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Climate Actionism - From Talking to Taking Action

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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Climate Action Courses Social Entrepreneurship Courses Environmental Sustainability Courses Youth Empowerment Courses

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Explore a compelling TEDx talk by Dwishojoyee Banerjee, a young climate actionist and aspiring economist from Ramjas, University of Delhi. Discover how she's transforming climate action from mere discussion to tangible results through her initiative, The Soft Movement's Paper Bag project. Learn about her journey empowering over 5,000 students across 31 cities, replacing more than 78,000 single-use plastic bags with sustainable alternatives. Gain insights into Banerjee's evolution from a curious child to an Ashoka young changemaker and BeVisioneers-Mercedes Benz fellow, collaborating with prestigious organizations like the World Economic Forum, Save the Children, and UNICEF. Understand the philosophy behind "The Soft Movement," a quiet revolution focused on gentle, persistent, and impactful grassroots climate action.

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TEDx BHIS Kanpur Youth ||Dwishojoyee Banerjee | Dwishojoyee Banerjee | TEDxBHIS Kanpur Youth


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