Monday’s gathering brought together environmentalists and changemakers to emphasize the need to save the earth and leave it in better shape for future generations.
“One act of kindness can inspire a million,” was the theme of the launch event of National Geographic’s initiative “One for Change”. Seven change-makers stole the spotlight as they shared their remarkable stories about saving the environment. The channel will feature these stories as part of its Earth Day programme on April 22.
One story left the audience awestruck: from Vani Murthy, the ‘Worm Queen’, who pioneered terrace gardening and home composting to Rukmani Kathara, a tribal women who became the CEO at a solar panel manufacturing firm in Rajasthan’s Dungarpur.
The short films of change makers will be shown on National Geographic and Disney Star channels.
National Geographic’s core mission is to increase knowledge and understanding of the world. With our fact-based and thought-provoking narratives, we have helped viewers to better understand and care for the world over the years. “One for Change” was created to inspire and uplift viewers through the amazing stories of extraordinary individuals from across the country who have taken the first step towards loving the planet. Dia Mirza, a Bollywood actor and UNEP Goodwill Ambassador for India, attended the event.
“One for Change” is a unique initiative that allows the brand to tell the success stories of people who have made a significant contribution to the improvement of the planet through their own actions. Mirza said, “It was really encouraging to be part of such an important event that will, hopefully set course for sustainability movements with the unique potential it holds for influence a change in this world.” Seven of the 10 change-makers whose stories National Geographic will broadcast were present at the event. Apart from Murthy, Katara, five other people attended the event: Purnima Barrman Devi, leader of Hargila Army, who works towards protecting endangered Greater Adjutant Storks in Assam; Tejas Siednal, an architect, who invents a unique tile made of carbon waste, and VenkateshCharloo, a pioneering marine conservationist, who helped in coral restoration in Goa. Vidyut Mhan, 2020 UNEP Young Champion for the Earth, has created a machine that turns waste farm residue into valuable products for farmers, and Varsha Raiker, a radio jockey from Radio Bundelkhand, who raises awareness on climate change.
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