A four-day environment festival aimed at raising awareness
about climate change, conservation and sustainability among school, college and
university students from across Bangladesh concluded at BRAC University in
Dhaka on Friday.
Titled Green Genesis 2026, the festival brought together
around 3,000 participants from 100 educational institutions, 88 clubs and
nearly 50 regional platforms.
The festival featured a range of activities, including
writing and public speaking competitions, art, photography and videography
contests, diorama creation and research and communication workshops.
These engagements were designed to foster creativity,
leadership, innovative thinking and practical solutions to environmental
challenges.
Prizes, certificates and awards were presented to
participants to recognize their achievements, inspire continued engagement and
promote a sense of responsibility towards the environment.
The event was organized by the Centre for Climate Change
and Environmental Research (C3ER) and the Outreach Team of BRAC University in
collaboration with the platform Youth for a Green Earth.
Co-organizers included the BRAC University Leadership
Development Forum, BRAC University Environment Club, BRAC University Community
Service Club, and BRAC University Natural Sciences Club.
The workshops were led by C3ER Director Dr Golam Rabbani,
Office of Communications Director Khairul Bashar, Prothom Alo Digital Content
Lead Khairul Babui, C3ER Assistant Director Sharmin Nahar Nipa and BRAC University
alumnus Srijan Banik.
Dr Rabbani also gave a keynote presentation on climate
change and environmental challenges titled “Green Genesis Inspiration”.
In his closing remarks, C3ER Advisor and Professor
Emeritus Dr. Ainun Nishat highlighted the critical role young people can play
in building a sustainable Bangladesh.
BRAC University Treasurer Ariful Islam, Registrar Dr.
David Dowland, Head of Student Life Tahsina Rahman, and Outreach Team Assistant
Director Dipti Sarkar also addressed the participants and encouraged them to
contribute to environmental stewardship and sustainable development.
ACI Motors sponsored the event while Prothom Alo served as
the digital partner.
The initiative helped advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
