Centre For Green Economy OPC Pvt Ltd. COMMUNICATION ON ENGAGEMENT REPORT
Introduction- Centre for Green Economy OPC Pvt Ltd (CGE) was established with a unique thought level to serve the society by collaborating, conduct research and disseminating information about various international organizations mainly such as the United Nations. In doing so CGE has become key knowledge partner of UNA-Andhra Pradesh & Telangana (UNA-AP&T) which is affiliated to Indian Federation of United Nations Associations (IFUNA is affiliated to Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and World Federation of United Nations Associations WFUNA). Objectives- 1. To carry on and engage in the business at its own or in association with any Indian or foreign agency, NGOs, Individuals, firm, company or Govt. undertaking in India or abroad for setting up of the projects in relation to Green Economy for Sustainable Development around the globe in connection with social development/dimensions linked with natural capital/natural Resources with or without any monetary arrangements. 2. To Promote, educate, execute about Green Economy before, during or after education to bring outcomes of research for shaping better policies for human development. 3. To provide technical consultancy services related to the above object. 4. To promote and deal with every stream of human development/well-being, since the transition of green economy touches the heart of every stream of human requirement to eradicate the poverty. 5. Accreditation from national, international specialised agencies for the certification courses in green economy and to have agreements with unilateral and multilateral entities.
Areas of Research- CGE has framed 24 streams with inclusiveness of 17 UN Global goals, its main priority functions are educating and executing on aforementioned sectors in order to bring outcomes of Research in Sustainable development for shaping better policies. Its 24 streams cover almost all sectors of Sustainable Development. CGE s mandate involves to educate all Govt agencies, Public & Private sector organizations about SDGs and encourage them to participate in implementation. The 24 streams are: 1. Aviation. 2. Art, Film & Media. 3. Agriculture. 4. Banking & Finance. 5. Cities & Buildings. 6. Education. 7. Forest & Biodiversity. 8. Fisheries. 9. Governance & Legal Issues. 10. Health.
11. Investing in Natural Capital & Technology. 12. Investing in Energy & Resources. 13. Mining. 14. Manufacturing. 15. Politics & Policies. 16. Pharma. 17. Rain Water & Harvesting. 18. Social Dimensions. 19. Spiritual Centres. 20. Sports. 21. Tribe- Nature Scientist. 22. Tourism & Transport. 23. Water & Lakes. 24. Waste. Accomplishments- The programs of CGE were organized mutually by CGE and the UNA-AP&T as CGE being a key knowledge partner of the UNA-AP&T. 1. Education- CGE has organized and given many lectures on the UN Objectives, Global goals and UN Global Compact principles at various Universities, Colleges and Schools with a caption No Student left Behind in knowing about the UN. We have covered different educational streams such as Agriculture, Biodiversity, Engineering, Economics, Health etc. CGE has also trained National Cadet Corps (NCC) students on UN Global Goals from different departments by conducting events and exams in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana states. CGE has also done work to benefit students in the streams of Agriculture, Engineering, Health etc by bringing Student exchange programs in international universities with the support of UNA-AP&T.
2. Religious Communities- CGE has outreached UN objectives, Global goals and UN Global Compact principles to several Faith based community sectors. 3. Promotional Activities- CGE has massively promoted SDGs, observed UN days in various State, Central, Public and Private sector units along with UNA-AP&T. We are also on the verge of collaborating with international organizations such as ICSTI (International Centre for Scientific & Technical Information).
4. Rural Developmental Activities- CGE has taken up programs for several years which involve serving the barefoot walkers who travel to Spirtual places on the occasion of Maha Sivarathri by providing them food & accommodation. We also educated them about United Nations and its Global goals by organizing lectures and with help of other media in local languages. 5. Collaboration- a. CGE is preparing a document on Best Business Practices of Indian Signatories of UN Global Compact in doing so we have collaborated with NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation) Limited Govt of India Enterprise which is Southern Zone Vice-President of GCNI (Global Compact Network India). This document will be submitted at Head quarters of the UN Global Compact to showcase the pride of Indian signatories before UN member states. b. CGE has made an agreement with National Federation of Fishers Co-operative Ltd, New Delhi to work together for the welfare of fishing community, technology transfer, knowledge sharing, awareness, implementation & monitoring of joint projects, case studies and evaluation of national & international projects in India and abroad and fisheries related research activities.
c. BPPI (Bureau of Pharma PSUs in India) under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers Govt of India has agreed to explore the possibility of opening PMBJK (Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadi Kendra) in all pharmacy colleges with the support of UNA-AP&T. d. CGE has partnered with international health organizations which are dedicated to the concept of One Health and equity in access to health for all as fundamental human right. The priorities for participatory action are: - Developing programs for conservation & prevention of environmental degradation. - Mitigation of environmental damage/pollution. - Regeneration of environmental resources. - Design of healthy environments for promoting One Health. e. CGE through UNA-AP&T has collaborated with African High Commission, New Delhi to explore opportunities for empirical experiences on projects that are under following SDGs: - 14 Life under Water - 15 Life on Land - 16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions - 17 Partnership for Goals The programs on Afro-Asian Educational Exchange, Commission on Status on Women and Convention on Bio-Diversity were planned to be established to benefit the Afro- Asian Community students. f. CGE has also collaborated with Andhra Pradesh State Bio-Diversity board to perform Cross Country Research in Bio-Diversity sector.