SIA Ignites “Sustainable Conversations” For “Sustainable Transformations”
With a powerful initiative to poise and ignite a green movement that transcends boundaries and inspires collective actions, Guardians Of The Green ‘23 successfully held its first chapter in Chandigarh on Friday at Hyatt Regency. Embarking on a meaningful journey towards a greener future, this initiative aimed at bringing a wave of environmental sustainability to Chandigarh. Organised by SIA, in collaboration with Chhapai.Com, Back To Source and Mammals And More, this groundbreaking beginning of a movement brought together visionaries, thought leaders and change-makers to champion the cause of preserving our planet.
The event witnessed insightful keynote sessions by Chief Guest and Ambassador Dr Deepak Vohra (currently serving as Special Advisor in Africa), Mr Ashish Vasudeva (Hewlett Packard), Professor (Dr) Adarsh Pal Vig (Chairman Punjab Pollution Control Board), Dr Mirza M Arif (Research Scientist) and Professor Siby John (Punjab Engineering College).
Ambassador Dr Deepak Vohra, about the event, said, “Guardians Of The Green is a reminder of our responsibility to protect and preserve our planet for generations to come. It is heartening to see the passion and dedication showcased at Guardians Of The Green, driving us towards a more sustainable world.”
Rajesh Batra, founder of Chhapai.Com and SIA (Sustainability Innovator Awards), said, “Guardians Of The Green ’23, through its various chapters across India and internationally will inspire, educate, and empower individuals and organisations to become active guardians of our planet. Together, we can forge a greener, more sustainable world.”
Meanwhile, talking about his association with the event, Munish Aggarwal, founder of Back To Source Cafe, said, “In the spirit of Guardians Of The Green, we unite as stewards of the Earth, driven by a common purpose to protect and restore our natural resources. Only we can build a future where sustainability is not an option but a way of life.”
Agreeing with Munish, Gurbaksh Singh and Gurmilan Kaur, co-founders of Mammals And More and co-curators of the event said that this chapter of Guardians Of The Green is just the beginning and from now onwards, the city beautiful will keep witnessing various other movements to promote sustainable actions.
“Today’s gathering of diverse individuals, united in their commitment to sustainability, demonstrates Chandigarh’s readiness for a journey towards sustainability, which starts right from our bathroom faucets and plastic brushes,” they emphasized.
Two panel discussions were also held as part of Guardians Of The Green ‘23 on the subjects, “Sustainable Startups: Innovating for a Greener Future” and “Influencer Impact: Leveraging Social Media for A Sustainable Change”.
Internationally acclaimed artist Mr Neerajj Mittra performed “Art With Waste” using waste paper, old magazines, colours, waste household items which are meaningless after adding value to our life.
“Let’s immerse ourselves in this creative pursuit to add more valuable sustainability to our creative journey,” said Neerajj.
With an innovative approach, the event also celebrated the reach and power of social media and inspired its influencers to take a pledge on utilising their respective platforms in order to advocate sustainable lifestyle practices. The powerful voices indeed made a tangible impact.
