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Virtual meet marks observance of Earth Day T.V. Sajeev, Senior Principal Scientist, Kerala Forest Research Institute, has said that all developmental projects should have the “Earth First” vision.
Handling a session on “Climate Change and Development of Kerala”, through Google meet on Thursday, Dr. Sajeev said that concerns related to the earth the global level were numerous.
Close to 75% of terrestrial environment and 66% of the marine environments were “severely altered” owing to anthropogenic activities. Hence, the world needed to look at the environmental viability of projects rather than just the economic viability, Dr. Sajeev said.
The programme was organised by the Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad district unit to mark Earth Day which fell on April 22.
Kochi is a city of trade and commerce. The people of this city understand that time is of the essence. They also appreciate the importance of proper connectivity. That is why the dedication of Ro-Ro Vessels to the nation is special, said PM Narendra Modi.
He further informed that a distance of almost thirty kilometres on road becomes three point five kilometres through waterways. This means convenience up, commerce up, capacity building up, congestion down, pollution down and transport costs down, said PM Modi.
The Prime Minister also outlined India s plan for the development of the Blue Economy and said, Our vision and work in this sector include: more ports, improving infrastructure in current ports, ff-shore energy, sustainable coastal development and Coastal connectivity.