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The Climate Reality Project India Newsletter (Nov-Dec) 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. MOU Signed with Chitkara University and International Schools On 16th November 2022, The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF) signed an MOU with two Chitkara International Schools and Chitkara University. Chitkara International School stakeholders, Dr. Niyati Chitkara, Director of Chitkara International Schools, Chandigarh and Panchkula, signed the MoU with TCPF, which was executed in the Chandigarh school campus in the presence of Mr Aditya Pundir, Director – India & South Asia, TCPF and Ms. Rekha Lalla, Green School Programme Manager, TCPF. Another MOU was signed at the Chitkara College of Education, and in collaboration with Chitkara School of Psychology by Dr. Madhu. A counselling session, “an Expert Talk on Understanding the Climate Crises" was also organised. Paryavaran Rakshak Programme - A Nukkad Natak Competition As a part of its annual flagship event, GRIHA Summit 2022 (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment), GRIHA Council organized “Paryavaran Rakshak Programme, a Nukkad Natak Competition” in partnership with The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF) with an objective to highlight the needs of involvement of students in sustainable development. The 14th GRIHA Summit was held on December 15th -16th, 2022 at the India Habitat Center, New Delhi. It anchored on the theme, “Towards Net Positive Habitats”. Ms Rekha Lalla, Manager – Green Campus Program, TCPF participated in the event and also served as a “Jury Member” for Nukkad Nataks that were presented in the prelude days of the summit, i.e. on November 18, 2022 at the Open Amphitheatre (OAT), India Habitat Centre. Nukkad Natak competition was based on the theme “Earth ko Anarth se Bachaye”. Save Aravalli Walk “Save Aravalli Walk” took place on 27th November 2022. The walk started with an orientation from Mr. Jitender Bhadana, co - founder of Save Aravalli Trust, about the richness of biodiversity in the area and also threw light on the waste management practices currently followed by people and how it is finding its last resting place in the Aravalli’s, unfortunately as they are the only open spaces available in the NCR belt. The 6-kilometres trail got to an exciting start with an identification quiz of local vs vilayati ‘kikar’ that was introduced some decades ago which created imbalance with local flora and fauna. Goats, cows, camels and other animals eat desi kikar leaves fondly leaving other variants totally untouched, hence its abundance. Moreover, the thorny bushes are a threat to wildlife as well with reported injuries to leopard cubs, deers and other bird species. Beautiful viewpoints/ selfie points came on the way as elevation was gained, including the beautiful cactus garden and the group-built comradeship among fellow trekkers, some of whom were as young as eighty years old. The discussions were also held about proposing a site for garbage in Bandwari, which is witnessing some resistance as it is releasing leachate into the soil threating the soil quality and water bodies. Bhavesh Swami, Lead Clean Energy and Engagement, The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF) shared how TCPF is bringing positive change in the society by empowering schools and colleges. The walk saw 100+ participants. Cleanliness Drive in Pune A “Cleanliness Drive Campaign” was organized in Viman Nagar, Pune with the help of youth. The drive aimed at generating awareness amongst the community to bring out clean initiatives in the locality. It was conducted as a part of Adar Poonawalla Clean City Initiative in collaboration with The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF). Along with the representatives from Adar Poonawalla, 100+ students from Symbiosis University were present in the event. The drive resulted in the collection of 300 kgs waste from the trail. Webinar on National Energy Conservation Day An online seminar on the eve of National Energy Conservation Day was held on 14th December 2022 to commemorate the National Energy Conservation Day 2022 with the theme “Energy Conservation in India 2022: Present and Future Trends.” The webinar was organized by Chitkara University and Association of Professional Social Workers & Development Practitioners (APSWDP) in partnership with The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF). The webinar was driven to talk about the understanding of energy conservation and restoration, the way forward for future trends in energy usage patterns. Mr. Bhavesh Swami, Lead Clean Energy and Engagements, TCPF, delivered a talk about what energy is and built a holistic viewpoint onto its world perspective and importance for a country like India. He threw light on what student community should be doing to be more aware in their daily lives and how small ‘driven’ actions taken individually at home or at school/university level can bring a drastic change. An interactive question and answer session was conducted with 50+ students joined the session and asked very practical questions to understand the changes they collectively need to take up as students and as groups to make a shift towards sustainable energy sources. Green Jobs Conclave 2022 On 15th December 2022, The Green Jobs conclave was held at the Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune in collaboration with The Climate Project Foundation & Adar Poonawalla Clean City and ExploreiT. It was organized to enlighten the students about Green Jobs and how they can plan their career in this domain. The Conclave started with the national anthem followed by the hosts giving a brief about the theme of the conclave. The session was organized to help the participants in building their knowledge around green economy, green careers, and green courses with experts from various colleges/universities offering allied courses. Additionally, they were also elaborated about the required skillsets. Dr. Adya Sharma, the director of SCMS Pune and the academic host for the event, addressed the audience and facilitated the guest panel. A Workshop on Green Campus Program in Gyan Anant Vidyalaya On 3rd December, a workshop was conducted in the Gyan Aanant Vidyalaya by Mobius Foundation in collaboration with The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF). The objective of the session was to introduce the teachers to our Green Campus Program so that they can carry out the audit in their premises, while explaining the audit to the Green Campus Committee. Ms. Rekha Lalla, Manager – Green Campus Program, TCPF hosted the workshop. She conducted workshops for all 40 teachers present there and gave them ideas to use the resources present in the school campus to connect students to the environment. The teachers were divided into 7 groups-Air, Water, Waste, Energy, Biodiversity, Climate innovation and Community Outreach to work with a group of students to do the audit of their existing school infrastructure. They were shown videos and work of other schools too. Teachers of each group will now have an online workshop with Mrs. Rekha Lalla to understand the process of audit and their respective topic. 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Newsletter (November-December 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! Jal Utsav Celebration in Gujarat The Climate Project Foundation participated in the inaugural edition of “Jal Utsav,” in Amreli, Gujarat. Jal Utsav, an initiative of the Dholakia Foundation is a festival celebrating water resources and their meaningful impact on people's lives. Mr. Bhavesh Swami represented TCPF in this three-day event, which included a state-level function inaugurated by the Governor Sh. Acharya Devavrat and the Chief Minister, unveiling water bodies, and announcing the first Jal Utsav, open to the public. The second day involved field visits and interactions with villagers, showcasing how interventions have positively influenced their livelihoods through improved agriculture and horticulture practices. The final day was dedicated to round table discussion summing up experiences from the field and how more collaborations can be forged with each other. Nurturing Climate Actioneers at Laxmibai College A panel Discussion on "Sustainability Dialogue: Nurturing Climate Actioneers" was conducted at Laxmibai College Campus, wherein the panelists shared their views about sustainability, climate change, and the youth's role. The audience included students and faculty from various departments. Mr. Anand Pendharkar (Climate Leader) discussed his book on "Climate Actioneers" and introduced concepts like the Urban Heat Island effect, climate change, mass transportation, urbanization, and carbon sequestration. He emphasized finding solutions by connecting with the local community. While highlighting the alarming global warming, Mr. Bhavesh Swami talked about TCPF's works, highlighting their efforts in everyday sustainability in water, waste, air, biodiversity, and energy management and the emerging domains of green jobs, capturing the attention of students interested in opportunities like EVs, solar, water, and cleantech. Meeting with the Director & Officials of Education Directorate, Ministry of Kashmir An online meeting with the Director & Officials of the Education Directorate was conducted, which aimed at looking up at the 10 Districts of Kashmir for implementing Green Campus Programme. Ms. Rekha Lalla introduced The Climate Project Foundation and presented the GCP, outlining steps for its implementation in Kashmir. The initial phase involves conducting workshops in all 10 districts to provide a program preview. The officials expressed keen interest in the program and assured full support in the implementation process. Principals’ Conclave in Odisha In line with SDG4.7, we organized Principals’ Conclave in Odisha in association with ODM Educational Group & the Sahodaya Schools. The Conclave commenced with an introduction by Shri Bipin Sahoo, Principal, DAV, Pokhariput, Dy. Sec, Sahodaya Schools Complex, Bhubaneswar Chapter, setting the tone. Chief Guest, Shri Gaurav, Scientist In-charge, Regional Museum of Natural History, stressed population control and tree plantation to combat the climate crisis. Mr. Aditya Pundir, Director – India & South Asia, The Climate Project Foundation, highlighted the planet's plight due to the climate crisis, using examples from Odisha. Ms. Rekha Lalla discussed the Green Campus Program, showcasing successful implementations across 14+ states in India. Keynote speaker Dr. S.N Patro, Odisha Environment Society, emphasized awareness about climate change and collective human responsibility. Mr. Prafulla Dhal, National Coordinator - Climate Disaster and Livelihood, underlined why Odisha needs green campuses. The Principals’ Conclave, attended by school and college leaders, was an interactive session focusing on actionable takeaways and experiential learning promotes a healthy educational relationship between educators, students, parents, and communities. The conclave fared well and gave us a roadmap to implement Green Campus program in Odisha. GCP Awards Received by Winning Schools Climate change & sustainability education is the long-term solution to the climate crisis. The educational institutions that made through the audit process and qualified for Green Campus Program award have received the same delivered at their addresses. The institutions were thrilled and elated to achieve it. Here is a glimpse of the winning institutions holding the plaques and certificates. Teachers’ Training Program for Symbiosis Institute of Technology in Lavale, Pune An online Teachers’ Training Program was conducted for the faculty members and the students of the Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Lavale, Pune, Maharashtra as a part of our Green Campus Program. The session started with introduction of all the faculty members from the institute and their area of expertise. While Mr. Bhavesh Swami, discussed about the Science, Impact and Solutions on the Climate change crisis along with the renewable energy projects in the country, such as Wind power plant in Alibaug, Dr. Amruta Deshmukh explained the necessity of Climate action by higher Education Institutions and student community. She explained about the objectives and advocated the alignment of the Green Campus Program with UGC & NAAC norms. Dr. Deshmukh also explained about the program background, reach, thrust areas focused under the program, resources provided to the institute and steps for effective implementation. She also explained about the roadmap, benefits to the HEI’s and how the program needs to be implemented. She emphasised on how participation of HEI’s and Young generation is important to achieve the target of Net Zero. Teachers’ Training Program for Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute, Pune Teachers’ Training Program on “Climate Education and Green Campuses for Safer Planet” was conducted online for the Deccan College Postgraduate and Research Institute, Pune, Maharashtra. The workshop was organized for the faculty members and a few post-graduate and undergraduate students at Deccan College as a part of The Green Campus Program (GCP). Mr. Aditya Pundir, Director, The Climate Project Foundation discussed about the science behind climate change, impacts caused by it on various aspects such as health, water, food supply and infrastructure and viable solutions at hand and how the scenario is changing with respect to renewable energy in India. Dr. Amruta Deshmukh introduced the need of climate action and the Green Campus Program for Higher Education Institutions and showed its alignment with UGC & NAAC along with its 5 thrust areas and way forward, participation of HEI’s and Young generation is important to achieve the target of Net Zero. Visit to 8 HEIs of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana We planned a 5-day visit to the 8 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana to promote the Green Campus program. Below are the names of the HEI, we visited. Government College, Ropar, Punjab ICFAI University, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh Maharaja Agrasen University, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh S D College, Chandigarh, Punjab NITTTR, Chandigarh, Punjab S D College, Ambala, Haryana GMN College, Ambala, Haryana Rayat Bahra University, Kharar, Punjab The objective of the visit was to work out opportunities to collaborate for a sustainable & green future. Dr. Pooja Chopra, Climate Reality Leader, and Mr. Bhavesh Swami from TCPF & met with the higher authorities of the institutions. The institutions have shown their interest in signing MoU with TCPF to start their journey towards Net Zero & Carbon Neutrality. Climate Change Action and Green Campus Program at VJIM An online meeting was held by The Climate Project Foundation with all the faculty members of the Vignana Jyothi Management Institute (VJIM), under leadership of Prof. Dr. P. Srinivas Subbarao, Director VJIM and our Climate Reality Leader, & moderation of Dr. Dammalapati Ravinath. Dr. Sakshi Grover from TCPF gave the presentation on behalf of the Climate Reality Project India & South Asia. She introduced the need of “Climate Change Action and Green Campus Program” for higher Education Institutions which would benefit the college community and the student while emphasizing on why climate action is imperative. She also advocated the alignment of the Green Campus Program with UGC & NAAC norms to them. Mr. Bhavesh Swami explained about the future avenues for the students, green skills & training, green jobs, startups and collabs with Atal Incubation Centres etc. USTM Enrols in Green Campus Program Recently, The Climate Project Foundation(TCPF) signed an MoU with the University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM), Meghalaya, for Green Campus program. The objective was to initiate the Green Campus Program and Faculty Development Program hand-in-hand so to move towards the goal of creating Net Zero campuses. Ms. Rekha Lalla gave the introduction of the Green Campus Program to the USTM representatives while Dr. Sakshi Grover, TCPF moderated the meeting & gave an introduction about The Climate Reality & The Climate Project Foundation and its vision. An MoU Letter for the same was signed between TCPF and USTM. MoU signing with DES-Colleges Recently, The Climate Project Foundation signed an MoU with the colleges of Deccan Education Society, Maharashtra. This resulted in 3 colleges pledging to walk in the path of positive transformations, i.e. Green Campus Program. Those three colleges are: Kirti M. Doongursee College & My Green Society (MGS) Navinchandra Mehta Institute of Technology & My Green Society (MGS) Maharashtra College of Arts, Science & Commerce Webinar on National Energy Conservation Day The Climate Project Foundation conducted a webinar, “Career Opportunities for Young Professionals in the Clean Energy Sector,” on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day 2023. The event targeted faculties and students from Higher Education Institutions partnered under TCPF's Green Campus Program, introducing them to career opportunities in the Clean & Green Energy sector for a sustainable future. Mr. Aditya Pundir discussed the climate emergency's link to carbon emissions, emphasizing the urgent need to transition to cleaner energy sources. He highlighted India's current heavy reliance on fossil fuels and the imperative to shift towards cleaner alternatives. Mr. Bhavesh Swami presented opportunities for youth in the Energy sector and introduced ideas for energy-friendly entrepreneurship. The webinar drew 350+ participants, including approximately 200 students and 150+ faculty members from 18 universities and colleges registered for the Green Campus Program. On the same occasion, The Climate Project Foundation came up with another online seminar by joining hands with the Chitkara University & Association of Professional Social Workers & Development Practitioners (APSWDP). The theme of the event was “Mission Life-A Low Carbon Pathway via Energy Conservation.” The objective of the webinar was to celebrate the National Energy Conservation Day, 2023 with faculties and students of the Chitkara University partnered under Green Campus Program focussing on Clean & Green Energy sector for a sustainable future. Mr. Sunil Mysore, a Climate Reality Leader talked about the importance of Decentralisation for Decarbonization majorly. He emphasised on small & individual solutions in the clean energy sector for a sustainable future. Mr. Bhavesh Swami gave an effective presentation on opportunities for youth in the Energy sector & introduced young professionals with the ideas for entrepreneurship in the domain of green energy. MoU Signing with 4 Colleges in Punjab & Himachal Pradesh The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF) organized a two-day visit to collaborate with 4 educational institutions, comprising of colleges & universities in Punjab & Himachal Pradesh for creating Net Zero Campuses through our Green Campus program and contribute towards a sustainable & green future. The team laid emphasis on the creation of greener future through measurable and impactful activities, which was received well by the institutions as well. It goes without saying that these days educational institutions are placing sustainability on top of the core agendas. TCPF, signed MoU with the following for campus transformations: Sanatan Dharma College, Ambala, Haryana Gandhi Memorial National College, Ambala, Haryana Maharaja Agrasen University, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College, Chandigarh, Punjab Workshop with the Colleges in Mumbai A workshop convened for the colleges in Mumbai aimed to introduce and review the Green Campus Program, showcasing the accomplishments of educational institutions engaged in the program. Today, sustainability is a central theme, and tomorrow's goal is sustainable development, wherein universities and higher educational institutions, including schools, play a crucial role as catalysts for change. These institutions, rooted in local contexts yet globally connected, provide significant opportunities to contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Higher education institutions can serve as agents of change, shaping innovative approaches to address global challenges encapsulated in the SDGs. Many universities exemplify effective strategies in combating climate change, integrating vision-mission statements, symbolic commitments, and initiatives that empower students with knowledge and skills for individual contributions, all under the umbrella of a 'green campus.' Ms. Rekha Lalla played a pivotal role in the workshop, introducing the Green Campus Program and showcasing the commendable efforts of educational institutions actively participating in the program. This workshop served as a platform to inspire and engage colleges in Mumbai, fostering a collective commitment towards sustainability and aligning with the broader global agenda for a greener and more sustainable future. Installation of Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting Systems in Kusumbi Village, Maharashtra The Climate Project Foundation is implementing the Green Campus Program in these 02 campuses of Kusumbi village, with the support from the partner – Maharashtra Foundation. Under the theme of water management, we have implemented this program in two schools: i. New English School Kusumbi, Tal – Javali, Dist. – Satara, and ii. Zilla Parishad School Kusumbi Mura, Tal – Javali, Dist. – Satara. Under this activity we have not only developed infrastructure in the school but give hands-on training to the students and teachers. These two schools are situated in the lap of mountain Sahyadri, but in every summer they face the water scarcity challenge. Hence, we have mutually decided to harvest the rooftop rainwater and recharge the groundwater. We installed scientific RWH systems in both the schools. By installing these systems, we are harvesting 5,79,258 litres of water from 794 sqm roof top area. Students actively participate in this activity. The students at New English School, Kusumbi not only calculated RWH potential but also calculated RWH potential of their houses. Through this activity we offer a constructive and experiential learning approach to the students to understand responsible consumption of water and conservation. Acts of Leadership by Climate Reality Leaders Ms. Nawar N. Khan Ms. Nawar N. Khan, Climate Reality Leader - Bangladesh was invited as Guest Speaker at the event, 'Gratitude for the Natural World' organised by the Dhaka American Women's Club (DAWC) on the 18th of November 2023. Wherein, she talked about Nature-based Solutions, Green & Beyond Mag, a digital magazine that promotes sustainable lifestyle and climate optimism through storytelling & her engagement in the Green Campus Program for raising awareness in educational institutions. Ms. Nandini Deshmukh Ms. Nandini Deshmukh, National Coordinator – Climate Education, delivered online lectures on Science of natural disasters for Zimbabwe University. As well as a climate change session at University of LA. Rituraj Phukan Rituraj Phukan: Rituraj Phukan, National Coordinator – Biodiversity was interviewed at Denkhaus Bremen, a German Charitable Organization committed to Environmental Justice. Wherein, he talked about the indigenous people & how they are affected by climate change and how their cultures and management practices can help to restore and preserve degraded natural lands. He also addressed some indigenous practices which modern societies should learn from them. You may read the interview here Senator Dr. PKC Bose Senator Dr. PKC Bose, one of our Climate Reality Leaders, discussed India's sustainability with Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance and Minister of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India. Key points included India's commitment in COP for 500 GW renewable energy by 2030, addressing concerns of demand-supply gaps for wind turbines, raw material availability, and the need for implementing sustainability in the key areas, which can further boost India to become net-zero carbon emissions country by 2070. Anand Pendharkar Anand Pendharkar, a Climate Reality Leader, was invited as a chief guest & speaker for an Awareness talk on “Environment Pollution: Air Pollution” by Smt. Chandibai Himathmal Mansukhani College Ulhasnagar in association with Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation. He addressed the concerns of impacts of firecrackers on health & environment along with its adverse impacts on pets & wild animals. Sanjana Sanjana, a Climate Reality Leader, took a session on climate crisis and how children can solve it on National Pollution Control Day at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Malleshwaram. Shivam Singh Shivam Singh, National Coordinator - Youth Engagement organised Green Mobility Festival: Cyclothon, Marathon & Green Expo in partnership with Unacademy centre, Reliance Smart Bazaar & Oxy Beaumonde for sustainability. Dr. Pranav J Patar Dr. Pranav J Patar was invited by the Akashvani Lucknow (AIR Lucknow FM 100.7 Mhz), to share his thoughts on the significance of sustainable water management for combating climate change. Nita Ganguly Nita Ganguly, National Coordinator - Waste Management conducted a Teachers Training workshop on Integrating Climate Studies and SDGs into regular curriculum using 12 learning methodology for Chhabildas CBSE School, Dadar today. Also introduced the 1+5 MANTRA of Handling Treating and Safely Disposing WET waste! In the month of November, she was invited as a Speaker & Guest of Honour at the MSMECCII Global summit at Vigyaan Bhawan on 23rd -24th Nov 2023. Samarrth Khanna Samarrth Khanna, one of our Climate Reality Leaders and a youth icon contributed towards Monsoon Biodiversity Survey by WWF. The project focused on Biodiversity Monitoring & evaluation at Sanjay Van Delhi with youth. Read Our Latest Blogs Kashmir - A Sustainable Paradise By: Ms. Sheezana Rasool Checkout Our Previous Newsletters September - October Newsletter 2023 July - August Newsletter 2023 May - June Newsletter 2023 January - February Newsletter 2023 March - April Newsletter 2023 November - December Newsletter 2022 September - October Newsletter 2022

STUDENTS' 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 India 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 Program Details July 1, 2025 July 15, 2025 Aug 23, 2025 Aug 30, 2025 Sept 30, 2025 Oct 11, 2025 Nov 22, 2025 Start of student registration for the Climate Conference Last date to register Registration Deadline Registration Opens Online Session 1 Online Session 2 Video Submission Window State-Level Events Submission Deadline Introduction to Climate Change (2 hours) Students submit 3-minute videos Training on Camera Handling & Videography (2 hours) Last date for video submission Physical event in each state to showcase top 5 teams & present awards SCAC: SESSION 2 The second online session of the Students’ Climate Action Conference 2025 was held on 30th August 2025. Moderated by Ms. Rekha Lalla, Lead – Green Campus Programme, and led by Ms. Geetika Srivastava, Manager – Content & Communications, and Mr. Rahul Khandelwal, Manager – IT, the session equipped students with skills to capture and communicate climate realities through creative documentation. Students learned how to structure short videos, record local climate observations, and interview community members, along with practical tips on framing, lighting, and audio. The session also introduced them to simple editing techniques, tools, and software to refine their work. These hands-on learnings will support students in producing impactful 3-minute videos that highlight vulnerabilities in their regions while presenting actionable solutions. Watch 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. 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. 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APPLY NOW Frequently Asked Questions HOW DO I APPLY TO ATTEND THE UPCOMING CLIMATE REALITY LEADERSHIP CORPS TRAINING? The application to attend the training and become a member of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps is now open . Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. If you are accepted to attend the training, you will receive more information via email to confirm your spot. HOW MUCH DOES A TRAINING COST? The Climate Reality Leadership Corps training is offered free of charge . However, participants will need to arrange for your own travel, any lodging necessary, and meals that are not covered during the event. We’ll send an email with the training location and accommodation recommendations to all accepted and confirmed participants so they can arrange and pay for their own expenses. ARE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR THIS TRAINING? Unfortunately, Climate Reality is not able to offer scholarships to cover the cost of travel or lodging for attendees of the training. CAN MINORS ATTEND THE TRAINING? Anyone aged 16 or older is eligible to apply to attend the training. CAN I ATTEND THE TRAINING IF I LIVE IN A DIFFERENT COUNTRY? The Climate Reality Leadership Corps training is open to anyone ages 16 and up who is interested in learning about the climate crisis. However, attendees are responsible for their own travel arrangements, including obtaining their own visa for the training if one is required. let it be, so someone is clear on the Paris/overseas part. CAN I ATTEND THIS TRAINING IF I AM ALREADY A CLIMATE REALITY LEADER? No, this training is designed to be an entry point for folks new to Climate Reality or the climate space. Anyone who is interested in taking action is welcome to apply. MY PARTNER OR FAMILY MEMBER WOULD LIKE TO TRAVEL WITH ME. CAN THEY ATTEND THE TRAINING? If your partner or family member would like to attend the training with you, they must apply. Only individuals who are accepted into the program can attend the training. Please understand that the majority of the time will be occupied with the training and that your attendance at the entire event is required in order to become a certified Climate Reality Leader. WHAT LANGUAGE WILL THIS TRAINING BE IN? This training will be conducted in English WHAT IS THE ADDRESS OF THE TRAINING LOCATION AND WHERE SHOULD I STAY? Training is happening in New Delhi , India. We’ll send an email with the address of the training location and accommodation recommendations to accepted applicants who have RSVPed so they can arrange and pay for their own travel if Required. WHAT IS THE CLIMATE REALITY LEADERSHIP CORPS? By attending the training, you will become a member of our Climate Reality Leadership Corps. Once you are a trained Climate Reality Leader, you’ll join a global network of advocates from 190 countries who are fighting to solve the climate crisis. Climate Reality Leaders inspire action and change around the world. Read more about the Leadership Corps here. WHAT IS A CLIMATE ACTION? Climate actions are any actions you take to help address the climate crisis. We encourage and support all kinds of climate action and focus our global campaign work into three topics that we feel are particularly important this century to slashing emissions and transitioning the fossil fuel systems poisoning our communities to clean energy. These three campaign areas are: • Reducing Emissions • Financing a Just Transition • Strengthening International Cooperation on Climate If we transition away from fossil fuels and towards clean energy solutions, we can mitigate catastrophic climate impacts and ensure a safer, healthier, and happier life for all beings around the world. The Climate Reality Project will start you on your way to becoming involved with a suite of advocacy opportunities that help build the political will to drive change through education, mobilization, and organizing. WHO CAN I CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY AT THE TRAINING? The Climate Reality Project strives to make our training accessible to all. Please contact Mr. Bhavesh Swami at bhavesh@tcpf-india.org with any questions around accessibility at the training. HOW CAN I STAY UPDATED ON THE CLIMATE REALITY PROJECT INDIA & SOUTH ASIA BRANCH? Sign up here for updates about Climate Reality’s upcoming trainings and sign up here for updates from the India & South Asia Branch. Visit our webpage: https://www.climatereality.org.in/ Do you have a question that is not addressed here? Please contact us at engagements@climatereality.org.in and we will respond as soon as possible.

Careers Manager-Fundraising About the job Company Description: The Climate Project Foundation, an independent branch of The Climate Reality Project (International), was established in March 2008. Based in Mumbai, the foundation is dedicated to spreading awareness about climate change and creating future leaders through programs like the Green Campus Program. The India branch supports over 1500+ trained Climate Reality Leaders from India and the South Asia region and approximately 1000 volunteers spread throughout the country. The organization develops educational content to encourage climate action and works closely with partners to strengthen India’s Paris commitments. Role Description: This is a full-time, on-site role for a Manager - Fundraising, located in New Delhi, India. The Manager - Fundraising will be responsible for devising and executing fundraising initiatives, maintaining relationships with donors, and seeking new fundraising opportunities. Daily tasks include developing grant proposals, coordinating events, managing donor databases, and preparing fundraising reports. The role will involve working closely with the communication and program teams to align fundraising efforts with the organization's mission and goals. Qualifications: 5+ years experience in developing and executing fundraising strategies and managing donor relationships. Strong grant writing, proposal development, and report preparation skills. Proven ability to organize and manage fundraising events. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in using donor management software and databases. Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners. Knowledge of climate change and sustainability issues is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Relations, Communications, or related field. Prior experience in a similar fundraising role is preferred. How to apply ? Please submit your latest CV along with a cover letter on 'engagements@climatereality.org.in ' describing your direct experience in fundraising - including the types of initiatives you’ve led or contributed to, the sources of funding (CSR, grants, foundations, individual donors, etc.), target amounts, and your specific role in achieving them. * We are accepting applications on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged. Salary: Salary will commensurate with market standards and shall not be a constraint for the right candidate.

CLIMATE REALITY LEADERS COP29: CLIMATE REALITY LEADERS UNITING FOR GLOBAL CLIMATE ACTION As COP29 unfolds in Baku, Azerbaijan, the world watches closely. Leaders and delegates from nearly every nation have gathered from November 11 to 22, 2024, to forge a common path forward against the relentless advance of global warming. This year, all eyes are on the negotiations for the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG), a new climate finance commitment aimed at mobilizing substantial support for developing countries. The $100 billion pledged yearly since 2020, though a milestone, is now recognized as insufficient in the face of the intensifying climate crisis. Delegates from the Global South, particularly those from vulnerable regions, are pressing for financing that is not just a loan but a lifeline — grants, low-interest loans, and long-term solutions that balance adaptation, mitigation, and the addressing of loss and damage. “This is about justice”, a delegate from a small island nation declares. “We contribute the least to global warming, yet we bear its brunt.” A powerful contingent of Climate Reality Leaders from India and South Asia, over 18 strong, stands at the forefront, pushing for urgent action and equitable policies. Among them are young achievers from the Youth 4 COP initiative, representing a generation that refuses to remain silent. Together, they amplify the call for climate justice, a rallying cry that echoes across negotiations and into the hearts of leaders and citizens worldwide. As the conference progresses, the world waits in anticipation, hopeful for a breakthrough that could reshape the climate future for all. Who are Climate Reality Leaders? Climate Reality Leaders are a diverse group of passionate individuals who have come together to solve the greatest challenge of our time i.e. “climate crisis”. These leaders come from all walks of life like activists, educators, cultural leaders, organizers, scientists, or storytellers committed towards building a sustainable future together. Climate Reality Leaders (CRLs) are personally trained by the Nobel Laureate and former Vice President of USA Al Gore and learn from the world renowned scientists and communicators during Climate Reality Leadership Corps. How to Become a Climate Reality Leader You see our climate changing and injustice growing across the planet. You want to make a difference. Join the Climate Reality Leadership Corps of activists and learn how by attending a future Climate Reality Leader training led by Al Gore and a team of world-renowned scientists, activists, innovators, and more. Bring your courage, commitment, and passion. Leave with the knowledge and tools to shape public opinion, inspire action in your community, and lead the global fight for solutions. CLIMATE REALITY LEADERSHIP CORPS Get Updates on Upcoming Trainings Subscribe Thanks for subscribing! Spotlight Play Video Play Video Play Video Play Video Play Video Play Video Play Video Play Video National Coordinators Our Climate Reality Leaders from India and South Asia are constantly devoted to working towards climate change. Amongst them, some of the Climate Reality Leaders have been enthusiastically and effectively working towards mitigating the climate crisis. These leaders have been chosen and appointed as the National Coordinators who are the flag bearers and experts in various domains. They are also acting as the mentors for other climate reality leaders, guiding them through the way with their experience. SHOP ALKA TOMAR National Coordinator, Media SHOP FAWZIA TARANNUM National Coordinator, Water SHOP NIKHIL KAMATH National Coordinator, Communication SHOP PRAFULLA KUMAR DHAL National Coordinator, Climate Disaster and Livelihood SHOP SEEMA BALI National Coordinator, Sustainability Education SHOP SWAYAMPRABHA DAS National Coordinator, Marine Ecosystems SHOP ANSHITA National Coordinator, Communications SHOP G. KRISHNAKUMAR National Coordinator, Just Transition SHOP NITA GANGULY National Coordinator, Waste Management SHOP RAJ MOHAN National Coordinator, Reforestation SHOP SHEETAL ANTIL National Coordinator, Nature Based Solutions SHOP VIKRANT SRIVASTAVA National Coordinator, International Cooperation/COP SHOP DR. BHARTI CHHIBBER National Coordinator, Sustainability Education SHOP MADHU BHATNAGAR National Coordinator, Sustainability Education SHOP DR. POOJA CHOPRA National Coordinator, Biodiversity SHOP RITURAJ PHUKAN National Coordinator, Biodiversity SHOP SHIVAM SINGH National Coordinator, Youth Engagement SHOP VIVEK TRIVEDI National Coordinator, Climate Disaster and Livelihood SHOP ELSIE GABRIEL National Coordinator, Ocean Conservation SHOP NEERAJ CHAWLA National Coordinator, Renewable Energy SHOP PRADEEP KARUTURI National Coordinator, E Mobility SHOP SATHYA NATARAJAN National Coordinator, Urban Spaces SHOP SUMIT RAMESH ARORA National Coordinator, Waste and Circular Economy

Who we are In 2006, the former Vice President of USA, and the Chairman, The Climate Reality Project Al Gore sparked an international conversation on climate change with his Academy Award-winning documentary, “An Inconvenient Truth.” It was just the beginning of a climate revolution which led to the foundation of The Climate Reality Project, established in the USA. Following in the footsteps of The Climate Reality Project, The Climate Project Foundation was established in India as an independent branch in 2008 with the help of TERI. In 2009, it was incorporated as a trust in Mumbai with eminent Indians as trustees. Today, Climate Reality is a diverse group of enthusiasts who’ve taken upon themselves to solve the greatest challenge of our time. We have activists, cultural leaders, organizers, scientists, and storytellers, who are committed to building a sustainable future together. Our Mission Our mission is to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector of society. We at Climate Reality believe that making people aware and empowering them with tools to act on climate change, can help in tackling the crisis. The Climate Reality Leadership Corps has trained over 49,000+ change makers worldwide since 2006. The result is a global network of activists leading the fight for climate solutions through our 12 branch offices – Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, and South Africa and a partnership in China. The Climate Reality Leadership Corps What we do The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF) is focused on making climate action an urgent need by creating awareness amongst people and empowering them with tools to create future leaders through its meticulously designed flagship programs like the Green Campus Program, which is spearheading educational institutes on the path of a sustainable future. The India branch supports over 1500+ trained Climate Reality Leaders from India and South Asia region, who are taking climate actions at many levels, and approximately 1000 volunteers spread all over the country. The organization is also developing informative and educational content to sensitize and trigger climate action. TCPF has been working closely with partners and like-minded organizations, intending to strengthen India’s Paris commitments. Annual Reports Annual Report 2023-24 Annual Report 2022-23 Annual Report 2021-22 Annual Report 2020-21 Annual Report 2017-18 Annual Report 2019-20 Annual Report 2018-19 Annual Report 2016-17 Show More Up Show Less Up Our Board of Trustees Kamal Meattle Principle Trustee and Chief Executive Officer, Paharpur Business Centre Krishan Kalra Former Secretary General of PHD Chamber. He was earlier Additional Secretary General and Adviser, FICCI Pradip Burman Trustee, Chairman, Mobius Foundation & Ayurvet Formerly held leadership positions at Dabur. Shovana Narayan Kathak Maestro; Padmashri - 1992 and SangeetNatak Academy Awards in 1999 Kamal Meattle Trustee, Chairman Emeritus , Paharpur Business Centre & Software Technology Incubator Park. Pradip Burman Trustee, Chairman, Mobius Foundation & Ayurvet Formerly held leadership positions at Dabur. Krishan Kalra Trustee , Former Secretary General of PHD Chamber & Former Additional Secretary General and Adviser, FICCI. Shovana Narayan Trustee , Kathak Maestro, Padmashri - 1992 and Sangeet Natak Academy Awardee in 1999. Retired from IAAS. Mohan M. Deshmukh Trustee , Former President, Maharashtra Chamber of Housing Industry (MCHI) & Advisor – Dr. D.Y. Patil University, Navi Mumbai. Our Staff ADITYA PUNDIR Director The Climate Project Foundation REKHA LALLA Program Manager - Green Campus Program The Climate Project Foundation BHAVESH SWAMI Lead, Clean Energy Policy & Engagements The Climate Project Foundation GEETIKA SRIVASTAVA Program Manager - Content The Climate Project Foundation GANESH SATAV Senior Educational Officer - Green Campus Program The Climate Project Foundation DR. AMRUTA DESHMUKH Consultant, Project Officer The Climate Project Foundation RIYA DEB Engagement Officer The Climate Project Foundation SAUMYA KAUSHIK Consultant, Project Officer The Climate Project Foundation RAHUL KHANDELWAL Consultant, IT Services The Climate Project Foundation ANKUSH KUMAR Consultant, IT Services The Climate Project Foundation

Youth Empowerment More than one-fifth of the total population in South Asia is under the age of 30. With a large youth demographic of young population, they play a pivotal role in playing a strong anchor towards fighting against climate change. This generation has high capacity building through their youth-led decision making. Empowering them takes utmost importance to transform our societies into green communities looking towards a climate resilient future. The Climate Project Foundation is constantly working towards creating green leaders through our youth led programs. The India and South Asia branch works actively to conduct workshops and events with school campuses and university students to bring about a transformative change in their outlook. With our programs like Youth For Earth, we have youth coming from South-Asia with their impact driven projects; aiming to solve a climate-led problem in their local communities. LCOY INDIA EVENT 2024 The Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) India 2024, held from 15th to 18th August in Mysore, Karnataka, was the largest youth-led climate event in India, bringing together 190 youth and 50 children from 26 states and 8 Union Territories. Organized by the Bring Back Green Foundation, Enact Earth Foundation, Sattvic Soul Foundation, and SEEPAD Foundation, the event featured The Climate Reality Project India & South Asia (TCRP) as a key knowledge partner. TCRP provided expert speakers, media support, and sponsored a delegation of climate reality leaders , along with Dr. Sakshi Grover, our staff member representing TCRP. The expert session on Clean Energy & Just Transition was conducted by Mr. Sunil Mysore, our senior Climate Reality Leader. The Sessions addressed critical topics such as climate justice, clean energy, and youth entrepreneurship that are relevant with CoP as well as help build capacity for new areas (green jobs) to look forward to. One of the important outcomes from the event is a draft of the National Youth Statement (NYS), gathering input from 1,832 youth voices nationwide. The event concluded with the NYS presentation to senior officials, highlighting India’s youth's unified commitment to climate action, with active participation from Climate Reality Leaders. Youth For Earth Youth For Earth is a collaborative initiative of Mobius Foundation and The Climate Project Foundation, started in the year 2019. Youth For Earth Championship offers a platform to the youth to come forward with their plan of action and contribute towards mitigating the climate crisis. The students were motivated to come up with innovative solutions, technological inventions for their on-ground project activities. In the last two editions, we have seen some inspiring and impactful youth-led stories where students took up a project on the environmental problems around their community or campus and worked on its solutions to bring about a change. The projects were chosen keeping the Sustainable Development Goals in mind. These students were recognised Nationally and Internationally and awarded for their efforts and commendable work. Youth for Earth 2019- Winners list and Project work Youth for Earth 2022- Winners list and Project work Youth for Earth 2023- Winners list and Project work Summer Training Programs The Climate Project Foundation has been conducting online summer training programs on various environment centric topics for the students. We believe that an environmentally conscious society can be created only if the youth of that society are empowered with sufficient knowledge; enabling the students with skills and appropriate attitude for a greener future. Year - 2022 For 2022, we decided to engage our young audience in understanding Green Jobs through our summer training program on ‘Planet needs Green Jobs’. The Climate Reality Project guided participants to learn from the various opportunities present in various colleges, universities and NGOs offering a plethora of these green opportunities. The Summer Program enabled them to learn about Green Career Options they could opt for and provided expert guided workshops for a month Telling them more about green entrepreneurship. More than 450 participants from India and South Asia attended it Live and 4000+ hits have been coming on social media platforms who watched it later. Year - 2021 With a view to ignite the creative skills of youngsters towards environmental conservation during the summer vacations,we introduced an innovative summer program for students of our registered GCP schools. Under this program, the young environmentalists were provided training in telling their own story and presenting their work in front of the world. The students participated in 3-day workshops which included mentor’s guidance sessions with experts from film making, storytelling, volunteering projects and many more. More than 500 students registered for the program and mentored by the experts to take up real time projects relating to environment and sustainability. The projects were then assessed and the winners were provided with certificates and awards. Other Initiatives The Climate Project Foundation has been associating with various organizations for events and programmes that are youth-centric and intend to create awareness, mobilize them and drive them to contribute towards mitigating climate change. International Youth and Sustainability Conference 2022 It was a two-day completely carbon neutral event that invited young students to explore various thoughtful ideas on sustainability delivered by the industry experts and climate leaders on building a better future. There was a practical workshop where participants presented their business prospects on sustainability and gave ideas to take up issues from their surroundings by giving it a scalable viable business model. Picture Awareness Campaign 2022 The Picture Awareness campaign gathered more than 300 students at the campus amphitheater of the Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, to raise a voice against the rapidly changing temperatures and irregular rainfall patterns in Pune. The students assembled with their umbrellas, to express their disdain toward these ever-changing climate forecasts. The event concluded with the students writing their displeasure about the climate changes on postcards. Green Conclave Green Conclave initiative was started to spread awareness and generate dialogues for green jobs to university students and take this ‘green’ approach to other existing jobs as well. Various esteemed panelists spoke about how in traditional sectors such as manufacturing and construction or in new, emerging green sectors such as renewable energy and energy efficiency can be adopted. Indo German Tool Room It was a sensitization and awareness program on renewable energy careers at Indo-German tool room, Patna. The objective of the program was to stress on Energy Management practices for the passing out students as global Energy generation/usage is among the single highest phenomena responsible for global warming and how these engineers of the future can bring about meaningful change. The event was attended by more than 200 engineers.

Back Prafulla Kumar Dhal National Coordinator Climate Disaster and Livelihood Mr. Prafulla Kumar Dhal is a well-known strategist and specialist on pubic polices in India spanning over 25 years. He is the General Manager & State Head, CSR of JK Group of companies in Odisha. He served as Sr. Consultant with E&Y for government advisory section. He led World Bank mission in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana for AP Municipal Development Project (APDMP) to suggest reforms in municipal governance. He authored a number of research documents for agencies like UNDP, USAID (FIRE (D), UNFPA, Development Alternatives, IUCN, VV NLI, NIEPUA, ICCW and others. Mr Dhal is especially keen in developing strategies for youth employments in non-conventional areas. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

What are Electric Vehicles(EV)? India is the fourth largest contributor of GreenHouse Gases and vehicular pollution is the fastest growing contributor towards these emissions. With economic growth, there are more cars and two-wheelers on the road and according to the reports, a three times growth will be seen in the number of vehicles on the roads by 2030. This is not only increasing the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere but also causing severe health problems amongst the population. One solution that is cost-effective and can curb the menace of pollution, is Electric Vehicles which is even being adopted by the policymakers. The days of 100% green transportation are not far off. Going by sales figures, both 2 wheelers and 4 wheelers have made a visible presence on the road. In three wheelers, the figures are even more impressive with e-auto sales reaching 30% of the respective overall category. Besides environmental benefits like zero tailpipe emissions, EVs are economical too. EV owners who have clocked more than one lakh kilometers have had a very satisfactory journey with proper battery maintenance and vehicle servicing. There are concerns about battery fires, enhanced load on electric grids but with newer battery chemistries being experimented and solar/clean energy based decentralized chargers; the future seems promising. What we do? The Climate Project Foundation is working with governments and other stakeholders of the segment on bridging these very gaps. We are collaborating with the Delhi Government to make schools and colleges become EV ready by installing easy chargers deployed at their premises. We have been working towards creating a buzz around ease of use of Electric Vehicles as there is a lack of awareness around the usage and benefits through digital promotion and support the Delhi government in their initiative. We are also conducting career sessions with universities by bringing in sectoral experts who guide the students to foresee entrepreneurship opportunities therein. Events promoting clean mode of transportation, our green campuses embracing ‘cycle/EV’ days are a step in this direction. Knowledge management products, creatives published at platforms like EV focused magazines have also helped us reach out to the prospective buyers.

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