BlueGreenISDN Celebrates World Environment Day 2025 at Holy Family College, Abak: Launches Green School Club, Donates Waste Bins
Abak, Akwa Ibom – June 7, 2025
In a powerful display of environmental commitment and youth engagement, the BlueGreen Initiative for Sustainable Development Network (BlueGreenISDN) marked World Environment Day 2025 at Holy Family College, Abak, with a transformative program focused on education, sustainability, and action.
Themed “Ending Plastic Pollution”, the global commemoration provided an opportunity for BlueGreenISDN to take bold, grassroots steps in combating environmental degradation through awareness, practical solutions, and youth leadership.
Empowering a Generation Through Education
The event featured a series of hands-on training sessions for students and staff of Holy Family College, focusing on key issues such as environmental conservation, proper waste management, and climate change. These sessions were designed to educate and empower young people with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle environmental challenges in their communities.
Picture of World Environment Day 2025 Teaching Section
Launch of the Green School Club
A highlight of the day was the official launch of the Green School Club, a student-led initiative that aims to inspire climate leadership and embed sustainable practices within the school. The club will serve as a platform for students to implement eco-friendly projects, lead environmental campaigns, and become ambassadors for climate action both on and off campus.
Donation of Waste Bins and Tree Planting
In a practical move to promote behavioral change, BlueGreenISDN donated waste bins to the school to encourage proper waste disposal and recycling. In addition, students and staff participated in the planting of economic trees around the school premises—a symbolic and functional act that contributes to environmental restoration and long-term economic value.
Picture of World Environment Day 2025 Waste Bin Donation
Picture of World Environment Day 2025 Tree Planting
Voices for the Environment
Speaking at the event, Mr. Ediongsenyene Ndunobong, Executive Director of BlueGreenISDN, emphasized the urgent need to engage young minds in the global climate conversation.
“We believe that true environmental change starts with education and active participation. By working with schools like Holy Family College, we are planting the seeds for a greener and more sustainable future,” he remarked.
Mr. Ndunobong also expressed appreciation to the Climate and Sustainable Development Network of Nigeria (CSDevNet) for their support and partnership in commemorating the day.
Community Impact and Gratitude
The initiative was met with enthusiasm and appreciation from the staff and students of Holy Family College, who commended BlueGreenISDN for the impactful outreach. They pledged to maintain the momentum through consistent engagement and activities under the Green School Club.
As the world focuses on eliminating plastic pollution and building a sustainable planet, BlueGreenISDN’s proactive approach in empowering young climate champions exemplifies the critical role of local action in achieving global environmental goals.
Together, we can end plastic pollution and create a greener tomorrow.