Ozone prevention day held at PNCA
A three-day Asia Peace Film Festival concluded on Wednesday at Pakistan National Council of the Arts. PHOTO: APP
Like other parts of the globe, United Nations International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer marked on Wednesday across the globe including Pakistan.
Earth’s ozone layer plays an important role in protecting human health and the environment.
Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC) and National Ozone Unit (NOU) in collaboration with the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) organised an online art competition among schools and colleges students on the ‘World Ozone Day’.
According to official of PNCA the online art competition was held on the theme of “Ozone for life - Clean Green Pakistan”. He said paintings, sculpture, photography, short films and documentaries, mix medium were projected in the event.
Other activities organised by different community groups, individuals, schools and local organizations across the world included the promotion of ozone-friendly products; special programs and events on saving the ozone layer; the distribution of the UNEP’s public awareness posters to be used for events centered on the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer; and the distribution of awards to those who worked hard to protect the Earth’s ozone layer.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 17th, 2020.