Children have the potential to lead the fight against climate change - Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
Sadhguru to launch green cover initiative by 1000's of school students
Tweet-- Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar Awardee Sadhguru will be in Hyderabad on a 3 day visit ( August 28-30) to participate in a green cover initiative to be launched by 1000's of school students on Monday. While in Hyderabad, Sadhguru will also be felicitated by the Honorable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Dr. K. Rosaiah in a function hosted by the P.V Narasimha Rao International Foundation, to acknowledge his achievements in Green Initiatives and winning the Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar.
The potential impact on children has been a critical missing element from the debate about climate change world over. It is very important to rapidly develop a greater understanding of the impact of climate change and environmental concerns on children and take appropriate measures to protect them from its consequences.
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev says "There is a strong case for engaging children as actors in the climate change agenda, rather than treating them as passive observers or victims. Small realizable campaign like planting of saplings will go a long way in strengthening children role in protecting not only the environment but also their future." Sadhguru will be in city to launch and support a green cover initiative by 1000's of students. He will also give a short discourse on the importance of environment protection at the school and about the various Initiatives School and Children can champion in addition to the Green Cover Initiative.
Sadhguru speaks at some of the world's most prominent international leadership forums. In January 2007, he participated in four panels at the World Economic Forum and spoke on issues ranging from diplomacy and economic development, to education and the environment. In 2006, he addressed the World Economic Forum, the Tallberg Forum in Sweden, and the Australian Leadership Retreat. He has also served as a delegate to the United Nations Millennium Peace Summit and the World Peace Congress.
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About Isha Foundation
Isha, with over 150 centers worldwide is a non-religious, not-for-profit, public service movement with over million volunteers worldwide which address all aspects of human wellbeing. From its powerful yoga programs for inner transformation to its inspiring projects for society and environment, Isha activities are designed to create an inclusive culture that is the basis for global harmony and progress. This approach has gained worldwide recognition and reflects in Isha Foundation's special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations.
Isha Foundation, founded by Sadhguru in 1992, is an entirely volunteer-run, international nonprofit movement dedicated to cultivating human potential. The Foundation is a human service organization that recognizes the possibility of each person to empower another - restoring global community through inspiration and individual transformation.
The Foundation is headquartered at Isha Yoga Center, set in the lush rainforest at the base of the Velliangiri Mountains in southern India, and at the Isha Institute of Inner Sciences on the spectacular Cumberland Plateau in middle Tennessee, USA.
At the core of the Foundation's activities is a customized system of yoga called Isha Yoga. Isha Yoga distills powerful, ancient yogic methods for a modern person, creating peak physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. This basis of total wellbeing accelerates inner growth, allowing each individual to tap the wealth of vibrant life within oneself. Sadhguru's introductory program, Inner Engineering, introduces Shambhavi Maha Mudra - a simple but powerful kriya (inner energy process) for deep inner transformation.
It pioneers several renowned rural upliftment initiatives for education, environmental stewardship, and holistic and healthy living. Isha Foundation's social initiatives include:
Action for Rural Rejuvenation provides health services to the rural masses at their doorsteps. Isha's mobile health clinics, rural hospitals and medical camps have cared for over two million patients since 2003.
Isha Vidhya offers a life changing opportunity to rural children: quality education, affordable to even the poorest families. Schools are being established in each of Tamil Nadu's 206 counties. By empowering children with a holistic education that emphasizes English and computer skills, a new door will be opened for countless rural youth to pursue a range of higher education and professional options.
Project GreenHands enthusiastically supports the Indian Government's goal to increase the national green cover to 33%. This target can be achieved in Tamil Nadu by planting 114 million trees. By end of 2008 Isha nurseries and partners have generated and planted 7.5 million saplings thanks to the mobilisation of thousands of volunteers and a close collaboration with Indian farmers.