Dr. N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist, email- nmunall@yahoo.in Environmental ethics is the philosophy that studies the ethical relationship between human beings and the environment. Environmental ethics has given a new dimension to the conservation of natural resources. Human beings are a part of the ecosystem and so are the other living beings. When we talk about…
Dr. N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist, email- nmunall@yahoo.in World Mental Health Day is observed on 10th October with this year’s theme, ‘Mental Health at Work’, to raise awareness the vital connection between mental health and work. According to WHO depression and anxiety alone result in the loss of approximately 12 billion workdays each year. The difference…
Dr. N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist, email-nmunall@yahoo.in The first Monday, 7th October is observed as the World Habitat Day. The objective the day is to raise awareness about urbanization trends, challenges and sustainable solutions for life in cities and towns in exchange of forests and natural habitats. World Habitat Day this year will be observed in…
Dr. N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist, email-nmunall@yahoo.in Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” The country celebrates Wildlife Week from 2-8th October. The World Animal Day is also celebrated on the 4th October. The theme for 2024 is “The world…
Dr N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist, email – nmunall@yahoo.in Understanding and valuing of nature with a dynamic state of coexistence is the character quality for 70th Wildlife Week that takes place from 2nd to 8th October. The choice of dates coincides with the birth day of Mahatma Gandhi who is symbol of non-violence and compassion toward…
Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist; email- nmunall@yahoo.in World Rivers Day is observed on 29 September, the fourth Sunday every year. The theme for 2024 is “Waterways of Life.” It underscores the crucial role that Rivers play in sustaining life. It also highlights many values of our Rivers, strives to increase public awareness and encourages the…
Dr. N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist; email-nmunall@yahoo.in The 28 September is world Green Consumer Day, focusing primarily on importance of green habits of recycling, reusing and reducing waste material. The day also highlights the negative impact of consumerism on the environment. A green consumer is someone who is very much concerned about the environment and therefore,…
Dr N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist, email – nmunall@yahoo.in World Environmental Health Day is observed on 26 September since 2011 with this year’s theme, “Environmental Health: Creating Resilient Communities through Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation.” The day advocates not just about safeguarding ecological health but also realizing the effect as well as…
Dr. N. Munal Meitei Environmentalist, email-nmunall@yahoo.in Car Free Day is observed worldwide on 22 September. Greenhouse gas emissions, toxic air pollution, traffic congestion, noise and rise of accidental deaths: these are just some of the negative impacts associated with cars. This day also called ‘carpooling’ or ‘car-lite’ encourages walking, using bicycles, buses, trains, carpools released…
Dr. N Munal Meitei, Environmentalist, email- nmunall@yahoo.in “There can be no effective Climate policy without Peace”—V. Zelenskyy. The 21 September is not only World Zero Emission Day but International Day of Peace. Climate change and peace are intrinsically related. But my article shall focus on zero emission. Zero Emissions Day give the message of “Giving…
