WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: NGO COALITION

June 5, 2002

On the occasion of the World Environment Day a meeting was organized to catalyze new initiatives in advancing action in the related areas of environment, health and law. This brought together several NGOs involved in advocacy and action for environment promotion, protection of public health and application of law for social engineering into a coalition for the common cause. The workshop was sponsored by the Bodh Raj Sawhny Memorial Trust whose objectives includes the promotion of law as an instrument for social change, especially in the areas of environment, community health and gender justice.

The participating NGOs, which included the Centre for Science and Environment, Tata Energy Research Institute, Law-E and HRIDAY-SHAN resolved to collaborate in strengthening advocacy and action for protecting the environment and promoting public health. Mr. M.M. Dutta (WHO) and Mr. Pranay Lal (CSE) delivered the keynote addresses. Prof. K. Srinath Reddy (HRIDAY-SHAN) moderated the discussion. The meeting was attended by several school and college students from the Students Health Action Network (SHAN) whose members also spoke of their resolve to undertake environment related projects in Delhi through the schools and colleges.

Press Release Sent By
Prof. K. Srinath Reddy
Coordinator HRIDAY-SHAN &
Professor of Cardiology, AIIMS
e-mail: info@hriday-shan.org