Protecting environment: Students raise awareness through 3-D models

WWF-Pakistan holds 18th nature carnival at Maritime Museum

KARACHI: A large number of people, including children, parents, students and teachers, attended the 18^th Nature Carnival 2017 organised by World Wildlife Fund-Pakistan (WWF) held at Maritime Museum on Sunday.

The visitors took part in eco-friendly games and quiz competitions, while they also enjoyed live music performance and puppet show. The carnival had over 120 project stalls set up by schools, colleges and universities.



The competition revolved around 3-D models set up by students of schools and universities. The jury for the competition, which included lecturer from Suffa University, NED university professors Suneela Ahmed and Dr Raheela, graded the 3-D models that were put on display by the participants.

Most of the projects at the stalls focused on environment and climate change. Aliza, a student, had displayed a model of a city with high-rise buildings surrounded by trees. Through her project, she tried to give the message that a city should be developed with both infrastructure and greenery. Speaking to The Express Tribune, Aliza said she believes that heatwaves can be controlled in our country, especially Karachi, by increasing forestation that will help our environment.



Speaking on the occasion, WWF-Pakistan Programmes Senior Director Rab Nawaz said that the objective of organising the event is to motivate and involve the public, especially the youth, in valuing the natural heritage of Pakistan and supporting conservation initiatives.

Nawaz added that for the past 18 years, nature carnival has been providing a platform for building knowledge and interest in responsible action, ecologically conscious development and sustainable living. According to him, the carnival has brought about a visible change in the mindset of individuals across the country, which is reflected in the efforts of the students and understanding of environmental concepts. He urged that spreading environmental awareness among youth is the need of the hour and other organisations should come forward to support WWF-Pakistan in this great cause.

Asma Ezdi, WWF-Pakistan head of communication, said the success of the nature carnival over the years has been a result of the support from education institutes and corporate partners in the form of participation and sponsorship. The event was sponsored by English Biscuit Manufacturers.