MAGAZINE TITLE: “SustainAbility: Building a Greener Tomorrow”
Tagline: Empowering the Present, Securing the Future
By: [Your Name], Class X, Roll No. 23
Theme: Sustainable Development
Page 1: Editorial / Introduction
Heading: Why Sustainable Development Matters
“We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” — Native
American Proverb
Sustainable development means meeting our current needs without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet theirs. It balances economic growth, social inclusion,
and environmental protection.
In 2015, the United Nations launched the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to
guide global efforts toward a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable world by 2030.
Let’s explore how these goals can shape our world — and how we, the youth, can be
part of the solution.
Design tip: Use a clean layout with an Earth image in the background, UN SDG icons, and
a calm color scheme (green and blue).
Page 2: Spotlight on SDGs
Heading: Inside the Global Goals
Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensuring access to clean water and proper sanitation for all — 1 in 3 people globally lack
safe drinking water.
Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Promoting renewable energy like solar and wind to reduce carbon emissions and provide
power to all.
Goal 13: Climate Action
Taking urgent steps to combat climate change and its impacts, including rising
temperatures and extreme weather.
Goal 14: Life Below Water
Protecting oceans, seas, and marine resources from pollution, overfishing, and habitat
destruction.
Design tip: Use colorful SDG icons, infographic boxes, and short facts for each goal.
Page 3: India and Sustainability
Heading: 🇮🇳 India’s Journey Toward Sustainability
India has taken major steps toward sustainable growth:
• Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission):
Launched in 2014 to eliminate open defecation and improve solid waste
management.
• Jal Jeevan Mission:
Aims to provide piped drinking water to every rural household by 2024.
• International Solar Alliance (ISA):
Headquartered in Gurugram, India leads this initiative to boost solar energy
worldwide.
Did you know?
India is among the top 5 countries for renewable energy capacity addition!
Design tip: Add India’s map with icons of projects; insert bar graphs or pie charts for
energy/water progress.
Page 4: Local Action, Global Impact
Heading: What Can WE Do?
Even small actions make a big difference:
Say NO to single-use plastic
Carry reusable water bottles and bags
Plant trees in your school or colony
Turn off lights and taps when not in use
Encourage carpooling or cycling
Start a waste segregation system at school
DIY Corner:
Make your own eco-brick using plastic waste and a bottle!
Design tip: Use a checklist format, icons for each point, and a photo or sketch of eco -
brick or tree planting.
Page 5: Creative Corner
Heading: Voices for the Planet
Poem: “A Future in Green”
Trees that whisper, oceans that shine,
Let’s save the planet — yours and mine.
Turn off the lights, walk to the store,
Every small act can do much more.
Grow with the Earth, don’t tear it apart,
Sustainable living is a work of heart.
Add your own poster, sketch, or digital artwork with messages like “Save Water, Save
Life” or “There is No Planet B.”
Design tip: Choose a visually expressive layout with bold text for poetry and space for
art.
Page 6: Success Story
Heading: Plastic-Free Village: Mawlynnong, Meghalaya
Known as the cleanest village in Asia, Mawlynnong banned plastic and enforced community
cleanliness. Dustbins made of bamboo, strict rules, and eco-tourism helped the village
become a model of sustainable living.
Lesson: Small communities can create big changes!
Design tip: Add real photos from the village (Canva search “Mawlynnong”), use a
storytelling layout.
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