VIRAM: AGENDA SUSTAINABILITY | GRAND LAUNCH: 23RD NOV 2022

Mobius Foundation, in partnership with India Today Group, launched a one-year-long social cause initiative called ‘VIRAM: AGENDA SUSTAINABILITY’ on 23rd November 2022. The campaign was an on-ground two-hour-long Thought Leadership Conclave that featured policy experts, demographic researchers, and academicians interacting under two robust sessions and a fire side chat with Mr. Pradip Burman, Chairman, Mobius Foundation.

Understanding the causes and effects of overpopulation, its impact on human resources, possible long and short remedial measures etc.

• • Shri C K Mishra, Former Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India
  • Shri Praveen Garg, Advisor, Mobius Foundation and Former Special Secretary & Financial Adviser, MoEFCC, Government of India
  • Mr. Anand Sinha, Country Advisor, David & Lucile Packard Foundation
  • Mr. Srinivas Goli, Professor, International Institute of Population Studies

Understanding the impact of overpopulation on human  resources, environment, and economic progress of the nation.

• • Dr. Ram Boojh, CEO, Mobius Foundation
  • Mr. Amitabh Kundu, Member, National Commission on Population
  • Ms. Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director, Population Foundation of India
  • Swami Prem Parivartan (Peepal Baba), Environmentalist, Give Me Trees Trust

Mr. Pradip Burman

Host: Ms. Akshita Nandagopal

Panel 1

Guest of Honour : Mr. Zakhir Khan

Host: Mr. Sayeed Ansari

Panel 2

Episode 1| Launch | Viram: Agenda Sustainability | 23rd November 2022

Episode 1| Launch | विराम: एजेंडा सस्टेनेबिलिटी | 23rd November 2022

Special episode on Climate Change, showcasing connection between Population being the key factor for driving Climate Change and environmental degradation.

OVERVIEW: With 2 billion people to be added to our human ranks by 2050 and an additional 1 billion more by 2100, demographic trends and variables play an important role in understanding and confronting the world’s climate crisis. Population growth, along with increasing consumption, tends to increase emissions of climate-changing greenhouse gases. Rapid population growth worsens the impacts of climate change by straining resources and exposing more people to climate-related risks—especially in low-resource regions.

Episode 2 | Climate Change Vs Population | 25th February 2023

Episode 2 | जलवायु परिवर्तन और जनसंख्या | 26th February 2023

Special episode on Air Pollution, showcasing connection between Population being the key factor of increased air pollution in urban areas.

OVERVIEW: The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that globally, around 7 million people die every year from indoor and outdoor air pollution. Around 92% of the world’s population breathes air with high levels of pollutants exceeding WHO guidelines. Effects of air pollution on human health are serious. Rapid population growth worsens the impacts of Air Pollution and exposing more people to health-related risks especially in urban regions.

Episode 3 | Air Pollution Vs Population | 25th March 2023

Episode 3 | वायु प्रदूषण और जनसंख्या | 26th March 2023

Special episode on Water Pollution, showcasing connection between Population being the key factor of increased water pollution and ground water depletion.

OVERVIEW: Population growth doesn’t just mean more water consumption, but also more water needed for food production. In order to meet the food production demands from rapid population growth, we will need to pump groundwater faster than it can be replenished. And all that consumption contributes to ecological degradation, increased conflicts, and a higher risk of large-scale disasters like pandemics.

Episode 4 | Water Pollution Vs Population | 29th April 2023

Episode 4 | जल प्रदूषण और जनसंख्या | 30th April 2023

Special episode on World Biodiversity Day showcasing the importance of biodiversity and what we can do to protect it.

Overview: Biodiversity is crucial for the well-being of the human species. By gaining a deeper understanding of how biodiversity functions and recognizing its influence on us, we can take steps to mitigate the negative consequences of biodiversity loss. It is essential to comprehend the intricate web of life and the services provided by diverse ecosystems. By doing so, we can work towards preserving and restoring biodiversity, ensuring a sustainable future for both nature and ourselves.

Episode 5 | Biodiversity | 20th May 2023

Episode 5 | जैव विविधता | 21st May 2023