Pakistan Council Of Research In Water Resources (PCRWR) Observes International Biodiversity Day

Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR)) here on Wednesday observed International Biodiversity Day (IBD) to celebrate '25 years of Action for Biodiversity'

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd May, 2018 ) :Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR)) here on Wednesday observed International Biodiversity Day (IBD) to celebrate '25 years of Action for Biodiversity'.

This year theme of IBD is "Celebrating 25 Years of Action for Biodiversity" to mark the 25th anniversary of the entry into force of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and to highlight progress made in the achievement of its objectives at the national and global levels.

The day was commemorated in collaboration with Technology Times, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), World Wildlife Fund (WWF), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC) and International Islamic University (IIU), at PCRWR auditorium.

Addressing the ceremony as chief guest, First Secretary (Science and Technology), Embassy of People's Republic of China in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Jia Wei, stated that biodiversity underpins the sustainable development of economy and society, said a news release.

He further provided that the Chinese government and people are fully committed to conserve biodiversity at every level besides being one of the early signatories of CBD. Earlier, the Chairman PCRWR, Dr.

Muhammad Ashraf while delivering the keynote address said the forests and trees are basic essentials to preserve biodiversity on earth. He further advised the youth in the audience to plant as much trees as possible to preserve the nature.

The Country Manager ICIMOD, Dr Wahid Jasra highlighted the efforts of ICIMOD in past 25 years since the CBD in Himalayan region. Speakers from Technology Times, WWF and IUCN also gave presentations on their activities.

Student speakers from IIUI also delivered speeches on the importance of mainstreaming biodiversity through societies. The event was closed with the distribution of souvenirs to the participants.