Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan urged all to contribute to nature conservation to ensure a liveable planet for future generations.
She made the call while addressing the ‘Prokriti O Jibon Foundation—Channel i Nature Conservation Award 2023’ distribution ceremony this evening on the Channel i premises.
As chief guest, Rizwana said the government is working with commoners to protect the country’s nature and environment.
She said initiatives have been taken to transform institutions like the Department of Environment, Forest Department, and Water Development Board into people-oriented entities.
The environment adviser said everyone must consider environmental conservation a national priority and act accordingly.
She said efforts are underway to bridge the gap between the government and the general people by addressing their concerns and ensuring their voices are heard.
Rizwana further said conservation efforts must be driven by compassion for nature.
She said priority is being given to recovering canals and checking pollution, adding that initiatives are also being taken to protect all rivers.
The event was presided over by Prokriti O Jibon Foundation Chairman Mukit Majumder Babu.
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