PYP Exhibition 2020
Name of the Student: ADAM ATTARI
Issue: PLANT CONSERVATION
UN Sustainable Development Goal: I connect my issue Plant Conservation with SDG no. 15 which is Life on Land. We now know that Plants support the entire ecosystem, let me show you some verification: They provide oxygen necessary for humans and animals to survive, they provide food for both types of eaters as without the plants which are in the bottom and without the herbivores there are no carnivores. They provide shelter and several vital human products like wood and medicine which improved civilization greatly. Finally, if we plant more trees we are also working against climate change as plants reduce the amount of carbon dioxide. I conclude that plants support the existence of the entire race almost single-handedly.
Name of the Student: ALISAH SEN
Issue: URBAN SPRAWLING
UN Sustainable Development Goal: I connect my issue on Urban sprawling with SDG no. 15 –Life on Land. My issue connects with this goal as due to urban sprawling the natural land is getting affected. These lands are the habitats for various flora and fauna. As humans are fulfilling their greed to have more amenities, they are destroying shelter for other living things and several vital human products like wood and medicine which improved civilization greatly. Enfin, it’s important to limit our needs for the survival of the varied diversity of animals and plants.
Name of the Student: AARAV KARKHANIS
Issue: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
UN Sustainable Development Goal: I connect my issue on Wildlife to the sustainable goal number 15 - Life on Land My issue with this goal as animals live on land and they play one of the most important roles in the environment. This goal enhances global support for efforts to combat poaching and trafficking of protected species, including by increasing the capacity of local communities to pursue sustainable livelihood opportunities..Without wildlife, the entire ecosystem will collapse.
Name of the Student: RAYYAN HINGORA
Issue: CLIMATE CHANGE
UN Sustainable Development Goal: I connect my issue on Climate Change with SDG no. 13 – Climate Action. I connect climate action to my issue as we have to take action to prevent climate change before it is too late or else we are planning our own doom. And it is vital that we enlighten people about the impacts of climate change. I also connect this goal to my issue as when I was reading about climate action I came to know that it is not only trying to prevent the hazardous consequences of climate change but also trying to prevent pollution and many more harmful effects on earth.
Name of the Student: NISHKKA MEHTA
Issue: CORAL REEF CONSERVATION
UN Sustainable Development Goal: I connect my issue on Coral Reef Conservation with SDG NO.14-Life below Water. As coral reefs are not only part of the marine ecosystem but are also considered the habitat for many small fishes. So, if corals are not there some of the marine life will also lose their habitat and a part of their ecology.
Name of the Student: SARAL PAL
Issue: POACHING
UN Sustainable Development Goal: I connect my issue on Poaching to sustainable goal number 15 - Life on Land because through this goal the UN takes urgent action to end poaching and trafficking of protected species of flora and fauna and address both demand and supply of illegal wildlife products. The UN organisation like UNODC is working on illicit poaching and trafficking of wildlife which poses a threat to the survival of many species.
Name of the Student: MOKSH JAIN
Issue: INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
UN Sustainable Development Goal: I connect my issue on Industrial Waste Management with SDG no. 12- Responsible consumption and Production. Industrial waste is the most dangerous form of waste as it contains various kinds of hazardous elements that are severely damaging to the environment and human life. It is very important to reduce, reuse, and recycle all the generated waste to maximum efficiency. There are many organizations that work towards helping industrialists to manage their waste. This goal targets to substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse by 2030. Hence as a global citizen, I felt that it was my responsibility to take action and spread awareness of sustainable development in this area.
Name of the Student: NEIL SINGH
Issue: WATER SHORTAGE
UN Sustainable Development Goal: I connect my issue on Water Shortage with the SDG NO. 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation because clean, accessible water for all is an essential part of the world we want to live in and there is sufficient fresh water on the planet to achieve this. Water scarcity, poor water quality, and inadequate sanitation negatively impact food security, livelihood choices, and educational opportunities for poor families across the world. Protecting and restoring water-related ecosystems is essential.
Name of the Student: OHANNA SANKHE
Issue: OVERPOPULATION
UN Sustainable Development Goal: I connect my issue on Overpopulation with the SDG NO. 12 - Responsible Consumption and production because it relates to my inquiry on resources and overpopulation. Our livelihood, economy, and well-being rely greatly on biodiversity and the ecosystem. I feel together we can and we must aim for handing over to the future generation a healthy planet with little pollution and a vibrant ecosystem. We must ensure the responsible consumption of resources with minimum to no wastage to build a happier and healthier place for all living kinds.
Name of the Student: NYSA NORONHA
Issue: PLASTIC POLLUTION
UN Sustainable Development Goal: I connect my issue on Plastic Pollution with the SDG no-13-Climate Action and SDG no. 12 because pollution is affecting the climate and I really want to take action. I have done my study on plastic pollution, I have realized the importance of creating awareness of responsible consumption and the production of plastic products.
Name of the Student: SAMAIRA KADAM
Issue: MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION
UN Sustainable Development Goal: I connect my issue on Marine life Conservation with the SDG NO. 14 - Life below Water. I connected with this goal as it's about conserving marine life and my goal of the exhibition is to make sure Marine life is safe, one of the actions I took was to make a poster and inform people through social media of how marine life has various threats and the ways in which we can conserve the animals.
Name of the Student: KAVEESHA BANGAR
Issue: MARINE PLASTIC CONSERVATION
UN Sustainable Development Goal: I connect my issue on Marine Plastic Pollution with the SDG no-14- Life below Water. I connect my issue to this goal as my main focus is marine and they belong below water, in this goal it clearly states “ below water”. I have taken action by partnering up with the Vanashakti Foundation. I have also taken an initiative to do a yoga campaign replicating sea animal poses with a friend.
Name of the Student: NEELAKSHI GANGULY
Issue: PLASTIC POLLUTION
UN Sustainable Development Goal: I connect my issue on Plastic Pollution with the SDG NO. 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production During the whole process of the PYP exhibition, I realized how our actions have damaged the natural environment. Now that I have done my study on plastic pollution, I have realized the importance of creating awareness of responsible consumption and the production of plastic products.
Name of the Student: KRISHAY PHAD
Issue: AIR POLLUTION
UN Sustainable Development Goal: I connect my issue on Air Pollution with the SDG NO. 13 - Climate Action and 7-Affordable and clean energy. I connected my issue with goal no. 13 because it tackles climate change. Many of the air pollutants that affect our health also warm the atmosphere. Actions to improve air quality—such as switching to cleaner energy, cooking, and transport solutions—will also address the climate emergency. Goal no. 7 connects with my issue as it targets access to clean and affordable energy—which is key to pulling people out of poverty and enabling sustainable economic development. Three billion people cook and heat their homes with dirty fuels. The resultant air pollution kills almost four million people each year, mainly women and children. Clean and renewable energy will save lives and boost economic development.
Name of the Student: Aanya Masurkar
Issue: Animal starvation
UN Sustainable Development Goal: Goal 15 Life on land. All animals have important roles in the ecosystem. There is an ecological balance between all animals in nature. The system that exists in nature is designed for all the different species whereby each has a role to play without affecting each other’s existence and upsetting the ecological balance.
Name of the Student: Aarnav Mavinkurve
Issue: Urbanization
UN Sustainable Development Goal: Goal 11 Sustainable cities and communities. Cause it’s important that efficient urban planning and management practices are in place to deal with the challenges brought by urbanization. Urbanization is when we change rural areas to urban areas, and when we destroy villages to make roads and more and more and more buildings. It can be good and bad for the environment. People move into cities and because of that, they take more land.
Name of the Student: Aaron Bapuna
Issue: Waste Management
UN Sustainable Development Goal: Goal 11 Sustainable cities and communities. I chose this issue as I saw that a lot of people were throwing trash on the roads which give off potentially unsafe gases. Due to the absence of continuous garbage-collection systems, convenient landfills, open canals and drains are being blocked by dumping huge amounts of solid and garbage wastes. Thus, they create a problem such as a flash flood. These garbage wastes are mostly plastic and papers and little toxic materials.
Name of the Student: Anaya Shah
Issue: Marine plastic pollution
UN Sustainable Development Goal: The SDG goal I would connect my issue to would-be the 14 and 13 which are climate action and also life underwater. I chose these SDG goals as they relate to my issue really well and they talk and explain a lot about it. The action I would like to take would be to go for beach cleanups after this lockdown gets over. Now I will be handling a campaign related to marine animal yoga poses. My aim is to spread awareness to stop plastic pollution.
Name of the Student: Arhanth Singh
Issue: Land as a resource
UN Sustainable Development Goal: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
Name of the Student: Divina Ramnani
Issue: Climate change
UN Sustainable Development Goal: Goal no 7. Affordable and clean energy. Focusing on universal access to energy, increased energy efficiency and the increased use of renewable energy through new economic and job opportunities is crucial to creating more sustainable and inclusive communities and resilience to environmental issues like climate change.
Name of the Student: Eshaan Ingle
Issue: SDG goal is climate change which is Goal 13.
UN Sustainable Development Goal: Goal no 7. Affordable and clean energy. Focusing on universal access to energy, increased energy efficiency and the increased use of renewable energy through new economic and job opportunities is crucial to creating more sustainable and inclusive communities and resilience to environmental issues like climate change.
Name of the Student: Jahhanvir Sahni
Issue: Water as a resource
UN Sustainable Development Goal: 6 Clean water and sanitation: achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all; access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all.
Name of the Student: Keyan Dashti
Issue: Animal extinction
UN Sustainable Development Goal: Goal 15 Life on land. My focus is 15.7 achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all; access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene foTake urgent action to end poaching and trafficking of protected species of flora and fauna. I connected to this issue I love animals and I don’t like to kill animals. I don’t want any animals going extinct.
Name of the Student: Mahi Devnani
Issue: Gender Inequality
UN Sustainable Development Goal: Goal 5 Gender equality. Providing women and girls with equal access to education, health care, decent work, and representation in political and economic decision-making processes will fuel sustainable economies and benefit societies and humanity at large. I understood that the struggles different genders face only because of gender discrimination and many different stereotypes.
Name of the Student: Manav Saboo
Issue: Deforestation
UN Sustainable Development Goal: Goal 15 Life on land. My focus is 15.2 target. By 2020, promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests, halt deforestation, restore degraded forests and substantially increase afforestation and reforestation globally.
Name of the Student: Prayaan Kapoor
Issue: Warfare
UN Sustainable Development Goal: My focus is 16.1 Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere. I chose this topic because war is one of the biggest issues in the world and always affects the environment greatly and I was always scared that war would start in my city so I chose this topic to find a solution.
Name of the Student: Riyya Sewani
Issue: Ecological imbalance
UN Sustainable Development Goal: Goal connected to my issue is Goal 13 Climate Action. I focused on what are the effects of imbalance and how they impact humans, organisms and the climate. I tried to see what small action I can take to save the environment during my exhibition inquiry process.
Name of the Student: Roshni Hormazdiyar
Issue: Oil spills
UN Sustainable Development Goal: Goal 14 Life below water. I chose this issue as I think the marine life is getting affected the most and oil spills is one of reason damaging the environment and harming the animals and so as the humans are harmed so that is why I chose this issue for my Exhibition unit.
Name of the Student: Shubh Magdani
Issue: Animal Extinction
UN Sustainable Development Goal: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss Take urgent action to end poaching and trafficking of protected species of flora and fauna and address both demand and supply of illegal wildlife products.
Name of the Student: Tara Vasudevan
Issue: Rising sea levels
UN Sustainable Development Goal: Goal 13 I chose this SDG goal as rising sea levels is a climate-related issue. The action I would like to take would be to make a video on how you can take action by yourself and how you can help rising sea levels. Check it out here https://www.powtoon.com/online-presentation/bxsmffC2710/?mode=movie#/.
Name of the Student: Tvesha Reddy
Issue: Marine pollution
UN Sustainable Development Goal: Goal 14- Life Below Water States- Healthy oceans and seas are essential to our existence. They cover 70 per cent of our planet and we rely on them for food, energy and water. Yet, we have managed to do tremendous damage to these precious resources. We must protect them by eliminating pollution and overfishing and immediately start to responsibly manage and protect all marine life around the world.- Target 1 States- By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.
