Gauranga Dās, a Governing Body Commission (GBC) member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness and Director of Govardhan EcoVillage, has been appointed as a United Nations Representative to the AWWG at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The AWWG, or Alliance of NGOs on Water and Sanitation for All, is a UN-associated working group that brings together civil society organizations to contribute expertise and advocacy on sustainable water, sanitation, and develo
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Clean-up By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,
Mayapur Clean and Green, the environmental initiative led by Murari Mohini Devi Dasi, is inspiring grassroots transformation beyond the borders of the dham. In the small village of Sardanga, located one kilometer from the Jagannath temple in Rajapur, residents are rallying together to turn their neighborhood into a model of cleanliness and beauty, demonstrating how the organization’s vision can spread through community participation.
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By Atma Tattva Das,
Since 2016, Jagadananda Das has served at the Durban Festival of Chariots, offering guidance and support in the Bhakti Cloud youth tent.
When Jurgen Wolfenden first walked into a Bhakti Yoga Society (BYS) program as a young university student, he wasn’t looking for a dramatic shift in his life. He simply wanted peace. “I didn’t know much at the time,” he said. “But something about the atmosphere held me. The chanting, the sense of family, the care. It stayed with me.”
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Govardhan Eco Village recently welcomed 28 Polytechnic Civil Engineering students from St. John College, Palghar, for an immersive experience in sustainability. They explored key areas such as wastewater treatment (Soil Biotechnology), waste management, water conservation, biogas, and green building techniques, actively engaging in discussions and learning from our innovative practices.
At Govardhan Eco Village, we are dedicated to empowering local and tribal students by offering hands-on learn
On October 10, 2024, Kalakantha Das, the GBC Minister of Cow Protection and Agriculture, delivered an impactful presentation at the Virtual C20 Conference, a side event focusing on food systems, hunger, and poverty. He emphasized that integrating spirituality into agroecology, agroforestry, and crop diversification is essential for addressing global food challenges and environmental crises. By highlighting the interconnectedness of spirituality, nature, and sustainable agriculture, Kalakantha Da
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi
Mayapur Clean & Green, an environmental initiative led by Murari Mohini Devi Dasi, has embarked on a mission to strategically position 108 Mayapur Clean and Green recycle bins throughout the whole of Mayapur.
MC&G has already successfully placed 20 bins around the Holy Dham. Murari Mohini said, “Every home, every shop, every building needs to have one of these bins. It should be available in all the ghats of Mayapur, including all the homes and buildings.”
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By Atma Tattva Das
In an alignment of spiritual vision and environmental stewardship, The Braj Kund Restoration Project, created to restore the deteriorating quality of kundas in the Braj region, reflects the essence of sustainable development and holistic conservation. For the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) community, this initiative transcends the boundaries of ecological restoration; it signifies a sacred duty to preserve the sanctity of Braj – a place intrinsically
By Radha Devi Dasi
ISKCON’s Vaishnavi Ministry has organized a virtual panel discussion entitled “Responsible Innovation for a Sustainable World: The Right Blend of Intent, Intuition, and the Feminine Heart with Information and Technology.” This panel will explore how we can bring feminine intuition and spiritual practice into our efforts to create a sustainable world. Women are blessed with intuition and biologically programmed for connecting with others. By leading from the heart, building c
By Jyotisvara Dasa
The international conference: "Sustainability, Spirituality, and Simplicity (3S): Environmental sustainability redefined through simple life practices and integrated spirituality" will be on 22nd-23rd May 2021 held virtually with morning and evening sessions. World-renowned experts in eco-theology, environmental sustainability, and scriptural knowledge from the United States, Australia, and India will participate as keynote speakers. The conference will have a blend of oral p
By Madhava Smullen
Govardhan Ecovillage, ISKCON’s 100 acre farm in the foothills of the Sahyadri mountain range in Maharashtra, has won the 2019 National Energy Globe Award for India.
The Energy Globe Award was founded in 1999 by Austrian energy pioneer Wolfgang Neumann, and is one of today’s most prestigious environmental awards. Its goal is to present successful sustainable projects to a broad audience, to show that many of our environmental problems already have feasible solutions.
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