Our Role in Sustainability

By: Nandini

How do we, as individuals get impacted by climate change? And what can we do to mitigate the impacts? We can all sense that the environment around us is changing and changing very fast. Extreme natural events are overtaking our long held experiences of seasons and crop cycles.

But there is always a way. Adaptation is in the DNA of the human race and all it needs for us is to change the way we look at things around us. Sustainability of the choices that each one of us make in our lives every day should come as second nature, but it is not always the case.

One crucial area is sustainability of the food chain. By adopting nature friendly farming practices and encouraging sustainably produced food ,we can make a big difference. From the Farm to the Plate, the journey of food is not only complex but also fascinating, touching many places and lives. A fair and just supply chain is the key to usher in sustainability.

It is also crucial that we teach the young generation what they can do to inherit a better world through personal example. Sustainability program certifications and labels are good options to help us in making better choices.

There is clear scientific evidence of positive impact on climate change though focused actions, The Brazilian rainforest expanded for the first time. What appears to be a drop in the ocean in our actions as individuals, will actually create waves when mankind unites in the cause.