State Minister for Climate Change Zartaj Gul on Friday said that the youth is the future of the country while this is one of the most vulnerable countries when it comes to climate change. “If not acted wisely the environmental effects can be dangerous for future generations. I am so glad to see that our youth is realizing the challenge and taking lead in highlighting and tackling environmental issues”, she said.
The minister said during at inaugural ceremony of rain water collection tank at The City School Capital Campus. The tank collects the rain water which is used for watering plants and large school grounds.
The Minister said that she is thrilled to see the step-up change in school’s learning and teaching ethos on climate change and diverse range of activities which created a healthy knowledgeable environment for students. She emphasized that such programs are a small solution which help in providing real life solutions for major water and land crisis.
The inauguration was part of the activities organized during “Environment Week” held by The City School girls sections. The week-long activities featured tree plantation, poster making, recycle of household items and a small fashion show on recycled cloths. State Minister for Climate Change Zartaj Gul was the chief guest on concluding ceremony.
The State Minister mingled up with students, planted a tree and visited the stalls displaying colorful and thought provoking posters and models made from the recycled material by the students to highlight climate change issues. She was accompanied by Principal Afia Shah and Head Mistress Girls Section Atiya Mahroof, the overall organizer of the week-long activity. The State Minister also declared The City School student Hania Imran as Greta Thunberg of Pakistan for her activities to conserve the environment.
In her speech, student environmental activist Hania Imran urged everyone to work together for the cause of saving planet earth from the negative impacts of climate change. “The clock is ticking and the time is running out. We all have to work together to take care of our environment like it takes care of us.” The week-long activities initiated with a tree plantation drive in which students planted 15 trees in the Sports Complex. It included poster exhibition, cleanliness campaign, talks by environment experts and display of projects made by recycled material.