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Move For Earth Global Cycle Ride: Pedaling Towards a Greener Tomorrow
September 8, 2023Introduction The wheels have turned, the pedals have spun, and the world has come alive with the resounding hum of change. The Move For Earth Global Cycle Ride, an initiative born from our collective passion to combat climate change, unfolded on August 27, 2023, in spectacular fashion. With the w
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Odisha Ride Recap
March 17, 20236 days in the magnificent coastal state of Odisha is never enough. But Vinay Jaju, Managing Director at SwitchON Foundation, took on an unforgettable cycle journey through the state, meeting with farmers, youth, and many others, all of whom are tackling the climate crisis and implementing solutions
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West Bengal Ride Recap
March 17, 20235 days of cycling through West Bengal shows us the state's diversity of people, cultures, and opportunities. It also brings to light the vast network of individuals, organisations, and climate activists who are taking action daily and embodying the ethos of the #MoveforEarth movement. Read below for
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Move For Earth Global Cycle Ride: Pedaling Towards a Greener Tomorrow
Introduction The wheels have turned, the pedals have spun, and the world has come alive with the resounding hum of change. The Move For Earth Global Cycle Ride, an initiative born from our collective passion to combat climate change, unfolded on August 27, 2023, in spectacular fashion. With the w
Read more
Odisha Ride Recap
6 days in the magnificent coastal state of Odisha is never enough. But Vinay Jaju, Managing Director at SwitchON Foundation, took on an unforgettable cycle journey through the state, meeting with farmers, youth, and many others, all of whom are tackling the climate crisis and implementing solutions
Read more
West Bengal Ride Recap
5 days of cycling through West Bengal shows us the state's diversity of people, cultures, and opportunities. It also brings to light the vast network of individuals, organisations, and climate activists who are taking action daily and embodying the ethos of the #MoveforEarth movement. Read below for
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Odisha Day Six | Mar 4: Creating An Inclusive Climate Movement
Today was my last day in Odisha. We started the morning with a cycle rally, in partnership with Dream India, ending in Balangir’s Town Hall. We had quite a few people join us on their cycles, but it was even more heartwarming to see people stop and ask about what we were advocating for. For the re
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Odisha Day Five | Mar 3: Leaning Into The Power Of Collaboration
I spent most of my morning cycling to Sonepur. It was rejuvenating to be outdoors, especially cycling along the Mahanadi River. The town of Sonepur sits cosy between the Mahanadi and one of its tributaries. Here, I attended a farmer training program on promoting millets as a sustainable crop which w
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Odisha Day Four | Mar 2: Learning About Indigenous Lifestyles As A Way To Address Climate Change
Day 4 and we’re almost through with the Odisha ride. The time really flies by when I’m on the ground and connecting with different communities. This morning, I cycled from Angul to Nakchi to attend a training and discussion on sustainable indigenous lifestyles. The event was well-attended by man
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Odisha Day Three | Mar 1: Reflections On Our Abundant Environment
I started the day bright and early with a cycle ride and rally. Our team even organised a bullock cart for the event and decorated it with Move for Earth banners. India is one of the few places in the world where people rely on traditional, non-fossil fuel-powered transportation and bullock carts ar
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Odisha Day Two | Feb 28: Youth Discuss Air And Sustainable Futures
Day two was an event-packed day. I started the day cycling alongside a rally raising awareness on air pollution in Bhubaneswar. The rally was packed with youth from multiple schools and everyone was chanting slogans about air pollution and protecting the environment. I enjoy participating in mass de
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Odisha Day One | Feb 27: I Ride Again For Climate Action
The days leading up to the flag-off for the Odisha leg of our #MoveForEarth ride this morning have been intense and hectic, but have also left me with so much gratitude and hope for the future. This past weekend, I participated in the Herculean triathlon, which while challenging, gave me a sense of
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West Bengal Citizen’s Jury | Feb 21: The Verdict Is In
A week after completing my cycle ride in West Bengal, SwitchON Foundation with the support of Socratus and the MacArthur Foundation, held a Citizen’s Jury on Climate and People at the Nationa
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