How do you teach climate change in a country of more than a billion people? In Pune, India, a grassroots approach is offering answers. We follow Youth Cosmo, a social enterprise that brings children outdoors to learn about nature through hands‑on experiences — from snake awareness to microplastics in soil and air. While environmentaleducation has been compulsory in Indian schools since 1991, it is often theoretical and sidelined. Some educators and parents argue that real‑world, experiential learning helps children build an emotional connection to nature, understand the effect of climate change in daily life and turn knowledge into action — at school, at home and in their communities.