This will be held at the Kukum Campus playing field.
The
theme for 2012 is ‘“Green and Blue Economy: Value of forests and Oceans - Are
you included?’
The
Solomon Islands marine environment is the
nursery of the seas, providing spawning grounds and migratory routes
for many fish species, including tuna. This centre of marine life hosts 76% of
the world’s coral species and 37% of the world’s reef fish species and shelters
dolphins, rays, sharks and 6 of the world’s 7 species of marine turtles.
On
land, the forests and rivers provide a home to some species of birds and frogs
found nowhere else on the planet.
Both
the land and sea is a treasure trove that directly sustains the lives of
Solomon Islanders who heavily depend on natural resources for food and income.
However, the environment is also facing
increasing pressure from extraction of natural resources, pollution, climate
change and population pressure.
As part of the celebrations, Solomon Islands Government supported by environment NGOs and local businesses, has organized a fun filled and informative day.
Activities will kick off at 9am and will include environment day speeches, cultural entertainment kids arts and crafts, face painting, and environment speeches and quiz competitions.
Information stalls will be available to the public during the day.
Following the day’s activities, the Coral
Triangle Initiative (CTI) website will be launched during an organized dinner
program themed ‘Blue Ocean’s Night’.
“The
aim of the day is to promote and increase awareness of Solomon’s Islands
natural environment, the issues it faces, and what you can do to help” said
Trevor Maeda, team leader for the planning team under the Ministry of
Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM).
The environment provides food and supports the livelihoods of Solomon Islanders.
“This
day provides the community with an opportunity to become involved in
celebrating what we have and learn more about what you, me and everyone can do
to ensure the environment is managed effectively now and into the future.
“If you have questions about the health of the environment that you need answered or topics you want to discuss please come along and share in this one day interactive event,” said Mr Maeda.
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