The Vishwa Jan Jagrati Mission held a day-long seminar on “Climate Change-Its Impact and Solution” here today. A large number of students from the Graphic Era Institute, RIMC, Asian School, Law College, Dehradun, Nimbus Academy, Indraprastha Academy, Welham Boys, Sai Institue, GRD Academy and Dev Bhoomi Institute had gathered to attend the confluence.

The mission chief, Acharya Ashish Semwal, presided over the seminar that emphasised on environment conservation, while eminent speakers Rajender Singh, Magsaysay award winner, Dr Vandana Shiva, Sunderlal Bahuguna, Swami Agnivesh and Prof SP Singh, former Vice-Chancellor of Garhwal University, addressed the gathering.

“The climatic changes, pollution and environmental degradations are hampering the planet adversely. It is our endeavour to draw the attention of individuals and governments alike to address the problems and contribute towards a viable and sustainable solution.

“Therefore, we have organised a seminar where such leading luminaries come together on one platform to enlighten the common person and share their concerns on climate changes and genetically modified food,” said Acharya Semwal.

The mission has also announced The Doon Declaration, strategies to combat changing climate scenario, the recommendations of the scientists and development professionals of Uttarakhand. The declaration symbolised the adverse impact of climatic changes and how it can be dealt through the conservation of land, forests, water, energy and biodiversity as solutions.

Another prominent topic of discussion at the seminar was “Ganga Bachao”. To mark the importance of the Ganga, speakers requested people at the gathering to say no to polythene bags and their usage. This seminar was an alert to the country by spreading awareness to save the priceless asset of the country.

The programmes, levied under the aegis of the mission, are more environment-oriented that aim at establishing the possibility to explore real life through nature and its upbringing.

Therefore, the initiative of the mission in particular will perhaps make a difference to the lives of several, if done step by step.

Dr SP Sati, from Garhwal University anchored the programme.