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The Hindu
4 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Awareness activities, greening drives mark World Environment Day
Various awareness activities and greening drives marked the observation of the World Environment Day in Coimbatore on Thursday. The Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB), Coimbatore, organised a series of awareness campaigns, lectures, cleanliness drives and competitions on the theme 'Beat Plastic Pollution' from May 22 to June 5. An eco-friendly banner promoting the theme 'Ending Plastic Pollution' was installed at the Forest Campus at R.S. Puram to spread awareness. A release from IFGTB stated that webinars on 'Waste to Art' and 'Waste Management Principles' were delivered by Ankit Shah of Prakritik India, Uttarakhand, and S. Vigneswaran, Programme Officer, ICFRE-IFGTB EIACP, respectively on June 2. A campus cleaning drive held June 3 and 4 emphasised eliminating single-use plastics and fostering environmental stewardship. IFGTB Director R. Yasodha inaugurated the cleaning drive. IFGTB organised a series of lectures across various institutions to raise awareness on plastic pollution and sustainable living from May 22 to June 5. Reusable cloth bags and awareness materials were distributed to encourage plastic-free lifestyles. The institute, in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Anna Industrial Park, organised a greening drive that was inaugurated by District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar on Thursday. A total of 9,000 saplings of native trees were planted at Anna Industrial Park. It also conducted various competitions such as quizzes, painting, and photography contests from May 22 to June 5, engaging the public in environmental awareness. An awareness poster on 'Beat Plastic Pollution' was also released and distributed. Greening drive by Siruthuli, Cognizant Siruthuli in partnership with Cognizant planted 1,500 saplings of native trees in a farm at Keeranatham on Thursday as part of observing World Environment Day. A statement from Siruthuli said that volunteers would plant 1,200 saplings at Swami Dayananda Vanam at Government Hospital, Sundakkamuthur, with the support from G.S. Foundation on Friday.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
IFGTB hosts ‘Western Ghats Unboxed' event to mark International Museum Day in Coimbatore
The Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB) commemorated International Museum Day with a special event titled 'Western Ghats Unboxed' at the Gass Forest Museum in Coimbatore on Thursday. The programme was aimed at raising awareness among students and the public about the ecological and conservation importance of the Western Ghats. Supported by the Builders Association of India (Coimbatore Chapter), Omega Tribes, Young India, Gardeners Club, and other organisations, the event began with a lecture titled 'Where Science Meets Story: Explore, Learn, Protect' by B. Meenakshi Sundaram, an award-winning journalist. Following the talk, P. Chandrashekaran, Chief Technical Officer at the Gass Forest Museum, conducted a guided tour for participants, outlining the museum's history and its collection of approximately 10,000 species native to the Western Ghats. He emphasised the importance of forest preservation.. K. Ganesh Kumar IFS, Head of Extension at the museum, said the event primarily targeted school and college students to deepen their understanding of local biodiversity, its history, and evolution. Plans are under way to enhance the museum experience with the addition of an eco-park, a Western Ghats simulation, and a 3D theatre to provide a more interactive environment for visitors.
