The National Green Tribunal (NGT) organized the National Conference on 'Environment – 2025' on March 29-30, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The conference aimed to address critical environmental challenges and promote sustainable management practices.

Inauguration and Key Addresses:

• President's Address: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the conference, emphasizing the moral responsibility of preserving the environment for future generations and balancing development with ecological sustainability
• Union Minister's Remarks: Shri Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, highlighted India's commitment to climate action and sustainable development, underscoring the nation's ethos of environmental protection

Technical Sessions:

1. Air Quality Monitoring & Management: Chaired by Hon’ble Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Judge, Supreme Court of India, this session focused on strategies to improve air quality and mitigate pollution.
2. Water Quality Management & River Rejuvenation: Led by Hon’ble Justice Pratibha M. Singh, Judge, Delhi High Court, discussions centered on enhancing water quality and revitalizing river ecosystems.
3. Forest and Biodiversity Conservation: Chaired by Hon’ble Justice Anand Pathak, Judge, Madhya Pradesh High Court, this session addressed the impact of human activities on forests and biodiversity, proposing legal and policy frameworks for conservation. Justice Pathak advocated for initiatives like transforming minor penalties into plantation drives and establishing a National Carbon Credit Bank.  
4. Reflections and Key Takeaways: This concluding session, chaired by Hon’ble Justice P. S. Narsimha, Judge, Supreme Court of India, summarized the conference discussions and outlined a roadmap for future environmental policies. ?

Exhibitions and Publications:

• "Environment – Students’ Perspective" Exhibition: Universities showcased innovative environmental projects, highlighting student-led initiatives in sustainability. ?
• NGT Publications: The NGT released an e-Journal featuring significant judgments and a souvenir book titled 'Voice of Nature,' inaugurated by the Hon’ble Vice President of India during the valedictory session.