Responsible Citizenship | The Impact Post
Issue #8 | Mon, Jan 4, 2021
Dear Friends of NuSocia,
With the dawn of a new year 2021, we have only to thank you for your continued support. The past year has been tough on everyone - mentally to all and medically as well to some of us. Globally, behind the pandemic's unfathomable statistics and widespread impact on economies, there are stories of personal pain and loss. What this period however has also shown us is a very positive side of humanity – hope and resilience as well as the beauty of life. It showed us, how life can run in a much more sustainable way, enjoying the nature and preserving it as well. Margaret Mead, a cultural anthropologist had once said “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has”.
In this first edition of the 2021 newsletter, we would like to celebrate this spirit of sustainable living and role that each individual can play towards bettering the lives of our environment and communities. Cheers to new beginnings and a sustainable 2021!
Readings : Food for Thought
As always, we have carefully curated a selection of reading list for you to get an in-depth idea and importance of Responsible Citizenship.
1. A Guide to Sustainable Living
This insightful article speaks on sustainable development goals (SDG’s) and how each of us individually can be responsible in achieving those goals and ensure a better place for our children and future generations.
2. Individual Social Responsibility: Be the change
In this thought-provoking piece, Industry leader C. P. Gurnani, MD and CEO of Tech Mahindra shares his personal experiences of individuals in India who practice individual social responsibility (ISR) as a way of life and reiterates the fact how ISR can transform the communities for a sustainable future.
3. Responsible Environmental Citizenship- Towards a sustainable future
Arunish Paul of NuSocia shares his insights about the need and importance of Environmental citizenship and five ways in which we individually can be responsible for the health of our planet.
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4. Why responsible consumption is everyone’s business.
Read more to understand how your own voice and actions will create links to greater inclusion, human rights, availability and access to sustainable patterns of consumption and development, translating into environmental and biodiversity conservation.
Expert Speaks
Jason Garman, from Oxfam New Zealand talks about ethical consumerism and the power of having a choice and voice since ultimately our own individual consumer choices provide legitimacy to the global and national policies that make the economic system possible. Our consumer habits give our approval to the unfair control of distribution. By adopting a wider perspective we not only increase our personal happiness, we build a more equal world where everyone can thrive.
NuSocia Responsible Checklist
As part of our vision of a sustainable “world where every individual and organisation is socially responsible”, a checklist has been developed as a guiding compass to direct them towards their mission on becoming a Responsible Citizen. There are 50+ tips one can accommodate in his/her life as means to step into sustainable living.
Read the Checklist
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