Foundation seeks implementation of Kasturirangan report

The Akka Foundation Trust, an advocacy group, has planned a ‘Chalo Bengaluru’ programme from Hubballi, seeking the implementation of the K. Kasturirangan Committee report for the protection of the Western Ghats, and is urging the government to take a series of measures to address climate change and environmental concerns.

Members will travel to Bengaluru and participate in an environmental satyagraha being held at Freedom Park on Monday under the leadership of environmentalist Avinash. They will collect signatures in support of implementing the Kasturirangan report and submit a memorandum to the government.

“We urge the government to declare a climate emergency and implement measures to tackle climate change. We also seek strict enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics and measures to ensure that such plastics are not readily available in the market. The government should encourage the use of cloth bags as an alternative,’’ office bearers said in a release.