‘Sustainability is not just about reduction of consumption, but also about uplifting those in the bottom of the pyramid’ Premium
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Shannon Olsson, global director at the echo network, spoke to The Hindu on the network’s focus areas, India’s contribution to climate change discourse, and sustainable futures.
The echo network was initiated in 2019 by the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India with the aim of bringing together multiple stakeholders to address the common problem of sustainability.
A social innovation partnership with 2,100 members in more than 45 countries and 31 Indian States and territories, echo network will hold its first global summit at Tata Institute of Genetics and Society(TIGS), Bengaluru, from August 10 to 12. It is also working with the Initiative for Climate Action and OneHealth Bengaluru City initiative to build the first dengue-free ward in Bengaluru.
Shannon Olsson, global director at the echo network, spoke to The Hindu on the network’s focus areas, India’s contribution to climate change discourse, and sustainable futures.
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