Mr. Gaurav Shorey gave a powerful presentation on the effects of construction on CO2 emission, along with some shocking statistics revealed on CO2 emissions Gaurav Shorey, a co-founder of 5waraj NGO and a visiting faculty member at the School of Planning and Architecture, poses thought-provoking questions about integrating local culture and traditional wisdom into modern development and education. With a rich experience spanning 17 years, over 200 green building projects, and training 30,000 people in sustainable practices, Gaurav advocates for a deeper conversation about sustainability. His focus is on altering the social construct of reality, encouraging people to embrace and trust in their traditional knowledge and cultural heritage. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx