“Vishwa Nishane Par Hai” Marks 21 Years of Climate Awareness with Global Voices and New Initiatives
June 5, 2025 | World Environment Day
The Vishwa Nishane Par Hai © Climate Crisis Awareness Campaign, founded by Climate Practitioner and Poetic Climatologist Dr. Nikhil Kant in 2004, marked its 21st anniversary on World Environment Day 2025 with a powerful global event featuring the launch of multiple creative climate engagement platforms. Hosted LIVE by Mr. Onkareshwar Pandey (Senior Journalist & Founder, Green Planet Forum) and media support provided by Mr. Prem Kumar (Senior Journalist) and Mr. Manoj Bhawuk (Author, Lyricist & TV Presenter), the event was telecast globally on Official VNPH & Media Partners' Channels including ‘Pranam India’ and ‘Achievers Junction’.
The occasion saw the unveiling of a range of new VNPH initiatives including VNPH Poetry, VNPH Music, VNPH Storytelling, VNPH Talks, VNPH Vlogs, VNPH Events, VNPH Testimonies, and the Documentary: VNPH Panorama | Vishwa Nishane Par Hai - A Climate Awakening —each aimed at empowering individuals to share and celebrate their climate-positive actions through arts and real stories.
Distinguished dignitaries from diverse walks of life and corners of the globe shared their personal climate-positive practices to inspire fellow Planet Mates during the live telecast. Notable among them were Dr. Amar Patnaik (former Rajya Sabha MP), Mr. Jose Manuel Noronha (former Chairman, Goa Public Service Commission and Goa State Innovation Council), Mr. Emerson Resende (Founder, Zeno Life Plan; with 15 years at the UN), Mr. Akhilendra Mishra (acclaimed actor and theatre personality), Prof. (Dr.) Dileep Kumar M (Vice-Chancellor, Hensard University, Nigeria), Rajyogi Nikunj Ji (global spiritual author), Ms. Ridhima Pandey (climate activist), and Mr. Tej Pratap Narayan (OSD, Railway Board), among others.
The event was lovingly dedicated to Mrs. Mridula Shrivastava, a noted Hindi litterateur and the late mother of Dr. Nikhil Kant and a guiding force behind the campaign since its inception. Her timeless wisdom and emotional support continue to inspire the VNPH family and its vision.
The campaign has been adopted by VNPH Foundation, established by Mr. K. Piyush (Climate conscious CEO, WizzSharks and Chairman, VNPH Foundation) and led by Dr. K. Anjali (Director) and Mr. Ajitav Sinha (Overseas Coordinator). Entirely voluntary and free of financial transactions, the VNPH Campaign encourages climate action through personal expression—mobilizing everyday individuals through the transformative power of poetry, music, storytelling, and visual/performing arts.
The anniversary marked the Culmination of a 45-day Series of Global Climate Awareness Activities from April 22 (Earth Day) to June 5 (Environment Day), in keeping with VNPH Tradition.