Change In Lifestyle Is The Way Out For A Healthy Living: Expert
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A National level workshop on ‘Spreading awareness on emerging challenges of air pollution and climate change on human health in urban ecosystem’ was organised by Environmental Pollution Laboratory, Department of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi, in collaboration with University School of Environment Management, GGSIPU. The workshop was sponsored by Department of Science and Technology (DST).
Addressing the scholars, the Chief Guest, Dr Vijay Kumar Soni, Head, EMRC, PMRD, Indian Metrological Department (IMD) said, air pollution and climate change are two sides of the same coin. He informed that the urban ecosystem is being closely monitored by IMD in 156 cities of the country. He referred to the Government’s priority by launching the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) in 2008, outlining eight National Missions on climate change. The 8th specifically being National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change.
Prof Chirashree Ghosh, Convener, Dept of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi said, solid waste mismanagement and air pollution is deteriorating our health, and thus, a change in lifestyle is required.
Prof Varun Joshi, Dean, GGSIPU delivered the welcome address. Dr Tuisen Shimrah, organising secretary, USEM, GGSIPU proposed the vote of thanks.
