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Internship Opportunity for Research and Content Development We are looking for self-motivated and passionate interns who will be responsible for doing the research work and help the Team in developing content on Climate Change, SDGs, Sustainability Education for College/ University level teachers and students. Duration: 3 Months Requirements- Good writing skills in English Well-versed with MS office Strong research, Analytical & Data synthesis skill Master's Degree (Environmental Sciences, Zoology, Botany, Life Sciences) Mode: Hybrid Internship Type: Paid Send us your CVs at: india@climatereality.com Last date to apply- 11th June 2023

Winners of Youth for Earth 2023 Junior Category 1st Position Project - Neeraja Project Neeraja from Tribal Residential School, Rohile, Trimbakeshwar, Nashik, Maharashtra. The groundbreaking initiative under Project Neeraja is dedicated to watershed development by constructing continuous contour trenches and loose boulder structures. They addressed the problem of severe soil erosion in Rohile village which is a heavy rainfall area. Their steadfast climate commitment is praiseworthy. We anticipate that with the active participation of students and the local community, they will devise more innovative ideas for a sustainable future. 2nd Position Project - BacWP Project BacWP from The Iconic School, Bhopal came with a big, bold idea of making biodegradable sanitary pads aiming to drive systemic change for menstrual hygiene & proper waste decomposition. They used readily available natural resources such as water hyacinth, bagasse and papaya fiber for making napkins. This project has the potential for combined benefits like safe disposal, decomposition & hygiene. Their climate co-benefits as the outcome of this project with bare minimum resources is commendable. Such inventive attitudes of youth are admirable & we expect they will scale up in future. 3rd Position Project - Passionately Natural Project Passionately Natural from TVS Academy Hosur advocated organic farming with the aim to create a kitchen garden, minimizing the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides towards a sustainable food system. They also ensured the farmers community participation by using ‘Panchagavya’ which boosts growth & immunity in the plant system and ‘Jeevamrutham’ that enhances soil fertility. Their effort is applaudable for spreading awareness about organic farming. We expect they will explore the future possibilities of climate smart agriculture with their ingenious approach. 4th Position Project - BeejGole Project Beejgole from the students of Adarsh Vidyamandir Satara, Maharashtra came with an idea of maximizing the seed germination rate & recommendation for an easy way of growing trees. They made the seed balls, where seeds were wrapped in a mixture of clay, cattle dung or compost to protect the seeds from predators. They selected 10 native species with the help of the village community & local Joint Forest Management Committee. It’s a laudable effort having great future potential to support climate informed conservation. 5th Position Project - Finobadi The Project Finobadi from Govt. Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya came with the productive idea of a circular economy. ‘Finobadi’ is the combination of finance, innovation and kabadiwalas to address the critical problem of inefficient waste management and its harmful impacts on the environment. They made an online platform to connect individuals and businesses with trusted kabadiwalas for waste collection and recycling. Such innovative ideas of waste to wealth creation is the need of the hour for achieving net zero target against the climate crisis. Senior Category 1st Position Project - Tamira SES Project Tamira from Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and Environment advocated a big bold idea for river restoration & rejuvenation of Tamiraparani. They ensured community engagement with a hyper local approach. They explored the interplay between its hydrological, ecological and socio-cultural dimensions with an active participation of the fishing community. Such a responsible attitude of youth towards climate action is praiseworthy & we anticipate that they will devise more innovative green solutions for a sustainable future. 2nd Position Project - Nirmiti We all know that Nature Based Solutions (NBS) are often described as ‘no regret’ options, providing benefits to people in a range of scenarios. Project Nirmiti from St. Josephs’ University conceived an objective of ‘Bioenzyme cleaners’ to combat disposal issues of toxic household cleaning products into water bodies. Their future objective of developing a climate sustainable business model for ‘Bio-enzymes’ has an amazing capacity to rejuvenate contaminated water. Their efforts towards green growth are commendable. 3rd Position Project - Polyfueler Nowadays, waste plastic has become a global concern, leading to pollution and posing significant threats to human health and nature. The revolutionary idea of waste management by transforming diverse plastic waste into fuel can be a long-term solution for the environment and for society's energy needs. Their practice of transition towards cleaner & greener future, fostering sustainable practices and contributing to a circular economy is applaudable through the project Polyfueler from Sershah Engineering College, Sasaram. 4th Position Project - Beat Plastic Pollution Plastic pollution-free world is not a choice but a commitment to life & a commitment to the next generation. Team Beat Plastic Pollution from Earkai Paathukaappu Sangam (Nature Protection Society) conducted several awareness campaigns, plastic waste collection drives, waste processing or recycling units & restricted the plastics entering into the ponds and ocean. They were guided by local forest rangers & also ensured community participation. Such an action-based approach by the team is applaudable. They have also launched Project PAD ATMs in association with the Glad Bharath, in which they distributed biodegradable sanitary napkins. 5th Position Project - Our Common Future Project Common Future from Charusat University came up with an idea of strengthening resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters, focussing on food security and impacts of climate change on it. They conducted several surveys, interviews with local communities, sharing ideas of climate-smart agriculture etc. We truly appreciate their efforts, though this project is in its nascent stage. We hope it will grow with time, strengthen their implementation and make remarkable changes. Go Back

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

Back 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 Oyashish Adhikari National Coordinator This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Here, you can make changes to your content, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more. Your collection is already set up for you with fields and content. Add your own content or import it from a CSV file. Add fields for any type of content you want to display, such as rich text, images, and videos. Be sure to click Sync after making changes in a collection, so visitors can see your newest content on your live site. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

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

Back Raj Mohan National Coordinator Reforestation Mr. Raj has been in the forefront of technology start-ups since 1999 and has over two decades of experience in building successful businesses. He has founded by Sustainable Green Initiative Organisation. At SGI, the social-enterprise start-up, the roles he plays are similar to what he did when he was 27, except that this path is much more socially and emotionally full-filling and satisfying. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Sheetal Antil National Coordinator Nature Based Solutions Sheetal Antil is a seasoned professional with a strong background in nature-based solutions, climate change education and awareness, and sustainability. She currently works as a Manager for Nature-Based Solutions at South Pole, where she focuses on sourcing projects that promote nature conservation and restoration in the South Asia and Middle East regions. Her goal is to channel climate finance to these projects and provide access to carbon markets. Before her current role, she worked as a Program Manager at The Climate Project Foundation, where she managed climate change education and awareness programs. As a part of Climate Reality (trained Climate Reality Leader 2015), she has organized various campaigns and education programs related to climate action and has extensively worked with teachers, youth, and school community members. She has also gained significant experience in the field of conservation and sustainability through her work with organizations such as the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Capgemini Invent. Additionally, she is a CII certified expert in climate change and sustainability, and part of ESD expert net. Sheetal holds a Master's degree in Biodiversity and Conservation and a Management degree in International Marketing from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. As a Green Jobs National Coordinator, she is committed to sharing her experiences and empowering young minds to take climate action by making green choices. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Vivek Trivedi National Coordinator Climate Disaster and Livelihood Dr. Vivek Trivedi is a Ph.D. in Social Work from Center for Social Work, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Masters in Social Work (MSW) from Punjabi University, Patiala and, PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication from IGNOU. He is a Climate Reality Fellow (2009), at the Asia Pacific Summit, in Melbourne, hosted by the Australian Conservation Foundation. Oxfam Australia, Community Aid Abroad and UNESCO selected him in International Youth Parliament (2004) and UNESCO ESD twin world conferences, 2014 respectively and nominated him as Drafting Committee Member for ESD Youth Statement incorporated in Nagoya Declaration 2014. He has been awarded with Hindustan Times Brightest Young Climate Leadership Award 2010 by the British Council, New Delhi and conferred twice State Award in 2014 and 2020 by Chandigarh Administration on 65th Republic Day and 74th Independence Day 2020 for meritorious services in Social and Public Affairs. Also, he is an alumnus of Diplomacy Training Programme (DTP), University New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, Jeju International Training Center, UNITAR/CIFAL, Jeju, South Korea. His expertise are in Organizational Development & Strengthening, International Relations and Partnership Building, Advocacy, Programme Management and Administration, M&E and Capacity Building etc. He founded Association of Professional Social Workers and Development Practitioners (APSWDP) in 2014; a think tank and is instrumental in getting Special Consultative Status under the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC), Accreditation and Observer Status under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). He is a passionate author, global traveller and love of photography. Presently, he is working with Municipal Corporation Chandigarh as Social Development Officer in Development Cell. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Home Our Programs Climate Change Awareness Program Electric Vehicle Tree Plantation Water Conservation Youth Empowerment Climate Justice Contact Us Support Our Work TOGETHER WE CAN SOLVE THE CLIMATE CRISIS We, at The Climate Reality Project India and South Asia are working hard towards creating a sustainable future by helping and motivating the educators, self-motivated leaders, communities, students to take climate action and address the climate crisis. We need you to reach our goal. Your contributions will help institutes and communities to opt for sustainable solutions. DONATE NOW FOR A GREENER AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE! *DONATIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM INCOME TAX U/S 80G TOGETHER WE CAN SOLVE THE CLIMATE CRISIS We, at The Climate Reality Project India and South Asia are working hard towards creating a sustainable future by helping and motivating the educators, self-motivated leaders, communities, students to take climate action and address the climate crisis. We need you to reach our goal. Your contributions will help institutes and communities to opt for sustainable solutions. DONATE NOW FOR A GREENER AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE! *DONATIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM INCOME TAX U/S 80G Select an option One Time Monthly Yearly Donate Thank you for your donation!

Back G. Krishnakumar National Coordinator Just Transition He is an electrical engineer by education from NIT Calicut, having more than four decades of experience in industries, customer service and non-profit management. He got certified as energy auditor in 2006 & completed certifications in energy management and environment management systems, which introduced him to climate science. In 2015 he became a Climate Reality Leader at New Delhi. This training and exposure helped him to effectively organize many state, national and international workshops to disseminate sustainable energy related topics to different categories of audience – professionals, students , industry personnel and so on. In different capacities in Society of Energy Engineers and Managers (SEEM), he is instrumental in organizing international workshops in ‘hands on training in energy audit ‘ at JNPT, Mumbai in 2011 and another one on ‘"Evolving Energy Models in Emerging Economies-Post COP21’ at Ahmedabad in 2016. Both these events attracted international participation from about two dozen countries. Presently as General Secretary of SEEM, he have embarked on an ambitious project – ‘Decarbonization India Alliance (DIA) to accelerate India’s progress towards Net Zero goal of 2070.This envisages to bring on one platform, organizations which are required to reduce carbon emissions and those organizations and individuals who can facilitate emission reduction. This will catalyze the process of decarbonization to the benefit of all stakeholders, the Nation and the Planet. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link