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Sadhana from India
Hello Sadhana, nice to meet you. Please tell us a bit more about you and your life. And what are your interests?
My name is Sadhana , I am studying in my first year BA ( Bachelors in Arts) . I am also doing an part-time job to support myself and progress in life. I like to meet people and make friends . I also animals . It gives me happiness and satisfaction.
Why is this environmental issue important to you?
Environmental it vital part of our life. It is important to me because it affects our daily life. Thus, it is necessary to create a better and safer environment for our next generation. This environment is important for the existence of human habitation. If we do not act on this problem now, environment issues will become extreme and a serious matter in the near future. People’s survival may be at stake.
What are the most important issues for children related to the environment and climate change in your community/country/region?
Climate Change : Humans are suffering a lot due to the current climate. Because the whole environment has changed. Our three seasons are winter, rainy, summer and the current climate change has disordered all the seasons. The winter season is not long, all this is happening due to changing environment and pollution.
De-forestation : Forests are slowly turning into place of residence . In my city Pune, ten years ago I could enjoy forest areas near my house. Today there are only building and dwellings.
Pollution : Ai & water pollution is t it highest in Pune city. Children are at high risk . Lungs being effected, asthma, compromised immunity , frequent sickness are regular.
Waste Management : This is not done well again causing disease such as dengue and malaria .
Traffic : My city is getting over-populated. The number of vehicles on the road are increasing more than the city can manage. Accidents, injuries, air pollution and its effects are damaging the lives .
Can you share with us a good children and youth activity happening in your community or country to help or protect the environment?
Children’s awareness session : Children in my community are given sessions by youths on creating a clean a good environment in our community . They are encouraged to mobilize their families in this process.
Community mobilization : Youths and community members together mobilized SWATCH garbage pick up vehicle to come towards the doorstep of our community.
Protective and Safe festivity : Youths encourage the community to have Eco-friendly Ganesh festival and Diwali festival celebration and the reason are explained. Plant a tree instead of bursting crackers is also an initiative that we had in my community.
Online complains to the government : Youths from my community use the online system and put up complains for cleaning of sewage and drainage system They do follow-up and ensure this is done.
You are working quite hard to protect your environment! Do you also have a personal dream?
Yes, I want my community to be a ‘community of my dreams’ , where there is no waste and garbage lying outside , no overflowing of drains, regular electricity, and plenty of water to use. My community youth and I are doing our best and have a long way to go. I want to be an agent of change and a catalyst for creating a good and clean environment.