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mātā bhūmih putruahan pṛthivyā “Do not harm the environment, do not harm the water & the do not harm the flora. Earth is my mother, I am her child.” Reaching climate targets depends on several different approaches and solutions working together. At ASG, which is a non-profit, our aim is to bring together the community of Aotearoa to educate and engage them on sustainable living and climate related issues. The challenges we face around sustainable living are multifarious and complex, but they are worth working upon. Providing environment related education in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner to the culturally diverse population, such as ours, is the key to creating communities which adapt to the concept of circular economy. We all need to adapt to a lifestyle where garbage is optional and not an outcome! 25 years of work experience has taught me the significance of building empowered leaders and teams who can achieve great results and that is exactly what I bring to the table.

My roots are from Nepal, which proudly hosted Sir Edmund Hillary in his conquest to achieve his dream. He will always inspire me to do my best!   Climate change poses as the greatest challenge that impacts our generation. We at ASG want to make a positive contribution towards sustainable living My. As the adage goes “it takes a village to raise a child”. ASG understands that for any initiative to be successful, concerted community effort is the way forward towards a clean environment for our future generations to enjoy!     Knowing this truth, I am taking this journey to do my mahi so that our future remains green and hopeful and our kids & future generations may be able to enjoy this beautiful earth the way we did! Tushar Kapoor Kia ora, Namaste, Salaam, Sat Sri Akaal My country of birth is India which is also called the land of “diversity” because of its multi-cultural heritage, cuisines, languages, festivals, religions and traditions.  For me Sustainability is our society’s ability to exist and develop without depleting all the natural resources needed to live in the future and we can only achieve this by maintaining and supporting the process continuously over time. This country has given me a lot in all these years and I though the best way to give back would be the Sustainability space which directly relates to my passion to create a more positive world and working with ASG gives me the platform to work towards my passion and create a better future for us and the community with the support of Council and Local boards.

Namaste and Kia ora, Originally from India and now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, my approach is shaped by the Sanskrit principle “Prakriti Rakshati Rakshita” — those who protect nature are protected by nature. I see responsibility toward the natural world as an ethical commitment (Dharma), where human wellbeing and ecological balance are inseparable. Drawing from cultural understanding and lived experience in New Zealand, I focus on promoting sustainable choices, practical community action, and long-term thinking across diverse communities. Guided by Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — the world is one family — my work centres on connection, shared responsibility, and respect for both people and place. For me, this is a way of living that values balance, accountability, and care for the world we share.

I hold a master’s degree in engineering from Auckland University of Technology (AUT). I am a multilingual communicator, fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, which enables me to connect effectively with diverse communities—particularly South Asian communities with whom I share strong cultural ties. I am deeply passionate about sustainability and continually explore innovative ways to reduce environmental impact, especially within the waste and construction & demolition sectors. I bring a thoughtful, data-driven approach to my work, regularly analysing project data to measure impact, identify trends, and improve outcomes. My technical expertise, combined with strong community engagement skills, allows me to contribute meaningfully to initiatives that aim to create practical, measurable, and lasting change.