Born in a Delhi slum, Puneet Singh Singhal’s life is a testament to resilience. Facing poverty, pollution, and non-apparent disabilities, Puneet founded Green Disability to advocate for disability-inclusive climate action. His story highlights the deep connections between climate change, accessibility, and human rights, emphasizing that true sustainability requires justice for all.
Climate Latent Impacts
In Afghanistan, multiple crises are exacerbated by the deepening challenges of climate change. It is suffering its second drought in four years, along with an economic meltdown that is compounding the humanitarian situation. These near-term climate impacts, if left unaddressed, will only worsen the ongoing socioeconomic catastrophe, conflict, and violence, and also disadvantage the regional counties. So, we need to call upon UNFCCC to take Afghanistan seriously into consideration and help them shift to a better climate policy and circular economy. Regardless of our country, identity, race, and gender, we are all citizens of one planet. So, let's sustain it together.
Only in the Darkness, Can You See the Stars
"I always love to tell stories of the past to my grandchildren; it refreshes some beautiful memories in me. I could still vividly recollect when we were children how we used to catch a glimpse of those days’ serene environment; when we used to go to the bush and collect some wild edible fruits when everywhere was green and thick with butterflies hovering around, and birds singing." -Grandpa