Sowing Change - Empowering Communities for Climate Action

Discover how grassroots activism can drive meaningful climate action in this inspiring TEDx talk by Abhijay Negi. Learn about the speaker's experiences in Uttarakhand, India, where he confronted environmental challenges such as mining-induced village displacement and devastating glacial floods. Explore successful community initiatives, including the campaign to preserve Doon Valley tea gardens and the organization of a zero-waste marathon. Gain insights into the importance of engaging with policymakers and implementing small-scale changes to create significant environmental impact. Hear about the speaker's efforts to rejuvenate the Doon Valley river and his work with the NGO "Making a Difference by Being the Difference" (MAD). Draw inspiration from Negi's journey as an award-winning law student, activist, and columnist, and understand how local communities can effectively contribute to the urgent need for climate action.

Sowing Change: Empowering Communities for Climate Action | Abhijay Negi | TEDxWoxsenUniversity