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Climate change
day observed
Chitral --International Day of Climate Change was celebrated in
Booni, Chitral , Pakistan , through the joint efforts of Chitral
Association for Mountain Area Tourism (CAMAT) and Orion School
of Learning (OSL). The event was facilitated by 350.org. As many
as 500 people from different walks of life e.g. community
leadership, women representatives, scholars, volunteers, parents
and students participated.
The day has had significance for the people of Booni, Chitral as
they have recently witnessed a devastating flood destroying
their valuable property and causing them major health problems,
psychological twists and infrastructure disruption. This bitter
experience has sensitized the locals to seriously think about
saving the natural environment.
Sadruddin, the principal of Orion School of Learning (OSL),
Shams Uddin, Manager CAMAT and organizer of the event, ,
Advocate Amir Akber Khan, were prominent amongst the speakers
who spoke in favour of preservation of environment, against
deforestation and adoption of nature friendly life style. --Shamsuddin, Chitral,
13 Oct 10
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