Green Diwali Campaign 2026:
WWF-India’s Environment Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme (EIACP) Programme Centre–Resource Partner (PC-RP), supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), launched the nationwide Green Diwali Campaign to promote cracker-free and environmentally responsible celebrations under Mission LiFE.
- The campaign aims to encourage environmentally responsible celebrations and reduce air pollution and waste generated during Diwali.
- It will engage schools, colleges, educational institutions, resident welfare associations and local communities, with special focus on the 130 cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
- Green Diwali Pledge : Citizens are encouraged to avoid firecrackers, motivate family and neighbours to do the same, use diyas and energy-efficient lights, avoid single-use plastics, segregate waste and buy local products.
- Community Participation: Educational institutions and community groups are encouraged to organise pledge drives through assemblies, classes, rallies and community meetings.
- Carbon Footprint Survey: WWF-India encourages citizens to assess the environmental impact of their daily activities and consumption patterns through its online Carbon Footprint Survey and adopt sustainable lifestyle habits.
- Mission LiFE: The campaign aligns with Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), which promotes sustainable consumption, environmentally conscious behaviour and community participation in environmental protection.
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF):
- Established in 1961, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is a global conservation organisation headquartered in Gland, Switzerland, dedicated to protecting nature, conserving biodiversity and reversing environmental degradation.
- Operates across six continents and nearly 100 countries, focusing on conserving critical ecosystems, including forests, rivers, wetlands, savannas and oceans, while supporting sustainable livelihoods.
