WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

World Environment Day also called Eco Day, was established by the United Nations
in 1972 at the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. The actual commemoration of the day occurred two years later in 1974 and was themed “Only One Earth”. The day is celebrated on June 5th annually and is the principle flagship campaign for raising awareness on environmental issues and encouraging action for the protection of the environment. This year the theme was “Time for Nature” which also focused on the sub theme of “biodiversity.”

The Adopt A River Programme commemorated the day by acknowledging the programme’s mandate in watershed awareness and management, encouraged individuals to do an activity to help the environment which included less water usage, posted submissions from our virtual art competition entitled “Water and the Environment” and featured highlights of a tree planting exercise conducted in conjunction with the Moruga community members.

The Green Belt Project, in partnership with the AARP, also encouraged celebration of the environment by embarking on a Virtual Tree Planting exercise. This event extended through the month of June and engaged various groups throughout the country who were approached and participated in this event. These groups include the Ambience Project, Sangre Grande Conservation Group, Mundo Nuevo Sport and Epic Club, Santa Rosa First People’s Community, Penal/Debe Foundation, Asa Wright Nature Centre, Cunupia Business Chamber and A.A.R.P. Youth Ambassador Luke Pounder. Support was provided by the Forestry Division who donated over 300 trees for the various exercises. These are some highlights of the day and month:

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