Climate change activists can now heave a sigh of relief as fifty senior high school students show commitment to take on the fight to combat desertification and restore the vegetative green cover of the earth.
These students made the pledge as part of the World Environmental Day celebration under the auspices of Arocha Ghana a Non Governmental Organization and the Mole National Park at Damongo in the West Gonja Municipality.
Gathered at the Jebote Conference Hall of the Damongo Mole National Park are students drawn from the three senior high schools in Damongo to partake in the ecological restoration training marking this year’s World Environmental Day under the theme:
The Damongo Senior High School has 30 students, fifteen students from the Ndewura Jakpa Senior High School and fifteen students from the St Anne’s Girls Senior High at this educational workshop.
In his welcome address the deputy park manager called on all and sundry to do their utmost best to protect the environment.
Sound Byte, Deputy Park Manager
For two minutes each students were taken through presentations on plastic waste management highlighting the adverse effects posed by their use.
And methods of adoptive practices in forest land restoration also giving suggestive measures to combat deforestation among others.
The students were also taken through hands on practicals to demonstrate the lessons learnt from the workshop.
Speaking in an interview, Samuel Sarfo Arhin underscores the need to involve the youth in the fight against climate change and restoration of the environment.
Sounds Byte Samuel Sarfo Arhin
Isaac Kofi Ntori also reiterates the commitment of Arocha Ghana towards the fight against climate change and adverse effects.
Sounds Byte Isaac Kofi Ntori
Enthusiastic about the workshop, the students share lessons they have acquired and pledge to educate their colleagues.
Sound Byte Mahama Mohammed, Participant
As the world races to combat change, it is hoped future generations would take on the fight as well.
