WeNaturalists has expanded its Campus Champions Program across more than 15 college campuses in India, engaging around 3,000 students in sustainability-focused initiatives, the organization said.
The program encourages students to lead environmental and sustainability projects within their campuses while receiving mentorship, resources, and digital tools from the WeNaturalists team. Participants work on initiatives tailored to their local campus environments while gaining exposure to potential careers in the green economy.
According to the organization, the program currently operates across campuses in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Rajasthan, and Karnataka. Each Campus Champion leads a group of students who collaborate with the platform’s broader community network.
The initiative is now in its second year and is transitioning from an initial pilot stage toward broader expansion. Students and campuses that have completed their first year in the program are now mentoring newer participants and institutions joining the network.
Amit Banka, founder and chief executive officer of WeNaturalists, said the program aims to build long-term sustainability cultures within educational institutions by encouraging student-led initiatives and collaboration.
Some campuses have already reported measurable outcomes. At a college in Mumbai, more than 100 students conducted a water audit that helped reduce water wastage by nearly 20%. Other activities have included film screenings on environmental topics and education programs designed for differently-abled communities in Indore.
WeNaturalists said it plans to expand the Campus Champions Program to at least 50 campuses across India over the next three years. The organization also aims to create a credential system recognizing student-led environmental action and contributions to sustainability initiatives.
