EArly Times Report
Vijaypur, Dec 12: To celebrate rich biodiversity and the threats mountains face, GDC Vijaypur observed International Mountain Day by conducting an online webinar on the topic, “Mountains : Overview and Importance” in which Dr. Mohd. Yousuf Rather, HOD Environmental Sciences was the speaker. He stressed upon the participants to contribute in saving biodiversity of the mountain regions as it plays a key role in the support of global environmental, economic, social and cultural sectors through connections to; invasive species, air pollution, climate change, mining, hydropower, tourism, forests, agriculture. Therefore, the challenge is to sustainably manage mountain regions to avoid degradation and subsequent increase in poverty and hunger. Principal of the College, Prof.(Dr.)Sangeeta Sudan appreciated the efforts of the EVS Department for organizing the event and underscored the significance of such programmes in spreading awareness as mountains harbor a significant portion of distinct ethnic groups, varied remnants of cultural tradition, environmental knowledge and habitat adaptations. They host some of the world’s most complex agro-cultural gene pools and traditional management practices. |
