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GoGreenGuru: Sustainability in ActionRestoring India's Lakes and Ponds | Arun Krishnamurthy, EFILakes are habitats, a world in themselves. They bring character to the city, help us deal with water-related issues like flooding and water supply, give us a space to reconnect with nature and communities, and on and on...But sadly, lakes and ponds today are polluted with waste, sewage, toxic chemicals - affecting human lives, livelihoods and biodiversity that depend on these lakes for sustenance.What if we could come together to restore these lakes, the right way? And build community in the process? Listen to the inspiring story of Arun Krishnamurthy, founder of EFI...2025-03-2231 min
GoGreenGuru: Sustainability in ActionStories from Kodaikanal |Conservation & Eco fiction | Childrens' author PriyadarshiniWild gaurs, forests, people and magic...stories from the hills and hearts of Kodaikanal come alive! Tune in to this heartwarming conversation with Priyadarshini Panchapakesan, childrens' author, teacher and storyteller and uncover about the untold sides of Kodi. Learn about how reckless tourism affects Kodi, connect with the lives of the honey collector tribes and get glimpses into Priya's storytelling process.Priyadarshini has authored books with a mix of adventure, thrill, suspense and soul... She celebrates nature, culture, environmental stewardship, tribal communities and female protagonists through her stories. Priyadarshini Panchapakesan also conducts storytelling sessions and hands-on activities for...2025-02-161h 00
GoGreenGuru: Sustainability in ActionEducation in tune with nature | Seetha Ananthasivan, Bhoomi - PrakriyaWhat is the true potential of education? Can it help us connect deeply with ourselves and the world? Can nature be a part of this journey?In this episode, we explore these questions with Seetha Ananthasivan, an enabler of nature-centered holistic education. She has co-created spaces like Prakriya Green Wisdom School and Bhoomi College, bringing humaneness to learning.On a mission to spread nature education in schools, she is co-building a network called All Schools Can. https://allschoolscan.org/ If you would like to be a nature educator, do apply for the Teach for...2025-01-081h 21
GoGreenGuru: Sustainability in ActionPlanting seeds of hope | Seshu Ratnala, Swetcha Foundation |“A plant after every heart” - Swetcha foundation is working towards building an ecosystem that could achieve the dream of planting and nourishing 10 lakh trees in 10 years across the country.Meet Seshu Babu Ratnala, environmentalist and founder of Swetcha foundation. Seshu and his friends wanted to give back to their hometown when they revisited one summer, and it kickstarted into an environmental education initiative in schools, where children planted saplings and took stewardship of them. It is about the freedom to do the right thing.Contact Seshu Babu RatnalaPh - 9742488899Email - ratnalaseshubabu@gmai...2024-07-1743 min
GoGreenGuru: Sustainability in ActionJoy of Volunteering | Plog Raj |Join us as we delve into the journey of G Nagaraj, affectionately known as Plog Raj, the Plogman of India. Nagaraj's story began with a simple yet powerful observation shared by a fellow being: "Places which are clean…people tend to keep it clean. If a place is dirty, people feel like littering…” Determined to be part of the solution, Nagaraj introduced and popularized plogging in India, turning the simple act of picking up trash while jogging or walking into a nationwide movement. In this episode, you'll discover how Nagaraj's innovative approach makes volunteering fun and impactful. Hear firsth...2024-06-0552 min
GoGreenGuru: Sustainability in ActionUnpacking Sustainable menstruation | Dr Lata Ghanshamnani | RNisarg Foundation |What if there was a way we could menstruate using products that are healthy, safe and comfortable and do not add to the landfills? What if we could empower ourselves to make a choice that works for us? Join us in demystifying sustainable menstruation in this warm and friendly conversation with Dr Lata Ghanshamnani, co-founder, RNisarg Foundation and host Ananya Sangameshwar. We explore the what, why and how of sustainable menstruation, discuss menstrual cups and cloth pads and address fears, doubts and concerns in an open and empathetic way. Listen to the story of RNisarg Foundation and Project...2024-04-2745 min
GoGreenGuru: Sustainability in ActionEmpowering youth towards active citizenship | Story of HaiJalo | Bombil RuthHow can we answer that call to service and grow as a person? How can we stir that fire and put it to good use? What if we could have a space to be more human together? HaiJalo, which means, "we will find a way", in Kumaoni, is finding a way to make this happen…Volunteer cultivator, mother of ideas, youth mobiliser, toilet cleaner - Bombil Ruth does what needs doing at HaiJalo, the community service collective she runs along with local Pahadi youth in Champawat district of Uttarakhand.Th...2024-04-071h 24
GoGreenGuru: Sustainability in ActionRainwater Harvesting 101: Water Resilience for our Communities | ft. Vishwanath S, Biome |How do we combat water scarcity on one hand and floods on the other? The solution is the same - integrated, inclusive water management, with rainwater harvesting. As citizens and communities, this is a simple, economical and effective practice we can adopt to ensure we have water for our needs, today and in the time to come.This World Water Day, reimagine the way you think about water. In conversation with Vishwanathan S, founder-trustee Biome Environmental Trust, we discuss the why and how of rainwater harvesting, understand the approach we can take...2024-03-2249 min
GoGreenGuru: Sustainability in ActionCitizens unite to save the Banyans of Chevella | Nature Lovers of HyderabadCould the collective power of citizens be the key to safeguarding our natural world? The movement to save the Banyans of Chevella in Hyderabad, is a story of hope. Citizens from diverse walks of life, came together with one shared love for nature, to save 900 heritage banyans and thousands of other trees from being chopped or translocated for a highway expansion project. They asked, can we find a way to build the road without disturbing these trees and their thriving ecosystems?For years, they fought tirelessly through campaigns and legal battles. A b...2024-03-121h 20
GoGreenGuru: Sustainability in ActionA Zero Waste Journey that Works for You | Mrudula Joshi |How can we really adopt green habits that last and work towards a sustainable lifestyle with ease?Our guest, Mrudula Joshi, zero-waste practitioner, guide and entrepreneur, candidly shares stories, insights and practical eco-friendly tips from her 4+ years of experience transitioning to a low-waste lifestyle and helping other people on their journey.This episode is for you if you are a beginner on the zero-waste path, or if you are attempting this lifestyle, but are struggling with eco-anxiety and other challenges that people don’t really talk about openly. Be it the social st...2024-02-2956 min