Human behavior is considered to be an important driving force in
various management activities. It has been noticed that our
attitude is mainly responsible for environmental degradation.
Water and other natural resources like air, soil, and natural
habitats are wasted just because of their availability and
these resources are considered to be as priceless resources.
However, this myth has posed higher costs to humans. Our routine
activities which affect our environment include wastage of pure
water during bathing, air pollution due to bad maintenance of
our vehicles, discharge of wastewater into natural water bodies,
throwing solid waste outside of our homes, leaving rooms without
switching off lights and electricity appliances etc.
Resultantly, human attitudes can be held responsible for
environmental degradation. These attitudes arise due to
unawareness and illiteracy of people. Pakistan is highly
vulnerable due to many critical environmental challenges. These
challenges can be addresses by increasing awareness about the
importance of natural resources among various masses of our
society.
The
Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Gujrat is
celebrating World
Environment Day (WED)’2010 on June 09, 2010 to cater
aforementioned environmental challenges. WED themes
Many Species: One Planet:
One Future. The department has planned awareness initiatives
by Essay Competition “Green Habits: A Way to Sustainable
Environment”. Besides these competitions, a seminar regarding
the theme of the WED’2010 will be arranged. These activities
will highlighten various aspects of living and non living
environment.