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Building a Better Tomorrow: Simple Steps Towards

Sustainability

• Dr. Kiran Patil


• Dean, School of Engineering
• Professor, Provost - IC
• April 2025
Why Talk About Sustainability?

• Environmental degradation, climate change, and resource depletion are urgent


global concerns.
What Is Sustainability?

• Meeting current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to


meet theirs.
• Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, Profit.
The Need for a Sustainable Future

• Population growth, urbanization, and energy demand are straining natural


resources.
Key Global Challenges

• • Climate Change
• • Plastic Pollution
• • Water Scarcity
• • Deforestation
• • Inequality
The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• Global blueprint for peace and prosperity.


• Visual representation of all 17 SDGs.
Graph of climate change trends
India’s Commitment to Sustainability

• National Solar Mission, G20 participation, Net-Zero by 2070.


• Local innovations making a global impact.
Icons of 17 SDGs
Corporate Responsibility & Green Business

• ESG framework, green certifications, and sustainable supply chain practices.


Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Daily habits to minimize waste and promote a circular economy.


Sustainable Transportation

• Carpooling, public transport, cycling, and adopting electric vehicles.

Recycling symbol
Energy Conservation at Home

• Switch to LED lighting, smart appliances, and use of solar panels.

Bike and EV symbol


Conscious Consumption

• Support local, seasonal, and ethical products.


• Practice minimalism.
Water Conservation

• Fix leaks, implement rainwater harvesting, and use smart irrigation.


Digital Sustainability

• Proper e-waste disposal, use cloud storage efficiently.


Role of Educational Institutions

• Sustainable campus practices and integrating sustainability into the curriculum.


Student-Driven Initiatives

• Eco clubs, clean-up drives, and innovation challenges.


Sustainable Engineering & Technology

• Green buildings, renewable energy, AI and IoT for sustainability.


Case Study – India’s Solar Revolution

• Rapid growth in solar energy infrastructure and adoption.


Case Study – Plastic Ban in Sikkim

• Impact and success of banning single-use plastic.

Solar panel infographic


Case Study – A Sustainable College Campus

• Examples like IIT Delhi or Net-Zero campuses.

No plastic sign or clean environment


image
Role of Communities and Local Governments

• Community farming, local recycling initiatives, and governance.

Eco-campus map or photo


How You Can Lead Change

• Be a role model in your community, school, or workplace.


Recap – The Simple Steps That Matter

• Small consistent actions lead to big change.


Quote & Inspiration

• “We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.”
Thank You / Q&A

• Questions and Discussion


• Contact: [email protected]
Inspirational image of nature

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