Events of CSEC
Theme: Save Our Glacier
World Water Day, observed every year on March 22, is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of freshwater, advocate for the sustainable management of water resources, and promote efforts to address water-related challenges globally. World Water Day 2025 will continue to highlight water issues through awareness campaigns, community engagement, and collaboration with various stakeholders. This day is crucial in addressing the growing water crises in different parts of the world, exacerbated by climate change, urbanization, and pollution.
The theme of World Water Day 2025 will focus on Glacier that need urgent attention and innovative solutions. Glaciers are vital freshwater reservoirs, playing an essential role in regulating the Earth's climate, water cycles, and providing water resources to millions of people worldwide. However, due to the ongoing impact of climate change, human activities, and environmental degradation, glaciers are rapidly retreating, threatening biodiversity, water supply, and local livelihoods. The "Save Our Glacier" campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of glaciers, their current challenges, and the need for urgent action to preserve them for future generations.
This campaign seeks to mobilize individuals, communities, scientists, and policymakers to advocate for sustainable environmental practices, the reduction of carbon emissions, and the protection of glacier ecosystems. Through education, advocacy, and action, the campaign will emphasize the interconnection between glaciers, water security, and global climate health.
On this occasion, Environmental Information, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme (EIACP) at Centre for studies on Environment and Climate (CSEC), Asian Development Research Institute (ADRI), Patna is Organising an Online Reel Making Competition. It is open to all school /college students and content creators.
Guidelines for the Competition
· Participants can create Instagram reels (up to 60 seconds) around the theme (Save Our Glaciers).
· Each participant can submit only one Reel. [Only registered participants will be allowing to collaborate with ADRI’s Instagram handle (@EIACP.ADRI)]
· The reel must be an original creation. You can only be inspired by existing trends online. Plagiarized content lead to disqualification.
· Any offensive, name-calling, derogatory remarks, and/or regional slang towards any person or community should not be used.
· The Competition is open to all till March 31. 2025.
· Reel should include first name and 3-5 lines description of the video.
· Verify their Instagram account is set as a “Public account” to ensure view ability of all entries.
The reels could include
· Importance of Glaciers
· How do you think the water cycle affects our weather and climate?
· What do you think happens to rivers and lake when glaciers melt faster?
· Innovative ideas on how to conserve Glaciers.
Judging Criteria
· Creativity
· Relevance to the theme
· Content clarity
· Impact on the community
Prizes and Recognition
The winners will be declared based on the following:
· 70% weightage to the points given by the Jury members.
· 30% weightage to the social media views.
The top 3 popular reels will be awarded as the winners who will be awarded by prize money and certificate in the Reel Making Competition.
All participants will be provided with a participation certificate (E-Copy).
The winners will get excited prize money (1st - Rs.2000, 2nd - Rs.1500 and 3rd - Rs.1000). How to Register
Participants have to register first on “Google Form” then submit their reels through Instagram and send collaboration to ADRI’s Official Instagram handle (@EIACP.ADRI). Using a specific hashtag like #WWD2025ReelChallenge, #saveourglacier, #glacierpreservation, #adrieiacp, #missionlife.