AS part of its commitment to mitigating the escalating global climate change, the Rupununi Music & Arts Festival will carry out its tree planting programme today (Wednesday) commencing at 9:00 hours. The event will be held at the University of Guyana (UG), Turkeyen Campus, Georgetown.

The distinguished guest speaker at today’s event is Jane Miller, the British High Commissioner to Guyana.

As part of the festival’s “Arts & the Environment” programme, this project aims to plant 1,000 trees throughout 2024, making a significant contribution to the fight against deforestation and environmental degradation.

The festival acknowledges the pressing necessity to counter the profound repercussions of deforestation, especially in nearby Brazil, where extensive areas of crucial rainforests face peril.
The project highlights the critical role that trees play in mitigating the effects of the global climate crisis. Trees act as carbon sinks, absorbing CO2 and releasing oxygen, playing a crucial role in combating climate change.

With the destruction of countless trees in neighbouring Brazil, this initiative underscores the importance of safeguarding the rich biodiversity and ecological balance of the Guyanese environment.

The festival encourages the active participation of young people in this project. Engaging the youth is paramount in fostering environmental stewardship and ensuring a sustainable future.

“Join us in making a tangible impact on the environment and supporting Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) in fostering a sustainable future for generations to come,” organisers of the festival said.

Further information can be obtained from Luke Johnson on 626-9014 or 663-2949.