Nature Park hosts Environment Day

THE Port Moresby Nature Park hosted the World Environment Day on Saturday to recognise the world’s natural environment and the need to protect it.
The programme is a partnership between the Nature Park and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (Cepa).
Port Moresby Nature Park general manager Michelle McGeorge said the event attracted between 2,000 to 3,000 people, predominantly families.
McGeorge thanked United Nations Development Programme and Environment and Protection Authority (Cepa) for coming on board to help host the day.
The programme covered four key themes including water conservation, waste management, clean energy and climate change awareness in line with the day’s theme “Air pollution”.
The event showcased more than 30 different stalls and displays from various conservation organisations, government agencies, utility companies and business houses all keen to promote ways in which each of us can make a difference in conserving the natural environment while saving costs on household bills.
The event featured a number of interactive activities for children including a fashion parade, animal presentations, face painting, games and activities as well as a number of prizes and giveaways.
The day was supported by the following organisations and groups: UNDP, Cepa, Brian Bell Group, Eda Ranu, Coral Sea Hotel, PNG Power, Climate Change Development Authority, Tenkile Conservation Alliance, The Nature Conservancy, The Voice PNG Inc, PNG environmental Services, Sustainable Coastlines, RSPCA, Piku Diversity Network, Coastal Clean-up Committee, Eco Services Kreative Kanaka, PNG Biomass, K.K Kingston and NCDC.