The Green Pencil Foundation on Sunday organised a Climate Chaupal in collaboration with three eco-clubs of the University of Delhi—PARITANTRA (Acharya Narendra Dev College), Adveka (Dyal Singh College) and Prithvi (Sri Aurobindo College).
The programme provided a platform for students and climate advocates to discuss pressing environmental issues including air pollution, water conservation, waste segregation, plastic reduction and promotion of renewable energy.
Founder and Director of the Green Pencil Foundation, Sandy Khanda , said the Climate Chaupal was designed as a people’s movement. “Youth-led eco-clubs have the power to spark community-driven change and make sustainability a way of life,” he added.
Voices from Adveka- The Environment Club of Dyal Singh College
Aman Kumar, President, said, “Climate change is a lived reality for us in Delhi. Events like the Climate Chaupal empower students to convert their concern into climate action.”
Priya Tayal, Joint Secretary, added, “Sustainability begins with small lifestyle shifts. If each of us chooses reusable options, we can collectively build a greener tomorrow.”
Other office bearers, including Sahil Siddiqi (General Secretary), Jigyasha (Content Head), Naman Kumar, Sapna Kumari and Urvashi Sharma (Senior Coordinators), spoke on the importance of youth leadership, awareness and collective responsibility.
Voices from PARITANTRA – Acharya Narendra Dev College
Poornima, President, said, “Our college believes science and sustainability must go hand-in-hand. Climate Chaupal allows us to merge research with real-world action.”
Pratiksha, Vice President, called Delhi’s waste crisis a direct challenge for students, while Sanam Deolal, Member, and Khushi, Senior Member, urged more DU colleges to adopt sustainable practices beyond classrooms.
Voices from Prithvi- The Eco Club , SAC
Ruhanika Verma , President, said, “Our mission is rooted in protecting ‘Prithvi’—our planet. The Climate Chaupal resonates with our vision of connecting youth movements with community action.”
Prerna Bhati, Secretary, highlighted the college’s plantation and clean-up campaigns, while Sakshi Joshi, Vice President, and Anurag Kaushal, Teach Head, stressed the need for collaboration between eco-clubs to tackle climate change.
The event concluded with a pledge by students to adopt sustainable habits in their daily lives and spread awareness in their communities. The Green Pencil Foundation announced plans to expand the Climate Chaupal to more universities and rural areas, with the aim of reaching two million people by 2030.
