By NE NOW NEWS
Guwahati: The Green Chapter Foundation (GCF), a non-governmental organization committed to environmental conservation, observed World Environment Day 2026 with an awareness programme focused on climate action and sustainability at Cotton University’s Alumni Hall in Guwahati.
Aligned with the global themes #NowForClimate and #ClimateAction, the initiative aimed to sensitise students to the challenges of global warming and environmental degradation. Around 100 school students from across the city participated in the programme, which featured inter-school poster-making and quiz competitions designed to promote environmental awareness through creativity and knowledge-sharing.
The event saw participation from distinguished speakers and experts who highlighted urgent environmental concerns. Former Gauhati University Chemistry professor Dr. Dilip Kakoti spoke on sustainable development in the context of climate change, stressing the importance of collective responsibility. Dr. Pallabi Borah, Assistant Professor at Don Bosco University and former Chief Scientist of the Assam Pollution Control Board Dr. Rafiqua Ahmed also addressed the gathering, focusing on the escalating threat of global warming and the need for immediate sustained action.
The quiz segment of the programme was conducted by former Gauhati Commerce College English professor Dr. Ranjita Choudhury and witnessed active participation from students across various schools.
In the poster-making competition, Habib Ali of Cotton Collegiate Higher Secondary School secured the first position, while Rani Basfor of Panbazar Higher Secondary School and Nabanita Devi of T.C. Higher Secondary School secured second and third positions respectively.
In the quiz competition, Tanisha Nath and Sushmita Das of T.C. Higher Secondary School jointly secured the first position, followed by Neha Devi of Kamrup Academy Higher Secondary School in second place.
The Green Chapter Foundation reiterated its commitment to promoting environmental awareness and empowering young people to take meaningful action towards protecting the planet.