Climate Change is an emerging issue touching all our lives. Nobody in the world is secure from the adverse impacts of climate change. Changes in our lifestyle and consumption patterns have wreaked a havoc on climate. The increased use of energy in our daily life, use of fossil-fuels, use of petroleum products and plastic etc. have contributed to the pollution in the environment.

Following Jain principles one can implement sustainability and take care of the environment around us. Sample our Jain Monks whose only means of transport is walking, who avoid the use of electricity, lead a modest life with little to acquire.

We must familiarize ourselves with the environmental impact of our daily usage, we should read and understand our contribution to climate change. At the same time, we should learns from the lifestyle of Jain Monks on how we can make a positive contribution to our environment.

Spend the day today reading about climate change and its adverse impact. Make sure to read at least 5 articles across topics be it global warming, carbon emissions, water pollution etc. –forms@appliedjainism.inand share those articles with us. Don’t forget to mention your name