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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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Day Five | Feb 10: Impromptu Conversations about Climate Action
On Day 5, I’m definitely feeling the previous four days of cycling. But, even though my limbs are sore, it feels good to be moving for such an important cause. This morning, as I was cycling towards Hura Keshabpur, I decided to stop at a roadside dhaba (food stall) for a quick breakfast. The other
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Day Four | Feb 9: Reflections on Climate Action Journeys
We kicked off Day Four with a cycle ride around Asansol before I moved on to the next town. Cycling is a meditative practice for me and gives me time to think. It was a beautiful morning cycling over the river on my way to Purulia and it gave me some time to reflect on the #MoveforEarth campaign.
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Day Three | Feb 8: Let’s Talk About Air
Day Three’s events were all related to an issue that is very important to me – clean air. The day started in Bardhaman with the Bardhaman Cycling Club along the banks of the Damodar River. This mighty river flows through the states of West Bengal and Jharkhand and is rich in mineral resources, a
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Day Two | Feb 7: Speaking Up For The Environment
Day 2 kicked off in Nadia with a slow cycling event and a speech on the importance of a clean environment by Dr. Jatan Roy Choudhury, Dr. Sangita Roy Choudhury, Debashish Halder (Panchayat Pradhan), and Subhankar Banerjee. It was wonderful to see school children, youth and women come out to hear com
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Day One | Feb 6: The Youth Are The Future
It feels surreal that Move for Earth officially started this morning after months of planning and preparation. But after a vibrant and well-attended flag-off from Victoria Memorial, where we met with film director Aparna Sen and other dignitaries, cycling all day, and attending several events, it br
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Day Zero | Feb 5: Imagining a Collective Movement for Earth
I didn’t think that what started as a personal quest 15 years ago would grow into an environmental movement supported by people around the country. In 2008, I cycled from Kolkata to New Delhi, which inspired and sparked the impetus for a fifteen-year journey of serving and strengthening communitie
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