Carbon Neutral Sikkim

SIKKIM: “Carbon Neutral Sikkim”, a project conceived by NGO

Gangtok: Environmental Sciences Research Foundation (ESRF), a Haryana based NGO, gave a presentation on Carbon Neutral Sikkim here at Mintokgang on 26th October in presence of O.T.Lepcha, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, K.N.Rai, Political Advisor to Chief Minister, Bhim Dahal, Media Advisor to Chief Minister, Secretary, UD & HD, Secretary, Forest Department and representatives from Food Security and Agriculture and Science and Technology departments. The NGO was headed by its President Rakesh Solanki and the presentation was by Vivek Prakash Pankaj of the NGO. The proposed project Carbon Neutral Sikkim has been conceptualized by ESRF.

In his presentation, Mr. Pankaj said that Carbon neutrality or having a net zero carbon footprint, refers to achieving net zero carbon emission by ‘balancing a measured amount of carbon released with an equivalent amount sequestered or offset’. He said that five steps are to be taken to achieve Carbon Neutral State which are, defining the subject, measurement of the carbon footprint, setting the target time line, reducing the emission and to communicate and publish. The programme included discussion during which Mr. Solanki answered queries raised on the proposed project.(With IPR input)

[FROM SIKKIM REPORTER / EDITED ASHOK CHATTERJEE]