To observe the World Environment Day, a lecture series was organised here on Tuesday at Bhopal Management Association (BMA). The programme was organized by Bhopal Management Association and PhD Chamber of Commerce. Neeraj Verma Sub-regional officer, Central Pollution Control Board was the keynote speaker. Prior to the programme, the trees were planted and every one decided to contribute their bit to environment all their life. Interacting with the participants Neeraj Verma spoke on the protection and pollution of the environment and in the era of modern development. He said that disposable e-waste is not being done in scientific way. The public has no knowledge of the elimination of e-waste. It is necessary to be aware about it.
Verma further highlighted the effects of various disasters and explained the measures to remove them. He also said that the people's participation is also required. Notably, World Environment Day is observed on June 5 every year and is the United Nation's principal vehicle for encouraging 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, human overpopulation, and global warming, to sustainable consumption and wildlife crime. WED has grown to become a global platform for public outreach, with participation from over 143 countries annually. Each year, WED has a new theme that major corporations, NGOs, communities, governments and celebrities worldwide adopt to advocate environmental causes.
The theme for 2018 is ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. The host nation is India. By choosing this Theme, it is aimed that people may strive to changes in their everyday lives to reduce the heavy burden of plastic pollution.