Multistakeholder Collaboration for a ‘Zero Dumping – Zero Burning’ Green Fair at Renuka Wetland
A ‘Zero Dumping – Zero Burning’ Green Fair at Renuka Wetland saw a multistakeholder collaboration aimed at addressing waste management challenges. Attended by over 100,000 daily visitors and 700+ commercial establishments, this annual fair posed significant environmental concerns. Organised as part of the Save Wetlands Campaign by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, the Green Renuka Fair in November 2023 fostered cooperation among local communities, businesses, religious institutions, and government agencies.
Key objectives included promoting anti-littering campaigns, enforcing a single-use plastic ban, and ensuring effective waste segregation. Through pre-fair awareness campaigns and Green Fair Guidelines, over 500 individuals were sensitised, contributing to a commitment to environmental stewardship during the event. Notable outcomes included successful mass cleanup drives and diversion of 4,500 kilograms of waste from the wetland ecosystem to a material recovery facility.
Lessons learned from this initiative are poised to guide similar green events around wetlands nationwide, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts in waste management and environmental conservation.
Date
November 22 to December 4, 2023
Location
Himachal Pradesh
Contact Person
Kirtiman Awasthi
