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World Environment Day 2012 Observed

June 6, 2012
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“GREEN ENVIRONMENT IS THE KEY TO A BETTER LIVING”, RANA FAROOQ

Carbon emissions should be lowered to promote a greener environment and green economy, Federal Minister for Climate Change stated on the World Environment Day

Islamabad, June 5th: Federal Minister for Climate Change, Rana M. Farooq Saeed Khan stated that standards of living can be made better only by keeping the environment clean and green. We have to conserve natural energy resource to prevent environmental menace. He expressed these thoughts on the World Environment Day’s seminar, with the motto ‘Green Economy: Does it include you?’ in Islamabad College for Girls, F-6/2, Islamabad. The seminar was conducted in collaboration with Pakistan Wetlands Programme, ICIMOD, and Ministry for Climate Change. On the occasion, he also stated that carbon emissions should be lowered to promote a greener environment and green economy, and water, air, and land should be made saved from being polluted by the joint efforts of people. It was also said that on this day, we all should pledge to save and purify our environment from all the possible forma of pollution.  Senior Director, Pakistan Wetlands Programme, Dr. Ghulam Akbar said that keeping in mind the importance of natural resources in every aspect of life is in reality called Green Economy.

Trees play a significant role in keeping our environment clean. 25% of any country’s land should comprise of forests, but regrettably Pakistan’s land has only 5.2% of forested land. We can keep our environment green and encourage Green Economy by planting more trees. He also stated that this day demands us to prevent our land, air, water, and general surroundings from all types of pollution, and in addition to this, noise pollution should also be brought under control. At the event, Secretary for the Ministry of Climate Change, Muhammad Javed Malik also spoke and upheld Dr. Ghulam Akbar’s book. A large number of students, parents, and common residents attended the ceremony. To enlighten the worth of this day, students performed puppet shows, skits, and tableaus, which were exceedingly appreciated by the audience.

 

 

For more information: Please Contact

Nasir Iqbal Malik, Coordinator, Awareness Raising and Communications,

Pakistan Wetlands Programme WWF, at 03015536468 – 051-2114125-9

nimalik@wwf.org.pk

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4 Responses to World Environment Day 2012 Observed

  1. Nasir Malik on June 6, 2012 at 9:30 am

    Dear Waqar sb

    Your magazine is playing a vital role and your selection
    is admirable. Thanks for your support and wonderful job

    Regards,

    Nasir Malik

  2. Shaikh Muhammed Ali on June 7, 2012 at 12:29 am

    Waqar: Thanks for updating us on this front. Indeed, saving the environment and in turn saving the planet is our collective responsibility.

  3. whh on June 7, 2012 at 12:47 am

    Thanks Malik Sahab… you guys are doing a great job… and Shaikh Sir my pleasure indeed… the role HEC is playing for socio-economic uplift of this disaster stricken country is commendable too… Keep it up!

  4. whh on June 14, 2012 at 5:05 am

    The proceedings of the World Environment Day 2012 can be viewed by checking the below link:

    Highly recommended!