26 Oct, Gangtok: Environmental Sciences Research Foundation (ESRF), a Haryana based NGO gave a power point presentation on Carbon Neutral Sikkim here at Mintogang on 26th October 2010 in the presence of Mr. O.T.Lepcha, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Mr. K.N.Rai, Political Advisor to the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Mr. Bhim Dahal, Media Advisor to the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Secretary, UD & HD, Secretary, Forest Department and representatives from Food Security and Agriculture and Science and Technology Department. The NGO was headed by its President Mr. Rakesh Solanki and the presentation was made by Mr. Vivek Prakash Pankaj of the NGO. The proposed project Carbon Neutral Sikkim has been conceptualized by ESRF.
During the presentation Mr. Pankaj said that Carbon neutrality or having a net zero carbon footprint, refers to achieving net zero carbon emission by balancing a measured amount of carbon released with an equivalent amount sequestered or offset. He said that five steps are to be taken to achieve Carbon Neutral State which are defining the subject, measurement of the carbon footprint, setting the target time line, reducing the emission and to communicate and publish.
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