Samuhik Charcha on #WorldEnvironmentDay
Importance of strengthening capacity building around sustainability, collective action, responsible resource use, and community engagement highlighted during the discussion.

On the occasion of World Environment Day, CBC conducted a Samuhik Charcha centred around the case study “Adopting an Ecosystem Approach to Groundwater Recharging - Pond Rejuvenation Project in Udham Singh Nagar”, followed by a reflective discussion on sustainability, community participation, and public leadership. The discussion was led by Chairperson, CBC, Ms S. Radha Chauhan. The Member (Admin) Ms Alka Mittal, Secretary, CBC, Shri Jagdeep Gupta and team members of CBC were also present. Discussion highlighted the importance of strengthening capacity building around sustainability, collective action, responsible resource use, and community engagement.

Participants reflected on important questions: Was the transformation driven by an individual or by a system? How can behavioural change within communities be sustained? What lessons can public servants draw from such initiatives?

The discussion underscored that environmental outcomes are most enduring when communities, institutions, and local leadership work together. It also highlighted the importance that environment stewardship should become a lens through which governance, policy implementation, and everyday decision-making are viewed.

The session served as a valuable reminder that lasting environmental change begins with shared responsibility and collective action.