RAJSHAHI, June 5, 2024 (BSS) - Generating awareness among the public in general has become crucial for survival of all living beings through protecting the environment and wildlife from further degradation.
 
Environment has been facing a serious threat due to various natural and man-made catastrophes, particularly the adverse impact of climate change, posing an identical threat to the planet Earth at present.

So, all the government, non-government and volunteer organizations should forward and work together.
 
Experts and administrative officials came up with the observation while addressing a post-rally discussion on the issue today.
 
The Department of Environment (DoE) and District Administration jointly organised the discussion at Shilpakala Academy auditorium in observance of the World Environment Day-2024.

This year, the theme of the day says, "Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience." It's tied in with bringing back healthy land, keeping desserts from developing, and managing water shortages. Trees, healthy soil, and clean water are imperative for a solid planet.
 
On the occasion, prizes were distributed among the winners of art competitions for children.
 
Commissioner of Rajshahi Division Dr Dewan Muhammad Humayun Kabir addressed the meeting as chief guest, while DoE Director Ahsan Kabir was in the chair.

Additional Divisional Commissioner Tarafder Akhter Jamil, Additional Deputy Inspector General of Police of Rajshahi Range Faisal Mahmud and Additional Deputy Commissioner of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Anirban Chakma spoke as special guests.
 
Prof Sabrina Naz from the Department of Botany at Rajshahi University illustrated the aspects of protecting the environment besides its harming factors during her keynote presentation.
 
She also said emphasis should be given on providing positive incentives for the reduction of emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and enhancing biodiversity conservation as well as promoting sustainable development goals of the region.
 
Dr Naz identically mentioned that substantial and sustainable reduction of plastic pollution can be the vital means of protecting water bodies and environment as well from further degradation.
 
Currently, plastic pollution is being judged as a major threat to the whole ecosystem. So, creating public awareness on the issue has become indispensable.
 
Elaborating the aspects of protecting the environment, Commissioner Dr Humayun Kabir mentioned that substantial and sustainable reduction of plastic pollution can be the vital means of protecting water bodies and environment from further degradation.
 
Emphasis should be given on providing positive incentives for the reduction of emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and enhancing biodiversity conservation as well as promoting sustainable development goals of the region.
 
Currently, plastic pollution is being judged as a major threat to the whole ecosystem. So, creating public awareness on the issue has become indispensable.
 
Earlier, a colourful rally was brought out that ended at the meeting venue after parading main thoroughfares.