KOHIMA, FEBRUARY 26 (MExN): In order to raise awareness on the importance of biodiversity, a seminar on ‘Biodiversity Conservation’ was organized at Government Middle School, Lerie Chazou, Kohima on February 17 by Lokro Multipurpose Cooperative Society in collaboration with Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPCB) - Regional Resource Agency (RRA) of National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC).
Khriekeyieno Zashümo, who was the resource person highlighted on the importance and threats to biodiversity. She pointed out that man has begun to overuse and misuse natural resources as a result of this; productive forests have been turned into wastelands.
Stating that environment responsibilities starts with each individual, she urged upon the students to be aware of their responsibilities in conserving natural resources, show consciousness and save various energy sources. She also encouraged the students to plant and care for trees which save water, conserve energy, prevents water pollution, soil erosion and shields from the Ultra Violet Rays.
Depletion of Ozone Layer was briefed on, supplemented with a short video on ‘Ozone Layer and Hole’. A drawing competition from standard 4 to 8 was conducted after the seminar basing on the theme.
The seminar was attended by the staff and students of the school. Trash bins were also donated. Altogether 102 including the staffs and members of Lokro M.P.C.S participated in the seminar.
