ActionAid Karnataka Projects and Can Youth organise a programme on climate change and urban ecology in Dimapur.
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DIMAPUR — A one-day programme on “Building collective efforts towards a vibrant society: climate change and urban ecology” was held at E-Space Oriental Colony, Dimapur, on December 5.
According to an update, the event was organised by ActionAid Karnataka Projects in collaboration with Can Youth. The event brought together environmental experts, municipal leaders, youth groups and civil society organisations to discuss climate and urban challenges in Nagaland.
The sessions were facilitated by Adrian M Mahung, Alice Kamei, Tolivi N Sumi, and Thungchabemo Tungeo, CEO of the Dimapur Municipal Council, covering themes such as urban ecology in hill cities, waste realities, decentralised waste management, and the role of citizens in urban governance.
The final session, led by Arshel Akhter, urbanist and managing director of PURVCA, guided participants in identifying practical interventions for strengthening community-led environmental efforts.
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Participants highlighted the need to strengthen waste segregation at source, promote youth-led environmental activities, enhance coordination between municipal councils and community groups, and adopt colonies for focused environmental improvement. The group also highlighted the importance of behavioural change and proposed short-term and long-term action plans to support cleaner and climate-resilient neighbourhoods.
Can Youth expressed gratitude to all contributors, noting that the discussions and action points will support ongoing efforts toward a cleaner and more sustainable Nagaland. The participants included NGOs, CSOs, students, and the DMC.