Mother Earth Day marked at SU

The Department of Geography, University of Sindh, Jamshoro in collaboration with the Green Youth Movement, Institute of Plant Sciences, Centre for Environmental Studies, Department of Geology, Sindh Forest Department, Radio Pakistan and Meghwar Welfare Trust marked International Mother Earth Day with a vibrant celebration themed “Our Power, Our Planet”, aligning with the United Nations' 2024 global campaign.

The event featured an awareness walk and a tree plantation drive aimed at promoting environmental responsibility and climate action.

The awareness walk began at the Central Library and culminated at the Department of Geography, where the plantation activity was conducted. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalil-Ur-Rehman Khoumbati led the walk. He highlighted the day’s global significance and said that International Mother Earth Day was a call for united efforts to confront climate change and preserve the environment.

“Planting a tree today is planting hope for tomorrow—it’s a simple yet powerful act of climate resilience”, he said and added that the future of the planet depended on the environmental choices the people made these days.

He said that the Universities must lead the charge in fostering green mindsets and environmental stewardship among youth. “Every drop of water saved, every tree planted and every plastic avoided counts—this is our power," the VC said.

He said that from fossil fuels to renewable energy—from indifference to awareness—everyone must transition for the survival of the planet.

"We are not inheriting the Earth from our ancestors; we are borrowing it from our children”, Dr Khoumbati said.

Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr. Abdul Sattar Shah stressed the urgent need to adopt renewable energy and said, “This Earth Day reminds us that environmental sustainability starts from our classrooms, our homes and our communities”.

“Today’s walk and plantation are more than symbolic—they are a commitment to a sustainable future”, he said.

“Our power lies in our collective action—only together can we restore and protect our planet”, the PVC said.

Registrar Prof. Dr Mushtaque Ali Jariko reminded participants of the deep connection between humanity and nature. “Our planet is our breath—let us love and protect it,” he said.

Chairman Department of Geography Dr Sujo Mal Meghwar, Dean of Natural Sciences Prof. Dr. Nek Muhammad Shaikh, Director of the Dr MA Kazi Institute of Chemistry Dr. Arfana Mallah, Chairperson Department of Media & Communication Studies Dr. Muhammad Qasim Nizamani, Prof. Dr. Shafique Ahmed Junejo, Dr Ali Akbar Hingorjo, Dr. Rabia Asma Memon, Dr. Amanullah Mahar, and Dr. Muhammad Younis Leghari and others advocated for sustainable energy alternatives and reduced reliance on fossil fuels. Forest Department representative Imran Bhutto underscored the essential role of forests in ecological balance.

The event brought together the participation from hundreds of students, faculty and staff. It was organized.