UN World Environment Day 2025: ICERT & Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur Champion Sustainability Through Multidisciplinary Dialogue
Navigating Complexity, Fostering Holistic Development, and Environmental Sustainability
This June 05-06, 2025, the International Council for Education, Research and Training (ICERT) and Vivekananda Global University (VGU), Jaipur, came together to commemorate UN World Environment Day with a powerful two-day International Multidisciplinary Conference on “Navigating Complexity, Fostering Holistic Development, and Environmental Sustainability.” Because the planet’s challenges demand more than single-discipline solutions—they demand global collaboration, holistic thinking, and urgent action.
Highlights:
Aligned with Global Urgency: The conference theme directly addressed the 2025 World Environment Day call to action, with research presentations focused on environmental resilience, climate policy, and sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Cross-Continental Green Dialogue: Scholars from India, Nigeria, Kosovo, Pakistan, Qatar, UAE, South Korea, USA, and Malaysia shared region-specific insights on environmental challenges and solutions—proving that sustainability is a shared responsibility.
Research with Impact: Technical sessions chaired by eminent academicians—including Prof. Suresh C. Joshi (Former VC, Lords University; UGC Emeritus Fellow) and Dr. Neha Bhartiya (Amity University, Rajasthan)—featured papers on Climate adaptation strategies, Environmental education and awareness, Sustainable development in rural and urban contexts and Policy frameworks for ecological preservation
Voices for the Planet
Dr. Liz White – Woosong University, South Korea: Integrating sustainability in international studies curricula
Dr. Manisha D. Bhagoji – ICERT, Pennsylvania USA: Global frameworks for environmental education and policy
Dr. Evelyn Ijeoma Orji – University of Calabar, Nigeria: African perspectives on climate resilience and educational reform
Prof. (Dr.) Kosga Yagapparaj – Globaltech College, Ohio USA / Malaysia: Sustainable commerce and economic models for the future
Dr. Navneet Kaur – Director, Education Division, ICERT: Mainstreaming environmental consciousness in higher education
Leadership Commitment to Sustainability: The conference was honored by the presence of:
Mr. Vinod Singh Yadav – Deputy Secretary, University Grants Commission (UGC) | Chief Guest
Prof. ND Mathur – President, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur | Host President
Prof. (Dr.) Aruna Anchal – Director & Head, Research and Publication Division, ICERT; Dean, Baba Mastnath University | Conference Chair
Honoring Green Champions: The prestigious “Chanakya Award 2025” was declared during the plenary session, recognizing researchers and educators whose work advances environmental sustainability, holistic development, and multidisciplinary innovation.
By the Numbers: A Global Environment Day Movement: 177 Participants from across India, Nigeria, Kosovo, Pakistan, Qatar, UAE, South Korea, USA, and Malaysia, Strong academic bridge between different countries.
Relive the Conversations: Watch the full two-day conference recording and hear global experts discuss the future of our planet: https://www.youtube.com/live/7Rh5-A24Skk
Read the Summary: Navigating Complexity June 05-06, 2025
On this World Environment Day, we didn’t just talk about sustainability—we built bridges between disciplines, continents, and communities to make it happen. Because protecting the planet requires all of us, thinking together.
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