ISLAMABAD:Speakers at a seminar on Friday urged the students to adopt best practices in energy conservation and play their role in making Pakistan an energy-efficient country.
The seminar titled “Children’s Role in Energy Efficiency and Conservation” was organized by the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) here at Fazaia Education System School. The objective of the event was to raise awareness among school students regarding energy efficiency and conservation in the country.
It was addressed by eminent speakers from the energy sector including representatives from the Fazaia Education System School. They highlighted the importance of energy efficiency and conservation and its relation with innovation and climate change mitigation.
The NEECA team briefed the students with the help of animated series built on the character ‘Captain NEECA’ about building interest amongst the children and Pakistan’s youth, to conserve energy in their houses and convince their families to do the same.
Representative FEES suggested that there was a strong need to change people’s behaviors toward energy consumption and its effect on our environment in the shape of climate change. In addition, it was suggested that people should reduce the unnecessary consumption of energy in everyday use.
The NEECA team distributed participation certificates among the students and the seminar ended with the pledge from students to save energy in the future.
NEECA presented the commemorative shield to the Principal of the School.