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Indore News: Nursing Students Gain New Perspective On Sustainability

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**Educational Tour: B.Sc. Nursing Students Visit Jimmy McGilligan Centre for Sustainable Development**

*Indore (Madhya Pradesh)* – A group of 41 final-year B.Sc. nursing students from a private college, accompanied by their faculty members, recently visited the Jimmy McGilligan Centre for Sustainable Development in Sanawadiya as part of an educational tour. The visit provided the students with hands-on experience in sustainable living and clean lifestyle practices.

The group was warmly received by the centre director, Padma Shri Janak Palta McGilligan, who personally conducted a detailed tour of the campus. Surrounded by diverse plant life, the students observed various sustainable models in action, including organic farming, solar cooking, solar food processing using dryers, and renewable energy generation through solar and wind power.

Tuhina Jha, an intern at the centre with a background in economics, demonstrated a collection of 65 everyday products made through chemical-free and zero-waste processes, showcasing innovative approaches to sustainability.

Following the campus tour, the students participated in an interactive session with Padma Shri Janak Palta McGilligan. She shared her personal journey, recounting how a year-long hospitalisation in the mid-1960s, following India’s first successful open-heart surgery, deeply influenced her perspective on healthcare. She credited the compassionate care she received from nurses as a pivotal influence in her life and subsequent work, which included empowering tribal girls, volunteering during a guinea worm eradication campaign in Jhabua, and continuing public service despite undergoing multiple cancer surgeries.

“A good nurse is more important than a doctor because they spend more time with patients, and their care significantly supports recovery,” she emphasized while addressing the students.

Faculty member Tanvi Jha also spoke on the importance of internal health, highlighting that a nursing career demands strong mental resilience to manage stress and serve others with dedication.

The students expressed their reflections following the session. Aditya Baghel remarked that the visit shifted his understanding of sustainability and underscored the need to conserve natural resources. Alisha Shaikh was inspired by the centre’s zero-waste approach to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. Payal Gautam noted the positive impact of a chemical-free environment on physical and mental health.

Rakhee found herself moved by McGilligan’s lifelong commitment to social work and community service. Meanwhile, Jamuna Digal appreciated the solar-powered cooking and preservation techniques, saying they motivate her to practice eco-friendly habits.

This visit provided the nursing students with valuable insights into sustainable living and reinforced the vital role of comprehensive care in healthcare.

*— Story by Staff Reporter*
https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/indore-news-nursing-students-gain-new-perspective-on-sustainability

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Bezos-backed coalition plans to invest $7.5B in renewable energy projects

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**Bezos-Backed Coalition Plans to Invest $7.5 Billion in Renewable Energy Projects**

*By Dwaipayan Roy | Sep 22, 2025*

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The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), a coalition focused on advancing renewable energy in developing countries, is set to invest approximately $7.5 billion over the next five years. This bold plan comes as the alliance seeks new philanthropic partners amid declining government aid from wealthier nations.

Launched during global climate talks in 2021, the GEAPP has assisted more than 30 countries in improving their electricity grids, establishing battery storage systems, and creating jobs in the green economy.

### Innovative Funding Approach

GEAPP employs a unique funding strategy that leverages free or low-cost capital from charitable and governmental sources to reduce investment risks. This approach aims to attract investments from multilateral development banks and private sector lenders. However, securing such investments has become increasingly challenging following the shift away from development aid and climate finance by the previous U.S. administration.

### Expanding Partnerships for a Greener Future

Founded by the IKEA Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the Bezos Earth Fund, GEAPP has expanded its network to include new partners such as the UK, Denmark, the World Bank, and private sector companies like GE Vernova. As world leaders convene at the UN General Assembly in New York this week, GEAPP CEO Woochong Um emphasized the alliance’s ongoing efforts to attract additional partners to support its mission.

### Plans for Scaled Development Models

Looking ahead to the upcoming global climate conference in Brazil this November, Um highlighted the urgent need for innovative models to enable large-scale sustainable development. He also announced plans for an “Energy and Opportunity Coalition” designed to integrate green energy solutions across sectors like agriculture and health.

The International Energy Agency has underscored the necessity of increasing clean energy investments in developing countries outside China by sixfold—to $1.6 trillion—by the early 2030s to meet global climate targets.

### Future Grids and Digital Mapping Initiatives

GEAPP aims to expand its “Grids of the Future” initiative, ensuring that power systems in emerging economies are renewable-ready, digitally intelligent, and financially sustainable. The alliance has already launched battery storage projects in over 20 countries, including India’s first utility-scale standalone battery system.

In Jaipur, GEAPP is developing a live digital map of 6.5 million utility assets, enabling early detection of potential issues before they result in outages.

### Ambitious Impact Goals for 2026-2030

During its initial five-year plan, GEAPP mobilized $7.8 billion in financing—enabling improved energy access for nearly 240 million people and cutting carbon emissions by 952 million metric tons.

For the 2026-2030 period, Um stated that the alliance aims to raise at least $500 million in philanthropic capital, which it plans to leverage roughly 15 times to unlock the $7.5 billion investment target for renewable energy projects in developing nations.

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GEAPP’s continued efforts represent a critical step toward advancing clean energy and sustainable development worldwide, especially in the most vulnerable regions.
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