GRAAM successfully organized a Governance Talk Series under the Youth for Governance Fellowship – Mysuru 2025 on the theme “Participatory Governance for Environmentally Sustainable Cities: Engaging Youth and Citizens” at the Department of Environmental Science, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru.
Distinguished Speakers
The session brought together three distinguished speakers whose expertise and experience enriched the conversation on urban sustainability and civic engagement:
- Ms. P. Anusha Executive Director, Mysuru Zoo
- Mr. Madhukar M Assistant Executive Engineer (Environment), Mysuru City Corporation
- Mr. Ramesh Kikkeri Renowned Environmentalist, Mysuru
Leadership and Support
The session was presided over by Dr. Ravisha K A, Dean, School of Life Sciences, JSS AHER, with Mr. Bhagavan Bidarakote serving as the Guest of Honour.
Key Themes and Action Points
The speakers emphasized the importance of sustainable practices at the community level and encouraged active youth participation in environmental initiatives, including:
🌱 Promoting the use of biodegradable alternatives to reduce plastic pollution
♻️ Waste segregation at the household level to improve recycling and resource recovery
🌳 Tree plantation and green conservation drives to enhance urban green cover and biodiversity
Collaborative Effort
This impactful event was organized in association with:
- International Centre of Environment and Sustainability (ICESu)
- Department of Environment and Science, JSS AHER
- Eco Club, JSS AHER
- Hanns Seidel Foundation
Together, we continue building environmentally conscious, participatory governance models that engage youth and citizens in creating sustainable cities for the future.
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