WWF- India launched a digital programme ‘One Earth One Home Movement’ for Ladakh under the patronage of the Directorate of School Education, Ladakh on July 9.

The programme was launched by the Director of School Education, Dr Safdar Ali (IRS) along with Director Environment Education, Radhika Suri. The programme aims to inspire children to adopt pro-conservation attitudes and sustainable household practices towards greener living.

Students from Class I-VIII from government or government-aided schools across the country took a well-guided digital journey ensuring that learning, wellness and actions go hand-in-hand. The event was followed by an orientation session for the educators in continuing action-oriented education for a sustainable future.

Radhika Suri, Director, Environment Education, WWF- India said, “It is the need of the hour to educate the present generation toward greener habits and sustainable consumption practices in a playful, creative and engaging manner. With the nationwide closure of the schools, the perfect solution to build a positive environment for children at home is by connecting them to nature. The ‘One Earth One Home’ initiative will inspire not just children but their families and immediate communities towards environmental action and will enlighten them to contribute towards a greener, cleaner and healthier India. The support we have received from so many State Departments of Education is a testimony of the importance to impart environment education and take action during this pandemic.”

On September 10, 2020, WWF- India launched the One Earth One Home movement to empower the school children in building sustainable homes in 16 States and Union territories of India in partnership with State Departments of Education and NGO partners. 

The programme has been designed especially for government schools across the country and has been aligned with multiple Sustainable Development Goals, primarily SDG 3: Good health & well-being, SDG 4: Quality education, SDG 6: Clean Water & Sanitation, SDG 11: Sustainable cities & communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production and SDG 13: Climate Action. The resources are available in 10 languages – English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam, for teachers and students on the Ministry of Education and the State’s DIKSHA portal.