Reduce your carbon footprint and protect your planet with Nicktoons
National, 06 June 2022: In a bid to encourage kids to look forward to a greener tomorrow, Nickelodeon, a leader in the kids’ entertainment space, has joined forces with the United Nations in India for a flagship campaign, on the momentous occasion of World Environment Day 2022.
Everyone everywhere can help create a more sustainable planet. With the intent to save our Mother Earth from the global environmental crises, the leading kids’ entertainment franchise along with the United Nations in India will raise awareness on ways to reduce carbon footprint and emphasize on the importance of protecting the only planet we call home. The noteworthy campaign aims to highlight the need to reset the balance with nature through individual actions and reduce our carbon footprint. As a part of this campaign, Nickelodeon’s creative communication will deliver the fundamental message of collective climate action with an emphasis on ‘Yeh Planet Hum Sabka Ghar Hai’. Watching Nicktoons has been one of the daily habits and an integral part of every kid’s life. Nickelodeon with the help of Nicktoons, will also be leveraging the UN’s existing school network in India to amplify the ‘Act Now’ program, online as well as offline.
Through two inspiring stories, Nickelodeon’s Nicktoons bring alive the message of ‘Yeh Planet Hum Sabka Ghar Hai’. The first story titled ‘Kaagaz Ka Ghar’, throws light on human-wildlife conflict while the second story ‘Paani Ka Ghar’ emphasizes on marine and plastic pollution. With ‘Yeh Planet Hum Sabka Ghar Hai’, both the stories showcase kids taking the initiative to become climate heroes and bringing about positive change by teaching adults important climate action lessons.
Speaking on the association, Nina Elavia Jaipuria, Head – Hindi Mass Entertainment, and Kids TV Network, Viacom18, said, Nickelodeon has always focused on empowering kids in the most meaningful ways through innovative initiatives. With a strong belief that these dynamic young minds are the true change agents of society, we felt it is crucial for kids to understand the importance of a greener future. We are very proud to join hands with the United Nations on World Environment Day. With the might of our franchise and our adorable Nicktoons, we will bring alive the message of #OnlyOneEarth to as many kids and parents as possible”
Commending the initiative, Shombi Sharp, UN Resident Coordinator in India, said “This World Environment Day, the UN in India is excited to launch a partnership with Nickelodeon, empowering and inspiring children to become climate champions from an early age. The entertainment industry has the power to influence the largest youth generation in history for positive change. Through this partnership, we hope to give a platform to creative young minds to be the drivers of climate action and tackle the triple planetary crisis. When children lead, families and societies follow, and when India leads the world succeeds.”
To further amplify the initiative far and wide, Nickelodeon is undertaking an innovative campaign by initiating a consumer-engagement activity across malls in Mumbai and Delhi to signify the importance of making the planet greener. In addition to this, the campaign will create engagement across social media to motivate kids to take up a green heart pledge and adopt different ways to address climate change. The campaign is being brought to fruition through interactive influencer marketing, social and digital activities.
Join Nickelodeon and the United Nations in India in safeguarding the future of generations to come by taking the green heart pledge this World Environment Day!
About Nickelodeon India
Nickelodeon India has established itself as a thought leader by being the No 1 channel in the kids’ category with a household availability in about 120+ million households. The franchise boasts of a bouquet of channels like Nick, Sonic, Nick Jr, and Nick HD+ catering to kids across all age groups from tots to teens. The franchise today has the largest original content library in the country with over 800+ hours of content and plans to add over 200 hours this year. The franchise is a home to the most legendary iconic characters like Motu Patlu, Rudra, Golmaal Jr, Pakdam Pakdai, and Shiva on Nick and Sonic; and Dora The Explorer, Paw patrol, Peppa pig on Nick Jr and marquee international properties like Kung-fu-panda, Avatar, Penguins of Madagascar, etc on Nick HD+. The channel continues to engage and entertain kids across India through large scale experiential formats, consumer product range, and with digital and online presence.
About Viacom 18
Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd. is one of India’s fastest growing entertainment networks and a house of iconic brands that offers multi-platform, multi-generational, and multicultural brand experiences. A joint venture of Network18, which owns 51%, and ViacomCBS, with a 49% stake, Viacom18 defines entertainment in India by touching the lives of people through its properties on air, online, on ground, in shop, and through cinema.
About United Nations in India
The United Nations system in India includes 26 organisations that have the privilege to serve in India. The Resident Coordinator, the designated representative of the UN Secretary-General to the Government leads the UN Country Team to advocate the mandate of the United Nations while drawing on the support and guidance of the entire UN family. For more information, please visit: in.one.un.org