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Sunday, May 20th
Chain of Hope
ANJALI MUTHANA
MG Road
This World Environment Day, There’s an opportunity for you to get out and be part of the movement against climate change. The World Environment Foundation (WEF), a Delhi- based NGO, is starting a human chain to create more awareness about climate change. “We need a model to combat global climate change, which has been under discussion for several years. There must be better collaboration between the government. NGO’s and businesses, “says lt. Gen. J.S. Alhuwalia, Director General, WEF. The WEF model is an eleven-point initiative called PROACTIVATE, which spells out each of the step that the WEF works towards to prevent climate change (see Box). “We need people to be aware of how our resources are utilized and what alternatives are available to us when they run out, ” says Alhuwalia. One way, he says is to get citizens to participate in forming a human chain, which will start in Bangalore. “The WEF, in association with the Institute of Directors, Bangalore chapter, the Maini Group and the Bangalore management association (BMA), has formed a Citizen Forum under the leadership of Justice M N Vekatachaliah, and is organizing a global human chain. The governor of Karnataka will presides over the event, and have the support of the eminent Bangaloreans like Chetan, Maini. Kiran Mazumdar, Gopinath,” says Ahluwalia, adding that there will also be an environment pledging with a signature campaign. “We’re hoping that Bangaloreans, and most importantly students will get involved. What’s most needed right now is awareness of climate change and what can be done to combat it,” says Ahluwalia, adding that the chain will continue in Chennai, Hyderabad, other places in India and London. WEF will kickstart its World Environment Day initiative on June 5th, at the BRV Police Grounds, MG Road, from 10:30 am onward. P- Price Natural Capital R- Radically Increase Energy Efficiency O- Opt for Minimalist lifestyle A- Adopt Closed Loop and Zero Waste Systems C- Capture and Sequester CO2 T- Turn to Renewables I-Invest in Green Issues V- Vigorously Pursue Market Mechanisms A-Activating Women and Children to drive the change T- Training and education E- Execution and Not.
"Dr Madhav Mehra is a phenomenon, nothing describes him better."
Ola Ullsten, Former Prime Minister of Sweden at the 8th World Congress on Environment Management, Palampur, 2006"
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Dr Mehra, I just read your commentary on Satyam....You made one of the wisest observations on board failures I've ever read - "It is difficult to understand something when your salary depends on not understanding it".Brilliant!
Ralph Ward, Boardroom Insider
"Dr Madhav Mehra, has played a significant role to bring about a change in the mindset of the corporate world. India will remember him as a great pioneer who foresaw such a need and strove for inculcating a culture of quality in all spheres of activity."
S S H Rehman Executive Director, ITC Group of Hotels
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"I have known Dr Mehra for the last 8 years in my capacity as the Chairman of the Centre for Social Responsibility,..... Chairman of the S.M. Charitable Trust . I am amazed by the energy, enthusiasm and dedication that he brings to every idea he promotes."
P.N. Bhagwati, Former Chief Justice of India
"Rarely does one come across a legend like Madhav Mehra. I have witnessed his dedication everywhere: building community centres for gaddies of Dhauladhar, hospital and school for slum dwellers in Delhi and addressing corporates on the social role of their business."
Dr Sahib Singh, Ex-Chief Minister, speaking at SM Medical Centre, 13.04.04"
"Had Dr Madhav Mehra just been the founder of the IOD, that in itself would have been a piece of work tat the present and future generations would cherish. But by establising so many other organisations, he has really ensured that we respect him as a pioneering figure of all te good that Indian business is striving for."
Javed Husain, Professor and former Dean of Engineering
"Address of Dr Mehra was a unique experience. I aspire to listen to him again and wish Dr Mehra can find time to address youth in the colleges."
MK Yadav, Hindustan Zinc LTD
"Dr Mehra has given a unique dimension to CSR. His interpretation is particularly relevant to us and we must invite him once again to address our top executives"
Hon'ble Carlton Davis, head of Jamaica's Civil Service"
"Dr Mehra's passion comes alive from his speeches"
Uma Arora, Chairman Idam Learning
"Dr Madhav Mehra's keynote address was the most thought provoking"
N A Patil & R B Rajpune
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