Dimapur, June 4 (EMN): The governor of Nagaland PB Acharya has expressed hope that the occasion of World Environment Day would “give thrust” to the commitment toward preservation and protection of the environment.
The governor’s office issued a copy of his message on World Environment Day on Sunday.
In the message, Governor Acharya stated that World Environment Day is observed every year to raise global awareness for the protection of Mother Nature and planet Earth and also to take positive environmental actions.
World Environment Day has developed into a global platform for public outreach with participation from over 143 countries annually including India. First held in the year 1974, it has been a flagship campaign for raising awareness on emerging environment issues and this year the theme of the celebration is ‘Connecting People to Nature’ the Governor explained.
The governor opined that the people of the beautiful state of Nagaland had been living in harmony with nature since time immemorial.
‘Unfortunately, hasty and unrestrained industrialization, urbanisation and increased human intervention have resulted into degradation of environment which in turn affects the climate conditions and cause global warming,’ the message stated.
‘It is indeed heartening to note that the state and its people, over the years are showing concern for environmental protection and preservation,’ he said.
The governor has appealed to all government departments and agencies, educational institutions, nature lovers, industrialists, corporate leaders, traders, and nongovernmental organisations to come forward for protecting the environment for a better tomorrow and for the future generations.
World Environment Day occurs on 5 June every year. It is the United Nation's principal platform for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. First held in 1974, it has been a flagship campaign for raising awareness on emerging environmental issues from marine pollution and global warming, to sustainable consumption and wildlife crime.
World Environment Day has grown to become a global platform for public outreach, with participation from over 143 countries annually. Each year, it has a new theme that major corporations, nongovernmental organisations, communities, governments and celebrities worldwide adopt to advocate environmental causes. (Inputs from Wikipedia)
