Back Sushila Regmi Adhikari National Coordinator Sushila Regmi Adhikari has 13+ years of extensive working experience in multiple sectors, from government to non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academia, and the development sector. She is a seasoned environmentalist with academic credentials in environmental science and law with a specialization in environmental law. Highly motivated and committed to environment conservation and sustainable development. As she worked in diverse arena she holds good knowledge and a multifaceted perspective to her advocacy efforts. Her experience in solid waste management involving youth and communities together, putting new aspects and approaches in it was exceptional which was also appreciated by the communities as well as the MoFAGA and DIFID by offering the best performance award. She has collaborated with inter/national agencies, government, NGOs, and other stakeholders to develop and initiate innovative ideas to addressing solid waste management issues. She has the verge of knowledge and exposure in policy crafting, program designing, and facilitating training/workshops. Holding a deep sense of responsibility toward Mother Earth and future generations, Sushila inspires others to join her, to traverse towards a more sustainable and habitable world. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

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

PROMOTING BIODIVERSITY ON CAMPUS GREEN CAMPUS PROGRAMME “Green Campus Program 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 GCP AWARDS 2023- 2024 We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Green Campus Programme Awards for the year 2023-24. We have 23 winners for the year from across India who have shown their dedication, innovation and commitment toward building a sustainable campus for the present and upcoming generation. Through rigorous evaluation, we've identified institutions that have made exceptional strides in reducing their environmental footprint, fostering sustainable practices, and inspiring others to follow suit. These awards not only recognize outstanding achievements but also serve as a beacon of inspiration, motivating others to prioritize sustainability in their own communities. As we celebrate these accomplishments, we also recognize the collective effort required to address environmental challenges and the importance of collaboration in building a greener future. Congratulations to all the winners for their remarkable contributions to sustainability and for setting a shining example for campuses worldwide. TESTIMONIALS Sr. Shanta Xalxo St. Teresa's Girls' H.S.School, Darjeeling Since our school has been a part of the Green Campus Programme, we have been seeing positive changes in the school surrounding as well in the mindset of staff, students and guardians alike. The school Campus is greener, cleaner and more sustainable. Students are engaged in hands-on activities like gardening and maintaining Multi Resource Facilities for waste management, making eco bricks etc. Our school has also been able to engage other schools and community in carrying forward this mission. I am grateful to the School Green Campus Team for their endeavors. HOW IT WORKS? AWARENESS The first step in the Green Campus Programme is to make the teachers aware about the science, impacts and solutions of climate change through a one day training program. After which they can take up an online program to learn further and test their knowledge. The teachers are also provided with online educational resources which builds their confidence to take the message of the climate crisis and solution to the classrooms. Teachers Training Program It is a half-day workshop on climate change, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the six thematic areas of green campus. Educational Resources Teachers are provided with Online Teaching Resources like Posters, Infographics, Comics, Workbooks, and Booklets. Online Program Teachers are offered a free Online Certification course on climate change to learn more about the issue and in-hand solutions. ACTION Through GCP, we enable 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 the well-being of the students as compared to conventional educational institutes. Air Quality Index Bio Diversity Water Management Energy Efficiency Waste Management Health & Wellness ACCOLADES After the evaluation, the certification recognizes the impacts of ideas and practices, followed by which, The Climate Project Foundation would recognize the campus as Green and award the institution with a certificate and trophy. Based on the results, a rating is provided for each Green Campus certified school & college. Download Brochure Register Now Contact Us IMPACT OF GCP 287+ Tonnes waste not going to landfill 3.38 MW Solar energy capacity 14 322.02 Million Liters of Rainwater Harvesting Capacity Acres Sq.m of Green Area 239925 Students reached *as of 31st March'24 GCP PRESENCE ACROSS INDIA 200+ SCHOO LS UNDE RTAKING THE PROGRAM 1000+ REGISTERED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 11000+ TEACHERS TRAINED GREEN CAMPUS AWARDS The Journey to become a Green school is about understanding, taking conscious decisions and committing towards making sustainable choices for a better future for our planet. We are thrilled to see schools, colleges taking the path of sustainability, understanding the urgency to act on climate change and making physical transformations to their campuses. Since its inception in 2019, we have awarded more than 50 schools for their commendable work in converting their conventional school campuses into Green Campuses and 1000+ campuses have embarked on the journey. We have also been joined by mammoth institutions like Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha and Kalgidhar Trust for the program. Let’s have a look at our winners- 2024-2025 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2022 2019-2020 GCP A WARDS 2019-2020 Full List Up Up 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 Full List Up Up 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 Full List Up Up 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 Full List Up Up 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 2023-2024 Full List Up Up 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 GALLERY

TEACHERS' TRAINING PROGRAM About the Program The Teachers’ Training Program is one of the first initiatives of The Climate Project Foundation. It is a program devised for the teachers aiming at a comprehensive approach to equip them with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to inculcate sustainability practices in their campuses. The Teachers’ Training Program, part of the Green Campus Programme, conducts customizable week-long modules where all teachers participate in comprehensive online or offline training workshops. This customizable training covers various domains such as energy, waste, water, biodiversity, air, climate innovation, and community outreach. Additionally, we also equip the teachers after the training with online learning and educational resources through which they can take the message of climate change deeper into the classrooms. These resources are currently available in 04 languages- English, Hindi, Marathi and Odia. 18000+ Teachers trained 21+ States 1.76 Lac Students reached Workshops Through these training workshops, the teachers gain in-depth knowledge about the science, impacts and hands-on solutions of climate change. They develop a multifaceted approach to integrate sustainability into different subjects, establishing interconnectedness and inculcate a comprehensive understanding among students through our educational resources in vernacular languages. We offer eight modules for institutes to choose from in the Teachers Training Program. The institutes can choose the modules for the workshops from the following options: Understanding Climate Change Green Campus Programme Air Quality Biodiversity Conservation Energy Conservation Waste Management Water Management Community Outreach & Climate Change Innovation Register Now Download the Brochure How the Program works Steps to Sign Up for Teachers Training Program - APPLICATION Schools may apply for the program by filling the registration form and suggest dates for the workshop. Both teaching and non-teaching staff are welcome to participate. CONFIRMATION OF DATE We will contact you to confirm the slot and clarify any doubts regarding the sessions. TRAINING Our certified trainers will take the training for the teachers in the online or offline format as suggested by the institution. CERTIFICATION All the teachers will be provided e-certificates after the completion of their trainings. Benefits and Features of the Trainings Teachers' Training Program is free of charge and requires no fees from institutions. Training will be conducted by our experts from various green sector domains. Get freely downloadable educational resources in 04 Indian Languages Get certified by a leading climate organization present in over 190 countries Get a chance to earn a platinum rating for your school/college under our Green Campus Programme. Workshop Glimpses ML Khanna D.A.V Public School, Dwarka, New Delhi TTP Session in Khalsa High School, Jammu & Kashmir TTP Session in Ghitorni, New Delhi Students attending the Climate Change session from Kashmir Teachers Training Session in Maharashtra Teachers Training session at Satara, Maharashtra Teachers Training Session in Little Flowers School, Shahdara, New Delhi Teachers participating in activity under the TTP session Teachers opting for the TTP program in physical model Teachers Training in Green Meadows School, Kashmir Teachers learning about the green initiatives in Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Kashmir Teachers participating in activities during their offline sessions of the Teachers Training Program

Back Sathya Natarajan National Coordinator Urban Spaces A Passionate national Volunteer and an Environment foot soldier with more than two decades of Leadership experience & customer service attitude. Having led a corporate life of 15 yrs. in night shift, helped him do social service in the day. Worked & partnered over sixty NGOs & social groups for various causes, he brings in variety of people management, organization, strategic skills towards meeting & satisfying social objectives through the eyes of company's vision, community & employee volunteering. A core committee member of Swachh Pune Swachh Bharat that promotes clean, hygiene & safe environment, Area Sabha Association of Pune that aims to preserve & protect green cover for Pune. He has spearheaded individual campaigns in promoting advocacy around Maharashtra Trees Preservation & Protection Act of 1975 with more than 100 talk shows, plantation drives. Championing Single page tree Act for common citizen, had also prepared the First Urban Tree manifesto during elections. At an individual level, he promotes the dignity of labour through red dot campaigns for safe disposal of menstrual waste which reach households of Pune as well Andhra Pradesh Model villages through UNICEF sponsored Programs. Apart from Environment programs, he is also a “Human Library” book, an Copenhagen initiative to open conversation & break prejudice. His latest initiative is to reach more schools on Tree Act & Safe, and Hygienic Environment. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Newsletter (Jan-Feb) 2023 Our newsletter will provide updates from our programs, our fellow Climate Reality Leaders who are making difference and how each one of us can act to solve the crisis. And, we would love to know your story and act of leadership, because every action does matter. Workshop on Teachers’ Training Program With an objective to impart knowledge to the teaching community about the Green Campus Program (GCP) and educate them on the 5 domains of GCP, we conducted a Teachers’ Training Program on from 5th to 12th January, 2023. This is our first time getting a school from Patna, Bihar. The workshop for the DPS Patna teachers was led by Ms Seema Bali - Vice Principal of St. Mary’s Dwarka, Delhi & our consultants. 170 teachers participated for six days. It was an interactive workshop. The workshop’s first session was on Climate Change and with an introduction to the Green Campus Program. The first day was followed by five more days on the topics: Air, Water, biodiversity, Waste & Energy, one each day. “Empower Her” with Vidya School On 27 January 2023, Empower Her was organized in the Vidya School, Gurugram, Haryana. On the brighter side, there are have been several important changes and achievements in the system of formal education of girls, in the last decade and a half. However evidently, women in India are conspicuously missing from the workforce. There are several factors behind this sharp decline: family-enforced social norms that place women predominantly in caregiving roles, deeply ingrained stereotypes around occupations, traditionally low levels of self-confidence, and information and network asymmetries. With so many job sectors that are traditionally male-dominated, women seemingly have either less or no access compared with the amount of information and opportunities. Empower Her aimed to catalyse upskilling and employability of women and in creating a qualitative women workforce. It was conducted by Global Shapers, Gurugram with respect to its return to in-person events post the pandemic. All the young girls interacted with women experts who joined the session from diverse backgrounds and unconventional fields to spark curiosity and build a perspective that girls can pick up career paths that are less taken. With this event, girls can articulate what they aspire to become, understand how to acquire skills required to venture into those fields, and how to deal with challenges and work towards it. Rekha Lalla, Program Manager – Green Campus Program shared her climate story and personal journey with the girl. Girls from Vidya school were divided into groups. Ms. Lalla took 4 Sessions with the girls and explained them her personal story and her career journey. Each session involved the participation from 5-6 women experts from diverse domains and industries who shared their journey, challenges & how they built their careers by sharing their stories. Students were very enthusiastic and excited. They asked many queries and questions related to their career choices. The event was sponsored by Canada Consulate general. Open Letter to Brazil Online letters were written by students of 6 schools from Delhi-NCR & Chennai to Brazil. The objective of this exercise was to carry out a collection in the youth pavilion of handwritten letters by young people about what they would like Brazilian children to know, learn or find out about climate change, like "what can you do to learn and engage in the climate crises, even though you don't have climate education at school?" 60 letters were written by students from 6 schools of India to Brazil, of which some were handwritten, and rest digital. Some of the schools that participated enthusiastically in a short time are Adarsh Public School Bali Nagar-Delhi, Bluebells School International EOK-Delhi, KIIT International School, Gurgaon, Haryana, Vels Vidhayashram, Thalambur, Chennai, RMK Sr Secondary School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and St. Mary’s School, Delhi. India ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicles) Partnership Private Sector Roundtable: 2023 On 22nd February, an India ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicles) Partnership Private Sector Roundtable 2023 edition was conducted that brought the stakeholders like EV manufacturers, charger manufacturers, and other user segments from local as well as international markets together to the table to identify opportunities for stronger private sector collaboration supporting Industry ambition and India Zero-Emission-Vehicle priorities. The Climate Project Foundation was invited to the roundtable discussion as part of the newly launched ‘Partnership to Support an Accelerated Transition to Zero-Emission Vehicles in India.’ The Partnership consists of two interconnecting initiatives: one is The ZEV Country Pilot with India: To develop a framework that will help provide focused and coordinated technical and financial support to help India’s transition and the other one is the ZEV Emerging Markets Initiative (ZEV-EM-I) India Dialogue: To facilitate partnerships between India and industry to accelerate private investment and public policies, enabling both to achieve their ambitious ZEV deployment goals. More such concrete discussions are planned (at the outset of COP 27 discussions) to shape collective investment agreements in the lead-up to the Clean Energy Ministerial, G20 Summit, and COP28. TCPF also shared its work done with govt. and other players to bring mass awareness and other policy suggestions that help accelerate faster adoption and help realize India’s dream of 30% of vehicle sales to be EVs in the entire vehicle sales segment. EV Update Media Maharashtra Summit 2023 On 22nd February, EV Update Media in partnership with The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF) conducted the summit. The event was attended by CRL Shivam Singh. With a renewed focus on EVs and their ecosystem development, EV Update Media our partners disseminated organized the “EV Update Maharashtra Summit 2023” in Pune, Maharashtra. Senior officials from the Pune Municipality, who graced the event, shared how they are working on the demand side management and trying to create opportunities for EV fleet deployment. The manufacturers and solution providers also showcased how they are working on bringing EVs closer to the masses. TCPF also shared the buyer’s perspective on the guidance and information unavailability; and how a neutral platform is missing where one can get unbiased information with respect to the product he/she wants to purchase. Our partner, EV Update Media bridging the information gap that is prevailing across the value chain, and this was appreciated by everyone. MoU with Delhi EV Cell The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF) has joined hands with the Delhi EV Cell (DEC), a subsidiary of the Transport Department, Govt. of Delhi to promote EVs and associated infrastructure built up that includes charging infrastructure, entrepreneurship opportunities in the EV sector, and battery technology improvement among other. The MoU intends to create a win-win situation for both parties with better facilitation in each other’s interventions. Some of the expectations vested are: i) TCPF will provide support to maximize the reach out for DEC’s scheme for uptaking charging infrastructure whereby they are providing a subsidy of 33% and help in getting more schools to become EV-ready. ii) TCPF will also help DEC build up a knowledge management repository (through posters, short information capsules, social media, etc.) to generate awareness about EVs and eradicate myths associated with them. We will also be helping the Cell in setting the technical and scientific temperament among the school and college students by engaging them in various measures including an annual competition, with a focus on how to improvise battery range, performance, and other peripherals like solar modules-based charging, etc. This collaboration looks up at a brighter future for EVs in India and how it can contribute towards a sustainable tomorrow that thrives majorly on clean energy. HACK KMRU 2.0: Session on “Climate Change - Problems and Solutions, What can Youth Do?” On 17th February 2023, The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF) was invited to K R Mangalam University, Gurgaon (KRMU) to deliver a keynote address as part of ‘HACK – KMRU 2.0’, the flagship hackathon event of the university. Bhavesh Swami, Lead – Clean Energy Policy and Engagements from TCPF delivered the keynote and shared newer areas of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (ML and AI) that are taking sustainability at its core. He further added with the insights on the energy intensity of data mining and cloud computing and how newer startups are helping ride this wave in energy-efficient ways. Students too poised interesting questions like how bigger tech companies have become carbon responsible and what are the plans by other sectors, where they can find avenues to work. Students from more than 50 universities participated in the event with a greater emphasis on learning from each other and building collaborative projects. Events in Surajkund Mela 2023 On 11th February 2023, a session was delivered by Ms. Sameera Satija, which started with a general overview of Climate Change and its reasons, landfills and its impact on soil, air and water, water scarcity, etc. She shared the simple, easy, doable, and sustainable actions in daily life. Sameera also briefed them about the Crockery Bank concept which she had founded in 2018. A live demo of preparing organic and natural household cleansers with kitchen waste called Bio Enzymes was also organized. Students showed great interest in learning more about landfills as they can relate to it because of a major landfill existing in the proximity of their University. They also had a lot of questions about Bio Enzyme and its uses. On 12th Feb 2023, in association with NEHHDC, Samarth Khanna from Nature’s Orbit organized ‘Climate Awareness Sessions’ supported by the TCPF session on the previous day. The Nature’s Orbit organized a meet-up consisting of a series of green discussions on 12th February 2023 in Van Bhoj ( mud house ), a sustainable living eco-space, as a part of Surajkund International Craft Mela. The meet-up consisted of the Chief Guest; Brigadier Rajiv Kumar Singh, Managing Director of NEHHDC and Rekha Lalla and Bhavesh from TCPF were present there along with other experts from the green economy. The event was hosted by Debabrata Rajkumar, Founder of Natures’ Orbit. The meet-up resulted in a promising future of prospective collaboration and partnerships for different interventions and taking the Green Campus Program forward. Butterfly Garden in Sangli, Maharashtra Butterflies help in maintaining the ecosystem in a more balanced way by acting as pollinators, prey, biological pest control, inducing genetic variation in plants, and enhancing environmental beauty. They also help in reducing the carbon dioxide levels in the air. From January to February ’23, with the spirit of a new beginning in the new year, Mahatma Gandhi Vidyalaya Kadegaon, Tal – Kadegaon, District Sangli, Maharashtra took an initiative to create a Butterfly Garden as a part of activities for the Green Campus Program (GCP). The objectives of this program are: to generate awareness amongst the students on the importance of butterflies in our ecosystem; to acquaint them with the host and nectar plant of butterflies; to create an open lab for students where they can study the life cycle of the butterfly; and to replicate this activity in students’ homes or communities. The school has planted various 50 host and nectar plants to attract the butterflies. Some of the host Plants are Lemon, Stone Apple, Miracle leaf plant, Pipe Vine, Crown Flower, Banyan tree, Cluster Fig, etc and Nectar Plants are Lantana, Blue Jamaica Spike, Hibiscus, Marigold, Common milkweed plant, Ixora, Plumbago, Duranta etc. The students recorded 17 butterflies in the butterfly garden while studying the life cycle of various butterflies. 100 students from 8th standard and 9th standard participated in this activity. This activity is initiated and implemented with the help of students by Dr. Sudhir Kumbhar. Principal of the school Chavhan V.D, Coordinator teachers of Green Campus Pemdurkar sir, Shrikant Pawar, Karade I.M. is supporting and assisting Dr Sudhir Kumbhar for the smooth implementation of the program. Herbal Garden in Pune The Ahilyadevi Highschool for Girls, Shanivar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra, which is one of the Green Campus Program (GCP) schools has come forward with an initiative to create a Herbal Garden. Partnered with the Deccan Education Society Pune. The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF) catalysed this intervention. The objectives of this herbal garden are to plant a various medicinal plant in campus; participate students in the development of the herbal garden and implement hands-on activity through students; to acquaint students on various varieties of medicinal plants; make students aware of the uses of medicinal plants and about our traditional science of treating diseases with the uses of medicinal plants and their various parts. 40 Students from the 8th standard participated in this activity and planted saplings of 50 varieties of medicinal plants on the campus. Some of the plants are Cuscus grass, Ashwagandha, Malabar nut, Turmeric, Lemon grass, Aloe vera, Ajwain, Bramhi, Heart-leaved moonseed, etc. They are now taking care of those saplings. Acts of Leadership Prafulla Dhal Prafulla Dhal attended the session, “CSR - A strategic tool towards sustainability movement in India” as a speaker. Presentation in International conference in XIMB University, Bhubaneswar. He also participated in Vibrant Odisha Conclave 2023 on “Odisha - The Land of opportunities” organized by Indus-Valley Times-Centre for Socio-Economic Studies. Rituraj Phukan Deliberation on Y20 India for “Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction: Sustainability a way of Life.” The February issue of Sanctuary Asia has a #COP15 feature including Mr. Rituraj’s perspective on the #UNBiodiverity conference. Link to the magazine- https://www.sanctuarynaturefoundation.org/magazine Shashikant Dalvi On 20 Jan 23, Col Shashikant Dalvi (Retd.), Parjanya Rainwater Harvesting Consultancy and Mr. Anirudh Todkar, MD, MAPS Industries Ltd Pune, successfully completed, Jal Aatmanirbhar Abhiyan in 100 villages of Beed District, making these water-starved villages, Water sufficient. Under this project, rooftop rainwater from around 5000 buildings, including 70 schools, 56 religious buildings, 23 govt buildings and village houses, is channelized to raise depleting groundwater table using Rainwater Harvesting System, and increasing the availability of water to 100 villages, making them water sufficient and Tanker Water free. From around 39 lakh sq. ft of Rooftop area, annually more than 26 crore liters of rainwater will be channelized to raise the groundwater table using Rainwater Harvesting Systems. Under this project, 2997 borewells and 156 open wells were recharged. This project is one of the largest in Maharashtra State and India. The project was executed in a record of 7 months. With the implementation of this project, more than 4 lakh villagers from these 100 villages will be free from water shortage. 2.25 lakh Fruit trees were planted in these villages. This will help restore the biodiversity of the area. Pournima Agarkar Pournima Agarkar Organized the YouCAN Environment Fest in Pune International Centre being a part of EECC (Energy Environment and Climate Change). Gaurav Sharma Gaurav Sharma presented his 3rd TEDx talk on climate change has been featured in the official TED website. This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDx Anand Nagar, an independent event. Gaurav, a social entrepreneur recognized as “Trashman of Rajasthan” recently gave a TEDx Talk on the subject of Climate Change. In his talk, Sharma delved into the urgent need for action to address this pressing global issue and emphasized the importance of individual actions in creating a sustainable future. Gaurav began his talk by highlighting the devastating effects of climate change that are already being felt around the world, from rising sea levels to more frequent and intense natural disasters. He then went on to explain the science behind climate change, emphasizing that it is largely caused by the burning of fossil fuels, which releases large amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. One of his key points was the urgent need for action to address the problem of climate change. He stressed that, while governments and corporations have an important role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, it is also essential that individuals take responsibility for their own actions. He encouraged his audience to make small changes in their daily lives, such as reducing their carbon footprint through using sustainable straw, toothbrush and by composting their food waste. He also spoke about the importance of community action and working together to create a more sustainable future. He emphasized that we need to change the narrative about how we look at Climate Change. Avinash Narayanswamy Avinash Narayanswamy conducted a 2-day activity converting close to a tonne of food waste from a hotel (including biodegradable areca and bagasse plates) into bio compost. Most of Bangalore's 3000 tonnes/day of organic waste (around 70% is food) reaches landfills causing rampant environmental pollution apart from methane (dangerous global warming gas) emissions. “A third of the food produced worldwide is wasted by humans, which in my opinion is wrong. When food is wasted, all the effort and energy from readying the soil, growing the crop, processing, transporting, and eventually cooking it is also wasted. The bio-compost so obtained is in a form Mother Nature can readily accept” he shared. A tonne of organic waste was prevented from reaching the landfill and was instead converted into a natural soil fertilizer and this is how we can optimize utility of the resources and bring responsible consumption into practice. Checkout our previous Newsletters November - December Newsletter 2022 September - October Newsletter 2022

Newsletter (May-June 2024) Our newsletter provides updates on our programs, and fellow Climate Reality Leaders who are making a difference. It carries a gamut of activities carried out in two months' time, showing how each one of us can act to solve the crisis together. We would love to hear from you, your story and acts of leadership in the journey of sustainability. Every action matters! Gender and Climate Change Workshop for Room to Read On 15th May 2024, Ms. Rekha Lalla was invited to deliver a presentation on "Climate Change and Green Campus Transformation". The session's objectives were to sensitize, educate, enthuse, and empower participants towards climate action while throwing light on transforming the lives of millions of adolescent girls from rural, peri-urban, and urban low-income communities across twelve states. The idea is to catalyze climate resilience through gender justice, equity, and climate literacy, with an inclusive and engaging feminist climate curriculum. Later the audience took it in groups to discuss the climate actions undertaken by the schools during the climate crisis. TTP for Loreto College, Kolkata The Climate Project Foundation signed an MoU with Loreto College, Kolkata to implement the Green Campus Programme. The collaboration kick-started with an online Teachers’ Training Program (TTP) conducted for the Loreto College, Kolkata faculty members as a part of the Green Campus Programme (GCP). The session began with an introduction of the faculty members and their areas of expertise followed by a session on Mr. Bhavesh Swami wherein he discussed the causes and impact of the Remal Cyclone on Kolkata, linking it to climate change. He elaborated on the science behind climate change, its effects, and solutions, emphasizing rising temperatures and environmental calamities. Dr. Sakshi Grover highlighted the benefits of the GCP for Higher Education Institutions, advocating its alignment with UGC, NAAC, and Mission LiFE norms. She encouraged designing their own Green Policy to support these goals. National Coordinators Meet An online “National Coordinators Meet” was held on 22nd May 2024, attended by current and new national coordinators. Mr. Aditya Pundir, Director of The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF), discussed the headquarters' strategies and four key areas: reducing emissions, international cooperation, financing a just transition, and combating greenwashing. He also presented TCPF’s Green Campus Program and encouraged collaborations among coordinators to leverage expertise. National Coordinators expressed their interest in contributing to these focus areas and the Green Campus Program. Below is the list of new National Coordinators: Sathya Natarajan, Urban Rejuvenation Madhu Bhatnagar, Sustainability Education Rituraj Phukan, Biodiversity Management Alka Tomar, Communications Seema Bali, Sustainability Education Nita Ganguly, Waste Management Sumit Ramesh Arora, Waste Management Vikrant Srivastava, International Cooperation Pradeep Karuturi, Clean Transport Shivam Singh, Youth Initiatives Swayamprabha Das, Policy Management Fawzia Tarannum, Water Management Prafulla Dhal, Livelihoods G. Krishna Kumar, Clean Energy Neeraj Chawla, Clean Energy Anshita, Communications Elsie Gabriel, Oceans Management Pooja Chopra, Youth & Eco-Tourism Vivek Trivedi, Livelihoods Raj Mohan, Reforestation Nikhil Kamath, Communications Bharti Chibbar, Sustainability Education Sheetal Antil, Nature Based Solutions Community Training on Climate Change at Kusumbi Village, Maharashtra Despite heavy downpours and conflicting schedules, Community Training on Climate Change was conducted in Kusumbi, Satara, Maharashtra on 20th June 2024. The event saw active participation from the community members, especially women showed great enthusiasm and eagerness to learn. Ganesh Satav led the training in the local language for seamless communication, providing expert insights into the climate emergency and the importance of community contributions with real-life examples and local references. All the participants, including (the Head of the village) Sarpanch of the Kusumbi village who attended the training program, were encouraged to engage in discussions about local environmental issues and potential solutions, fostering a sense of community involvement. They were equipped with the tools to implement sustainable practices and address climate change effectively. Specially designed kits were created in the local language for training purposes, which were explained and distributed among participants to help them understand key concepts of climate change. The Sarpanch expressed strong support for community actions and encouraged the attendees to address climate change, including a pledge to make the village plastic-free. An Interactive Workshop on Delhi's Environment A workshop on "Problems and Solutions for Delhi's Environment," organized by Ms. Rekha Lalla on 29th June 2024 at ML Khanna-DAV School, Dwarka, convened 30 enthusiastic teachers to address critical environmental issues plaguing Delhi. The event focused on four main areas: Air Quality, Water Management, Waste Management, Biodiversity Conservation, and Energy Efficiency. Each group of teachers delved into these topics, presenting their findings and solutions through creative and informative presentations, demonstrating their dedication to finding sustainable solutions for Delhi's environmental challenges. The workshop's highlight was the group presentations, wherein teachers were divided into separate groups based on these 4 areas and showcased their innovative solutions. The Air Quality Group emphasized the need for stricter emissions regulations, promoting electric vehicles, and increasing green cover. The Water Management Group proposed rainwater harvesting, reducing water wastage in schools, and educating communities on water conservation. The Waste Management Group focused on waste segregation at source, recycling, upcycling, and reducing single-use plastics. Lastly, the Biodiversity and Energy Group highlighted the importance of preserving green spaces, creating urban forests, promoting renewable energy sources, and integrating environmental education into the curriculum. Furthermore, based on the outcomes of the activities, the participants were encouraged to implement these solutions in their schools, monitor progress, and share best practices in future workshops. Awareness Program on GCP at J&K House, New Delhi To commemorate World Environment Day, The Climate Project Foundation and Hello J&K collaborated to raise awareness about climate change, its science, impacts, and solutions along with the Green Campus Programme (GCP). They promoted eco-friendly practices such as recycling and tree planting, aiming to inspire community conservation efforts among commission staff, young students at the commission’s office, and students connected online. World Environment Day in Ayesha Ali Academy The Ayesha Ali Academy, Kulgam collaborated with TCPF to organize a painting competition, cleanliness drive, & slogan raising on the eve of World Environment Day. Ayesha Ali Academy and Dubai Grand School participated in the painting competition. The events witnessed active engagement of students and teachers who were aware of their responsibilities towards the environment and the urgency of climate action. We Signed MoU with AIC-Sangam The Climate Project Foundation and AIC-Sangam Innovation Foundation signed an MoU for the Earth Tech Incubation Program. The Earth-tech Incubation Program 2024 was launched in June to support early-stage startups working in the domains of climate change. The program spans six months and encompasses focus areas including: Energy Access Energy Efficiency Electric Mobility Circular Economy AI, ML, IoT, Deep tech Carbon Capture and Utilization Participants will engage in virtual sessions covering crucial aspects such as Customer Discovery, Product Market Fit, Lab-to-Launch Transition, and Impact Measurement. Additionally, the program facilitates interactions with industry experts and successful startups through expert sessions, fostering an environment conducive to innovation and growth. The program culminates in a demo day, providing startups with a platform to showcase their progress and achievements to potential impact investors. WED Celebrations & Eco Care Campaigns for 250+ Participants in Bangladesh The Climate Reality Project - India & South Asia and SERAC Bangladesh's collaborative initiative, "Eco Care Campaign" raised climate awareness among 250+ participants (including students and teachers). The World Environment Day (WED) marked the inaugural Session in the coastal region of Jhalakathi district in Bangladesh. More than 95+ students, teachers from the neighbouring schools and community leaders joined in the Abdus Somed High School, Kathalia Upazila, Jhalakathi District, Bangladesh. Mohammad Nayeem Hossain - National Coordinator for Green Campus Programme took the session and delivered insights on Climate Change affecting coastal communities and gave solutions for mitigation through the Green Campus Programme. This was followed by campaigns conducted in 3 schools in Dhaka: Ahmedabad High School (Dhaka), Janani Kindergarten High School (Kamrangirchor), and Baby Education High School and College, (Nandipara, Khilgaon). More than 160+ participants joined the sessions from these schools. Our National Coordinators in Bangladesh - Tasnia Ahmed and Nayem Khan led the impactful dialogues with them and gathered information from the teachers and principals about the green initiatives conducted in their respective schools. Webinar on World Environment Day In partnership with the Mobius Foundation, The Climate Project Foundation organized a webinar on the eve of World Environment Day 2024, which focused on the theme: Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience. The webinar was attended by the Youth4Earth participants. The webinar featured notable partners and speakers from The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF) and the Mobius Foundation (MF). Key speakers included Mr. Aditya Pundir, Mr. Bhavesh Swami, Dr. Sakshi Grover from TCPF, Ms. Priyanka Sharma, Dr. Bhagyashree Kesarwani, and Mr. Shravan Kumar from MF. The event aimed to address critical environmental issues and engage participants in meaningful discussions about restoring our planet's land and combating desertification. Mr. Aditya Pundir spoke extensively about the current climate change scenario, highlighting the pressing problems of desertification and land degradation. He emphasized practical solutions such as tree planting, addressing local environmental issues, and restoring wetlands. The program attracted a diverse audience, including Y4E participants, faculty, and students from GCP-registered colleges and universities. With 1006 registrations for the webinar from India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, the event saw approximately 520 participants actively engaging in the discussions. Dr. Bhagyashree Kesarwani and Dr. Sakshi Grover provided detailed explanations of the Y4E project reporting guidelines, format, and evaluation criteria. This was followed by an interactive session where Mr. Bhavesh Swami and Mr. Shravan Kumar addressed participants' questions, offering insights and clarifications. The comprehensive program not only educated attendees on the challenges of land degradation but also equipped them with the knowledge and tools needed to contribute to land restoration and drought resilience efforts. Launch of Net Zero Campus Initiative in Nepal On the eve of World Environment Day, the journey towards creating Net Zero campuses in Nepal commenced with the registration of Lord Buddha Secondary School. This institution became the first school in Nepal to join the Green Campus Programme. It began with the celebrations of the day with a session focused on climate change and climate action. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Phurpa Lama, Country Coordinator for Nepal, The Climate Reality Project - India & South Asia, and Niranjan Lama, Principal of Lord Buddha Secondary School, Nepal. The signing event marked a significant milestone in promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship in educational institutions across Nepal. The launch of this initiative on World Environment Day underscored the commitment to fostering green practices in Nepalese schools, setting a precedent for other institutions to follow. Acts of Leadership by Climate Reality Leaders Anand Pendharkar Anand Pendharkar's SPROUTS Monthly Lecture 'Connections Naturally' featured Karthikeyan S, discussing mysterious links between plants, invertebrates, birds, and mammals. He was also invited as a guest speaker by ECO Club & Department of Geography, Wazir Ram Singh Government College, Dehri for the National Webinar on the Role of Youth in Climate Action and Ecological Restoration on the occasion of World Environment Day, on June 5, 2024. Mr. Pendharkar also delivered a lecture in Hindi on World Environment Day (June 05, 2024), on the Role of Youth in Climate Action & Nature Conservation for WRS Govt College, Kangra (Himachal Pradesh). Dr. Ketna Atul Matkar Dr. Ketna Atul Matkar, actively engaged in capacity building and training of municipal officials and elected representatives, trains them on solid waste management and sanitation within the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 framework. Her commitment to advocacy is evident in her active participation as a panelist and expert speaker in multiple conferences and workshops, wherein she addresses pivotal topics like Circular Economy and Solid Waste Management to underscore the importance of sustainable practices. Senator PKC Bose Senator PKC Bose met with Manish Prabhat, India's Ambassador in Denmark. Mr. Prabhat is on a mission to bring Danish technology-driven companies to India, especially those working in the domains of green energy, environment, and water. Denmark is at the forefront of green energy and ESG learning, making this collaboration highly significant. Meghna Joshi Meghna Joshi empowers rural micro women entrepreneurs through the 'Mera Business Programme,' training over 200 women in Haryana and expanding to Rajasthan with various foundations' support. Her work bridges gaps, fosters holistic development, and promotes workforce inclusion. With backing from the ACIC BMU Foundation, Hinduja Foundation, Ambuja Cement Foundation, and Ashok Leyland Group, she continues to uplift and support women entrepreneurs. Shivam Singh Through his organization ExploreiT, Shivam co-organized a plantation & cleanliness Drive with Symbiosis International (Deemed University) at Deccan College on 5th June. The Climate Project Foundation & Climate Troopers were the co-partners for this event. Col. Shashikant Dalvi (Retd.) Col. Shashikant Dalvi (Retd.) was invited by the Ranjangaon Industry Association (RIA) at MIDC Ranjangaon to participate in a tree plantation drive on World Environment Day. The event saw the planting of 1,000 trees by staff from various industries, as well as students and staff from local colleges. Col. Dalvi delivered a presentation on rainwater harvesting and MIDC policy, emphasizing the importance of sustainable water management. He also wrote an article on World Environment Day 2024, further contributing to the awareness and advocacy for environmental conservation. Nita Ganguly Ms. Nita Ganguly was invited as a guest Speaker for a Webinar conducted by Shop for Change NGO on World Environment Day. She addressed the Farmers' Community about Climate Change & solutions. She has also conducted sessions for the corporates on World Environment Day. Swayam Prabha Das Ms. Swayam P Das was invited to the workshop on World Environment Day, aimed to introduce the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) initiative and provide broad exposure to the cutting-edge efforts driving sustainable maritime practices to inspire the next generation of ocean-conscious leaders. Mohammad Nayeem Hossain Mohammad Nayeem Hossain, recently appointed National Coordinator of the Green Campus Programme, The Climate Reality Project India & South Asia, organized a seminar on environment and climate change at Abdus Samed Secondary School in Kathalia Upazila, Jhalokathi District, Bangladesh, in observance of World Environment Day 2024. Despite the area's impact from Cyclone Remal, he traveled from Dhaka to address students, teachers, community leaders, and neighboring school heads on environmental issues, climate change, and the preservation of the Sundarbans. 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Newsletter (May-June) 2023 Our newsletter will provide updates from our programs, our fellow Climate Reality Leaders who are making difference and how each one of us can act to solve the crisis. And, we would love to know your story and act of leadership, because every action does matter. Principals' Conclave in Pampore, Kashmir The Climate Project Foundation organized the first Principals’ Conclave on Climate Change and Sustainability at Government Degree College, Pampore, Kashmir on 5th June, 2023. The event aimed to introduce, educate, and inspire principals and educators to bring the message of climate change to their schools. It focused on explaining the science, impacts, and solutions of climate change and encouraged the participation of nodal schools in the Green Campus Program. The conclave provided a platform for education-focused organizations and schools to join hands and collaborate under the program. The initiative emphasized the leadership role of educational institutions in training students and the community to understand climate change, empowering educators within their institutions. Teachers and students were encouraged to conduct audits of their schools and calculate their carbon footprint. Following the conclave, students from 10 schools in Kashmir, accompanied by their teachers, gathered at Dachigam National Park to discuss further steps. They were addressed by Mr. Nadeem Quadri and Mrs. Rekha Lalla, who shared initiatives that the younger generation can undertake to make Kashmir environmentally friendly and waste-free. Many of these passionate young green ambassadors have joined The Green Campus Program, solidifying their commitment to environmental sustainability. The program concluded with a refreshing walk amidst the greenery of Dachigam National Park. A Session on Climate Finance: Investing in India’s Energy Transition The Climate Project Foundation (TCPF) was invited by Sangam - Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), an initiative by Niti Aayog, to participate in a session dedicated to supporting and nurturing emerging talents in climate-resilient technologies on 1st June, 2023. The focus of the session was on exploring different financial avenues available to assist technology-based startups. Sreyashee Das, CEO of AIC-Sangam, shared insights into the center's mission and how it aids in fostering new talent to develop tech-driven solutions for climate change. Representing TCPF, Bhavesh Swami discussed bilateral, multilateral, and government schemes falling under the purview of 'Climate Finance,' including financial support from organizations such as the World Bank, IFC, and SIDBI for startups and manufacturing entities. He also shared success stories from his tenure at the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, highlighting collaborative efforts with new tech entrepreneurs to implement energy-saving solutions in industrial clusters. TCPF pledged to facilitate connections between technology-based startups and budding entrepreneurs with the help of its flagship program, Green Campus Program (GCP) and the larger network. The session garnered an audience of over 80 participants, fostering an environment of knowledge exchange and collaboration. Branch Retreat 2023 in Manila A retreat cum knowledge exchange conference was organized by The Climate Reality Project - HQ in Manila, Philippines, aiming to foster better cross-branch collaborations and share some successful program learnings. The event was held from 8th – 11th May 2023. Mr. Aditya Pundir and Mr. Bhavesh Swami represented the India and South Asia branch. The Climate Reality HQ staff appreciated the branch's new website and updates on social media platforms. During the retreat, there was a shared desire among all branches to learn from each other and collaborate further. The Green Campus Program (GCP) was already well-known among the staff and branches, and discussions revolved around planning student exchange sessions throughout the year to bring additional value to inter-branch collaborations. GCP School SD Vidya, Ambala Cantt. Leading the Way to a Greener Future The SD Vidya School in Ambala Cantt has received international acclaim as "The Green School" for its exceptional efforts in promoting environmental sustainability. It was awarded the Platinum Award by the Climate Reality Project India for its initiatives in creating a greener and cleaner planet. During their visit on 4th May 2023, Dr. Sanjeev Chaddha Professor & Head of Management Development Centre, Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Government of Punjab, Chandigarh, and Mr. Raman Chatrath, Estate Manager MGSIPA. The guests were impressed by the students' explanations and praised the school's innovation. Ms. Neelinderjeet Kaur Sandhu, the Director Principal, expressed pride in the school's role as an environmental leader and gifted the visitors planters and cloth bags crafted by the students. The school's achievements were attributed to the visionary guidance of Mr. B K Soni, the President, who prioritizes a healthy and safe learning environment. World Environment Day Celebrations in Yashwant Vidyalaya Kashil We celebrated World Environment Day in Yashwant High School, one of the schools working under Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Satara, Maharashtra. This school has pledged for Green Campus Program, and is proactively working on it. Students and teachers from 5th to 10th grade actively participated in the event. They took the initiative to collect plastic waste from the village and raised awareness among villagers about the harmful effects of plastic pollution. A rally was organized, where students showcased 20 slogans on plastic pollution to capture the attention of the community. They also visited households, encouraging the use of paper or cloth bags instead of single-use plastic. The students collected 10 bags of plastic waste, which were handed over to the gram panchayats for proper management. Let’s Unite for Climate Action, Our Planet Needs You The Climate Project Foundation and the Mobius Foundation celebrated World Environment Day with youth. The session saw the participation of over 150 teams from South Asia that have registered in the Youth For Earth (Y4E) 2023 championship. The objective of the event was to create a warm-up and interactive session to pump up the enthusiasm of the registered teams and facilitate queries related to Y4E projects. The session was led by Bhavesh Swami, who described the participants about the events, do’s and don’ts, and more. Ms. Smruti Sweta Samantray from The Climate Project Foundation delivered an inaugural address, joined by Mr. Aditya Pundir and Mr. Shrawan from Mobius Foundation, who shared ideas on tackling climate change. Participants gained insights from previous entries and asked questions on submission processes and winning strategies. The Y4E championship winners will be chosen based on project scale, impact, and replicability. Stay updated through our website and social media platforms. Visit http://www.icse-esd.org/youth-for-earth-2023.php for more information. Workshop on Green Jobs in Assam Early Childhood Development Forum (ECDF) and The Climate Project Foundation, in association with Tarumitra Club, Holy Child School organized a workshop on the topic “Reduce Carbon Footprints, Increase Handprints”, for children of class 8th - 10th Std on World Environment Day 2023 at Holy Child School Guwahati. The workshop was led by Dr. Vasavvi Acharjya, Founder and Chairperson of ECDF and MD Tender Petals Schools. Bhavesh Swami conducted an elaborated and insightful session on “Green Jobs & Youth.” Green jobs empower youth to drive sustainable development on a long-term basis, by offering them with opportunities for environmental stewardship, renewable energy, conservation, and climate action. They pave the way for a greener future while promoting economic growth and social equity. During the session, Mr. Swami discussed various work opportunities that students from varied academic backgrounds can opt for. Students appreciated the session as it was quite insightful for them. The event was followed by a tree plantation session. Acts of Leadership by Climate Reality Leaders Nandini Deshmukh Recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award Mumbai Tarun Bharat awarded our Climate Reality Leader and National Coordinator, Climate Education, Dr. Nandini Deshmukh with The Lifetime Achievement Award for her remarkable contribution to environmental projects in Maharashtra at the Species & Habitats Warriors Awards 2023. The prestigious accolade recognized her dedication and efforts that made a lasting impact on the preservation of species and habitats in the region. Her unwavering commitment to the environment serves as an inspiration to others in the field. Anand Pendharkar Led Exploration of Mumbai's Coastal Biodiversity at G20 On 21st May, 2023, one of our Climate Reality Leaders Anand Pendharkar, and his team, comprising Nikhil Disoria, Sandeep Kacchap, Siddharth Waradkar, and Aradhya Sardesai, led Marine Walks for the international delegates attending the G20 Conclave at Juhu Beach. As invited guests by the officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC), they shared their extensive knowledge, passion, and documentation of Mumbai's Coastal Biodiversity, which they have been diligently working on for the past three decades. The event included a welcome message and an oath-taking ceremony to protect the marine environment by Maharashtra Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde. Additionally, winning entries from the Inter-School Painting Competition with the theme of Coastal Protection and Marine Biodiversity were showcased at Juhu Beach. (Photo by Sandeep Kacchap) Prafulla Dhal Working on Waste & Renewables in Rural Areas Prafulla Dhal, a Climate Reality Leader, and National Coordinator, Climate Disaster and Livelihood, The Climate Project Foundation spearheaded the installation of solar pumps in Odisha's villages. These solar micro pumps have a profound and lasting impact on the lives of impoverished tribal families. They not only helped protect forests from fires but also promoted soil regeneration and facilitated the adoption of organic farming practices. In another activity, Mr. Dhal facilitated the establishment of 200 vermicompost pits using rural waste through the participation of 600 women from Self Help Groups. This initiative has resulted in the production of over 1000 tonnes of organic manure, which has been instrumental in regenerating soil health and reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers. Exclusive Interview of Col. Shashikant Dalvi (Retd.) in Doordarshan Col. Shashikant Dalvi (Retd.), a Climate Reality Leader and National Coordinator – Water, The Climate Project Foundation was featured on the Samagam Telecast for Doordarshan, aired on 7th June 2023, by the News and Views channel. During the interview, he shared his inspiring journey focused on water conservation. Col. Dalvi discussed the initial steps taken, including the implementation of roof-top rainwater harvesting techniques in Pune, followed by the remarkable 'Mission Pani' and the ongoing project named 'Jal Atmanirbhar Abhiyan.' The latter aims to establish tanker-free zones in 100 villages, empowering them to become self-sufficient in water resources. Sunil Mysore Contributed to Paper by IISD Sunil Mysore, a Climate Reality Leader and National Coordinator, Entrepreneurship, The Climate Project Foundation made significant contributions to a recent paper by the International Institute for Sustainable Development, which explores the opportunities and challenges of scaling up Agrivoltaics in India. The report addresses the potential issue of limited land resources for both renewable energy and agriculture and proposes Agrivoltaics as a viable solution, while addressing the potential of solar panels and agricultural land use to enhance crop yield. The paper also includes case studies featuring stakeholders involved in the Agrivoltaics ecosystem. Click on the image to download the report Pradeep Karturi Co-Authored G20 Policy Pradeep Karturi, one of our Climate Reality Leaders, co-authored a G20 policy brief on establishing a resilient Electric Vehicle Battery Value Chain in a circular economy context. The recommendations from the document will be presented to G20 working groups, ministerial meetings, and the leader's summit to inform concrete policy measures. The brief emphasizes the importance of a clear definition of who is responsible for the end-of-life stages of batteries within a circular economy framework. It suggests the need for uniform regulations and financial support to develop local recycling and innovative technology solutions. The aim is to achieve efficient and environmentally sustainable battery value chains. 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Winners of Youth for Earth 2019 1st Winner Team - Our Common Future 10 Students of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat restored a stream called Bhukhi nallah which flows through the centre of University covering 1.8 km distance. The students firstly did a quality assessment of the water and then with the help of volunteers removed the waste from and around the stream. This waste was then used for vermicomposting, upcycled and rest was sent to be gasified. They also organised community-based awareness programs, cleanliness and greening drives resulting in a clean and biodiversity rich stream. 2nd Winner Team - Stercus 04 students of Infant Jesus, MHS School Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu developed a cost-effective food composter called STERCUS, using which food waste can be processed and converted into compost. They took the help of a welder to convert a metal drum into a composter. They also spread awareness amongst the students to reduce the food wastage. Now, with the help of their composter, STERCUS they are able to convert 250 kg of food waste into compost every month. 3rd Winner Team - LSPS Eco Freak 09 Students of Lakshmipat Singhania School, Odisha created a foot operated hand sanitizer dispenser for the small businessmen of their city so that customers can take the services without worrying during the COVID times and these small businessmen do not have to experience loss. The students created these dispensers with the waste products easily available in our houses like plastic bottle, pipe/wooden stick, and cotton/jute rope. 1st Runner-Up Team - Earth Warrior 07 Students of Ramjas School, RK Puram took it upon themselves to do something about the poor quality of air. They did street plays, dance performers and organised a rally in their community to spread awareness about clean air. They also organised an interactive session with the drivers to discuss idling of the vehicles which causes pollution. They joined hands with organisations to get air quality sensors installed in their school. 2nd Runner-Up Team - Waste Troopers 09 Students of KIIT University, Bhubaneswar took a project on reducing the wastage of papers. They collected more than 300 used notebooks after the end of the term and segregated the used and unused pages. Then the segregated pages were sent for recycling and with the unused pages the students created 200 notebooks which were distributed amongst the under privileged children. Go Back

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