Nobel Laureate, Dr. RK Pachauriji, international climate change expert, recently met with Pujya Swamiji and Sadhvi Bhagawatiji at Parmarth Niketan (Rishikesh). Amongst various important topics of discussion they spoke about how to educate and raise awareness on Vegetarianism, which is the single greatest action one can take to reduce their carbon and water footprint. To learn more, visit us online at: http://gangaaction.org/vegetarianism
They also discussed extensively the role of faith leaders in abating climate change and encouraging sustainable development, especially the importance of starting from being more mindful about the choices we make in our every day lives.
Dr. Pachauriji participated in Ganga Aarti and was blessed with a beautiful rudraksha sapling to plant in the beautiful institute of TERI (The Energy Research Institute).