The Climate March 2015 took place on the 29th of November 2015. The
Rotaract Club of University of Sri Jayewardenepura with Rotractors Ruvindra and
Osanda as Co-Chairs of the project organized the walk along with Earth Hour Sri
Lanka, the Interact Club and the Prefect Guild of Zahira College which brought
awareness on Global Climate Change and Environmental Issues.
Hundreds of participants were gathered near The Independence
Square to take part in the walk. The participants carried boards and placards
displaying words and quotes on climate change, the possibilities, steps that
can be taken and future threats to the environment. Members of Environmental
Clubs of School and National Level took part with ardor and enthusiasm. The
walk reached the Open Auditorium at Vihara Maha Devi Park (passing Public
Administration Junction, Maitland Crescent, Horton roundabout and Victoria
Park) where environmentalists spoke to the public about the dire situations
brought about by climate change. An impressive feature of the event was that it
focused much on what changes, we should make in our country as Sri Lankans to
create a better breathing atmosphere for everyone. What should be done to
purify the air around us and the effects that would follow from the actions we
take. Awards were presented for students and companies who contributed to make
a huge impact on the environmental development of the country. Speeches were
delivered both in Sinhala and English to convey the speciality in having
allocated a day to reflect on climate change along with the entire world.
Environmentalists brought out their ideas and information on saving energy,
targets to be achieved and the importance of saving water resources throughout
the country. They also pointed out that much attention should be directed to
save water resources in rural dry zones, which is a fact most of us rarely
think about.
An entertainment session wrapped up the event with songs sung by students on environmental and saving earth.
The walk
assured that 100% clean environment is a target we all are in a position to
achieve if we put our heart and strength in working towards this goal.An entertainment session wrapped up the event with songs sung by students on environmental and saving earth.
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