Yogesh K Porwar
Bengaluru:Special Commissioner (FECCM),Preeti Gehlot emphasized that for students to meaningfully contribute to climate action, it is crucial they understand its importance and the challenges posed by climate change.
While addressing a Recognition Drive organized by the BBMP’s Climate Action Cell at the BBMP Head Office campus,inside the Naukarara Bhavan,she stressed that small,consistent changes in daily life—such as limited water use,minimizing the use of air conditioning,and reducing plastic consumption—can lead to significant long-term impacts on climate change.
She also urged the use of eco-friendly alternatives over environmentally harmful materials and encouraged everyone to promote such sustainable choices.
Active student participation in school and college-based Climate Action Clubs helps deepen awareness and engagement with climate-related issues.
Currently,over 770 schools and colleges have registered to form such clubs and appealed to institutions that haven’t registered yet to do so at the earliest.
*Certificates Presented to 12 Educational Institutions:
In recognition of their commitment to climate awareness and active involvement in activities addressing four vertical audits Water,Waste,Energy,and Greening- twelve schools and colleges were selected for honors.
During the event,certificates were presented to the following six institutions:
*DPS, North Bengaluru.
*DPS,South Bengaluru.
*C.B.Bhandari Jain High School & PU College.
*Bishop Sargent High School.
*Mount Carmel PU College.
*Carmel PU College, Basaveshwaranagar.
*Upcoming Program Schedule to Be Announced Soon:
The annual schedule of Climate Action Club activities has been finalized to help schools and colleges plan their events effectively. This schedule will soon be published on the official Climate Action Clubs website: https://bengaluruclimateactionclubs.in
*Interactive Session with Students:
As part of the event, participating students engaged in group discussions on the four key areas contributing to climate change—Water, Waste, Energy,and Greening. They actively participated in the session and shared their insights and thoughts.
Additionally, students reflected on their experiences during the audit process, discussed the challenges they faced, and expressed their learnings from the initiative.
