The MRAI Sustainable Steel Conference 2025 (MSSC 2025) commenced in Goa with a resounding call for a green and circular transition in India’s steel industry. Organised by the Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) with support from the Ministry of Steel and NISST, the event gathered over 300 delegates to chart India’s low-carbon steelmaking roadmap under the theme “Green Steel and Sustainable Growth.”
Ecologist and naturalist Parag Rangnekar has called for greater awareness of Goa’s lateritic plateaus, which he describes as misunderstood yet vital ecosystems. Speaking at a lecture titled “Wild Goa Through the Viewfinder” at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, Rangnekar showcased his two-decade photographic documentation of Goa’s biodiversity — from endemic species and rare birds to climate-driven ecological shifts — while emphasizing how photography can serve as a powerful tool for research and conservation.
Second Chance, directed by Subhadra Mahajan, is a deeply emotional film set in the Himalayas, exploring a young woman’s inner journey of healing and resilience through nature, community, and self-reflection.
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated a high-level brainstorming session on “Mission Sarovar Punha Nirman: Reimagining Goa’s Lakes”, aimed at rejuvenating and sustainably managing water bodies across the state. The session was hosted by the Department of Environment & Climate Change at Panaji Gymkhana, bringing together experts, scientists, and policymakers.
World Ozone Day, observed on September 16, reminds us of the critical importance of the ozone layer—Earth’s shield against harmful UV radiation. In 2025, the theme “From science to global action” highlights the transformative power of scientific research and international collaboration. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of the Vienna Convention, underscoring four decades of environmental unity and measurable success in ozone protection.
