World Environment Day 2024
Event Date: 05th - 06th June 2024
Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually on 5 June since 1973, annually. World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world. It has been a platform for raising awareness on environmental issues as marine pollution, overpopulation, global warming, sustainable development and wildlife crime. World Environment Day is a global platform for public outreach, with participation from over 143 countries. In 2024, it is hosted by Saudi Arabia. The theme for 2024, "Our Land, Our Future”. We are Generation Restoration," emphasizes the importance of restoring land, combating desertification, and enhancing resilience to drought. Currently, up to 40% of the world's land is degraded, impacting around 3.2 billion people globally due to desertification
Planning and Preparation
As a part of Nursing curriculum World Environment Day was celebrated under the guidance of Dean (School of Nursing) by the faculties and students of Galgotias School of Nursing from 05/06/2024 to 09/06/2024. The Dean, faculties and students collaboratively celebrated the event by planting a sapling each with the motive of environmental conservation at home and in the University Campus. Small action like planting a tree can make a big difference. It is our collective and individual responsibility to protect and nurture the global family and to preserve and tend to the environment in which we all live.
Implementation
Our actions today shape the world of tomorrow. May this World Environment Day inspire us all to be better stewards of our environment.
Participation
The Plantation drive total student participant 100 and faculty 20.
Acknowledgments
Special thanks to the volunteers, medical professionals, and all participants who played a vital role in the Plantation drive success.
Conclusion and Future Recommendations
The Plantation drive of self-aware at home was a resounding success, making a significant contribution to the plantation drive.
Event Outcome – Event was a success as students and faculties took active initiation for Plantation drive and made this plant a success as large number of people doing plantation.
Mentor Name – Pooja Jain
Department Name – Galgotias School of Nursing
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