30/06/2026
27th June 2026
The journey of .0 has officially begun! 🌍
With 80+ schools participating in Pune Climate Warriors 5.0, the journey began with our Teachers’ Orientation Program, where educators from 50+ schools across Pune came together to kick-start a year of climate action.
✨ Here’s what made the day special:
Adv. Divya Chavan Jachak welcomed participants and shared the vision of Pune Climate Warriors as a movement where schools come together to create climate-conscious, responsible and future-ready citizens.
Key Note Address: Adv. Vandana Chavan reminded us that while global climate commitments matter, real change begins in our classrooms, communities and neighbourhoods.
NEP- Education for the future & Collaboration : Ms. Malti Kalmadi spoke about the spirit of NEP 2020, encouraging schools to embrace experiential, joyful, collaborative learning and focusing to inspire young minds.
Building Resilience and Preparedness: Mr. Ganesh Sonune, Joint Municipal Commissioner & Head of the Disaster Management Cell, highlighted the importance of disaster preparedness and first Aid, while experts from the Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy (CMHLP) shared insights on climate resilience and mental well-being.
Mr. Anand Chordia, Founder of The Eco Factory Foundation, inspired schools to see sustainability as an opportunity for innovation, entrepreneurship and hands-on learning.
The programme concluded with a shared commitment to make climate education a lived experience for every child.
A special thank you to all our Speakers- Mentors, Trustees- Ms. Vrishali Dabholkar, Ms. Radhika Naikawadi, our Pune Climate Warriors team, volunteers, and every teacher who joined us to make the launch of .0 truly meaningful.
Here’s to a year of inspiring young climate leaders—one classroom, one school and one community at a time. 🌏💚