N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist nmunall@yahoo.in Mountains are one of the oldest nature’s pristine structures, stolid and regal they stand against the sky, of such a size that they can catch entire countrysides in their shadow, and turn back the ravages of storms against their unflinching sides. They are the source of recreation and resource, with…
N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist nmunall@yahoo.in Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom of expression, the right to work and education inherent to all human beings. Human Rights Day is observed on 10th December with this year’s theme, ‘Consolidating and Sustaining Human Rights Culture into the Future’. Human rights and the environment are…
N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist nmunall@yahoo.in We look at nature and see all the beauty and prosperity around us. While many people recognize that clean air and water are signs of a healthy ecosystem, most of us do not realize that a critical part of the environment is right beneath our feet. The ground plays an…
N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist nmunall@yahoo.in COP-28 began in Dubai on November 30th, one of the gleaming cities built on the wealth of fossil fuels that sparked outrage among environmentalists. The region is short on water and home-grown food. The rising heat of summer is becoming inhumane. And the city built on these desert sands is…
N. Munal Meitei, Environmentalist nmunall@yahoo.in As we approach, the National Pollution Control Day, the significance of the day reflects on the impact of pollution on our health and planet. It reminds us to take responsibility to reduce pollution towards creating a cleaner and healthier environment. This day is observed on 2nd December to give honour…
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is observed on November 6 since 2001. It is an occasion to recognize the interconnectedness of environmental sustainability, peace and safety of nations. Though humanity has always counted its war casualties in terms of dead and wounded soldiers and civilians, destroyed…
None of us want to live in poverty. Poverty is a disease that has no cure. The deeper this disease is, the deeper its wound. International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated on 17th October. The theme for this year is ‘Dignity For All in Practice’ with the aim to eradicate poverty and…
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is celebrated on 13th October. The First World Conference on natural disasters in Yokohama, Japan 1994, adopted the guidelines for natural disaster prevention, preparedness and mitigation and confirmed at Kobe, Hyogo, in January 2005. This years theme, “Fighting Inequality for a Resilient Future” aligns with the Sendai Framework calling to fight…
Understanding and valuing nature and all that it has to offer is the character quality for 69th 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 all living beings. World Animal Day is again…
By N Munal Meitei The International Day for Preservation of the Ozone Layer is marked on 16 September, 2023 has the theme, “Montreal Protocol: fixing the ozone layer and reducing climate change” with the slogan of “Ozone for life.” This celebration is to bring awareness on ozone layer depletion, its impacts and to search for…
