Girijananda Chowdhury University, Assam, is delighted to announce the official launch of the Centre for Wildlife & Environmental Studies, a pioneering initiative aimed at addressing the pressing threats to wildlife and other environmental challenges of our time. The Centre shall be launched on 19th November with a special ceremony featuring esteemed speakers and participants from academia, civil society organisations, and government. Hon’ble Minister of Environment and Forest, Shri Chandra Mohan Patowary, shall grace the occasion as Chief Guest.
The two-day long programme (on 19th and 20th November) will include talks by eminent environmentalists, panel discussions among experts and a variety of competitions among students of higher secondary and above levels from different parts of the state – including contests in wildlife photography, videography and poster art.
The Centre for Wildlife & Environmental Studies is designed to be a multidisciplinary hub that brings together students, faculty, researchers, grassroots organisations, community partners and government agencies to foster innovative research, training and awareness about wildlife protection and environmental safety and sustainability. The Centre aims to equip future leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate these complex issues.
The Centre will focus on several key objectives, including promoting research excellence, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, engaging in biodiversity conservation, education and training as well as community engagement.
In addition, there will be an exhibition on the central theme, accompanied with the screening of a wildlife documentary as well as a cultural function during the event.
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