Climate Action
Crusaders
“The top environmental problems are
selfishness, greed and apathy.”
— James Gustave Speth
Why CCAC? – The Case for Action
CCAC is an initiative to inspire schools to take up year- long environment conservation activities through a whole school approach, in collaboration with local NGOs, Govt agencies, local industries, neighbourhood schools, and parents. It envisions to transform schools into centres of environmental leadership.
Environmental Sustainability
Volunteering & Exposure
Community Engagement
NEP 2020 Integration
Student Empowerment
Compassion & Citizenship
Focus Themes
All types of activities connected to environment conservation and empowering communities will be considered.
Water Conservation
Rainwater harvesting, water auditing, and community awareness.
Waste Management
Segregation, upcycling, composting, and zero-waste initiatives.
Programme Timeline
Mark your calendar — here’s what the CCAC 2026–27 journey looks like.
School Registration
Open registration for schools across India. Submit your school's details and get registered.
Programme Kick-off
Approved schools begin their environmental action journey. Access resources and connect with your regional coordinator. (Activities undertaken right from January 2026 will be considered)
Monthly Submissions
Schools submit monthly activity reports, photo documentation, and project updates through the school portal.
Assessment period
Schools present their completed sustainability projects and community impact stories.
Review & Evaluation
National jury evaluates all submissions for impact, creativity, community reach, and documentation quality.
Earth Day Finale & Award Ceremony
Grand awards ceremony on Earth Day. Top schools are celebrated at a national event.
Win Recognition for Your School
Outstanding schools are celebrated at a national level for their environmental leadership.
The overall championship
The overall championship, the “APR Nair Memorial Award,” will be awarded to the school that achieves the highest aggregate score across all the above awards.
Gold
₹ 10,000
Each award mentioned below will have two categories — Gold and SilverSilver
₹ 5,000
Each award mentioned below will have two categories — Gold and SilverAward Categories
🏅 Young Environmental Champion Award -For exceptional contribution towards conservation
🏅 Green Leader Award- For students inspiring climate action
🏅 Community Impact Award- For projects creating measurable local change
🏅 Sustainability Ambassador Award- For consistent environmental advocacy
🏅 Eco-Innovator Award- For creative sustainability solutions
🏅 Green Technology Award- For technology-driven environmental projects
🏅 Creative Conservation Award- For using art, media, and creativity for awareness
🏅 Best Upcycling Initiative Award -For transforming waste into valuable resources
🏅 Green Campus Award- For improving school sustainability
🏅 Community Partnership Award- For impactful collaborations
🏅 Outstanding Parent-Led Initiative Award- For parent-driven environmental action
All Participating Schools Receive
Participation certificates for students and teachers from all registered schools
Trophies & Certificates for all schools demonstrating commendable work
Grand 3-Day Residential Programme & Award Ceremony
Be the Change Your Community Needs
The journey towards a sustainable future begins with one classroom, one school, and one community.