Cross River State Government has announced Tuesday, 27th of July for the 2021 edition of the Green Carnival.
The event with the approved theme “GO GREEN” is expected to be flagged off by the State Governor, Ben Ayade.
A statement by Achiane Adams said the event is in furtherance to the State Government’s resolve in conserving the ecosystem, preserving and protecting biodiversity and seeking out sustainable strategies in handling climate change challenges, global warming and environmental degradation through tree planting.
He said the theme, “GO GREEN”, consciously emphasizes the need to create ecological balance by adopting environmental saving principles to prevent environmental collapse such as: recycling,re-using and re-reusing; conserving resources and energy; reducing pollution, consumption and waste; avoid illegal logging activities; planting trees and pollinator-friendly plants; reducing carbon footprints, engaging in ecotourism, et cetera.
The 2021 edition of the Green Carnival, which will have over 40 government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Extra-Ministerial Departments and Parastatals participate, is being put together by the Cross River State Ministries of Climate Change, Environment, Culture and Tourism Development and the Department of Afforestation and Biodiversity.
