India has a rich history of grassroots environmental movements like Project Tiger and the Chipko Movement, driven by individuals and citizens who have taken action at the ground level. These efforts highlight the vital role citizens play in promoting sustainability and protecting the environment. As India intensifies its focus on sustainability, citizen action is more crucial than ever to address challenges like climate change, resource management, and conservation. In this panel discussion, we hear from experts working across water, waste management, conservation, menstrual and sexual health, and environmental law to understand how individual and citizen action can drive meaningful change.
Why Citizen Action Matters?
Bridging Gaps: Ground-level action can bridge the gap between government policies and their implementation.
Local Solutions: Citizens are often best positioned to identify and address sustainability challenges in their communities.
Creating Impact: Collective participation can amplify efforts to build a more resilient and sustainable future.
Panelists:
Radhika Dhingra – Director, Badlaav Social Reform Foundation
Sumaira Abdulali – Founder, Awaaz Foundation
Ritwick Dutta – Founder, LIFE
Sreerag Kuruvat – Senior Operations Manager, Green Worms Waste Management
Moderator: Priyanka Bhide, Co-founder, Kubernein Initiative
