GOVARDHAN APP AT COP28
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Officially Invited to COP28 by Ministry of Environment & Land Protection, Ukraine
Govardhan App, a platform dedicated to preserving biodiversity and indigenous knowledge, has been honored with an invitation to COP28 by the Ukraine Ministry of Environment and Land Protection. This prestigious invitation serves as a testament to the app's significant contribution to the conservation of our planet's natural heritage. As we prepare to participate in COP28, we are committed to showcasing the importance of integrating cultural, spiritual, and scientific perspectives in environmental governance. We are eager to engage with global stakeholders and contribute to the dialogue on sustainable health, climate impact on vulnerable communities, and the preservation of indigenous medicine.
Our presence at COP28 reflects our dedication to fostering a healthier and more sustainable world through the innovative use of technology and the preservation of traditional wisdom.
FEATURED & PARTNERED With
FEATURED & PARTNERED With
Ministry of Environment EGYPT 🇪🇬
Ministry of Environment
Chad 🇹🇩
Ministry of Environmental Protection & Natural Resources, Ukraine 🇺🇦
UGANDA 🇺🇬
National Council on Climate Change (NDCC), Nigeria 🇳🇬
Entertainment + Culture Pavilion
YOUNGO HEALTH WG AT COY18
"Govardhan is the world's first ever social media for biodiversity & indigenous medicinal knowledge! were we give username to every plants & animals to create awareness & record of our fading away indigenous medicine.
-Gokul Rajendran
COY18: Annual international youth meeting focusing on climate challenges.
Official event of YOUNGO, youth constituency of UNFCCC.
Largest youth conference related to UN climate processes.
Platform for advocacy, capacity building, and policy development.
Prepares youth for participation in international climate discussions.
Focus on policy documents, capacity building, and skill workshops.
Synthesizes global youth demands on climate.
Held in Dubai, UAE, November 26th-28th, 2023.
Hosted by Arab Youth Center in Abu Dhabi, AUS, and Green House Research Center.
Expected 1,000+ participants engaged in workshops, discussions, and roundtables.
" Dr. Naeema Al-Gasseer, WHO Egypt : Sharing her thoughts on Local, Indigenous & Traditional Medicine. How & Why it's important. At our Session 2, which happened on Egpyt Pavilion, BLUE ZONE, COP28. "
More Information Below....
EVENTS OF GOVARDHAN
EVENTS OF GOVARDHAN
Session 1 : SDGs Indicators implementation for Youth Network
DEC 2, 2023 | 3:30 PM
Govardhan and Youth Building the Future Global conducted a session on SDGs Indicators implementation for Youth Network at the Ministry of Education, UAE at Green Zone Pavilion.
The event aimed to showcase innovative approaches to close the finance gaps, especially where it is needed the most, and to promote sustainable economic growth. The session focused on the implementation of SDGs indicators and the role of indigenous knowledge in addressing the climate crisis. The event was an opportunity to strengthen local communities' and indigenous peoples' leadership, knowledge, technologies, practices, and ways of living. The session was a success, and it contributed to the dialogue on sustainable development and the preservation of traditional wisdom.
Session 2 : Importance of Biodiversity & Indigenous Knowledge on health & wellbeing Amidst climate change challenges
DEC 3, 2023 | 4 PM | EGYPT PAVILION, BLUE ZONE
In collaboration with the Ministry of Environment of Egypt, hosted an interactive session held in the Egypt Pavilion's Blue Zone, featured a distinguished panel including
Mr. Gokul Rajendran, Founder of Govardhan App
Dr. Naeema AL Gasseer, WHO Representative of Egypt;
Dr. Mona El Sherbini, Associate Professor of Parasitic Infectious Diseases at Kasr Al Ainy, Cairo University
Dr. Mennatullah Tarek Anwar Zayan, IFMSA Egypt
Dr. Marta Masserdotti, IAAS Member & Chair of Standing Committee IVSA.
The session highlighted the significance of indigenous knowledge in medicine and herbs, emphasizing the importance of preserving these traditions to address climate challenges and promote sustainable health.
"Drawing from ancient Egyptian pharmacopeia and other age-old traditions, traditional medicine offers a nature-integrated approach to address global health challenges and conserve biodiversity in the climate change era. Initiatives like the Mentoring Research Network and Govardhan application can facilitate intercontinental collaboration, integrating Indigenous medicine from Africa, and the global south, thereby preserving cultural health heritages and advancing planetary health research."
Dr. Mona El-Sherbini, Ass. Prof. of Parasitic Infectious Disease @ Kasr Al-Ainy
Session 3 : Reviving Roots: Unveiling the lost importance of Indigenous medicinal knowledge & Climate Action
DEC 3, 2023 | 6 PM | UGANDA PAVILION, BLUE ZONE
In partnership with the Ministry of Water & Environment of Uganda, organized an interactive session. The event, highlighted the Significance of Traditional and Indigenous Medicinal Knowledge in addressing climate challenges and promoting sustainable health. The session featured a distinguished panel of speakers, including
Mr. Gokul Rajendran, founder of Govardhan App
Mr. Crispus Mwemanho, Co-Founder of Abayuti Climate Action Network
Mr. Sanchez Anaya, Indigenous Community Leader in Santa Martha Acatitia Iztapalapa
Dr. Nathaniel Uchtmann, Pediatrician & Volu. Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California San Francisco.
Mr. Arthur Musinguzi, Social Media Influcencer focused on Environment & Energy
The event was a success, contributing to the dialogue on the importance of preserving traditional knowledge and practices to address climate change and promote sustainable health.
OUR TRADITIONAL VALUE
IS OUR PRIDE & OUR LIFE
ALWAYS PROTECT & NATURE IT WITH INNOVATION & CREATIVITY, ALSO CONSIDER THE IMPACT, NATURE & SOCIAL EFFECTS.
One Year Gone! The Time is Ticking....
Gokul Rajendran
BEFORE THE NIGERIA SESSION
CLIMATE SOCIAL FORUM 2023
CLIMATE SOCIAL FORUM 2023
Session on One Health & Food Security (Virtual)
Session 4 : Climate & Health: Indigenous Medicinal Knowledge & Climate Art for Wellness
DEC 5, 2023 | 10:30 AM | E+C Pavilion, BLUE ZONE
Govardhan App was invited to speak at the Climate Medicine event. The event was held in collaboration with co-speaker Clara Langley-Hawthorne, a climate artist.
The session highlighted the importance of traditional and indigenous medicinal knowledge in promoting sustainable health and addressing climate challenges.
The key takeaway from the event was the significance of traditional ways of life in raising awareness and taking action against climate change. The session emphasized how nature can lead the way in promoting sustainable health and giving back to those who protect it. The event was a success, contributing to the dialogue on the importance of preserving traditional knowledge and practices to address climate change and promote sustainable health.
Session 5 : Mindfulness Break: Healing Touch of Plants.
DEC 5, 2023 | 03 PM | E+C Pavilion, BLUE ZONE
Govardhan App was invited to the Entertainment & Culture Pavilion at COP28 to host a mindfulness break. The event aimed to help participants relax and understand nature more deeply.
The session showcased various plants from around the world, including chandana powder from Guruvayoor Temple, which is applied to the forehead to feel a cooling effect, and many others from Mexico, Kenya, and other regions.
The event was a success, contributing to the dialogue on the importance of preserving traditional knowledge and practices to address climate change and promote sustainable health.
Session 6 : Indigenous Medicine: A Vital Pillar for Sustainable Health in the Era of Climate Action
DEC 9, 2023 | 12 PM | NIGERIA 🇳🇬 Pavilion, BLUE ZONE
Govardhan app organized an event in collaboration with the Ministry of Nigeria and the National Council of Climate Change at the Nigeria Pavilion in COP28's Blue Zone.
The interactive session, emphasized the importance of preserving indigenous medicine in Nigeria and around the world to stop the exploitation of nature by large companies.
The session highlighted the significance of traditional knowledge in promoting sustainable health and addressing climate challenges. The event featured a distinguished panel of speakers, including
Mr. Domenico Vito, Founder of Climate Social Forum
Mr. Gokul Rajendran, Founder of Govardhan App
Ms. Audrey Wong, Chair of Ext. Relations in International Pharmaceutical Students Federation (IPSF)
Dr. Harshita Umesh, Founder of VaadawithHope & Medical Student at Bengaluru Medical College.
The session emphasized that nature science is people science according to traditional knowledge and how indigenous medicine is a vital pillar for sustainable health in the era of climate action.
Session 7 : Sharing Knowledge on Medicinal Innovations from Indigenous Knowledge,
DEC 11, 2023 | 11 AM | CHAD 🇹🇩 Pavilion, BLUE ZONE
Govardhan App organized an event in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment of Chad at the Chad Pavilion in COP28's Blue Zone. The interactive session emphasized the importance of preserving culture and going back to our roots to build a better world. The event featured
Mr. Gokul Rajendran, Founder of Govardhan App, as the key speaker.
The session also highlighted video messages from
Dr. Nishanga Bliss, Professor of Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine at the California College of Ayurveda (AIMC, Berkely)
Ms. Krithika Ramasethu, Founder of Prajasetu.
The event was a success, contributing to the dialogue on the importance of preserving traditional knowledge and practices to address climate change and promote sustainable health.
Session 8 : Youth for Biodiversity: Innovations & Collaborations for a Sustainable Future
DEC 11, 2023 | 04 PM | UKRAINE 🇺🇦 Pavilion, BLUE ZONE
Govardhan App, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environmental Protection & Natural Resources of Ukraine, organized an event at the Ukraine Pavilion in COP28's Blue Zone. The interactive session emphasized the importance of preserving biodiversity and local knowledge from traditional communities. The event featured a distinguished panel of speakers, including
Mr. Gokul Rajendran, founder of Govardhan App
Mr. Ilyess El Kortbi, Co-founder of Fridays for Future, Ukraine
Mr. Sean Southey, Chair of IUCN CEC
Ms. Inna Hoch, National Lead Technical Analyst, UNDP Ukraine.
The session highlighted the significance of biodiversity, the hospitable communities of animals, and the breathing lungs of the planet, as well as the local knowledge from traditional communities that is being destroyed by war.
TALK WITH PARTIES
TALK WITH PARTIES
Connecting for a Better Future.
THAILAND 🇹🇭
THAILAND 🇹🇭
ISRAEL 🇮🇱
ISRAEL 🇮🇱
GAMBIA 🇬🇲
GAMBIA 🇬🇲
QATAR 🇶🇦
QATAR 🇶🇦
EGYPT 🇪🇬
EGYPT 🇪🇬
CHAD 🇹🇩
CHAD 🇹🇩
Feeling immensely honored to be present at COP28, with heartfelt gratitude to Ukraine for their unwavering support in championing our efforts to spotlight "Local, Traditional & Indigenous Medicine Knowledge." Amidst a gathering where representation was scarce, I stand tall as one of the few delegates hailing from Kerala, proudly representing our rich Ayurvedic heritage as a dedicated medical student.
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