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 June 5, 2009- "Your Planet Needs You! Unite to Combat Climate Change"
was the kaleidoscopic theme for the World Environment Day (WED) celebrated in
Lhuntse Dzongkhag on 5th June, 2009 to sensitize the people on the global
issues such as climate change. Till last year, the WED was organized in and
around the capital city. However, with the importance adhered to the
environment by Lhuntse Dzongkhag Administration, RSPN moved from the capital to
Lhuntse Dzongkhag to celebrate the WED together with the government officials
and community.IMAGE GALLERY
Dasho Dzongdha, the guest of honour, opened the
celebration with the hoisting of the National Flag followed by singing of
National Anthem by students. Marchang was offered as a tradition to begin an
important event as this. The Principal, Phuyum HSS, welcomed all guests and he
expressed that the school is fortunate to host and observe the WED-2009 in the
school which provides opportunity for students to learn and understand about
the importance of the environment.
In his address, he conveyed his gratitude to RSPN for supporting the celebration of WED, 2009 and providing 40 numbers of garbage bins to the Dzongkhag which would definitely help to promote the cleanliness. He further stressed that climate change is happening now and every individual should work in their own simple ways to combat climate change and make this planet a better place because Your Planet Needs You. As an appreciation to the Dzongkhag Administration, the Environment Education coordinator, RSPN thanked Dasho Dzongdha, Dzongkhag officials, teachers and students for enthusiastically organizing the WED-2009. He said that climate change is being experienced in Bhutan and the recent flood was a wakeup call for all of us. One of the students spoke about the richness of our environment and the threat to it. She said that youths in Bhutan also have a role to support in the conservation efforts of various agencies. As a part of the celebration, the students from six schools showcased the exhibition related to environment which was enjoyed by hundreds of spectators including Ven. Lam Neten of Lhuntse Dzongkhag, Dasho Drang Rab, Dzongkhag Officials, business community and local people. The people gathered in the celebration also took part in the cleanup campaign launched by Dasho Dzongda on the same day. IMAGE GALLERY |
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| Last Updated ( Wednesday, 22 July 2009 ) |