Karachi: The younger generation has a constructive role to play with commitment towards the betterment of environment while Indus Motor and WWF through Pakistan Nature Carnival are providing the required awareness, this was stated by Shaikh Afzal Minister for Environment Govt of Sindh.
Students from more than 150 schools, colleges & universities from Karachi participated in the Toyota School Environment Program TSEP-2013 to showcase their green ideas for environmental conservation.
The minister said that it is really encouraging to see the students demonstrate their responsibility to maintain healthy environment from their surroundings as valuable citizens of the country and part of the world, they have presented through projects, practical steps to protect natural climate and eliminate pollution from their living areas for betterment of the society and generations to come, he mentioned.
“IMC along with WWF-Pakistan is committed to create awareness about environmental conservation among youth to safeguard the rapidly-polluting environment of the country so that upcoming generations can breathe in fresh air,” said Mr. Pervez Ghias, CEO, Indus Motor Company, while speaking at the award ceremony of the competition.
It is heartening and encouraging seeing how these young students and teachers are engaged in environmental education to promote learning about critical environmental challenges in Pakistan, he added.
WWF-Pakistan and Indus Motor Company organized the model making competition among the participating schools at the Nature Carnival for the second consecutive year in Karachi. The same event had been organized last year in which thousands of students participated and benefited.
A 3D Model making Competition program involved the students into hands-on model making competition on key environmental themes. Considering, that through hands-on model making exercise, the students will have a better cognitive understanding of the subject matter.
Director General WWF said Pakistan Nature Carnival festival has gained a reputation of national level as many companies of different sectors are considering following the suit of environmental awareness and enlightening drive.
The festival has brought together students, parents, corporate sector, media, government organizations, conservation organizations and general public to promote learning about critical environmental challenges of Pakistan.
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