Every year on June 5th, the world celebrates World Environment Day, dedicated to raising awareness and driving action for environmental protection. Established by the United Nations in 1972, this global event unites governments, businesses, communities, and individuals to tackle pressing environmental challenges. The theme for 2024, “Restore Our Earth,” encourages us to contribute to a sustainable and resilient future.
The Significance of World Environment Day
World Environment Day highlights the intricate relationship between humans and the natural world, emphasizing the importance of conserving biodiversity, combating climate change, reducing pollution, and promoting sustainable practices. It is about inspiring action and driving meaningful change.
2024 Theme: “Restore Our Earth”
The 2024 theme, “Restore Our Earth,” emphasizes restoration efforts to heal degraded ecosystems. Restoration can include reforestation, wetland restoration, sustainable agriculture, and reintroducing native species. These actions enhance biodiversity, improve soil health, increase carbon sequestration, and create resilient ecosystems.
Quotes by Industry Experts:
Prashant Parameswaran is MD and CEO, Tata Soulfull
Tata Soulfull, is dedicated to promoting the benefits of millet. We believe in the power of these remarkable grains to help drive sustainable change. Aligned with the theme “Our Land, Our Future,” for World Environment Day, millets represent a cornerstone in our mission to conserve water and rejuvenate our planet.
Millets are not only nutritious but also exceptionally water-efficient. Compared to other staple grains like rice and wheat, which can require up to 4,000 litres of water per kilogram, millets thrive on as little as 300-500 litres. This remarkable potential makes millet vital for ensuring food security in a changing climate.
At Tata Soulfull, we are committed to bringing the goodness of millet to every household in the country in a contemporary form. Our products harness the natural resilience of millets, fostering mindfull and more sustainable eating habits. By choosing millets, we are making a continuous effort to protect our water resources, enhance soil health, and promote biodiversity.
As we look toward the future, we as a brand, envision a world where sustainable agriculture is the norm, and our land is restored and thriving. Integrating millet into our daily diets can help create a more resilient and sustainable food system.
World Environment Day 2024 calls on us to restore our planet. Every effort, big or small, counts. By working together, we can heal ecosystems, preserve biodiversity, and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come. Let’s commit to making a positive impact on our environment every day.
Mr. John Slaven, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium
“The world is at a juncture where responsible business operations are not just a matter of preference but a crucial approach that demands long-term commitment and planning. At Vedanta Aluminium, we are integrating sustainability into every aspect of our decision-making process, measuring success by the degree of positive socio-economic changes and environmental stewardship we achieve through our operations. As part of this effort, we are committed to reaching Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner through a two-fold strategy of reducing and offsetting our carbon footprint by setting clear timelines, increasing the use of renewable energy and deploying advanced carbon capture and sequestration methods. In FY23, we reduced our greenhouse gas emissions intensity by about 8% compared to the FY21 baseline, while also increasing production by 16%. We are also focusing on enhancing resource efficiencies, circular economy, and inclusive community partnerships for a sustainable future. Such efforts have helped us emerge as the most sustainable aluminium producer in the world, according to the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability
Ms Aditi Balbir, Co–founder, EcoRatings
According toMs Aditi Balbir, Co–founder, EcoRatings “Climate disasters are upon us and yet countries, companies and people are slow to change. What is that one thing that will make a difference? GenAI technologies can analyse vast sets of unrelated data, create patterns and give us insights in real-time, to make decisions NOW! For example – what is the quality of our soil, what are the unique techniques for regeneration specific to small and large farmers? Where is the new desert likely to emerge? What land is subject to which sort of climate risk? And how can it be mitigated? GenAI gives insights into a specific location, using macro data, satellite imagery and factors unique to a particular part of the world. GenAI is how we protect our land, and create our future.”
