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- 2. What is thefocus of World Environment Day in 2021? REIMAGINE. RECREATE. RESTORE. This year, we're starting from the ground up. We can't go back in time to when the world was a greener place, but what we can do is plant trees, clean our oceans and rivers, and make peace with nature that fuels our everyday lives. The world is asking you to be bold and join the fight for #GENERATION RESTORATION
- 3. The United Nations Assemblyestablished World Environment Day in 1972, which was the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the human environment. In 1974, it was celebrated with the theme 'Only One Earth’. • World Environment Day has its very own anthem, just like countries do. • Over 100 countries get involved with World Environment Day every year. • Food waste contributes to 14% of global carbon emissions! • The UN have predicted that, by the year 2050, humankind will need three planets to sustain itself (with the current rate of population growth and consumption). • Around 27,000 trees are cut down across the world every single day, purely for the purposes of making toilet paper.
- 9. • Before leavinga room switch-off the fans and lights. • Attend the pipe leaks immediately. • Do not waste food. • Avoid using plastic bags. • Plant more number of trees and take care of them.
- 12. Kinkri Devi 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 M. S. Swaminathan Known as the ‘Father of India’s Green Revolution,’ 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.
- 13. Jadav Payeng Also knownas the ‘forest man of India,’ Jadav Payeng comes from the state of Assam. His contribution as an environmentalist entails creating a 550 hectare long man- made forest all by himself. 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. Salim Ali Also known as the ‘Birdman of India,’ 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.
- 14. Rajendra Singh Also knownas the ‘waterman of 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 is also known to be highly critical of the lax in the attitude of various government bodies and their pessimism towards water body revival. 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. Medha Patkar 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.
- 15. Marimuthu Yoganathan Also knownas ‘Tree man of 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.” 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.
- 16. Vandana Shiva isan Indian scholar, environmental activist, food sovereignty advocate, ecofeminist and anti-globalization author. Based in Delhi, Shiva has written more than 20 books. She is often referred as "Gandhi of grain" for her activism associated with anti-GMO movement.
- 18. Wangari Maathai Kenyan political activist WangarĩMuta Maathai was a Kenyan social, environmental, and political activist and the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Licypriya Kangujam is a child environmental activist from India. She is one of the youngest climate activists globally and has addressed world leaders at the United Nations Climate Change Conf erence 2019 (COP25) in Madrid, Spain asking them to take immediate climate action. Licypriya has been campaigning for climate action in India since 2018, to pass new laws to curb India's high pollution levels, and to make climate-change literacy mandatory in schools. India's Greta Thunberg: All about 11-year-old climate activist Ridhima Pandey. Ridhima Pandey (born 2009) is a environmental activist from India who advocates for action against climate change. She has been likened to Greta Thunberg. Sunita Narain is an Indian environmentalist and political activist as well as a major proponent of the Green concept of sustainable development.