Climate workshop urges lifestyle changes to tackle environmental crisis

Amid growing concerns over climate change and unsustainable consumption patterns, a Climate Satyagraha Workshop called on citizens to adopt more environmentally responsible lifestyles. To celebrtae the World Environment Day, the two-hour workshop was led by solar energy advocate and climate action campaigner Prof Chetan Singh Solanki. The event brought together more than 100 representatives from environmental groups, civil society organisations and community networks to discuss grassroots solutions to the climate crisis. Addressing participants, he stressed that individual lifestyle choices and consumption habits play a critical role in reducing carbon emissions and environmental degradation. He urged citizens to embrace sustainable living practices and rethink everyday consumption patterns.One of the key outcomes of the workshop was a collective pledge by participants to avoid purchasing new clothes for the next year. Organisers said the initiative aims to draw attention to the environmental impact of the fashion industry, which is a major contributor to waste generation, water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. During the programme, the poster of a nationwide online environmental awareness contest recognised by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Environment.The workshop featured discussions on climate responsibility, sustainable consumption and community-driven environmental action. Participants said the session offered practical ideas for reducing their ecological footprint and contributing to broader climate goals.Organisers described the event as part of a larger effort to encourage citizen-led action on environmental issues, highlighting the importance of collective behavioural change in addressing the challenges posed by climate change.