The Environment Club of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized an event titled “Nature’s Route to Health - Bridging the Divide” on August 22.
The event, which aimed to highlight the interconnectedness of the environment and well-being took place at the Multipurpose Hall of IUB, reads a press release issued on Monday.
The event was sponsored by Caarmate in collaboration with project “Arodhya”.
This initiative aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 15 and 17, showcasing an innovative approach to addressing health and the environment.
Distinguished guests, including Dr Senjuti Saha, director and senior scientist at the Child Health Research Foundation and recognized as one of the 100 scientists in Asia, lent credibility to the event.
Special guests Ashraful Haque Nobel, an environment specialist at USAID Bangladesh, and Dr K Ayaz Rabbani, head of the Department of Environmental Science and Management at IUB, added depth to the discussions.
Atif M Safi, head (in-charge) of the Division of Student Activities (DoSA), and Farhad Hossain, junior officer at DoSA, also attended the program.
Club President Jannatul Ferdous Mohona hosted the event, enhancing interactivity.
The event drew an engaged audience of students and club presidents, fostering collective learning and motivation through discussions and sessions.
The IUB Music Club concluded the event with a performance that resonated with the theme, adding artistic flair to the discourse.
The success of "Nature's Route to Health - Bridging the Divide" reflects the IUB Environment Club's commitment to understanding the relationship between health and the environment.
The event's impact will continue to resonate within the academic and environmental communities.
