“Below Two Degree: Play Your Role in the Climate Crisis: A Beginner’s Guide to Sustainability” by Namrata Jit Kaur arrives as a timely and inspiring contribution to the ongoing global dialogue on climate change. Written in a visually engaging and accessible style, the book serves as a roadmap for climate action, offering readers—whether climate warriors or the general public—ideas, opportunities, and a sense of hope. At its core, the book emphasizes that even small, everyday actions can create significant impacts, from improving air quality and greening neighborhoods to saving money and strengthening local economies.
The author provides a comprehensive introduction to climate science, carefully addressing common misconceptions and highlighting the strong consensus among experts that recent global warming is primarily human-caused. Readers are introduced to essential concepts, including the components of the climate system, the greenhouse effect, tipping points, and the role of educational systems in combating climate change. Practical tools, such as calculating and reducing one’s carbon footprint, are explained alongside the broader importance of climate justice, its barriers, and the global commitment to SDG 13. The book also highlights the benefits of reduced food miles, everyday sustainable practices, and projections of what the future may hold if action is delayed.
What sets this book apart is the blend of scientific clarity and motivational storytelling. Namrata Jit Kaur has brought together inspiring stories of climate activists from around the world, urging readers to learn from their journeys and adopt change in their own lives. She does not shy away from exploring the ethical and economic implications of climate inaction, but balances the urgency of the crisis with optimism by presenting adaptation and mitigation options available through government policies, circular economy models, business practices, technological innovation, and shifts in public behavior.
Namrata Jit Kaur brings unmatched passion and expertise to the subject. She is the CEO and founder of Climategemz, an initiative dedicated to making the climate narrative both understandable and compelling for diverse stakeholders. With 18 years of experience in education and research, she has worked at leading schools and institutions in Delhi, earning recognition as a Green Ambassador by the Centre of Science and Environment for her leadership in conducting green school audits. Her accolades include recognition from Microsoft as an innovative educator expert (MIEE), honors from the K.K. Heart Care Foundation for her health awareness efforts, and the title of All India Winner in the “Teacher Who Inspires” contest during the lockdown. Beyond education, she has a strong research background, having worked as a Senior Research Biologist for a top pharmaceutical firm and as a Senior Research Fellow at AIIMS on projects related to migraine and Alzheimer’s diseases. Her professional journey reflects a rare combination of scientific inquiry, social commitment, and a desire to create lasting impact.
“Below Two Degree” is her first book, born out of her conviction that raising awareness and encouraging action are critical to combating the climate crisis. It is designed not only to inform but also to inspire—reminding readers that the choices they make today can shape the world for future generations. By weaving together science, personal responsibility, and collective action, Namrata Jit Kaur has created a book that speaks to every individual, urging them to play their part in keeping the global temperature rise below two degrees.