Dreaming of an Earth free from thermal power stations, Kangujam underscored that environmental conservation should be a top priority for policymakers. Her strong advocacy resonates with growing global concerns about climate change and the need for sustainable development.
Young climate activist Licypriya Kangujam has called on the government to enact a comprehensive climate change law to combat environmental degradation and reverse the harmful effects of global warming. Speaking at the panel discussion Unified Pathways for a Greener Future on the third day of the Summit of Future, organized by JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), the 13-year-old founder of The Child Movement highlighted the urgent need for decisive action.
“We urgently need a climate change law,” Kangujam stated passionately. She emphasized the importance of environmental education and suggested that schools require students to plant at least ten trees as part of their curriculum. Additionally, she urged the government to ban all mining activities and impose hefty fines for environmental destruction.
Dreaming of an Earth free from thermal power stations, Kangujam underscored that environmental conservation should be a top priority for policymakers. Her strong advocacy resonates with growing global concerns about climate change and the need for sustainable development.
Lokanath Behera, Former Director General of Police and current Managing Director of Kochi Metro, also spoke at the event, emphasizing the importance of sustainability. “Sustainable development is essential for survival,” Behera remarked. He highlighted the Water Metro project in Kochi as an example of a sustainable initiative that prioritizes environmental conservation.
Dr. Krishnan N V H, an advisory panel member of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), pointed out that many global companies are striving to achieve carbon neutrality. “For example, Apple has announced its goal to become carbon neutral by 2025,” he noted, underscoring the importance of corporate responsibility in addressing climate change.
Sridharan Murthy, Advisor at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), emphasized the role of technology in environmental conservation. “Technology, including Artificial Intelligence, should be harnessed for environmental studies,” he said, advocating for the democratization of knowledge to drive innovation and solutions for climate challenges.
The discussion highlighted a unified call for government, industry, and educational institutions to work together in combating climate change. Kangujam’s passionate plea for a dedicated climate change law stands as a stark reminder of the urgent need to safeguard the environment for future generations. Her message echoed throughout the event: decisive action today will secure a greener and more sustainable tomorrow.
