer forms of energy are competing with traditional power generation and ‘grid parity’ has been achieved in the case of solar energy with an added advantage of almost negligible emissions. Nadeem Qadri, who has set up a Nature University in Pampore, shared how students differentiate between activism and advocacy. Over 400 students participated in the conference. Earth Day Celebrations At Rotary Club Gurgaon Rotary Club of Gurgaon Greens, a new club formed under the aegis Rotary International invited The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF) to commemorate Earth Day 2023 and brainstorm areas of collaboration. Bhavesh Swami – Lead, Clean Energy and Engagements, TCPF addressed the forum and shared the wider perspective of climate change and its day-to-day impacts leading to solutions that TCPF is working on, ranging from tree plantation to rainwater harvesting to Green Campuses. Members showed a great interest in all the mentioned areas and wanted to visit the locations where these projects have been implemented and foresee the possible collaboration roadmap. A Webinar for the Students at Chitkara University A webinar was held at Chitkara University in partnership with Earth Day Network, Association of Professional Social Workers & Development Practitioners (APSWDP), and Chitkara University to commemorate Earth Day 2023 with the theme “Invest in Our Planet”. Ms. Neelam Majumdar, Director of Education & Outreach, Earth Day Network, discussed the evolution of Earth Day as a movement of collective change. Bhavesh Swami, Lead of Engagements and Clean Energy at The Climate Project Foundation, shared the importance of investing in the environment for the future, while Dr. Charu Khosla, Assistant Dean of International Affairs, Chitkara University, and Mr. Hitesh Kumar Gulati, Director General, APSWDP, discussed the Green Campus Program and its benefits. Mr. Hitesh Kumar Gulati, Director General, APSWDP, and a senior climate reality leader shared how he is imbibing green practices in HR and other Faculty Management/Development programs and able to see the positive results achieved. More than 200 students participated in the webinar. Webinar on Children for Greener Planet On the eve of Earth Day 2023, the Early Childhood Development Forum (ECDF) conducted a webinar titled, "Children for Greener Planet" in collaboration with the Child Education and Development Research Centre and The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF). Educators worldwide participated, and expert panelists, including Nita Ganguly and Dr. Ketna Atul Matkar, both Climate Reality Leaders, shared their opinions, knowledge, and experiences. Ms. Ganguly emphasized the importance of sustainability education and storytelling to engage children and foster their connection with nature. Dr. Matkar highlighted the significance of children's involvement in promoting behavioral and attitudinal change toward nature. The session was moderated by Smruti S Samantray, Manager - Communication, TCPF. Click here to view the recording of webinar Leadership Acts Pond Rejuvenation – Sunil Mysore Ponds arrest the rainwater runoff that can be used for irrigation. As they slowly recharge the shallow aquifer which can be tapped from a nearby shallow well. On the outskirts of Nagarahole forest, a pond was recharged. The entire runoff from the farm is channeled into this unlined pond. A withdrawal well is made 40 feet away from this pond. The well is 6 feet in diameter and 45 feet deep. Good potable Water is always available in this well throughout the year thanks to rain, soil, and the pond. Col Shashikant Dalvi (Retd.) receives Jal Prahari Award Col Dalvi. (Retd.) was conferred with the "Jal Prahari" award on 29 March 2023, held at New Maharashtra Sadan, New Delhi. He addressed the attendees and explained about the rooftop rainwater harvesting system in urban and rural areas and "Jal Atmanirbhar Abhiyan" in 100 water-starved villages of Beed District, Maharashtra. Now, around 5 Lakh villagers will be free from tanker water and will have a water supply throughout the year. Vidhi Vohra as Panel Speaker A discussion on 'Circularity in Plastics' with industry experts was held at the 3rd Plastics Recycling Conference, Asia (PRCA) on the 28th April 2023 at The Lalit, Mumbai. The session served as a platform for unique insights, fresh perspectives, and thought-provoking ideas where she discussed about 'The today & tomorrow of Plastics Circularity to achieve Sustainable Goals.' Elsie Gabriel at C20 Summit & L'Oréal Women Climate Championship Ms. Gabriel was invited to contribute to the C20 working committee for G20 Global Summit on Environment and Disasters, Gender Equality & Disability Working Group Summit. Policy discussions and consolidation of policy recommendations for each of the 7 sub-themes covered by the Gender Equality & Disability Environment and Disasters Working Group were: Economic Empowerment & Sustainable Livelihoods Education & Skill Development Environment & Disasters She propagated messages for waste segregation. She also conducted ocean clean-up drives with intensive research on ocean plastics in Powai Lake, Mumbai. Her journey started with her selection as part of the first 20 women’s climate cohort by the Maharashtra Government of India. L’Oréal has recognized her efforts for one of the honourable accolades awarded by L'Oréal, i.e., “L'Oréal Women Climate Champion”. Checkout Our Previous Newsletters January - February Newsletter 2023 November - December Newsletter 2022 September - October Newsletter 2022

Bangladesh Background Bangladesh, a country highly vulnerable to the impacts of global warming due to its low-lying geography and dense population. Rising sea levels threaten to inundate vast coastal areas, displacing millions of people and disrupting agriculture, which is a cornerstone of the nation's economy. Increased frequency and severity of cyclones, floods, and storm surges exacerbate these issues, leading to loss of life, property damage, and economic instability. In addition to these immediate challenges, long-term climate change impacts threaten Bangladesh's development prospects. Saltwater intrusion from rising sea levels compromises freshwater resources and arable land, affecting both drinking water supply and crop yields. Urban areas, especially the capital Dhaka, face increased heat stress and water scarcity, which strain infrastructure and public health systems. Climate Action in Bangladesh This necessitates climate action with a multi-faceted approach focusing on both mitigation and adaptation strategies. Raising awareness about climate change is a fundamental step in triggering effective climate action. Here’s an overview of how The Climate Reality Project India & South Asia is planning to effectively implement it- Strengthen Climate Reality Leader’s Network in Bangladesh to achieve our goals under the 04 pillars. Introduction of Green Campus Programme & reforestation in coastal regions as part of our ‘emissions reduction’ strategy. Collaborate with partners to strengthen International Cooperation with respect to COP & involve Bangladesh youth from Universities to understand their Global South Positioning Building partnerships with like-minded organizations to build climate change awareness and solutions in Bangladesh. Events বিশ্ব পরিবেশ দিবস Wed, 05 Jun Abdus Somed High School More info National Coordinators Climate Reality Leaders in Bangladesh are consistently dedicated to addressing climate change. Among them, certain Climate Reality Leaders have been particularly enthusiastic and effective in their efforts to mitigate the climate crisis. These leaders have been selected and appointed as National Coordinators, serving as flag bearers and experts in various fields. They also mentor other Climate Reality Leaders, guiding them with their experience and expertise. Md. Nayeem Hossin Khan Muntasir Mamun Tasnia Ahmed Habiba Islam Shifat Nawar Nasar Khan Shooha Tabil Md. Shakhawat Chowdhury Introduction of Green Campus Programme This year, we were ecstatic to take our Green Campus Programme beyond the boundaries to our neighbor Bangladesh. Introducing the Green Campus Programme in Bangladesh marks a pivotal step towards building sustainable educational institutions. To kickstart this transformative journey, a three day long event with title- "International Seminar on Climate Change: Empowering Change for a Sustainable Tomorrow," was organized in different educational institutions in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was a landmark event that served as a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action, uniting principals, administrators, and key stakeholders to exchange ideas, and innovative local solutions for creating greener campuses. The objective behind the three-day event was to conduct in person workshops with all three levels of educational institutions in Bangladesh- Schools (Students below 16 years) Colleges (Students between 16 to 18 years) Universities (Students between 19 to 25 years) On day 1, we conducted a seminar at The Independent University, Bangladesh where we were joined by the students from the Green Planet Club of the University. Mr. Rabbani, the Deptt. Head of Environment, shared his thoughts on the importance of dialogue between students and organizations with sustainability as the primary goal. Mr. Aditya Pundir, Director, TCPF-India and South Asia, gave a inspiring and thought provoking presentation on science, impacts and solutions of climate change focusing on Bangladesh. It was followed by Mr. Zahurul Haque, Country Coordinator for The Climate Reality Project, India and South Asia introduced the Green Campus Program to the present teachers, students and other stakeholders. On day 2, an event was organized at Mohan Nagar College, Merul Badda, Dhaka which was inaugurated with the planting of saplings by the Principal and Mr. Sifur Rahman from the Eco Concern Association. Ms. Riya Deb, Project Officer, TCPF, took the center stage and talked about ‘Clean and Green Campus’. More than 150 students from classes 9th to 12th and 12 faculty members along with the Principal joined the session. It was followed by an interactive Q/A session that provided valuable insights and inspired the participants to spearhead sustainability initiatives within their institution. The teachers also found the teaching resources exclusively developed in Bangla, relevant and useful for classroom teaching and happily took it with them. On day 3, another event was organized at Ekramunnesa Boys High School, Dhaka. A session was organized on ‘Green and Clean Campuses’ which was joined by 200+ students and 12 faculty members. It was an engaging session with insightful panel discussions on how to drive meaningful change, cultivate a culture of sustainability, and empower future generations to become agents of positive environmental impact. The three day program ended with the way forward to drive the teachers, authorities and students on the path of sustainability through the Green Campus Program in the next one year. Read More Up Read Less Up Climate Reality Leaders Meet On 16th October, a meet was organized for the Climate Reality Leaders in Bangladesh by The Climate Reality Project India and South Asia. Mr. Aditya Pundir was joined by Mr. Zahurul Haque, Bangladesh's Country Coordinator, to lead the meeting. The main focus was to discuss how Bangladesh can achieve its net zero goals. The discussion revolved around the systematic execution of the activities needed to reach the goal. The meeting was joined by 13 Climate Reality Leaders from Bangladesh. They were also briefed about the new plan crafted by Climate Reality, approved by Chairman Al Gore, aiming to achieve net zero globally by 2050. In addition, they were updated on the programs already running in India. Their thoughts and opinions were sought to ensure these initiatives align well with the local conditions in India. This exchange aimed to create a shared understanding and collaborative effort in tackling climate change in the region. As the way forward, it was discussed to enhance climate education in schools and universities through the Green Campus Program. Provide teachers with training on climate change mitigation. Utilize partner networks to collaborate with coastal schools on adaptation strategies. Establish a national coordinators’ committee in Bangladesh to mentor climate reality leaders in specific domains.On 16th October, a meet was organized for the Climate Reality Leaders in Bangladesh by The Climate Reality Project India and South Asia. Mr. Aditya Pundir was joined by Mr. Zahurul Haque, Bangladesh's Country Coordinator, to lead the meeting. The main focus was to discuss how Bangladesh can achieve its net zero goals. The discussion revolved around the systematic execution of the activities needed to reach the goal. The meeting was joined by 13 Climate Reality Leaders from Bangladesh. They were also briefed about the new plan crafted by Climate Reality, approved by Chairman Al Gore, aiming to achieve net zero globally by 2050. In addition, they were updated on the programs already running in India. Their thoughts and opinions were sought to ensure these initiatives align well with the local conditions in India. This exchange aimed to create a shared understanding and collaborative effort in tackling climate change in the region. As the way forward, it was discussed to enhance climate education in schools and universities through the Green Campus Program. Provide teachers with training on climate change mitigation. Utilize partner networks to collaborate with coastal schools on adaptation strategies. Establish a national coordinators’ committee in Bangladesh to mentor climate reality leaders in specific domains.

Back Ugan Manandhar National Coordinator More than a cumulative of 2 decades of working experience in the climate adaptation and mitigation change, natural resources management, biodiversity conservation and energy sector that focused on international policies and negotiations (UNFCCC and CBD), assessing impacts, and mainstreaming and implementing the array of projects in the above-mentioned sectors. A strong and clear understanding on forest resources, management, water resources management and climate change adaptation in Nepal. Able to plan and innovate programs and undertake policy advocacy in climate change, forest resources management, water resource management and biodiversity conservation. More than a half a decade of field experience in developing, designing, and executing hydropower projects in Nepal, Bhutan, India and Myanmar, solar projects in Nepal and Myanmar and biogas projects in Nepal and advocate Cumulative Impact Assessments. Have demonstrated leadership roles in the climate change and energy arena both nationally and internationally and uptake of carbon financing programs (energy and forestry). Strong experience in undertaking community and government engagements. Working on bioplastics to phase out plastics. Worked as a mentor for youth on climate change and developing curriculum for schools (grade 6-8 and 9-10) and undergraduate and graduate programs of the Environment Science. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Nikhil Kamath National Coordinator Communications Nikhil Kamath is a Brand & Content Strategist working with small businesses to enable them to expand their digital presence and generate leads. Being a storyteller at heart, he has been documenting his food and travel escapades on his blog, 'The Salt and Pepper Food Guide', for over a decade, which inspired him to publish his first novel, 'It Was You...Always'. He has also co-authored the poetry anthology 'Dastaan-e-Kalam'. He trained as a Climate Reality Leader during the August 2020 Virtual Global Training and was also a part of the Climate Ambassadors Cohort at the Global Youth Climate Network (GYCN). Nikhil started his journey as an Educator in 2018 and has since mentored 5000+ school and college students on topics such as Entrepreneurship, Climate Action & Sustainability. Content Writing and Storytelling. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Shivam Singh National Coordinator Youth Engagement Mr. Shivam Singh was trained as a climate leader in 2015 New Delhi. He has embarked a journey of eliminating climate change factors by engaging youth in effective activities. He is set out on the journey of transforming each student into a change maker, and creating ownership. He has been constantly engaging youth in practical learning and execution of work. He is creating an engine of change-making agents that can be strong enough to fight against climate change. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link