Secretary of the Green Guard Nature Organization, Rituraj Phukan is all set for the International Antarctic Expedition. Scheduled for the 28th of February 2013, the 14 day expedition will be lead by Robert Swan- the first man to walk to both the North Pole and the South Pole and recipient of the OBE honor from Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and the 2041 team.
In recent years, global warming and climate change due to unplanned human development activities has emerged as a major threat to the two polar areas of the globe. Rising temperatures and change in climatic conditions has adversely effected global biodiversity and threatened the existence of innumerable species of plant & animal life on all the seven continents. 2041 was founded by Robert Swan, who has dedicated his life to the preservation of Antarctica by the promotion of recycling, renewable energy and sustainability to combat the effects of climate change. 2041’s mission is to build on Swan’s dedication by informing, engaging and inspiring the next generation of leaders to take responsibility, to be sustainable, and to know that now is the time for action in policy development, business generation and future technologies.
Currently there is a moratorium in place that bans drilling or mining in Antarctica called the Environmental Protocol, or Madrid Protocol, established signed by almost all the nations on earth in 1991. This document can be reviewed after the 50-year anniversary in 2041. As the year 2041 quickly approaches, Robert’s goal is to ensure that the young people of today make informed and sustainable decisions for tomorrow.
Since 2003, Robert Swan and 2041 has taken along selected people from the corporate, academic & environment fields to Antarctica, to gain firsthand knowledge of the continent’s fragile ecosystem, experience its unique wildlife, the effect of global warming and climate change and how they can be countered by promotion of recycling, renewable energy & sustainability.
PermalinkSubmitted by Hemanta Sharma on Thu, 25/10/2012 - 20:06
It is indeed a proud moment for the people of Assam & Northeast India, particularly those associated with the 'green movement'. I hope Mr. Rituraj Phukan will find the support of the business, political & media houses, to sponsor the expenses and that he will return to share his experiences with the people of Assam & others.
PermalinkSubmitted by Grace on Thu, 25/10/2012 - 20:14
It is so great to be selected as team member on International Antarctic Expedition to be led by Robert Swan ! I read in the Shillong Times & also in Times of India, Zee News and now here. We must support this great mission to save Antartica and all living beings on earth.
PermalinkSubmitted by Nancy on Tue, 30/10/2012 - 14:19
Hi Raj, good to see you follow your passion. All of us at Nagaland wish you success in your great mission to Antarctica. Hope there are enough good people in the world to sponsor your expenses. We have already started feeling the effects of the short sighted policies of our ancestors on our environment; we hope we can start rebuilding with your help after you return. We are doing our little bit for you too; it is a surprise ! Lots of love & hugs.
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