TREE PLANTATION CEREMONY

EARTH DAY 2017

The Climate Reality Project India and Paharpur Business Centre in partnership with Earth Day Network, celebrated Earth Day 2017 in Delhi-NCR schools, by inviting schools to hold a tree plantation drive in their school campus across Delhi-NCR area.

Under this campaign, around 25 schools joined the movement and conducted a tree plantation drive on 21st April at sharp 8:00 AM in their school campus and celebrated Earth Day 2017.

Dignitaries from 18 embassies and other senior officials joined the various schools and planted tree saplings with children, to celebrate Earth Day 2017 and supported environment and climate literacy, the theme for this Earth Day.

Tree saplings were planted together by guests from different embassies and children, school heads and teachers. Children also pledged that they would take care of the saplings for next one year and share the growth of their plants with us.

The objective of the campaign is to support environment and climate literacy, by planting tree saplings and building awareness about clean energy.

Celebrating Earth Day in schools reminds every student to be an environmental and climate literate citizen, ready to take an action and be a voice for conservation and change.

RECENT EARTH DAY TREE PLANTATION DRIVE IN SCHOOLS

COUNTRY WISE PHOTO GALLERY OF THE EVENT

AUSTRALIA

Ms Harinder Sidhu, High Commissioner and Ms Anu Jain, Senior Advisor (Schools; Quality Assurance and Qualifications

Recognition) planted tree saplings at Modern School, Vasant Vihar to celebrate Earth Day 2017

KINGDOM OF BHUTAN

BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA

H.E. Maj. General Vetsop Namgyel, Ambassador, Royal Bhutanese Embassy planted

a tree sapling at Raghubir Singh Junior Modern School, Humayun Road, New Delhi

H.E Mr. Augusto Montiel, Ambassador, Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela plant-

ed a tree sapling at Ramjas Public School, R K Puram, New Delhi, to celebrate Earth Day 2017

ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT

REPUBLIC OF GUYANA

Mr. Hatem Tageldin, Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt

planted a tree sapling at The Foundation and The Indian School,

to celebrate Earth Day 2017

Mr. Hatem Tageldin (right), Embassy of the Arab Republic of

Egypt alongside Ambassador of Philippines (left) and wife of

Ambassador of Maldives (center)

H.E. Dr. David Goldwin Pollard, High Commissioner, High

Commission of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana

ISRAEL

INDONESIA

H.E. Daniel Carmon, Ambassador of Israel planted a tree sapling at

American Embassy School, New Delhi, to celebrate Earth Day 2017

Mr. Dalton Sembiring, Charge d’ Affaires a.i./ Deputy Chief of Mission, the Embassy of the Republic of In-

donesia planted a tree sapling at Modern School, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, to celebrate Earth Day 2017

LAO PDR

H.E. Mr. and Mrs. Southam Sakonhminhom, Ambassador, Embassy of the Lao PDR, planted a

tree sapling at American Embassy School, New Delhi to celebrate Earth Day 2017

MEXICO

Ms. Jessica Mancera, Head of Cultural and Tourism Affairs and Mr. Jorge Meade, Head, Commercial and Economic Coop-

eration, Embassy of Mexico planted a tree sapling at Modern School, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi to celebrate Earth Day 2017

MALDIVES

NEW ZEALAND

H.E. Ms. Joanna Kempkers, High Commissioner, New Zealand High Commission

planted a sapling at American Embassy School to celebrate Earth Day 2017

Ms. Shazra Abdul Sattar, Deputy Chief of Mission/Minister,

Embassy of Maldives planted a tree sapling at The Foundation

and The Indian School to celebrate Earth Day 2017

Ms. Fathimath Waheeda(center), Wife of Ambassador of

Maldives alongside Ambassadors of Philippines (left) and Egypt

(right) at the assembly

REPUBLIC OF PHILIPPINES

H.E. Ma. Teresita C. Daza, Ambassador, Republic of Philippines planted a tree sapling

at The Foundation and The Indian School, New Delhi to celebrate Earth Day 2017

REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA

Mr. Blaz Slamic, Political Counsellor, Embassy of The Republic of Slovenia planted a

tree sapling at Modern School, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi to celebrate Earth Day 2017

SWEDEN

REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES

H.E. Mr. Philippe Le Gall, High Commissioner, High Commission of Seychelles planted a tree

sapling at Tagore International School, East of Kailash, New Delhi to celebrate Earth Day 2017

Mr. Gautam Bhattacharyya, Minister & Deputy Chief of Mission &Counsellor, Embassy of Sweden

planted a tree sapling at American Embassy School, New Delhi to celebrate Earth Day 2017

TUNISIA

H.E. Mr. Nejmeddine LAKHAL, Ambassador of Tunisia planted a

sapling at American Embassy School to celebrate Earth Day 2017

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

H.E. Dr. Ahmed AR Albanna, Ambassador, Embassy of United Arab Emirates

planted a sapling at American Embassy School to celebrate Earth Day 2017

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

MaryKay L Carlson - Chargé d’Affaires, U.S Embassy planted a

tree sapling at Modern School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi to

celebrate Earth Day 2017

Mr. George N. Sibley, Minister Counselor (Economics,

Environment, Science & Technology), Embassy of the United

States of America

Mr. Scott Sindelar, Minister Counselor for Agricultural Affairs,

Embassy of the United States of America

Ms. Lee Alison Sibley, Earth Day Network

DELHI GOVERNMENT

Dr. B C Sabata, Scientific Officer, Ministry of Environment and Forest, Govt. of

NCT of Delhi at ASN Sr. Sec School, on the occasion of Earth Day 2017 celebration

MC MARY KOM (MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT)

Ms MC Mary Kom, the Olympian boxer and member Rajya Sabha planted a tree

sapling at Raghubir Singh Junior Modern School. Humayun Road

CLIMATE REALITY LEADER

Mr. Sarvadaman Taori, Climate Reality Leader planted a sapling at

Tagore International School.

GREEN TEAM MEMBER

Ms Chetna, Green Team Member, U.S Embassy

SCHOOL WISE PHOTO GALLERY OF THE EVENT

ADARSH PUBLIC SCHOOL

AMERICAN EMBASSY SCHOOL

Congratulations to everyone on the occasion of earth day! It is time to wish our mother – mother Earth, for all that she has given

us from air, water, food and a blissful living with lovely people. Let us do our bit to ensure that we continue to enjoy our stay on this

lovely planet” - Mr. Prashant Sahgal (Principal, Adarsh Public School)

ASN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL

The Tree plantation ceremony at Army Public School was conducted on 21st of April with the enthusiastic group of GO GREEN

TEAM, who not only planted the saplings but also took pledge to take care of them for one year.

The students, chief guest, management members, carried out a plantation drive where each one of them planted herbal plants in

the school herbal garden. Principal Ms. Sonia Luthra along with the distinguished guests, parents and students under took a pledge

to keep our planet green and sustainable.

JAIN BHARATI MRIGAVATI VIDYALAYA

MAHARAJA AGARSAIN PUBLIC SCHOOL

The teachings of Lord Mahavira guide the whole humanity to lead a balanced and sustainable life by taking care of Ecology and

Environment in particular. They continue to be as relevant today as they were 2600 years ago. Lord Mahavira preached a universal

truth,”One who neglects or disregards the existence of earth, air, fire, water and vegetation disregards his own existence which is

entwined with them”. We at Jain Bharati Mrigavati Vidyalaya join the grassroot effort and get our hands green!

To ensure our students become global green citizens and keeping the motto , that ‘we are a part of nature, not apart from nature’

students of classes 3,4 & 5 up took a variety of activities including a SUMMIT, rally, plantation drive, cleanliness drive and role play

to sensitize others that this precious gift should be nurtured, preserved and reserved for the next generations....

MODERN SCHOOL, VASANT VIHAR

MODERN EARLY YEARS, FARIDABAD

Teachers and students joined the campaign of tree plantation where the each one of them planted a sapling in the lawn, an ini-

tiative towards a green environment!! Students were made aware about the significance of learning to save water, electricity and

keeping the environment clean. The whole celebration was full of learning and an effective step towards healthy environment.

Tree Plantation drive on 21st April 2017 to celebrate Earth Day 2017

PRESIDIUM SCHOOL, DWARKA SEC-22

PRESIDIUM SCHOOL, INDIRAPURAM

April 22 is the Earth day aiming to inspire awareness and appreciation of earth’s environment. It is all about appreciating the

uniqueness of our planet earth with incredible biodiversity. Activities are conducted to understand the biodiversity and how should

we protect our nature –plants, animals and environment.

With the above objective in mind, ‘Earth Day’ week was celebrated in Presidium Dwarka 22.

Somebody has very aptly remarked – “We have not inherited the earth from our ancestors rather we have borrowed it from next

generation”If we reflect with intent on the above statement, we are able to realize the daunting challenge that we have to fulfill.

Rather it is really disheartening to see the level of environmental degradation that has happened over the past few years. The

impact of the same is being witnessed by us in the form of global warming, rising temperatures and the other natural disturbances.

RAMJAS SCHOOL

RAGHUBIR SINGH JUNIOR MODERN SCHOOL

Ms Manju Rajput, Head Mistress expressed her gratitude to Maj Gen Namgyel and Ms M C Mary Kom for planting sapling and help-

ing the school in spreading the message of environmental conservation.

Earth Day 2017 celebration at Ramjas School by holding tree plantation and exhibition. HE Mr Augusto Montiel, Ambassador,

Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela was the chief guest.

TAGORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

THE FOUNDATION & INDIAN SCHOOL

It gives me immense pleasure to welcome esteemed dignitaries from the diplomatic corps of the National Capital. It is indeed a

pleasure to come together to celebrate one entity that belongs to all of us irrespective of country, race or religion i.e. our Mother

Earth. We at Tagore international School, East of Kailash our committed to the conservation of environment and our campus is a

proof of the fact that we take our environment pretty seriously. I am proud to share with you that our campus is a zero plastic zone

and we are committed to our responsibility to nurture environment conscious citizens.

Earth Day 2017 celebrated by organizing tree plantation drive and other activities. Delegates from different embassies joined the

school for planting tree saplings.

VDUC RAMJAS PRIMARY SCHOOL

THE SHRIRAM MILLENNIUM SCHOOL

School principal Ms. Anuradha Gupta and vice principal Ms, Sonali Gupta planted the saplings along with the Environment Teachers

and students of grade V.

Tree Plantation Drive on 21st April 2017 to celebrate Earth Day

List of Guests from Embassies, joined schools for tree plantation:

• H.E. Dr. Ahmed AR Albanna, Ambassador, Embassy of United Arab Emirates• H.E Mr. Augusto Montiel, Ambassador, Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of

Venezuela• H.E. Dr. David Goldwin Pollard, High Commissioner, High Commission of the

Cooperative Republic of Guyana• H.E. Daniel Carmon, Ambassador of Israel• H.E. Ms. Joanna Kempkers, High Commissioner, New Zealand High Commission• H.E. Mr. Nejmeddine LAKHAL, Ambassador of Tunisia• H.E. Mr. Philippe Le Gall, High Commissioner, High Commission of Seychelles• H.E. Mr. Southam Sakonhminhom, Ambassador, Embassy of the Lao PDR• H.E. Ma. Teresita C. Daza,Ambassador, Republic of Philippines• H.E. Maj. General Vetsop Namgyel, Ambassador, Royal Bhutanese Embassy• Ms Harinder Sidhu, High Commissioner, Australian High Commission• MaryKay L Carlson - Chargé d’Affaires, U.S Embassy• Mr. Blaz Slamic, Political Counsellor, Embassy of The Republic of Slovenia• Mr. Bounthieng Douangmala, Secretary, Embassy of the Lao PDR• Mr. Dalton Sembiring, Charge d’ Affaires a.i./ Deputy Chief of Mission, the Embassy

of the Republic of Indonesia• Mr. Gautam Bhattacharyya, Minister & Deputy Chief of Mission & Counsellor,

Embassy of Sweden• Mr. George N. Sibley, Minister Counselor (Economics, Environment, Science &

Technology), Embassy of the United States of America• Mr. Hatem Tageldin, Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt• Mr. Jorge Meade, Head, Commercial and Economic Cooperation, Embassy of

Mexico• Mr. Scott Sindelar, Minister Counselor for Agricultural Affairs, Embassy of the

United States of America• Mrs. Southam Sakonhminhom, spouse of Ambassador, Embassy of the Lao PDR• Ms Anu Jain, Senior Advisor (Schools; Quality Assurance and Qualifications

Recognition), Australian High Commission• Ms Chetna, U.S Embassy, Green Team Member• Ms. Jessica Mancera, Head of Cultural and Tourism Affairs, Embassy of Mexico• Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Maldives• Ms. Lee Alison Sibley, Earth Day Network

List of the schools organized tree plantation activity on their school campus to celebrate Earth Day 2017:

• Adarsh Public School, F-75 And 76, Bali Nagar, New Delhi-15• American Embassy School, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi

110021• Apeejay School, Neb Sarai, Block J, Saket, New Delhi, Delhi 110017• Army Public School, Shankar Vihar, P36D, Peripheral Rd, Delhi Cantonment, New

Delhi, Delhi 110010• ASN Senior Secondary School, Sahakarita Marg, Metro Station Extension,

MayurVihar Phase 1, New Delhi, Delhi 110091• Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, New Delhi, Delhi 110003• Jain Bharati Mrigavati Vidyalaya, Vijay Vallabh Smarak Jain Mandir Complex,

G.T.Karnal Road, Delhi- 110036• Modern Early Years, Eros Garden, Charmwood Village Road, Surajkund,

Faridabad, Haryana 121009• Modern School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, Delhi 110001• Modern School, Poorvi Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110057• Presidium School, Ashok Vihar, PS 2, C-3 Block, Ashok Vihar Phase II, New Delhi,

Delhi 110052• Presidium School, J - Block, HS-1, Block J, Mayfield Garden, Sector 51, Gurugram,

Haryana 122001• Presidium School, Phase II, Pocket-4, Sector-16B, Dwarka, Kakrola,, Delhi, 110078• Presidium School, Plot No. 18, Dwarka Sector 22, Shahabad Mohammadpur,

Delhi, 110077• Presidium, A-16, Habitat Centre, Ahinsa Khand -1, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, UP

-201010• Raghubir Singh Junior Modern School Humayun Road, New Delhi, Delhi 110003• Ramjas School, Sector 4, R. K. Puram, New Delhi, Delhi 110022• S D Public School, BU Block, Pitampura, Delhi, 110034• Tagore International School East of Kailash, E Block East of Kailash New Delhi• The Foundation School and The Indian School, Josip Broz Tito Marg, Sadiq Nagar,

New Delhi, Delhi 110049• The Modern School, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Phase II, Village Sevli Sonipat

Haryana 131028• The Shriram Millennium School,Sector 81, Greater Faridabad.• VDUC Ramjas Primary School, 3017, Ballimaran Rd, Chhoti Baradari, Chandni

Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006

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