World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th to raise awareness of environmental issues. It encourages worldwide awareness and action to protect the environment. The document discusses current major environmental issues like overpopulation, deforestation, climate change, etc. It emphasizes the importance of protecting the environment to sustain life and outlines various actions individuals can take like reduce, reuse, recycle, volunteer, educate others, and plant trees. The document also profiles several prominent Indian environmentalists like Jadav Payeng, Sumaira Abdulali, Salim Ali, and M.C. Mehta who have significantly contributed to environmental protection and conservation efforts in India.

1. World Environment Day (WED)
“Time for Nature”
M.SAKTHIVEL, M.Tech, (Ph.D)
Assistant Professor / Innovation Ambassador of KIC
Department of Civil Engineering
Kongunadu College of Engineering and Technology

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World Environmental Day
 World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated annually on 5th June and is the
United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the
Protection of the environment.
 It has been a platform for raising awareness on environmental issues as Marine
Pollution, Overpopulation, Global Warming, Sustainable Development and
Wildlife Crime.
 It also serves as the People’s Day for doing something positive for the for the
environment, galvanizing individual actions into a collective power that
generates an exponential positive impact on the planet.

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Current Issues
 Over Population
 Deforestation
 Energy Crisis
 Urbanization
 Water Pollution
 Climate Change
 Ozone Hole
 Accidents
 Green House Effects
 Food Crisis
 Fuel Crisis
 Biodiversity Loss

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Why we have to take care?
“Nature provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man's greed”
- Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
 Protecting our environment is the foundation for sustaining our planet,
community and economy. Our environment supports and houses our
ecosystems, allowing them to grow and thrive.
 If we fail to protect our environment, we will put the lives of humans, animals,
plants and more at risk.
 Since, we get everything from the natural environment, at least for that sake
we have to protect it.

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How can we protect?
 Three ‘R’ Concept
 Volunteer
 Educate
 Conserve water
 Choose sustainable
 Bike more
 Shop wisely
 Use long-lasting light bulbs
 Don't send chemicals into our
waterways
 Plant a tree

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Three ‘R’ Concept
 Reduce, reuse, and recycle. Cut down on what you throw away. Follow the
three "R's" to conserve natural resources and landfill space

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Volunteer
 Volunteer for clean-ups in your community. You can get involved in protecting
your watershed, too

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Educate
 When you further your own education, you can help others understand the
importance and value of our natural resources.

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Conserve water
 The less water you use, the less runoff and wastewater that eventually end up
in the ocean.

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Choose sustainable
 Learn how to make smart seafood choices at www.fishwatch.gov.

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Bike more
 Bike more. Drive less.

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Shop wisely
 Buy less plastic and bring a reusable shopping bag.

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Use long-lasting light bulbs
 Energy efficient light bulbs reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Also flip the
light switch off when you leave the room!

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Don't send chemicals into
our waterways
 Don't send chemicals into our waterways. Choose non-toxic chemicals in the
home and office.

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Plant a tree
 Plant a tree. Trees provide food and oxygen. They help save energy, clean the
air, and help combat climate change.

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Environmentalists in India
 Jadav Payeng Also known as the ‘Forest man
of India,’ Jadav Payeng comes from the state
of Assam.
 Creating a 550 hectare long man-made
forest all by himself.
 Jadev Payeng stepped in at that moment and
spent 30 years of his life trying to restore the
forest.
 He started by planting bamboo and some
other plant species which resulted in the
restoration of that area. At present, the forest
encompasses 1360 hectares of area and a
variety of wildlife.
Jadav Payeng
Forest man of India

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Environmentalists in India
 Sumaira Abdulali was born into a family of
environmentalists and has been working
towards environmental protection since
2002.
 For more than a decade, she has contributed
extensively to two issues that impact the
environment, namely, sand mining and noise
pollution.
 Her NGO, Awaaz Foundation played a
crucial role in implementing silence zones
and safe zone limits during festivals and also
dealing with the issue of sand drudging
which severely impacts the bio-system.
Sumaira Abdulali
The Logical Indian

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Environmentalists in India
 Salim Ali was a naturalist and ornithologist.
His contribution as an environmentalist
encompassed conducting systematic surveys of
birds in India.
 He also played a significant role in the creation
of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and the protection
of the Silent Valley National Park.
 His Autobiography, ‘Fall of a sparrow’ has
received wide acclaim and has been
recommended to all individuals who consider
themselves to be nature enthusiasts. For 50
years, he played a key role in modeling and
shaping India’s environmental policies.
Salim Ali
‘Birdman of India’

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Environmentalists in India
 Rajendra Singh has worked towards the goal of
efficient water management and harvesting.
 For over three decades, Singh has worked
towards the rejuvenation and revival of water
bodies in India.
 He has revived over 12 water bodies by
constructing 11800 water structures in the
regions of Karnataka, Rajasthan, and
Maharashtra. This has helped in the recharging
of aquifers.
 His work and contribution to the environment
have won him the Magsaysay in 2001 and the
Stockholm Water Prize in 2015. (Kamal, 2019)
Rajendra Singh
‘Waterman of India’

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Environmentalists in India
 Medha Patkar is one of the most famous
environmentalists in India since she initiated
the ‘Narmada Bachao Aandolan’ and her work
has played an instrumental role in changing the
Indian environmental processes.
 Her dedication to protecting the livelihood of
several families that were being displaced by
the creation of the Narmada dam has led her to
win the ‘Right to Livelihood’ Reward.
Medha Patkar
‘Narmada Bachao Aandolan’

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Environmentalists in India
 Yoganathan is a Coimbatore bus driver who
has planted around three lakh saplings over the
past 30 years.
 He has contributed over 40% of his salary to
contribute to the purpose of protecting the
environment.
 Due to his efforts, the Tamil government has
given him the title of “Suttru Suzhal Sevai
Veerar” or the “Eco-Warrior.”
Marimuthu Yoganathan
‘Tree man of India’

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Environmentalists in India
 Mike Pandey is a film-maker who specializes
in environment and wildlife films. His movie,
‘Vanishing Giants’ played a crucial role in
banning the harsh and outdated techniques for
capturing elephants.
 He also played an important role in creating
awareness about the Whale Shark and its
conversation. This led him to win the “CMS –
UNEP Award for Outstanding Achievement In
Global Conservation.”
 Pandey is the first Asian producer to have won
the Green Oscar and his continuous efforts
towards environmental protection led him to
win this award three times.
Mike Pandey
‘Green Oscar’

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Environmentalists in India
 Kinkri Devi is a famous activist and
environmentalist of India who waged a war on
the illegal quarrying and mining in the state of
Himachal Pradesh.
 Kinkri Devi was a sweeper who lived in
deplorable conditions, however, she made
continuous efforts to protect the Environment.
 Her notable contributions to the Indian
environment led her to win the Stree Shakti
award in 1999 and attend the International
Women’s Conference in Bejing. Kinkri Devi
‘Stree Shakti award in 1999’

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Environmentalists in India
 Mehta filed several petitions which brought
about monumental changes for the Indian
environment. M. C. Mehta played a key role in
curbing the industrial pollution which was
polluting the Ganges and corroding the Taj
Mahal.
 His efforts also led to the introduction of lead-
free gasoline in India. He has also worked
towards the ban of shrimp farming along the
coast.
 He was given the title of ‘Green Advocate’
when he signed a Public Interest Litigation in
1984 that mandated the introduction of the
discipline of environmental studies at the
undergraduate level.
M. C. Mehta
‘Green Advocate’

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Environmentalists in India
 Swaminathan worked on agricultural research
and plant genetics.
 His work led to the production of a high-
technology invention in the wheat crops which
paved the way for the Indian Green Revolution.
 He is known as an agricultural genius since he
cross-bred a Mexican seed with a local variety
that led to the production of a large number of
grains.
 This helped in successfully tackling the famine
issue in India as well as that in Asia.
M. S. Swaminathan
‘Father of India’s Green Revolution’

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