“We cannot be religious and Polluter at the same time”.
India Peace Centre celebrated Environment Week during 1 – 7 June 2026 across various of its chapters, in Nagpur, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata and Imphal.
The celebration in Nagpur affirmed the contribution of spirituality, science and indigenous knowledge as significant drivers and motivations for ecological safeguard and to stop further damage to the eco-system. Mr.Angelious Michael, Director of the India Peace Centre led through an impactful climate spiritual meditation and thematic session challenging the participants saying
“We cannot be religious and Polluter at the same time”.
Our spiritual practices need to be reflected in our actions towards the Mother Earth, he added. The celebration included climate meditation under the Peepal tree displaying spirituality; Plantation of Mango tree demonstrating collective climate action and Indigenous knowledge and Thematic presentation exhibiting scientific solutions. Dr.Tejinder Singh Rawal inaugurated the celebration spoke about various environmental crisis of our time and how each crisis is becoming big threat to the eco-system and bio-diversity posing serious threat to future. The celebration was attended by academicians, social entrepreneurs, faith representatives and medical professionals.
The Bhubaneswar Chapter of IPC in collaboration with the Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is celebrated World Environment Day objectifying pondering on climate solutions through spirituality, education, peace, and environmental stewardship. While the students expressed their thoughts on environmental care through artistic expression, the academicians, peace educator emphasized on sustainable living with good practices. Ms.Ompriya Rath, IPC Board Member and Coordinator of the Bhubaneswar Chapter, called upon the participants to be reminded of the relevance of faith towards climate action and biodiversity conservation. Mrs. Nadia Moghbelpour, founder of Blossom School facilitated the programme and spoke about the importance of spirituality, education, peace, and environmental stewardship in building a sustainable future. Prof Rabindra Garada deliberated on the growing challenges of climate change and shared how the university community promotes sustainable living through initiatives such as bicycle-only Saturdays.
The Kolkata Chapter of IPC in collaboration with the Shining Earth Foundation organized multiple events including poster making by school children on environmental conservation and sustainable living that illustrated ideas related to tree plantation, water conservation, pollution control, and clean surroundings. Drawing session was organized presenting the importance of protecting nature, reducing pollution, and adopting eco-friendly habits. Environment Awareness Program & Plantation Drive were organized with the participation of community members, volunteers, and children. Discussions held focused on the importance of environmental conservation, waste management, water conservation, and the role of individuals in creating a sustainable future. Mr.Sourav Saktel, Coordinator of the Kolkata Chapter emphasized on the urgent need to accelerate climate education in schools and other educational institutions that would help change of behaviour and actions towards nature.
The Imphal Chapter of the IPC organized a cleanliness event at a relief camp in Imphal focussing on hygiene, good health, cleanliness related safety. The community of the camp were involved in. They also planted trees as part of climate resilience and protection. Ms.Nanao Laishram, Coordinator of the Imphal Chapter shared abut the community’s engagement for clean and healthy environment need to be strengthened and encouraged.