Youth can become changemakers with ‘Climate Troopers’

 What are Climate Troopers?

The basic concept is of responsible volunteering. Lot of people are driven towards community outreach programs, they are there on the field  contributing, but at some point of time we have to map the outcome of their efforts. Climate Troopers is an army of volunteers who have the faith that climate crisis can be handled if people are willing to take some meaningful steps in that direction. The guiding principle is Learn, Share and Act. Climate Troopers have been engaged in these activities on these principles for last two years and they have not only created impact which is visible but also solutions which can work in a longer run.

Example of Climate Trooper activities

1.       Waste Negative Events - Whenever we go to community or public places or go for picnics or treks, we not only bring back material which we have consumed but also what others have littered.

2.       Identifying concept areas where we can work together – Whether it is natural rejuvenation of lakes, rivers, water bodies or starting with simple rain water harvesting in the society or campuses, setting / creating butterfly habitat

Once the sense of responsibility is imbibed, it will create the same synergy in others and will promote group thinking. Looking for sustainable solutions which can also create employment opportunities can result in impactful initiatives. This can convert students into change makers who are self-driven and make this world a better place for environment and people.  

Shivam Singh

Volunteer at Adar Poonawalla Clean City Initiative

and Founder of Startup ExploreIT 

Location: India

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