Activity 3

The POP Mentors Drishya Pathak, Manish Gupta, and Remigius Fernandes organized a session at Modern School, ECNCR held under the Act Now initiative for classes S1 to S4 and S6 on December 20, 2023 with a group of 350 students in 2 different sessions. The event commenced with Principal Mr. Rajiv K. Shrivastava felicitating the guests, Mr. Manish Gupta, a POP youth mentor and community leader, Mr. Remigious Fernandes, Head of Project Monitoring & Office Management at the Energy and Resources Institute, and Ms. Drishya Pathak, a public health specialist and environmentalist, acknowledging their commitment to environmental advocacy. The event was spearheaded by eminent guest speaker, Mr. Manish Gupta, whose expertise enriched the session, highlighting the significance of effective communication in addressing environmental issues. Mr. Remigious Fernandes offered a unique perspective on the practical aspects of implementing environmental initiatives. Ms. Drishya Pathak educated the young students about the issue of climate change and the importance of taking action to conserve the environment.

Icebreaker games were organized to engage the students actively, fostering a sense of community and shared responsibility. The session integrated multimedia elements, with students viewing a video on climate change. A question-answer round followed the video, providing students with an opportunity to seek clarification and deepen their understanding. Group discussions played a pivotal component of the event, where students actively participated, addressing questions related to the problems arising from climate change.
This session was a resounding success, significantly enhancing awareness of environmental issues and their roles in addressing these challenges. It laid a foundation for future environmental initiatives and student-led conservation efforts.

The session proved a dynamic and informative event aimed at educating students about environmental conservation and sustainable practices which not only educated students about the impacts of climate change but also inspired a sense of responsibility and collective action towards environmental conservation.