STUDENT CLIMATE ACTION CONFERENCE SCAC 2025: Registrations open now! The Climate Project Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the Students’ Climate Action Conference 2025, a flagship initiative under the Green Campus Programme. This unique conference aims to bring together school students from across South Asia to explore, understand, and act on pressing local climate issues. Designed for students aged 12–17 years (classes 6th to 12th), the conference offers a platform to amplify young voices and foster climate leadership at the grassroots level. As part of the competition, participating students will be required to identify a climate-related issue in their school campus or local community, and conduct in-depth research to better understand the problem. This may include surveys, interviews, or community engagement activities. Based on their findings, students will work on implementing a small but impactful solution, and submit a 3-minute video documenting the process and outcomes of their action. Guided by a coordinating teacher, this experience will empower students to think critically, act locally, and share their stories of change. To recognize outstanding efforts, students from the top 5 schools in each of the 5 zones of India will be selected and rewarded at special zonal conferences, celebrating their commitment and contribution to climate action. Register Now About the Program The Climate Project Foundation has introduced a new initiative under its Green Campus Programme—the Students’ Climate Action Conference, aimed at engaging school students across South Asia in meaningful climate action. This initiative is designed to empower students from classes 8th to 12th by helping them identify and understand local climate challenges. With the right guidance, knowledge, and tools, students will conduct in-depth research—through interviews, surveys, and observations—to better understand the issue. The process will encourage them to think critically and creatively as they work towards implementing innovative, local solutions to these challenges. Mission The conference aims to unite students across South Asia to address environmental challenges on their campuses. It promotes relationship-building and collaboration, allowing students to work together on climate action and share innovative solutions from their regions.The main aim of this conference is to gather students from around South Asia to learn and share knowledge about climate change impacts by speaking to the community leaders, surrounding teachers, neighbors and understand the concept of climate change through their experiences. Program details Participants include students and teachers from seven schools across South Asia. 06 Expert Sessions are planned for the students during the months of July and August. Inaugural Session 16 July 2024 Mentorship and Doubt Clearing Session 1 23 July 2024 Mentorship and Doubt Clearing Session 2 30 July 2024 Mentorship and Doubt Clearing Session 3 10 August 2024 Mentorship and Final Submission Session 4 20 August 2024 Finale - Students Climate Action Conference 24 August 2024 Testimonials - Dr. J Sundar Principal, GT Aloha Vidhya Mandir, Chennai, Tamil Nadu The jury members were very insightful in the whole process of questioning and motivation. More than 4000 students participated. Students’ questions were answered and the conference ended with motivating words by the judges. Winners 2024 We are proud to announce our winners from the first edition of the Students Climate Action Conference 2024. We have 7 winners from different schools spread across 7 states who won in different categories. Some schools impressed our jury with in-depth interviews, showcasing their deep understanding of local climate issues, while others took to social media to share their experiences, earning the special award for 'Most Popular School.' We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the young participants who have committed to climate action. Their dedication and hard work in identifying local challenges and learning from the experiences of their communities are truly commendable. We believe these young changemakers will inspire future participants in the upcoming editions. Videos Play Video Play Video 07:56 Students Climate Action Conference - St. Teresa's Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Darjeeling, India Play Video Play Video 06:13 Students Climate Action Conference 2024 - British English Boarding School, Nepalgunj, Nepal Play Video Play Video 06:48 Students Climate Action Conference 2024 - Bal Bhavan Public School, Delhi Play Video Play Video 07:22 Students Climate Action Conference - Mothers Public School, Odisha Play Video Play Video 09:47 Students Climate Action Conference - Satisar Educational Institute & Muslim Educational Institute Play Video Play Video 05:53 Students Climate Action Conference 2024 - San Academy, Velachery, Tamil Nadu Play Video Play Video 06:23 Students Climate Action Conference - The Kalyani School, Pune, India Gallery

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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

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

Newsletter (May-June 2025) Our newsletter provides updates on our programs, and fellow Climate Reality Leaders who are making a difference. It carries a gamut of activities carried out in two months' time, showing how each one of us can act to solve the crisis together. We would love to hear from you, your story and acts of leadership in the journey of sustainability. Every action matters! CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION PROGRAMME Green Campus Programme Awards to HEIs The Green Campus Programme (GCP) – HEI Award, announced on 23rd May 2025, recognized GD Goenka University, Gurugram and MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Pune with the Gold Category Award for their outstanding sustainability efforts. Based on a detailed evaluation aligned with the GCP Activity and Audit Book, both institutions showcased exemplary green practices and received certificates and trophies for their achievements. A physical award ceremony was held at GD Goenka University on 2nd June 2025, where Mr. Bhavesh Swami from The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF) presented the award. University representatives shared their positive experiences with the programme, while Mr. Swami commended their environmental leadership, encouraging continued action toward sustainable campuses. Principals’ Conclave Ignites Green Commitment on World Environment Day On the occasion of World Environment Day, The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF) and Shri Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha (SVSS) jointly organized a dynamic Principals’ Conclave on 5th June 2025 at Vivekanand College, Kolhapur. With 39 participants representing 20 campuses, the event focused on the theme “Climate Education and Green Campuses for a Safer Planet.” The day featured thought-provoking sessions by Mr. Ganesh Satav and Dr. Sudhir Kumbhar, covering the science of climate change, the importance of environmental education, and the introduction of the Green Campus Programme (GCP). The conclave inspired participants to actively integrate sustainability into their educational institutions. Special dignitaries including Mr. Abhaykumar Salunkhe – Executive President, SVSS and Mr. Ram Salunkhe – President of Vidya Samiti, SVSS, emphasized the leadership role educators must play in shaping a climate-resilient future. With enthusiastic feedback and a collective commitment from all attending campuses to initiate the GCP journey, the conclave marked a powerful step toward embedding climate action into the core of institutional practices. Empowering Educators: Climate Workshop at MM Public School, Delhi On 31st May 2025, The Climate Reality Project India & South Asia conducted a dynamic teacher training workshop at MM Public School, Pitampura, Delhi, as part of the Green Campus Program. The session aimed to equip educators with the knowledge and tools to become sustainability champions within their schools and communities. The workshop saw an enthusiastic participation of 57 teachers, who engaged in insightful discussions and hands-on activities focused on climate change, water conservation, and waste management. Ms. Rekha Lalla led the session, highlighting the role of teachers as climate mentors and the importance of embedding sustainability in everyday classroom practices. Participants received specially curated teaching tools, including activity sheets and audit templates, to help integrate climate education into subjects like science, geography, and civics. Practical demonstrations on waste segregation and school greening audits added a valuable experiential layer to the session. GCP SCHOOLS IN ACTION Wetland Restoration Drive at Hokersar, Kashmir In April 2025, student volunteers from GBHSS Zainakote, in collaboration with The Climate Reality Project India, took part in a wetland restoration drive at the Hokersar Ramsar site in Kashmir. The initiative began with an engaging awareness session led by environmental science lecturer Ms. Nyla Ali, highlighting the ecological importance of wetlands. Following the session, students carried out a cleanup along the wetland banks, removing plastic and solid waste while documenting pollutants. The drive not only strengthened their understanding of wetland conservation but also inspired collective responsibility towards protecting natural ecosystems. The Great Himalayan Cleanup Drive, Darjeeling On 31st May 2025, over 300 volunteers, including students, teachers, and local NGOs, came together for the Great Himalayan Cleanup Drive at Observatory Hill (Mahakal Mandir), Darjeeling. Led by Climate Reality Leader Ms. Kamlesh Rai and supported by The Climate Reality Project India & South Asia, the initiative aimed to combat plastic pollution in fragile mountain ecosystems. Volunteers cleaned a 1-km stretch, conducted waste segregation and brand audits, and spread community awareness through cultural engagement. Recyclables were sent to Tieedi waste center, while organic waste was composted on-site, showcasing a powerful model of community-driven environmental action in the heart of the Himalayas. CLIMATE CHANGE ENGAGEMENTS & ADVOCACY Celebrating World Environment Day with Youth for Earth On 7th June 2025, The Climate Reality Project India & South Asia, in collaboration with the Mobius Foundation, hosted a vibrant webinar titled “Celebrating the World Environment with Youth for Earth”. The event brought together over 186 participants from across India and South Asia, including students, educators, and Youth for Earth (Y4E) participants, to mark World Environment Day and deepen understanding on the theme of plastic pollution. The session featured powerful insights from experts like Dr. Ram Boojh, Ms. Anuja Bali, and Ms. Shreya Das, who addressed the global plastic crisis and the role of youth in driving sustainable change. Highlights included a keynote on the history of WED, a motivational showcase of a Y4E award-winning project, and a detailed orientation on the Y4E submission process by Dr. Bhagyashree Kesharwani. The webinar was facilitated by Ms. Riya Deb and concluded with an engaging Q&A and a brief introduction to the Youth for COP initiative by Dr. Amruta Deshmukh, further encouraging young climate leaders to participate in global climate advocacy. CLIMATE REALITY LEADERS- HIGHLIGHTS Sowing Seeds of Climate Resilience Across Punjab In the heart of Punjab, a different kind of seed was sown this Environment Day — one of awareness, action and hope. Nikita Singla, our newly trained Climate Reality Leader, carried the message of climate responsibility forward by leading a session on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies. Part of a three-day Faculty Development Programme titled Green Resilience: Environmental Skills for Crisis Response, her session engaged 55 government school educators in exploring ways to bring climate action into their classrooms and communities. The programme concluded with a tree plantation drive and a collective promise to stay involved in environmental efforts. Bridging Audits and Environment: A Dialogue for Change On June 25, 2025, Dr. Vivek Trivedi and Dr. Pooja Chopra were invited by the Principal Accountant General (Audit), Punjab, to contribute to a significant discussion on improving the impact of environmental audits. As National Coordinators for Resilience and Biodiversity, they brought their on-ground experience to a conclave themed Enhancing the Impact of Audit Reports in Strengthening Governance. Their session focused on Pressing Environmental Concerns in Punjab and the Role of Audit, highlighting how environmental assessments can be better understood and used in shaping policy and driving reform. 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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

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.

Tree Plantation One of the best ways to lower the concentration of the greenhouse gases from the atmosphere is to create more carbon sinks. The Climate Reality Project India is supporting India’s NDCs towards the Paris Agreement to achieve sequestration of 2.5 -3 billion tonnes of CO2 from forests and trees by 2030, and thus, collaborating with its partners and the Climate Reality leaders. Mission One Million Fruit Trees In the backdrop of cyclone Fani, 2019 , the Mission Million Fruit Trees was launched. The Climate Reality Project India joined hands with Sustainable Green Initiative(SGI), One Tree Planted and SPARSH Odisha and successfully launched the campaign in August 2019 by the Speaker of Odisha Legislative Assembly in an event attended by thousands of people. The mission will plant at least 1 million fruit trees in Odisha coastal districts, particularly in Puri district, during 2019-2025, in five year time for ensuring food security to small marginal farmers & recovering the green coverages lost due to cyclone and generate employments on for youths on agriculture & horticulture sectors. The Climate Reality Leaders Prafulla Dhal, and Raj Mohan, the implementer of OTP project in India and the Founder of Sustainable Green Initiative are committed to the Mission One Million Fruit Trees in Odisha. Timeline By 15th August 2019, one lakh trees were distributed to the villagers through the NGO networks, which were planted in the fruit hatcheries, backyards of individual households and schools and public places. In 2020, 93 thousand saplings were planted in Puri for community-level resilience and recovery of greenery, local livelihoods and food security. In 2019-2021, the mission has planted 8.30 lakh trees in Puri district. Of these plantations, 2.90 lakh fruit trees have been planted, and 5.40 lakh coastal forest species such as casuarina are planted by the farmers. The important feature of this initiative in these three years of its journey is the emergence of farmer bodies, namely, “Farmer Producer Companies” (FPC) to undertake plantation drives sustainably till 2030. Currently, 15 FPCs have been registered and 7600 farmers have become their members. The mission has an aim to promote a network of 100 FPCs in 7 coastal districts of Odisha, including Puri, by 2030, where 1 lakh farmers should be networked with a commitment of planting at least 100 fruit trees each by 2030, thereby, reaching 10 million fruit trees. Molaikathoni Nursery Project An initiative of The Climate Reality Project India in association with the Forest Man Foundation and the Indigenous People’s Climate Justice Forum The Molaikathoni Nursery Project was conceived by The Climate Reality Project India and is being planned and implemented in collaboration with the Forest Man Foundation and Indigenous People’s Climate Justice Forum. The 1 hectare (approx. 4 bighas) nursery is located on the Arunachapori island in the Majuli district of Assam. The Molaikathoni Nursery Project was initiated in March and officially launched on World Water Day 2022 under the patronship and direction of Jadav ‘Molai’ Payeng, a Padma Shree awardee who is also known as the Forest Man of India. Under the Molaikathoni Nursery Project, a total of 393270 saplings were planted with a survival rate of 68%. Despite the many challenges the project has yielded expected results. Altogether 170000 saplings from the nursery have been replanted as a part of a larger forestation project. The project has provided livelihood to some villagers for several months, directly motivating the communities to participate in conservation of the forest and the wildlife species. Around 40 native saplings and several hundred seeds of Arjuna were planted with the participation of the local community during the observance on the occasion of World Environment Day 2022 under the program. Read the Full Report Mangrove Plantation Mangroves can store up to five times more carbon than the equivalent area of mature tropical forests; acts as a protective biological shield against cyclones and tsunamis, provides livelihood and ecologically sensitive areas. Mangroves plantations are critical to coastal regions. Climate Reality India supported Mr. Raj Mohan, Climate Reality Leader and founder of Sustainable Green Initiative, in planting and distributing 51000 trees and mangroves saplings at Kumirmari island in Sundarbans, West Bengal. This island of Kumirmari still needs about half a million-mangrove.

Back Anshita National Coordinator Communications She has completed her post graduate diploma in journalism from Asian College of Journalism in Chennai in 2019. Currently, she covers the animation, VFX, gaming and comics industry as a senior reporter and copy editor. She got trained as a Climate Reality Leader in 2021; and has worked with the India team on creating videos on the Green Campus Program. She is deeply interested in climate change and environment, mostly reading about the topics and preaching sustainability to friends, family, colleagues, anyone and everyone. She is a board game enthusiast, loves fiction, and practices composting. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

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