Experts call for sustainable lifestyles at climate dialogue
Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy said the State government, particularly the Irrigation Department, is prepared to mitigate the impact of El Nino. He participated
Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy said the State government, particularly the Irrigation Department, is prepared to mitigate the impact of El Nino. He participated in a panel discussion on climate change titled “Will Future Generations Forgive Us? organised by Symposium, a not-for-profit platform, on Friday. Opening the discussion, Girish Mallpani, founder and chairman of Symposium, urged the audience to adopt a conscious lifestyle for a sustainable world.
Vibha Dhawan, Director General of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Asif Qureshi, Head of the Department of Climate Change at IIIT Hyderabad; Goutham Reddy, Chairman, CII; and noted environmentalist Ranjan Panda participated in the discussion. Young climate advocates Avyana Mehta and Ariana Agarwal, winners of the Global Earth Prize 2026, were also part of the panel.
Beyond the panel discussion, Symposium recognised exceptional grassroots leadership and enduring contributions to environmental stewardship. Artist and activist Manveer Singh and environmental activist Dusharla Sathyanarayana were felicitated for their commendable work in the field. Their work was displayed at the venue, drawing appreciation from attendees. The session featured a blend of art, information and meaningful conversations.
Symposium also presented a cheque for ₹ 1 lakh to Telangana’s “Forestman”, Dusharla Sathyanarayana, in recognition of his contributions.
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