“I Pledge” is an initiative to bring together People from all walks of life; and make a significant impact by influencing people to change their present lifestyle habits into sustainable alternatives.
The pledges, along with their actions, will be asked to share, with quantifiable data & updates regularly; so that the quantification should be possible. By the end, IISD- CMI will share the total Carbon Emissions reduced by our campaign which will be calculated using a Carbon-Footprint Calculator recommended by UNFCCC
Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) has been chosen as the “Official Mascot” of the Global Sustainability Summit (GSS) 2023, as it symbolizes the significance of preserving Planetary Biodiversity and protecting Natural Habitats. This move highlights not only the importance of conserving this unique and charismatic species, just in India, across its larger range in the entire eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. The Red Panda is an endangered species in IUCN Red Book, due to habitat loss from deforestation and degradation, as well as poaching and illegal wildlife trade, with an availability of estimated population of less than 2,500 only and their numbers are rapidly reducing. Before this beautiful fauna gets permanently extinct from our Planet, let’s converge our collective wisdom and synergy to save this wonderful animal in all possible manner, since it belongs to the Himalayas, belongs to us, and belongs to India.
The 15 Prestigious National Awards are to be presented By the Hon’ble Chief Guest of Eminence on 17th June 2023 to recognize and honor individuals & Organizations for their Outstanding Contributions toward leading India on the path of Sustainability and Decarbonization. These awards are to be decided by an Eminent Jury panel, headed by the Judge of National Green Tribunal (NGT) as the Chair; where if the deserving nomination will not be received, in few award areas, those awards will not be considered.
Indian Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD) is registered as a National Not-for-Profit, Independent Public Policy Think Tank and Scientific Research Institute at New Delhi, with an objective of working for ensuring overall improvement of lives and living of Common Man, through Research Innovations and engaging with Communities at grass-root level. IISD strives to put India into a Sustainable Path that is Inclusive and Equitable, involving People, Planet and Business.
CMI is an Indian Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD) initiative, which is again a Leading Indian Public Policy Think Tank and Research Institute at New Delhi, committed to protect Our Only Planet, Mother Earth from Global Warming and other adverse impacts of Climate Change. CMI is engaged to evolve a strategic framework for India, in identifying low carbon growth opportunities and facilitates a series of planned and scaled-up program, striving for lowering the carbon intensity of the economy at the macro and sectoral levels, by creating synergies and addressing the barriers, potential trade-offs and appropriate financial (Carbon Finance Models) needs to remove these blockades. Moreover, CMI works to raise India’s consensus efforts and for national preparedness to face and address global climate change adaptation and mitigation challenges.
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