“𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐲”
In alignment with Haa Dzongkhag’s commitment to environmental sustainability and community development, on 7th September 2024, a 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 was completed in collaboration with the Youth Development Fund office and Golden Youth Award (GYA) participants.
This initiative was led by thirty students, from Gongzim Ugyen Dorji Central School, Chundu Armed Forces Public School, and Tshaphel Middle Secondary School, the day started with the awareness program with two GYA students delivering an awareness speech, followed by a dance by the students on the theme song “𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐲-𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞” in three strategic locations in the town. 60 trees were planted at Yanthang ground, Bji Gewog, supported by the Youth Development Fund (YDF), Youth Volunteers in Action (Y-VIA), Save the Children, and Shift Bhutan. Dzongkhag Education Sector, Bji Mangmi, Architect, Scout teachers, and Dzongkhag Beautification and Environment Sectors, coordinated the event.
Today’s initiative is highlighted on the 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 which is a comprehensive national initiative to transition Bhutan towards a more sustainable and resilient future. It responds to global challenges like climate change, environmental degradation, and economic inequity.
The primary aims of this initiative include environmental restoration, awareness creation on environmental conservation, and fostering a sense of responsibility and ownership among the local youth towards ecological conservation efforts.