ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT MAHIMA DHAKAL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
National Law University Delhi | New Delhi, India | Advancing SDG 11 & UNAI 9
Millennium Fellowship Project: Shuchi
Our project seeks to create a sustainable society by changing our approach towards waste management. Our goal is to establish a decentralized waste management system by promoting societal awareness and individual action.
To achieve this, we plan to sort waste into four main categories: organic waste, recyclable plastic waste, hazardous waste, and non-recyclable waste. We will compost biodegradable waste for use in campus horticulture programs.
Recyclable plastic waste will be sold through government or private entities to raise funds for awareness programs. Hazardous waste will be safely disposed of instead of being mixed with other waste and sent to landfills.
To eliminate non-biodegradable waste like single-use plastics, we will work with the administration to find economically and practically feasible alternatives while also conducting recycling drives.
Through our program, we aim to reduce waste generation and implement proper waste management practices. Sensitization drives, volunteer-led cleanliness drives, and fundraising programs will support the initiative and generate revenue through the sale of scrap waste and compost.
In summary, our project is focused on creating a sustainable society by implementing effective waste management practices through community awareness and individual action, with a focus on reducing waste generation and promoting proper waste addressal.
About the Millennium Fellow
Mahima Dhakal is a second-year law student pursuing BA.LL.B at National Law University Delhi. She understands the need of addressing both the immediate needs and rights of individuals while also ensuring the long-term well-being of societies and the planet.
She is open to learning and evolving. Her desire to contribute to the development of UNSDGs shows her understanding of the global framework for addressing pressing issues. Through her project, she aims to advocate for long term sustainability.
