Gauranga Dās, a member of the Governing Body Commission (GBC) of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness and the Director of Govardhan EcoVillage, has been appointed as a United Nations Representative to the Alliance of NGOs on Water and Sanitation for All (AWWG) under the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The AWWG is a UN-associated working group that unites civil society organizations in offering expertise and advocacy on issues of sustainable water management, sanitation, and development, in harmony with the broader global agenda of the United Nations.
In a message shared through social media post, Gauranga Dās described this appointment as both a distinct honor and a solemn responsibility. He expressed his resolve to engage actively in global dialogue and policy-related deliberations. “In this role, I look forward to contributing meaningfully to global dialogue, policy advocacy, and multi-stakeholder collaboration aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,” he stated, drawing particular attention to themes of sustainable development, inclusive growth, and international cooperation.
He further conveyed his eagerness to work in concert with policymakers, representatives of civil society, and fellow delegates within the United Nations framework, with the aim of supporting initiatives that yield positive, measurable, and enduring outcomes at both the local and global levels.
Offering gratitude for the confidence reposed in him, Gauranga Dās acknowledged the encouragement and support he has received throughout his years of service. He reaffirmed his commitment to cooperative endeavor and to the advancement of practical solutions that foster a more sustainable, equitable, and compassionate world—reflecting the principles of service and responsible stewardship that lie at the heart of his work at Govardhan EcoVillage and within ISKCON.
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