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SUMMARY:3rd Yuva Sustainability Webinar | Yuva Sustainability Internship
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Rewriting the Story of Waste: Circular Solutions Made Simple\nDate: 16 September 2025 | 5 pm – 6.30 pm \nWe are excited to announce the 3rd Yuva Sustainability Webinar under Voices of Bharat: Yuva for Sustainability\, an initiative of Sustainability Karma with Lok Samvad Sansthan as the implementation partner and in association with IIMT University. \nThe Special Address will be delivered by Prof (Dr) Deepa Sharma\, Vice-Chancellor\, IIMT University. While the webinar presented by Kalyan Singh Kothari\, Co-Convenor\, Voices of Bharat: Yuva for Sustainability\, the Welcome Address will be delivered by Naina Gautam\, Editor & Podcaster\, Sustainability Karma \nExpert Speakers\n▪ Prof (Dr) Simmi Gurwara (Chair)\, Dean\, School of Humanities & Mass Com\, IIMT University\n▪ Prashant Singh\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Blue Planet Environmental Solutions\n▪ Abhishek Agashe\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Elima\n▪ Neeru Dhawan\, Head\, Global Communication\, UFlex\n▪ Dr Prithvi Sengar\, HoD\, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication\, School of Humanities and Mass Communication\, IIMT University\n▪ Rajiv Tikoo (Moderator)\, Co-Convenor\, Voices of Bharat: Yuva for Sustainability \nRewriting the Story of Waste: Circular Solutions Made Simple focuses on how very piece of waste carries a story\, but too often it ends in landfills. This webinar is designed to equip storytellers with the knowledge to change that future of waste – and the narrative. Participants will explore how the circular economy transforms waste into resources\, sparks innovation\, and inspires sustainable living. Through practical insights on recycling\, upcycling\, and eco-design\, students will learn not only the principles of circularity but also how to communicate them in compelling ways. By blending creativity with sustainability\, this session empowers youth to become changemakers who can rewrite waste stories for a greener tomorrow.
URL:https://yuvaforsustainability.com/event/3rd-yuva-sustainability-webinar-yuva-sustainability-internship/
LOCATION:Online\, at Zoom
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SUMMARY:2nd Yuva Sustainability Webinar | Yuva Sustainability Internship 2025
DESCRIPTION:The recent disasters in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh have once again brought climate and disaster events under spotlight. These events underscore the importance of how effective storytelling plays an important role in shaping public understanding and responses to climate change and disasters. \nTopic: Telling Climate and Disaster Stories Right\nDate: Time: 28th August 2025 | 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm \nThe webinar “Telling Climate and Disaster Stories Right” explores how to communicate these complex issues with accuracy\, nuance\, and responsibility\, while remembering that not every disaster is caused by human-induced climate change and that evidence-based reporting is essential. \nBringing together experts\, academics\, and communicators\, the session offers insights on professional storytelling\, avoiding sensationalism\, and highlighting underrepresented perspectives. It will address how to use data and personal accounts to create factual stories that resonate with audiences\, while steering clear of graphic images and dramatic language that may desensitise the public. Participants will learn to craft narratives that inform while upholding the dignity of affected communities. \nThis session aims to strengthen the capacity for responsible communication that fosters greater climate awareness across diverse audiences. \nAgenda \n\nWelcome Address: Dr Seema Agrawal\, Principal\, Kanoria PG Mahila Mahavidyalaya\nSpecial Address: Dr Dev Swarup\, Vice-Chancellor\, Vishvakarma Skills University\nPresented by: Kalyan Singh Kothari\, Co-Convenor\, Voices of Bharat: Yuva for Sustainability\nMessage for Interns: Naina Gautam\, Editor & Podcaster\, Sustainability Karma\n\nSpeakers \n1. Chair: Prof Govind Singh\, Media Advisor to Uttarakhand CM\, & Chairman\, Media Advisory Committee\, Government of Uttarakhand\n2. Prof Kanchan K Malik\, Dept of Communication\, and Faculty Fellow\, UNESCO Chair on Community Media\, University of Hyderabad\n3. Prof Ramesh Menon\, Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication\, Pune\n4. Meenakshi Gupta\, Co-Founder\, Goonj\n5. Sarbjit Singh Sahota\, Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist\, UNICEF\n6. Moderator: Rajiv Tikoo\, Convenor\, Voices of Bharat: Yuva for Sustainability
URL:https://yuvaforsustainability.com/event/2nd-yuva-sustainability-webinar-yuva-sustainability-internship-2025/
LOCATION:Online\, at Zoom
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SUMMARY:Yuva Sustainability Internships | 1st Yuva Sustainability Webinar
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to launch a series of Yuva Sustainability Webinars under the Voices of Bharat: Yuva for Sustainability initiative. \nTopic: Climate Change and Health: Communication Matters\nDate: Time: 8th August 2025 | 5 pm – 6.30 pm \nWhile the Special Address will be delivered by Prof. Sudhi Rajiv\, Vice Chancellor of Haridev Joshi University of Journalism and Mass Communication Jaipur\, the webinar will be chaired by Dr Mohsin Wali\, a Padma Shri awardee\, and Honorary Physician to three former Presidents of India. \nThe eminent panel of speakers includes Urvashi Prasad\, Former Director\, NITI Aayog; Prof Kishore Malviya\, TV Anchor & Podcaster; Dr Rajiv Chhibber\, VP\, Sahajanand Medical Technologies\, and Zerin Osho\, Director\, India Program\, Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development. Rajiv Tikoo\, Consulting Editor\, Sustainability Karma\, will be the Moderator. \nAs climate change increasingly threatens human health—contributing to heat-related illnesses\, respiratory problems\, and the spread of infectious diseases—experts will emphasise the importance of clear\, effective communication. \nExploring the vital intersection of climate change\, public health\, and media\, speakers will share insights and real-world examples to help participants connect global challenges with everyday experiences. This will equip students with the knowledge to create compelling digital content—such as reels\, short videos\, podcasts\, and digital stories—designed to raise awareness\, drive behaviour change and inspire climate action. \nThe creative outputs of the participants will be evaluated by a jury for their impact\, with awards presented at the conclusion of the internship. \nContact: info@yuvaforsustainability.com
URL:https://yuvaforsustainability.com/event/yuva-sustainability-internships-1st-yuva-sustainability-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, at Zoom
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SUMMARY:Yuva Sustainability Conference 2025: Sustainability Storytelling for Green India
DESCRIPTION:Voices of Bharat: Yuva for Sustainability is a nationwide initiative to build capacity of students in storytelling to create mass awareness and inspire climate action\, and equip future sustainability champions with eco-mindfulness and build a sustainable India. The initiative was launched by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan\, Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma\, on World Environment Day (5 June 2025) and covered extensively by The Hindu\, The Times of India\, Dainik Bhaskar\, Rajasthan Patrika and others. \nThe initiative’s flagship event Yuva Sustainability Conference 2025 (Edition 1) seeks to equip students through thematic and technical sessions with the knowledge and skills to create digital communication products that not only create mass environmental and climate awareness but also inspire action. Speakers from academia\, government\, industry\, media and NGOs are expected to make value addition through knowledge-sharing. \nYuva Sustainability Conference 2025 (Edition 1) will serve as a launchpad for Yuva Sustainability Internship Programme and Yuva Sustainability Champion Awards 2025. \nChief Guest: Sh Rajendra Singh\, Founder Chairman\, Tarun Bharat Sangh\nGuest of Honour: Dr Manju Baghmar\, Minister of State\, Women & Child Development Department\, Govt of Rajasthan (TBC) \nContact: info@yuvaforsustainability.com \n  \nClick here to watch the Inaugural Session of the 1st Yuva for Sustainability Conference on 21st July 2025.\n  \n  \nAgenda for the Conference\n  \n09.30-10.30 am \nRegistration \n  \n10.30-12.15 pm \nInaugural Session: Mainstreaming Green Thinking and Living \n\nTree Plantation Ceremony: Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam\nLamp Lighting\nWelcome Address: Dr Seema Agrawal\, Principal\, Kanoria PG Mahila Mahavidyalay\nContext Setting: Sh Rajiv Tikoo & Sh Kalyan Singh Kothari\, Convenor & Co-Convenor\, Voices of Bharat\, Yuva for Sustainability\nDr Rashmi Chaturvedi\, Director\, Kanodia PG Mahila Mahavidyalaya\nProf Sudhi Rajiv\, Vice-Chancellor\, Haridev Joshi University of Journalism and Mass Communication\nProf Dev Swarup\, Vice-Chancellor\, Vishvakarma Skills University\, and Baba Amte Divyang University\nProf Alpana Kateja\, Vice-Chancellor\, University of Rajasthan\nKeynote Address by Sh Rajendra Singh\, Founder Chairman\, Tarun Bharat Sangh\nSpecial Address by Dr Manju Baghmar\, State Minister\, Public Works\, and Women & Child Development & Child Empowerment\, Govt of Rajasthan\nInaugural Address by Sh Sanjay Sharma\, State Minister (Independent Charge)\, Forest\, Environment & Climate Change\, and Science & Technology\, Govt of Rajasthan\nVote of Thanks by Ms Naina Gautam\, Editor & Podcaster\, Sustainability Karma\n\n  \n12.15-1-00 pm \nBuilding Youth-Industry Synergy for Green Growth \n\nModerator: Sh Rajiv Tikoo\, Consulting Editor\, Sustainability Karma\nChair: Dr K L Jain\, President\, Rajasthan Chamber of Commerce and Industry\nSh Pratyush Thakur\, India Country Head\, Blueleaf Energy\nSh K Ganesh\, Director\, Sustainability & Corporate Affairs\, Bisleri International\nMs Neeru Dhawan\, Head of Global Communication\, UFlex\nMs Priyanka Sharma\, Head of Operations – Nand Ghar\, Vedanta\nStudents’ Interaction\n\n  \n1.00-2.00 pm \nLunch \n  \n2.00-2.30 pm \nHarnessing Communication for Sustainable Future \n\nMs Naina Gautam\, Editor & Podcaster\, Sustainability Karma\n\n  \n2.30-3.00 pm \nCreating Digital Narratives for a Greener Tomorrow \n\nModerator: Sh Manish K Sharma\, Associate Director\, Adglobal360\nChair: Dr Arvind Kalia\, National Head\, Mentoring\, Rajasthan Patrika\nAmit Sharma\, State Video Head\, Dainik Bhaskar\nPurushottam Divakar\, Photo Journalist\, India Today Group\nShalini Agrawal\, City In-Charge\, Rajasthan Patrika\nSpecial Address by veteran storyteller\, Ms Neetaji Raisurana\n\n  \n3.00-3.30 pm \nYuva Sustainability Survey 2025 & Feedback \n\nStudents to fill up the survey and feedback form\n\n  \n3.30-4.00 pm \nValedictory Session & Way Forward \n\nChair: Kalyan Singh Kothari\, Secretary\, Lok Samvad Sansthan\nAnnouncement of setting up of Yuva Sustainability Club of Kanoria PG Mahila Mahavidyalaya and an oath taking ceremony\nWay Forward by Sh Rajiv Tikoo\, Consulting Editor\, Sustainability Karma\nValedictory Address by Prof Rajeev Jain\, Former Vice Chancellor\, University of Rajasthan\nVote of Thanks: Dr Mohita Chaturvedi Sharma\, Head\, Department of Sociology\, Kanoria PG Mahila Mahavidyalaya\n\n 
URL:https://yuvaforsustainability.com/event/yuva-sustainability-conference-2025-sustainability-storytelling-for-green-india/
LOCATION:Kanoria PG Mahila Mahavidyalaya\,\, Gandhi Circle\, J.L.N Marg\, Jaipur\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan\, 302004\, India
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