Centre for Environment Education, CEE was created in recognition of the importance of environmental education in India's overall environment and development strategy. The result of a unique partnership between government and a non-governmental institution, CEE was established as a Centre of Excellence in 1984, supported by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Government of India. CEE has inherited the rich multi-disciplinary resource base and varied experience of Nehru Foundation for Development, its parent organisation, which has been promoting educational efforts since 1966 in the areas of science, nature study, health, development, and environment. At the time it began its activities, CEE was perhaps the only organization actively engaged in environmental education in the country. While carrying out programmes in different parts of the country, it was located only at Ahmedabad. Within five years of activities, it was realized that for a country as vast as India and its diversity, physical presence was important for effective implementation. Based on this, the first regional office was opened for the Southern region in 1988-89. Since then it has been a conscious effort to have an office or presence in the geographical area of work. After completing a decade of activities in 1994, it was decided to move more from environmental education to environmental action. This was an outcome of the learnings and experiences in the first ten years. CEE began more pilot, field-level and demonstration projects towards sustainable development which could be scaled-up and replicated. Within the next ten years, these projects formed a major chunk of Centre's activities. Today, CEE works for a wide range of sectors, target groups and geographical areas. CEE sees a major opportunity to further contribute towards sustainable development.
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Congratulations Novotel Mumbai International Airport on being a Green Key certified hotel in India. The certification reflects the hotel's commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices in the hospitality industry. #certification #sustainability
Mr Prabhjot Sodhi MBE, Sr Programme Director, Circular Economy, CEE moderated the Panel Discussion on the Role of Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) in achieving Circularity in India organised by India Circular Economy Forum (ICEF2024) on July 12, 2024, New Delhi. He spoke about the importance of MRF in promoting a circular economy by efficiently sorting and processing recyclable materials, emphasising that effective waste management is the future for all. Key intake from all panelists include- Mr Rahul Nainani, Co-founder, ReCircle, emphasised the significance of Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) and the challenges faced at the ground level. Mr Sanjeev Arora, CEO, RUDA highlighted the benefits and sustainability of integrating and processing dry and wet waste within a single center. Mr Nikhil Panchal, Founder & CEO, GREEN AADHAAR discussed the digitisation of the entire waste management system to track waste collection from the source to processing. Mr Saurabh Sharma, Head CSR & GM, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. pointed out the role and benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) investments in the waste management sector. Ms Amarpreet Kaur, Project Officer, CEE underlined the importance of communication and the role of branding at MRFs for all stakeholders. The panel discussion concluded with projecting the HDFC Bank-CEE project ‘Rural & Urban Landscape Free of Dry & Plastic Waste Management’ video based on Bastar, Chhattisgarh.
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CEE and EPAM Unite for a Plastic-Free Future: Taking Action for Our Environment! 54 champions making waves on International Plastic Free Day at Marina Beach, Chennai: a triumphant beach clean-up collected 73 kg plastic, 35 kg organic, and 22 kg glass waste. #plasticfreeday
On June 28, 2024, with support from Drinking Water & Sanitation Department (DW&SD), Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), Govt of Jharkhand, DRDA Ranchi, DW&SD Ranchi East, HDFC Bank, CEE, & NEEDS (Service Provider) organised a Block Level Workshop at Anagara Block, Ranchi, Jharkhand. The workshop was attended by 36 participants, including Pramukh of Angara, Phase-1 Mukhiyas, Sachiv, Samiti Members and many local officials from the Block. Mr. Subeer Ranjan, Project Officer, CEE presented the HDFC Bank-CEE project strategy and how the newly constructed Material Recovery Facility (MRF) at Ormanjhi Block needs to be made sustainable in its operations for the MRF. He added that this is one of the FIRST MRF in the region where we intend to start segregation of nearly 4-5 MTs per day in 5 months. Nearly 191 meetings were done with the 91 villages in two blocks. Mr. Tarun Singh, Block Coordinator, DDWS, Angara and Ormanjhi facilitated a discussion on identifying storage space at the Panchayat Collection Centre and the importance of creating Bhasmak (traditional sanitary incinerator) in every Panchayat to ensure them into Model Village Panchayats. In a follow-up meeting with Mukhiyas, Sachivs, Samiti members of the panchayats of 1st phase (10 Panchayats) agreed to put up collection charges of Rs 20/- per household per month as part of support to the Swachhta Didi’s.
CEE South published a groundbreaking research paper titled "Examining Two Decades of Climate Variability in Karnataka: Insights from Temperature and Rainfall Trends". The study reveals significant climate variations in Karnataka's districts over 20 years. Uttara Kannada, Hassan, and Shivamogga saw increased rainfall, while Gadag, Raichur, and Kolar experienced decreases. Raichur had the highest average temperatures, with Hassan recording the lowest minimum temperature in 2005. Kolar had the lowest maximum relative humidity and highest minimum, while Raichur had the opposite. These findings underscore climate's critical impact on agriculture and guide sustainable development strategies in Karnataka. Read more to explore how these changes affect our environment and what can be done to adapt! Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/d2rmnenq #ClimateResearch #ClimateChange #ResearchPaper
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Congratulations Grand Mercure Bengaluru Gopalan Mall on being a Green Key certified hotel in India. The hotel underwent a rigorous audit before earning the prestigious Green Key Certification. The certification reflects the hotel's commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices in the hospitality industry. #sustainability #certification
On June 13, 2024, Shri Kiran Deo, MLA Jagdalpur, Smt Vedvati Kashyap; Zila Panchayat Adhyaksh inaugurated the Material Recycling Centre (MRC) machinery at Bastar, Chhattisgarh. Shri Mahesh Kashyap, MP Bastar, Sh Vijay Dayaram K IAS, District Collector, Bastar; Sh Prakash Kumar Sarway, CEO Zila Panchayat Bastar; Sh Haresh Mandavi, Commissioner Nagar Nigam; and Sh Amit Bhatia, CEO Janpad Jagdalpur joined the event along with key officials from District Administration Bastar, CEE & Shrishti Waste Management Services (Service Provider) team. Shri Mahesh Kashyap & Shri Kiran Deo inaugurated the Substation, followed by a visit to the MRC and Material Recovery Facility (MRF). During the visit to the MRF, they were briefed about HDFC Bank, CEE & SWMS "Rural & Urban Landscape Free of Dry & Plastic Waste" project. The officials were briefed that MRC and MRF together is the first of its kind in India where the ULB has set up private and public partnerships. This is built on the guidelines of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR, Govt. of India - Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen. The features of the Swachh Centre (MRF & MRC) were highlighted, emphasising its role in better business decisions with inventory tracking, operational efficiency, material flow analysis, comprehensive planning, and material resource efficiencies. Swachh Centre is a step to reduce carbon emissions, address climate change mitigation, and move to a NET ZERO Circularity approach. Mr Sodhi added that we need more investment to address NET ZERO targets. CEE with HDFC BANK support is committed to it. The event concluded with the officials interacting with the safai mitras (waste pickers) & learning about their health, incomes, and skills.
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Centre for Environment Education and ConsciousLeap sign an MOU to introduce new initiatives for young minds. CEE’s vision encapsulates success and wellbeing in their focus areas of Environmental education and Non- violence, to add sustainability to their impact. ConsciousLeap will contribute its expertise based on a joint roadmap across areas that will help young minds develop awareness about the environment, wellbeing for achieving success and for empowering individuals to adopt a sustainable, healthy and happy living. Together, we aim to empower youth with essential skills and knowledge for a brighter, healthier future. Join us on this journey of positive impact and transformation! #wellbeing #studentwellbeing #transformation #lifeskills #ceeindia #consciousleap #education
The Zilla Parishad of Bastar and Swachh Bharat Mission - Grameen team organised a State-level Plastic Waste Management Workshop on May 21-22, 2024, in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh. The workshop was attended by 63 district coordinators and officials from all districts of Chhattisgarh. The 2-day workshop showcased Material Recovery Facility (MRF) established under HDFC Bank, CEE and Shrishti Waste Management Services (Service Provider) project ‘Rural & Urban Landscape Free of Dry & Plastic Waste’ in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. Discussions centered on how the MRF is a place for making better business decisions with inventory tracking, operational efficiency and material flow analysis, comprehensive planning and material resource efficiencies. HDFC Bank Parivartan