“Through our actions, we add substance and vigour to the quest for sustainable living.”

- The Ahmedabad Declaration 2007: A Call to Action, 4th ICEE

Handprint is a measure of ESD action; action that is directed to decrease the human footprint and make the world more sustainable. Handprint is a new tool being developed by Centre for Environment Education (CEE), India to help measure action at different levels. One needs to ask what one does at individual, community, national and global level. The handprint analyses positive impact on the three aspects of sustainability: environment, society and economy. Various questions cover each aspect, investigating on amongst others your use of resources, your social engagement and your awareness of sustainable investments. While the footprint is the negative effect you leave on global resources, handprint is your positive efforts towards sustainability.

It is Srija’s hand that shapes the sustainable handprint’s logo. Srija, visiting the Holy Mary School in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (AP), gave her handprint when she was participating in a project of the CEE AP, involving taking action for sustainability. She was 10 years at that time. Srija, who inspired this idea, like many million other children, needs to live in a world that is more sustainable. Every action towards sustainability can count towards creating a better world for all to live in.

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