It is organized by the Environment Avenue of RID 3131 at Harshal Hall, Karve Road, Pune on 6th June 2026. Dr. Medha Kulkarni (MP) inaugurated the Seminar. RID 3131 District Governor Rtn Santosh Marathe, District Director Environment Rajendrakumar Saraf, Dr. Ramchandra Bhardwaj, Additional Director General of Police Dr. Suhas Warke IPS, DGN Rtn Charuchandra Shrotri, First Lady Rtm Dr. Tanuuja Marathe and a large number of Rotary members & professionals were present on this occasion.

The keynote speaker, former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu, highlighted that global warming and climate change are the biggest challenges facing humanity. Rising temperatures are having a serious impact on agriculture, industry and human life and natural disasters like floods and droughts are increasing. He expressed regret that climate change is a global alarm bell and many countries are ignoring this problem. He said that strict and effective implementation of the agreements signed by countries around the world is necessary to prevent climate change.

In her presidential address, Dr. Medha Kulkarni said that India has resolved to achieve the goal of Net Zero by 2070 through the goals set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to increase the use of non-conventional energy, reduce carbon emissions and promote envirthementally friendly development. She emphasized on various measures taken by the government to achieve the Net Zero goal. Planting and preserving trees is the easiest and most effective way to reduce carbon emissions. For Net Zero, she appealed to everyone to take responsibility for environmental conservation and contribute to a green and sustainable future.

Saying that this conference was organized to promote the global campaign of Net Zero, Rajendra Saraf gave information about the work being done by Rotary to achieve Zero Net. On this occasion, Shri Anand Chordia Director Suhana Masala was given the Servce above Self award.
Mr. Anand Chordia, Capt. Hugo Hinrichsen,  Ms. Shreyasi Ansingkar, Dr. Jayant Keskar, Mr. Pradeep Motwani, Rtn Erum Khan, Dr. Ratnadeep Joshi expressed their thoughts on various aspects of Net Zero. Dr. Purva Keskar, Dr. Priyadarshini Karve, Er. Sandip Sonigra, Ar. Namrata Dhamankar, Smt Shyamala Desai participated in the discussion on Net Zero Application. Rtn Rajendrakumar Saraf moderated the session.

Rtn Dr. Gauri Joshi, Rtn Dr Vrushali Khiry, Rtn Dvadatta Hambardikar, Rtn Snil Kasodekra, Rtn Irrfan, Rtn Swaiti Yadav, Rtn Sunita Shirguppi  Rtn  Arvind Mithsagar and Rtn Nilesh Dhopade did the session Management.

The Seminar focused on reducing the carbon, water and waste footprint by doing one action every week under Rotary's "Green Week Mission". The message of environmental conservation was given starting from oneself and extending to family and society. This conference played an important role in creating awareness among citizens about Net Zero.

Net Zero Seminar Recording is available on YouTube. Link  https://youtu.be/NGUfrMDsp4w

 

Rtn Rajendrakumar V Saraf
District Director - Environment