PDEA's English Medium Secondary School and Jr.College, Akurdi, Pune stands amongst top 10 schools
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Classrooms to Climate Action Crusaders: Young Minds Leading India’s Sustainability Movement
Inspired by environmentalist James Gustave Speth’s powerful insight that the greatest environmental challenges stem from human values like selfishness and apathy, a transformative initiative is reshaping how young people engage with climate action in India.
“Classrooms to Climate Action Crusaders” is a pioneering, collaboration-based competition that empowers students to move beyond awareness and become active environmental stewards. Bringing together 78 schools, the initiative demonstrates that meaningful climate action can begin in classrooms and extend into communities.
Launched in July 2025 and concluded in December 2025, the program is a joint effort by the Kerala Public School Trust, Jamshedpur, Rotary Club of Jamshedpur, TERRE Policy Centre, Pune, and SrishtiZens—a pan-India network of school eco-clubs. The initiative transforms schools into hubs of sustainability by encouraging real-world environmental action, supported by monthly progress reports and geo-tagged evidence.
Through two rigorous rounds of evaluation conducted by an expert jury, ten schools have been selected as finalists. PDEA's English Medium Secondary School and Jr.College, Akurdi, Pune has proudly emerged as one of the top 10 schools. The final presentations and award ceremony will be held from 17th to 19th April 2026 at Asia Plateau, Panchgani, Maharashtra. Preparations for the second cohort are also underway.
The initiative is guided by a bold vision: “Every school in India will become a community hub for creating an environmentally sustainable planet where all living beings can thrive.”
Key Objectives of the Initiative:
Promote sustainability through collaborative, school-centered environmental models
Foster community engagement by connecting schools with local stakeholders
Empower students as empathetic leaders and change-makers
Encourage an “inside-out” transformation rooted in values like compassion, mindfulness, and responsibility
Provide meaningful volunteering opportunities that support students’ academic and personal growth
By harnessing the energy, creativity, and commitment of young minds, “Classrooms to Climate Action Crusaders” is nurturing a generation that not only understands the urgency of climate change but is actively working toward solutions—ensuring a more sustainable and compassionate future for all.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Top 4 prizes worth ₹1,00,000 | ₹75,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000
Special Awards for the best work on “Environmental Conservation in Indian Traditions”, innovative student-led solutions, parent-led initiatives and Case study on the impact of CCAC initiative on students
Trophies & Certificates for outstanding contributions
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