Lions Clubs and World Humanitarian Day

Dr N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist, email- nmunall@yahoo.in World Humanitarian Day is commemorated on August 19 since 2009 to pay tribute to those 22 humanitarian workers who lost their lives and injured in the Canal Hotel Baghdad bombings while on sacrificing duties. This day also honor to all the workers across the world who support and…

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International Youth Day and our Environment

Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist, email- nmunall@yahoo.in International Youth Day is organised on 12 August since 2000 to celebrate the contribution that the youth make in education, employment, conflict resolution, social justice and environmental protection. The theme for this year is, “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” This theme highlights the…

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World Biofuel Day and our Environment

Dr. N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist, email -nmunall@yahoo.in Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas observed World Biofuel Day on 10 August to popularise the uptake of blending biofuel in India – the world’s third largest oil consumer. Biofuels are environment-friendly liquid fuels derived from biological materials like agricultural waste, trees, crops or even grass including algae…

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Indigenous Peoples are the Guardians of Biodiversity

Dr. N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist, email- nmunall@yahoo.in International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9 August since 1994. The theme for this year is “Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self-determination.” This day recognizes the role of youth to protect their rights, cultures, traditions, identities, ancestral knowledge, a deep connection to their…

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Waste disposal and our Environment

Dr. N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist, email -nmunall@yahoo.in Waste management or waste disposal is the processes and actions required to manage waste from its inception to its final disposal. This includes the collection, transport, treatment and disposal, together with monitoring and regulation of the waste management process and waste-related laws, technologies and economic mechanisms. Waste can…

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Olympic Games and our Environment

Dr. N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist. email -nmunall@yahoo.in Paris Olympic Game, the biggest sport extravaganza is going on from 26 July to 11 August 2024. The first records of the Games are from around 778 B.C. in Ancient Greece but modern day Olympics were reconstructed by Baron Peirre De Coubertin in Athens on April 6, 1896….

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Tigers, Their survival is in our hands

N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist, Email:- nmunall@yahoo.in International Tiger Day, observed on 29 July, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about tiger conservation and highlighting the urgent need to protect these majestic animals and their habitats. It’s a day to celebrate the beauty and importance of these iconic big cats and to reaffirm our…

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