Guwahati: Girijananda Chowdhury University in Guwahati, Assam is excited to announce the official launch of its ‘Centre for Wildlife & Environmental Studies’- a pioneering initiative dedicated to tackling the urgent threats to wildlife, besides addressing the contemporary environmental challenges.
The centre is set to be inaugurated on November 19, 2024 with a special ceremony that will include distinguished speakers and participants from academia, civil society organisations and government.
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The event will be graced by Assam Minister of Environment and Forest Chandra Mohan Patowary as the chief guest.
The two-day programme will feature oration by eminent environmentalists, panel discussions among experts and competitions for students from higher secondary levels and above, coming from different parts of Assam.
The competitions will see students engaged in wildlife photography, videography and poster art.
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The Centre for Wildlife & Environmental Studies is designed to be a multidisciplinary hub that brings together students, faculty, researchers, grassroots organisations, community partners and government agencies in order to foster innovative research, training and awareness about wildlife protection, environmental safety and sustainability.
The centre aims to equip future leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary for navigating these complex issues.
It will focus on several key objectives, including promoting research excellence, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, engaging in biodiversity conservation, providing education and training, and facilitating community engagement.
The event will also feature an exhibition on the central theme, followed by the screening of a wildlife documentary and a cultural function.