Bisht Deepa

[anand mahindra @anandmahindra]

I must confess that until recently I had never heard of Phool Dei, a spring festival that was celebrated yesterday in the villages of Uttarakhand.

Children gather fresh flowers from the hills and go from house to house placing them on doorsteps, offering a blessing for the household:

“Phool Dei, Chhamma Dei,
Deni Dwar, Bhar Bhakar…” roughly wishing the home prosperity.

In return they receive sweets.

It reminded me a little of Halloween in the U.S., where children go door to door saying “trick or treat.” But what a lovely contrast. Here the children arrive not threatening a prank, or asking first, but giving first. Flowers.

In an age when we speak so much about environmental consciousness, this graceful celebration of spring and nature deserves to be far more widely known.

Just as Holi travelled across India and the world, perhaps Phool Dei should too.

For me, the children of Uttarakhand are my #MondayMotivation

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

Negotiators in Belém, Brazil, opened #COP30 with a stark warning: the race to save our planet is being sabotaged by a surge of climate disinformation.

A first-ever Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change was signed to fight back.

More via @UN_News_center: https://t.co/X9IquaIsur

[IORA-RCSTT Centre, CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow, INDIA @csir_iora]

Happy National Technology Day! A heartfelt tribute to all who transform ideas into reality, bridging science, policy, industry, and education for a better, smarter world.@IORAofficial @CSIR_IND @CSIRCIMAP

[IORA-RCSTT Centre, CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow, INDIA @csir_iora]

ICCMP has started a one-week training program on 'Prospects of Research, Development, Value Addition, and Commercialization of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Native to the Indian Ocean Region' for IORA delegates at CSIR-CIMAP, India from 7 Feb 2025. @IORAofficial @CSIRCIMAP

[IORA-RCSTT Centre, CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow, INDIA @csir_iora]

Passionate about Medicinal and Aromatic Plants?

Don’t miss this prime opportunity to hear talks from leading experts and network with scientific communities from various organizations, all on one platform. @CSIRCIMAP @IORAofficial

Register here: https://t.co/lOk0TKEHBp

[IORA-RCSTT Centre, CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow, INDIA @csir_iora]

ICCMP, CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow, India, is delighted to announce a 3 days International Conference on:

"Advances in Medicinal & Aromatic Plant Research in the Context of the Indian Ocean Region (Ensuring ...)" – IORA-AMAR 2025
Date: February 4-6, 2025
@CSIRCIMAP @IORAofficial

[IORA-RCSTT Centre, CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow, INDIA @csir_iora]

Happy Independence Day! Let's work together for a better tomorrow.

[Bisht Deepa @DeepaIccmp]

Global Tiger Day

[PIB India @PIB_India]

#InternationalTigerDay 2024: A Global Commitment to Tiger Conservation🐅

⇒ Every year on July 29, International Tiger Day is celebrated to highlight the importance of tiger conservation across the globe

⇒ The declaration to celebrate this day was made on July 29, 2010, in St. Petersburg, aiming to unite all tiger range countries in a concerted effort to enhance tiger conservation and management worldwide

Details: https://t.co/BcmdTdckdx

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

Soil is fundamental to life on Earth 🌿

If you eat food, if you wear clothes,
if you take medicines,
if you drink water,

you DEPEND on the #soil. 📷

#SaveSoil via https://t.co/EbxElpzawc

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

Keeping plants healthy is crucial in mitigating the devastating effects of #climatechange and #biodiversity loss.

@FAO highlights 5 important reasons why we must prioritize plant health 🌱

[Press Trust of India @PTI_News]

VIDEO | Uttarakhand: An avalanche occurred over Gandhi Sarovar in Kedarnath. No loss of life and property was reported. More details are awaited.

[Bisht Deepa @DeepaIccmp]

# Heatwave 2024# Next....?

Plant trees,Save trees

[ipbes @IPBES]

#DYK Forests cover ~31% of Earth's land? That's billions of hectares!🌳🌍

Forests are vital for #biodiversity, climate & as ecosystems, but they're under pressure.

Every native tree counts to stop #BiodiversityLoss!

Find out why else #forests matter w/ @IPBES infographic👇

[Bisht Deepa @DeepaIccmp]

Be connected...

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

Biodiversity is the web of life that connects us all. 🕸
@ipbes breaks down ...

🍄 What #biodiversity is
🐝 Why we need diverse plants and animals
🌳 What we can do #ForNature

Learn more ⤵️

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

Biodiversity is the web of life that connects us all. 🕸
@ipbes breaks down ...

🍄 What #biodiversity is
🐝 Why we need diverse plants and animals
🌳 What we can do #ForNature

Learn more ⤵️

[Bisht Deepa @DeepaIccmp]

Restore before u lost...

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

From 3 fish species to over 30. 👏 The Seine River, once so polluted it was functionally ‘dead’, is recovering.

As countries gather for the #ParisOlympics, this restoration shows change can be made

@Minaguli is raising awareness and encouraging action #SeineRiverRun @WWF

[Fascinating @fasc1nate]

Barry Marshall was convinced that the Helicobacter pylori bacteria caused stomach ulcers, but no one believed him.

Since it was illegal to test his theory on humans, he drank the bacteria himself and developed ulcers within days.

He treated them with antibiotics and went on to win a Nobel prize in 2005.

[International Trade Centre (ITC) @ITCnews]

Sustainability Masterclass with @SchneiderElec on The Circular Economy!

Learn how to implement sustainable practices that reduce waste & promote resource efficiency.

📆 25 June 🕙 10 a.m. CEST

Register now ➡️ https://t.co/wjXKL3klCn

[UNESCO @UNESCO]

🅿️LAY drives is vital to fostering problem-solving skills & love for learning.

UNESCO supports integrating play from Early Childood Care & Education to boost student potential from the very beginning.

https://t.co/IvaXxqinr0

[Chandan S Chanotiya, CChem, FRSC @CsChanotiya]

दावानल से संग्राम
भीमताल झील से जल संग्रहण करने का प्रयास करता हेलीकॉप्टर…..

[United Nations @UN]

Play creates powerful learning opportunities — intellectual, social, emotional and physical.

On Tuesday’s first-ever International Day of Play & always, we must ensure every child can fully exercise their right to play. https://t.co/HNCfH2v7ab