Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources, emphasized the need for united efforts to transform St. Martin’s Island into a Plastic-Free Paradise and environmental stewardship.
“With concerted action, we can transform St. Martin’s Island into a model of sustainable tourism and environmental stewardship. This effort requires collaboration across all sectors and a commitment from everyone to protect our environment,” she said.
The Environment Advisor made these remarks during a collaborative webinar titled “Introduction to What is Possible for St. Martin’s Island: A Plastic-Free Paradise,” organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Department of Environment this evening. The event focused on building a sustainable, plastic-free future for the island.
Experts and stakeholders engaged in lively discussions, exploring strategies to reduce plastic pollution and promoting eco-friendly initiatives to protect St. Martin’s unique ecosystem.
The webinar attracted around 90 participants who shared their enthusiasm and commitment to a cleaner, greener future for the island.
The IUCN and Department of Environment reaffirmed their dedication to achieving a sustainable, plastic-free St. Martin’s Island, furthering the shared vision for positive environmental change.
