National Competition on Biodiversity

To educate people, we are holding an interesting “National Competition on Biodiversity”. Countless students, teachers and staff members from schools, colleges and universities are submitting entries on the 50 meter long cloth banner which is being provided by “Wilderness Pakistan”.  All these 50 meter banners will be stitched together with other entries to make a 15 kilometers long single banner. We encourage participants to depict local species of Pakistan. They are busy printing:

1) Comments, drawings  and sketches of marine, flora and fauna aspects of life

2) Innovative ideas to how to protect natural environment / biodiversity

In the first phase entries can be submitted latest by 14th August, 2010. Some eminent artists and educationists will start compiling results on World Environment Day, 5th June 2010. Since its going to be a year long activity all institutions are invited to submit entries by 6th September 2010. The detail of prizes is attached herewith.

The United Nations proclaimed 2010 to be the International Year of Biodiversity, and people all over the world are working to safeguard this irreplaceable natural wealth and reduce biodiversity loss.  The “Wilderness Pakistan” became the first partner of the UNEP’s IYB2010 in Pakistan. We also translated the official IYB slogan in our national language Urdu for the “Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Canada”.  The International Year of Biodiversity is a unique opportunity to increase understanding of the vital role that biodiversity plays in sustaining life on Earth. We need to do more and now is the time to act.

After receiving such inputs from other cities of Pakistan the banner shall be sent to other countries for exhibition where more drawings, comments and length shall also be added. Preparation of such a unique banner of its kind will help promote the cause of environment protection in Pakistan, both efficiently and effectively. Besides it will portray a positive and constructive image of our nation across the world.

The “WILDERNESS PAKISTAN” is a not for profit, non governmental, volunteer based organization. Since its inception in 1992, we have been providing young students with a platform for constructive adventure sports. Indeed, when we go out in the desserts, plains or mountains we observe matchless colors of life. There we find opportunities to discover hidden wild-lands, protect endangered species and enjoy the wonderful echo biodiversity. To spread the word of goodness, our journey continues.