{"id":4784,"date":"2026-07-17T19:22:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T19:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/porurtimes.com\/news\/?p=4784"},"modified":"2026-07-17T19:22:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T19:22:55","slug":"greenshift-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/porurtimes.com\/news\/?p=4784","title":{"rendered":"GreenShift 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Thuvakkam (NGO), Valasaravakkam, in collaboration with SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST) and with the support of Genesys, successfully organized GreenShift-Waste & Climate Summit 2026 on June 30 at the School of Bioengineering, SRM IST. Held under the theme “Nexus of Waste (Resource) Management and Climate Change,” the summit brought together researchers, students, academicians, industry experts, startups, government representatives, and civil society organizations to explore sustainable solutions linking waste management and climate action.
The summit was inaugurated with a keynote address by\u00a0Sulthan Ahamed Ismail, internationally renowned soil biologist and environmental educator, popularly known as “Manpuzhu Thaatha.” He emphasized the importance of soil biodiversity, organic waste management, and ecological restoration in addressing climate change, encouraging young researchers to adopt nature-based solutions.
The event also featured a special address by\u00a0Ganga Dileep, CEO of Thooimai Mission CTCL who highlighted the importance of community participation, local governance, and collaborative action in building effective waste management systems and climate-resilient communities.
A major highlight of the summit was two expert panel discussions. The first, “Waste and Climate \u2013 From Policy to Practice,<\/strong>” explored how government policies, industry, and communities can work together to address waste challenges through effective implementation and decentralized solutions. The second, “Circular Economy and Innovation for a Low-Carbon Future,” focused on green technologies, sustainable business models, resource efficiency, and innovations that can accelerate India’s transition toward a circular, low-carbon economy.
The summit successfully strengthened awareness of the link between waste management and climate action while promoting sustainable practices such as source segregation, composting, recycling, and circular economy principles. The discussions and stakeholder engagements have laid the foundation for new collaborations, climate literacy initiatives, and community-based environmental programs.
GreenShift 2026 concluded with a collective commitment to advance sustainable waste management, environmental innovation, and climate action, reinforcing Thuvakkam’s vision of building a cleaner, greener, and more climate-resilient future through collaboration and knowledge-driven action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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