This morning we started by sharing the positive and negative impacts of climate change around the world. In India, for example, heatwaves have become extreme. We also discussed cultural diversity — which is amazing — and felt ecstatic. Then we analyzed why cities are more vulnerable than rural areas. I found the impact of concrete and building materials particularly interesting; before the session, I wasn’t aware of it at all.

After that, we researched the specific actions that produce greenhouse gases in our cities, such as deforestation and transportation. We enjoyed lunch — and, surprisingly, received a gift. While some measured indoor and outdoor temperatures, others discussed the volume of greenhouse gases our cities generate.

Finally, we went from being listeners to active leaders. How? We found realistic, sustainable solutions to three major global problems — then presented and critiqued them.

Today’s breakfast was like the previous ones — filled with jokes and laughter that brought our countries closer and closer. At the CEE campus, we toured a man-made forest. While hugging trees and brushing millipedes off ourselves, we learned to ground ourselves and pledged to plant trees once we returned home.

Monkeys were a huge highlight — although we learned they’re not here for any good reason. The trash pollution in India is what attracts them; they don’t eat what the forest provides, but still decide to hang out there. A small, uncomfortable lesson in how human waste reshapes even a forest.

This helped us see, understand and discover our different perspectives.

Back in the conference hall we had a quick review on climate change. We played an ice-breaker — standing or sitting depending on whether a prompt was about climate or weather — testing our comprehension. Then we did it again with prompts about action in response to climate change, agreeing or disagreeing, and surfacing how differently each of us sees the problem.

Today started with a long day of travel — students up around 3:30 AM for a short flight. After a smooth journey we reached the hotel, where we were greeted with music and dancing that gave everyone a chance to express their energy and feelings. Check-in was done and roommates were assigned!

We had a minute to relax before lunch and orientation. Lunch was held in the building next door, where students were challenged to sit with new people and communicate across LC 26. Orientation began with an ice-breaker to make everyone more familiar and expressive. We learned a lot about the city of Ahmedabad and tasted local food like jalebi.

In the end, students were divided into three groups to travel and sit with — each choosing a name: elephants, parrots and peacocks. Around 4 PM we had sports at the Colosseum Sports Club in Sindhu Bhavan, choosing between cricket, football and volleyball.

Everyone gathered again around 8 PM for a well-earned dinner at Mad Over Grills. Full and happy after a long day of travel and events, we headed back — small meetings, then off to bed!

Today is July 10th, 2026. In the morning we visited one of the Indian headquarters of KPMG, crossing out of New Delhi into a neighbouring state. Inside, we learned how they are trying to be as sustainable as they possibly can — from funding school clubs to implementing sustainable architectural designs. Then we had a collaborative seminar with the CEO, Yezdi Nagporewalla, on paving paths to becoming global leaders.

After a delicious lunch we were divided into smaller groups, each led by a KPMG representative. These guided tours let us peek into the company’s workplace culture and sustainability practices, including resource-efficient initiatives like recycled paper products — proof that even small operational choices can contribute to a more sustainable future.

One of the most inspiring aspects was witnessing KPMG’s strong commitment to environmental sustainability, transparency and accountability. The office was thoughtfully designed with abundant greenery, creating a healthier, more eco-friendly workspace. — Ziya

In the evening, Mobi guided us through another historical site: the first open-air art museum of India. We accompanied the sunset as we strolled through Delhi, witnessing amazing murals and learning the painters’ stories and the intention behind each one painted on historic buildings. And to truly end things on the best possible note, we ate our hearts out at an all-you-can-eat buffet and grill!

At Jama Masjid and the Red Fort in Delhi, we discovered an ingenious solution to heat management during the hot summers of the Indian subcontinent. Before electricity or any kind of cooling device, people would lift water using a saqiya, or Persian wheel, from the Yamuna River (well, no river anymore!). The water would flow through carved channels inside the palaces to cool them down.

On those channels they had carved ripples and slopes that made sound as the water flowed, mimicking the natural sound of the river for a calming effect. It was really a study of how ingenious solutions could exist before modern times to solve people’s problems — and how much creativity humans can have. Not everything smart is modern.

Then we ended the day at Sundar Nursery, which completely surprised me. My favourite part wasn’t the park itself — it was watching everyone become more connected.

Sundar Nursery is full of beautiful green spaces, birds, historic monuments and peaceful corners. People started working on their sub-themes, taking photos like real storytellers, writing notes for their blogs, and opening up to each other. I even heard two girls laughing about how they’d already become besties after only two days. To top it off, everyone came together to surprise someone celebrating their birthday. A simple moment — but it perfectly captured the feeling of today.