Port Blair, March 07: C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre (CPREEC) has been sanctioned a project to conduct Science & Technology communication of best practices and awareness rising on climate change & biodiversity conservation in Andaman &Nicobar Islands by National Council for Science and Technology Communication, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
In this regard, CPREEC organised a workshop for teacher trainees of Tagore Govt. College of Education. The workshop was held on 05.03.2020 at Tagore college auditorium. The Workshop conducted for teacher trainees to make them understand the impact of climate change issue, sensitive island biodiversity. Dr.Utpal Kumar Sar, Director, Department of Fisheries, A&N Administration was the chief Guest on the occasion of inaugural ceremony. During inaugural ceremony, the director highlighted Islands are often characterized by a very rich biodiversity, upon which local people rely economically. Island ecosystems are also very fragile. Dr. P. Sudhakar welcomed the gatherings.
In the technical session, the following resource person has been discussed with the trainees.
• Basic concept of climate and climate change with reference to current scenario.
By Dr. P. Sudhakar, Executive Director, CPREEC, Chennai.
• Basic concept of Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH).
By Dr. K. Venkatesan, HOD, Home Science, JNRM, Port Blair
• Vulnerability and adaptation to climate change for A&N islands
By Mr. A. Gopal, Project Officer, CPREEC, Port Blair.
• Biodiversity and climate change impact on biodiversity.
By Mr. Sukumar Das, Forest Ranger, Department of Environment & Forest.
In the continuation of the program on 06.03.2020, Exposure visits was organized for participants. The participants taken in to coastal areas Carbyns Cove, Mangrove Patch of Carbyns Cove, Sippighat low laying areas, Botanical Garden Nayashehar and Marine interpretation centreWandoor The participants to understand the importance of mangroves, importance of coastal vegetation, role of national parks and sanctuaries in mitigating climate change.
