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Our Initiatives & Activities
Discover our engaging activities that bring together environmental enthusiasts, researchers, and changemakers from around the world to share knowledge and drive positive change.
Global Climate Action Summit 2024
Join us for an inspiring summit where young environmental leaders from around the world share their innovative solutions to combat climate change. This interactive session features panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to empower the next generation of environmental advocates.
Cultural Heritage and Environmental Awareness
Explore the deep connection between cultural heritage and environmental conservation. This engaging session showcases how traditional knowledge and cultural practices contribute to sustainable living and environmental protection across different communities worldwide.
Sustainable Cuisine and Food Culture
Discover the art of sustainable cooking and food culture from around the world. Learn about locally-sourced ingredients, traditional cooking methods, and how culinary practices can contribute to environmental conservation and community health.
Green Energy Future Panel Discussion
Industry experts and researchers discuss the latest developments in renewable energy technology. From solar innovations to wind power advancements, discover how green energy is revolutionizing the way we power our world and create sustainable communities.
Youth Environmental Leadership Training
Comprehensive training program designed to develop the next generation of environmental leaders. Participants learn leadership skills, project management, and effective communication strategies for environmental advocacy and community engagement.
Global Cultural Exchange Program
Join an inspiring cultural exchange program that connects young people from different countries and backgrounds. Experience diverse traditions, languages, and perspectives while building lasting international friendships and understanding.
Biodiversity Conservation Strategies
Explore cutting-edge conservation strategies that are protecting endangered species and preserving biodiversity hotspots around the world. Learn from field researchers and conservationists about their groundbreaking work in habitat restoration.
International Culinary Workshop
Embark on a delicious journey through international cuisines while learning about sustainable cooking practices. Discover traditional recipes, cooking techniques, and the cultural stories behind beloved dishes from around the world.
Leadership Skills Development Workshop
Develop essential leadership skills through interactive workshops and real-world scenarios. Learn about team building, communication, decision-making, and how to inspire positive change in your community and organization.
Creative Arts and Innovation Showcase
Experience a vibrant showcase of creative arts and innovative projects from talented individuals worldwide. From digital art to sustainable design, discover how creativity and innovation are shaping our future and inspiring positive change.
Climate Change Research Project 2012
A qualitative research project - joint collaboration with University of Erlangen Nurnberg- Germany – as part of an effort to introduce 360 degree environmental perspective into German school curriculum. Main participants – Schools from USA, India and Germany.
Food and Agriculture collaboration– Eating Green Project
A global collaborative project involving schools from USA (California, Hawai), Colombia, India, Pakistan, Zambia where students conducted general research about their countries agriculture, farming, GMO, food, food miles, diet, junk and fast food and sharing their presentation on live video with Q & A session. (Students took the trouble to come up with a common time which involved US students – 9pm & 5pm, Columbian students coming to school at 8pm, Indian & Pakistani students arriving to school at 6.30 am and students from Zambia waking up at 3am
Infectious Disease collaboration – Research
Students from Zambia, USA, Uganda, India, Kenya joined together to do this project and students had to identify the most common disease and present it live via video conference and in the presence of an infectious disease expert. Report from students from Zambia and Uganda were published in UN Chronicle.
Sustainable cooking & food - plastics & showcasing their community
Students from Botswana, New Zealand, Tunisia, USA joined together on this program to showcase some of their food culture but also wanted to share the plastic footprint starting from the time they buy and cook especially focusing on the packing. Students also made an effort to showcase about their culture and places of touristic interest.
Plastics and environment – Micro & Nano Plastic
Students from India, USA, Tunisia, Botswana collaborated on this and this started with a zoom session with Capt Charles Moore, pioneering oceanographer and environmental advocate, renowned for his research on plastic pollution in the world’s oceans. Students got to understand about Micro and nano plastics and later students also tried to make art forms from waste plastics.
Plastic Pollution Summit (Annual event)
Algalita’s Plastic & Ocean Pollution Summit is an immersive, youthcentered gathering that unites students, educators, scientists, and environmental leaders to confront the global plastic pollution crisis. As Algalita’s official international partner, GreenContributor plays a key role in identifying and selecting outstanding students from schools outside the United States to join their U.S. peers at the summit. Through handson workshops, expert-led discussions, and collaborative problemsolving sessions, participants examine the impact of plastic on oceans and communities while developing innovative, actionable solutions that support a more sustainable, wastefree future.
Sustainable cooking & cuisines - plastics footprint in your cooking
In this global project, middle school students not only showcased traditional cuisines from their home countries but also investigated each dish’s plastic footprint—from procuring ingredients to cooking, eating, and disposing of waste. By exploring locally sourced foods, cultural cooking practices, and sustainable alternatives, students gained a deeper understanding of how everyday culinary choices impact the environment, inspiring more mindful habits and planetfriendly food traditions.