Earth Care Awards

earth care awards is unique and is aimed at highlighting action of direct relevance to india to tackle challenges posed by climate change. the award is for excellence in climate change mitigation and adaptation. the awards focuses on responses generated from south asian region, primarily saarc region. this is in recognition to the reality of change happening and the nature of vulnerability and impact the region faces. the region shares common challenges with high levels of poverty, depleting natural resources and increasing uncertainty to monsoon and frequency of natural disasters along with stress and conflicts on resources availability. the awards reflect the need to recognize, strengthen and foster initiatives on mitigation and adaptation in the region. the objective is to reduce emissions, adopt approaches to protect land and water resources and promote innovations for reducing impacts, emphasizing appropriate environmental action. the earth care award recognizes these initiatives