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A group of teenagers has devised this simple solution to contribute to a sustainable future: Sustainable Bharat.
They go by the name of ‘Forum for Concerned Teenagers’.
Their Knowledge partners are TERI, The Climate Reality Project – India, CII-Yi and PJMT.
Their future appears grim, with the full force of climate change’s impacts hitting their generation.
Climate impacts of droughts, floods, and extreme weather events will increase and threaten a large part of our country.
Our Hon. PM committed to a Net Zero future for India by 2070, with a 45% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 at COP 26.
As he has said, It can only be done with all our support.
They believe in ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, which means ‘The World is One family.’
It emphasises a global perspective, prioritising the collective well-being over individual interests.
Municipal Corporations play a crucial role in Green Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) and their reduction.
Every year, each municipal corporation puts together a financial budget to conduct its civic functions.
They request that a part of this annual financial budget be set aside to reduce GHGs relevant to their domain, such as Green-certified buildings, Clean energy, EVs, Biogas, Waste management, Heat-reflecting paints, Green roofs, Green materials, and Tree planting.
Please impress upon the Municipal Corporations or pass a law requiring them to have a Budget for Carbon reduction and report on the annual savings of GHGs targeted and achieved for our journey towards a Net Zero.
Please visit their website https://www.sustainablebharat.org/
They say we can significantly impact our society for a better future, together.
They look forward to our joining hands with them to help Bharat reach Net Zero and fulfil our country’s commitments.
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