On the occasion of the 36th World Ozone Day, three different competitions on the theme "Montreal Protocol - Keeping us, our food and vaccines cool" for the school students in the age group of 10 to 17 years was organized by MPCL, Wotastic Solutions and TERRE Policy Centre. The three categories of the competitions were Poster Design: Drawing sheet, Painting / Rangoli: Drawing sheet / Rangoli Photo and Slogan Writing. The best entries of Paintings, Posters, and Slogans received from schools were evaluated and finalized by a Panel of Judges at MPCB, Wotastic Solutions and TERRE Policy Centre. Winners of different categories were declared on 16th September 2021 on a Virtual platform in the presence of Mr. Aabasaheb Jarhad (IAS, Chairman, MPCB), Mr. Ashok Shingare (IAS, Member Secretary, MPCB). Dr. Sandeep Salvi (Chest Research & Training PVT Ltd.), Dr. Rakesh Kumar (NEERI), Dr. Vinitaa Apte (TERRE Policy Centre) and Prof. A. Garg (IITB) were the guest speakers for the event.
"Climate change conferences take place every year, often concluding without any significant outcome. Yet, each time, new insights and information reach the general public. In the fight against climate change, if the focus shifts from mere discussion to concrete implementation—backed by unified, collective effort—only then can our planet and the life it sustains be saved.......!!"

TERRE Policy Centre organized a tree distribution drive in Dandeli, Karnataka, where they distribute...