Bengaluru, June 3 -- Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, emphasising the urgent need for environmental protection amidst growing concerns over pollution and dwindling natural resources said, "We must awaken a renewed consciousness--rooted in love and respect for nature, simplicity in lifestyle, and reverence for forests."

Addressing the Bangalore Sustainability Summit on Tuesday, themed "Advancing Sustainable Development Goals: Enhancing the Impact of Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships through Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration", jointly organised by O P Jindal Global University and RV University.

"The recent challenges, especially the oxygen crisis, have underlined the critical importance of protecting our environment. Sustainable dev...