Amrita University, in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair on Experiential Learning for Sustainable Innovation and Development, has been conducting impactful educational programs to address climate action and resilience. These initiatives focus on empowering communities and educational institutions by providing tools, knowledge, and frameworks for sustainable development and disaster resilience.
The Civil 20 India Working Group on Sustainable and Resilient Communities, along with the UNESCO Chair, organized multiple parallel training sessions on topics such as Sustainable Development, Disaster Resilience, and Energy Literacy. These programs were attended by over 200 participants, ranging from school students to university faculties, and concluded with certificates awarded to all participants.
A two-day certificate training workshop on Disaster Resilience was conducted in Gangtok, Sikkim. This initiative was organized by the UNESCO Chair in collaboration with:
The workshop had 85 participants from institutions like Nar Bahadur Bhandari Government College (55), Deorali Government Girls’ Senior Secondary School (15), and Tadong Senior Secondary School (15). The training focused on building civilian and community resilience against disasters.
A two-day Sustainable Development: Concepts, Frameworks, and Tools, training session was conducted at Janata Bhavan Hall in Gangtok. The workshop covered topics such as:
A total of 34 teachers from prominent schools such as Modern Senior Secondary School, West Point Senior Secondary School, and Sir Tashi Namgyal Senior Secondary School participated. These teachers represented various disciplines, including Science, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and Social Studies.
Key Outcome: One of the participants, Mrs. Ranjana Lama (TGT, Arts) from Modern Senior Secondary School, conducted an awareness session on Sustainable Development for her school, emphasizing the need for lifestyle changes to promote sustainability.
Certificates of completion were awarded to all participants by the UNESCO Chair on Experiential Learning for Sustainable Innovation & Development and the Secretary of the Land Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Sikkim. These programs have inspired local leaders and educators to drive change within their communities.
Our local education programs are now closely tied to ongoing climate research projects. This includes integrating research findings on disaster resilience, energy literacy, and participatory sustainability assessments into our training workshops, providing participants with cutting-edge, research-backed knowledge.
We are expanding our partnerships to include industries, NGOs, and international organizations. These collaborations will help scale our education programs and allow us to deliver more comprehensive and impactful sessions. For instance, we are now working with global experts to integrate climate adaptation technologies into our workshops.
