Shillong, Oct 6: The travelling edition of Climate Festival of Life kicked off at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) on Tuesday.
The five-day festival, organised by Azim Premji University, Bengaluru with NEHU Geography Department, will run till October 9 at Multi-Use Convention Hall.
Billed as youth-driven platform themed “Where the Rivers, Forests, Mountains, Coasts and Oceans Are”, it blends art, culture and science with student research exhibits, interactive installations, expert talks, nature walks, film screenings and cultural performances.
Schools, colleges and local groups from Shillong are participating to push environmental awareness.
Head of Geography Prof PK Ryngnga said youth together can become a powerful force for learning and conservation.
After Shillong, the festival will travel to other Northeast locations and across the country.
