DESCRIPTION
Since the start of its mass production in the 1950s, plastic has become one of the most produced, consumed, and disposed-of materials, yet its impact on human health has been largely ignored.
In collaboration with DSS Odisha and Youth4Water India, this webinar brings together experts in the field of plastics to break down recent research and insights on the material’s impact on health and environment, examining plastic waste, microplastics, and their dangerous additives.
Additionally, the online event will present the Youth4Water Plastic-Free Picnics campaign, which has successfully reduced plastic pollution in Odisha, India. We hope you’ll come away from the webinar armed with the most up-to-date knowledge on plastics, as well as a deeper awareness of their current and projected impact on your country. We also hope the findings will inspire you to make more conscious decisions about your plastic consumption.
SPEAKERS
Ms. Giulia Cristiana
Ms. Giulia Cristiana, a Leicester Economics BSc graduate, is the founder and Vice-President if the Sustainable Leadership Forum. At ADN, she leads the campaign on plastic awareness and highlights the danger of plastic mismanagement and its accumulation in the Global South.
Mr. Ranjan Panda
Mr. Ranjan Panda, a sociologist and environmental advocate with 30+ years of experience, is a known water & climate expert of India, who has also been a visiting guest faculty at Geneva University in the past. A senior columnist, he co-founded Media Climate Journalism at OSLO MET University and advises global platforms on climate migration and disaster displacement. Recognized as the Mahanadi River Waterkeeper, he was honored as the first Green Hero by NDTV-TOYOTA that was handed over by the President of India. He convenes Water Initiatives (WI) and mentors “Youth4Water India” to foster youth-led environmental action.
Ms. Samsita Mohapatra
Ms. Sasmita Mohapatra is a Sustainability Promoter, Co-founder of Climate Warrior Network, and Founder of Gift Crop. As a Project Manager at Tata Community Initiatives Trust and a Youth4WaterIndia task force member, she champions environmental conservation and eco-friendly living.