Centre for Environment Education

22/08/2026

Green Teachers, Greener Schools: Learning to Lead Change

Green Teacher Eco Clubs Certificate Course held at CEE

CEE Academy, in collaboration with the School and Youth Group, organised the in-person Green Teacher Eco Clubs Certificate Course at the CEE campus on 21st and 22nd August 2026.

The two-day immersive course brought together 15 teachers, educators, and CEE colleagues working with schools to explore how Environmental Education can move beyond the classroom and inspire meaningful action through school Eco Clubs.

Participants explored Environmental Education approaches and pedagogies, the process of establishing and strengthening Eco Clubs, and the important role these platforms can play in nurturing environmentally responsible and action-oriented young citizens.

The course was designed as a highly hands-on and participatory learning experience, with interactive activities, reflection sessions, practical assignments, and a course-end assessment. A free Eco Club audit was also undertaken, enabling participants to reflect on their existing practices and identify opportunities for strengthening their Eco Clubs.

With more batches of the Green Teacher Eco Clubs Certificate Course to be announced soon, opportunities to learn, reflect and grow as Green Teachers will continue.

Stay tuned for the next batch and registration updates!

22/08/2026

Village Development Committees Strengthen Community-Led Development under RPG Project

As part of CEE’s Rural Programme Group Project, 30 Village Development Committees (VDCs) have been established across project locations to ensure the sustainability of development initiatives beyond the completion of the CSR project.

The VDCs are envisioned as community-led institutions that will continue village development activities, support the maintenance of project assets, and strengthen community ownership of development interventions.

The formation of VDCs also addresses implementation challenges arising from the absence of elected Sarpanches in several villages of Gujarat. Each VDC comprises 13–17 members, ensuring representation from different sections of the community, with at least 35% representation of women.

A significant milestone has now been achieved with the first of the 30 VDCs being officially registered under the Model Village Project. This registration marks an important step towards institutionalising community participation and creating a strong foundation for sustained, inclusive and locally led village development.

The VDC initiative is expected to strengthen community ownership and ensure that the benefits and assets created through the RPG Project continue to serve villages well beyond the CSR project period.

22/08/2026

CEE Way: EE in Schools, Strengthening Practice Through Shared Learning

CEE colleagues from across different teams came together for a one-day internal workshop on “CEE Way: Environmental Education (EE) in Schools.” The workshop brought together 23 colleagues for an engaging day of learning, reflection and exchange.

The sessions explored key dimensions of Environmental Education (EE), Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), Climate Change Education, pedagogies and approaches, along with the Whole Institution Approach and the importance of community participation in creating meaningful and lasting educational change.

The workshop also featured interactive activities and shared experiences, encouraging participants to connect concepts with their own field practices and explore ways to strengthen EE across programmes and institutions.

A heartfelt thank you to Ms Preeti Rawat, Ms Madhavi Joshi, Dr Sweta Purohit, Ms Gayatri Dave and Ms Archana Bhatnagar for leading the sessions and facilitating such an enriching learning experience.

Learning together. Reflecting together. Strengthening the CEE Way.

21/08/2026

For many people in India, walking means navigating blocked footpaths, broken pavements, or busy roads.

This World Pedestrian Day, let's recognise that safe, continuous and accessible footpaths are essential for safer mobility.

The Supreme Court of India has recognised usage of footpaths by pedestrians as a fundamental right and has directed authorities to keep them free from obstructions.

National Highways Authority of India - NHAI Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety Allianz, Global Health Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) Centre for Environment Education Consumer VOICE Cuts Cart Parisar SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF) Nitin Gadkari World Health Organization (WHO)

21/08/2026

World Humanitarian Day reminds us that saving lives doesn't always require a profession; it begins with compassion.

The Golden Hour, the first 60 minutes after a road crash, is critical for providing timely medical care and can significantly improve a victim's chances of survival.

Under the Government of India's Rah-Veer Scheme, samaritans who assist road crash victims are protected by law - empowering people to help without fear of legal or procedural consequences.

Every minute after a road crash is an opportunity to save a life.

National Highways Authority of India - NHAI Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) Centre for Environment Education Consumer VOICE CUTS CART Parisar SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF) Nitin Gadkari United Nations

18/08/2026

From Infrastructure to Climate Action

This Independence Day, 15 August 2026, marked a meaningful milestone at Farooqnagar Government High School, Shadnagar, Hyderabad, with the inauguration of a sustainably designed Kitchen Room under the Integrated Climate Resilience and Education Programme, supported by Microsoft Corporation and Blueleaf Energy.

Using local materials and sustainable design principles, the intervention goes beyond infrastructure—it creates an opportunity for students to experience sustainability in their everyday surroundings.

The school also came alive with environment-themed wall paintings, encouraging students to move from awareness to handprint actions and become active participants in creating a healthier planet.

The event brought together the Shadnagar MLA, Microsoft Datacenter Community Affairs APAC team, Hyderabad Datacenter team, Studio Inscape, United Way Hyderabad, school leadership and other partners.

For CEE, this marks the beginning of a long-term engagement in Shadnagar, working with communities on livelihoods, capacity building, natural resource management and Green Schools.

Building resilience begins where people learn, participate and act together.

11/08/2026

A Vision Where Science Met Development

On the 107th birth anniversary of Dr. Vikram A. Sarabhai today, we remember a visionary who saw science not as an isolated pursuit of knowledge, but as a powerful instrument for human development and social transformation.

For Dr Sarabhai, the progress of a nation could not be measured by scientific advancement alone. Science, education, technology and development had to come together to improve the quality of human life and address the challenges faced by society.

This remarkable way of thinking also shaped the institutions he inspired. His belief in knowledge, education, institution-building and people-centred development created a foundation from which new ideas and institutions could grow.

Dr Sarabhai conceived a larger philosophy of science-led, people-centred development. He created an institutional culture around that philosophy that his son Shri Kartikeya Sarabhai carried forward into the environmental domain and CEE became one of its enduring expressions.

Today, CEE carries forward that thought in its own way, connecting education with action, environment with development, and knowledge with social responsibility.

On this day, CEE honours Dr. Vikram A. Sarabhai, not simply by remembering his legacy, but by continuing to build on the vision that inspired generations.

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11/08/2026

07/08/2026

A GI tag is not the finish line, it is the beginning of a craft’s journey.

On National Handloom Day, EDII brought together artisans, policymakers and experts to celebrate Gujarat’s newly recognised GI crafts. For CEE, the occasion was especially meaningful as Jasdan Patari Craft, a centuries-old handcrafted wooden toy tradition, received Geographical Indication recognition through sustained efforts with NABARD and the artisan community.

From community mobilisation and documentation to facilitating the GI registration process, CEE has worked closely with artisans to help safeguard this unique heritage. But the real journey begins after the GI tag, with stronger branding, market access, quality assurance and sustainable livelihoods that ensure these traditions continue to thrive for generations.

Congratulations to the Jasdan Patari artisans and all those who contributed to this important milestone. Together, we can preserve India’s rich craft heritage while creating new opportunities for artisan communities.