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Kohima: Nagaland's Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, CL John, has identified forest fires and traditional jhum cultivation practices as primary drivers of environmental damage in the state. Speaking at a World Environment Day event held at the Kohima Peace Memorial and Eco Park, the minister highlighted the urgent need to protect wildlife to maintain a healthy ecological balance.
Addressing the issue of hunting, John advocated for a societal shift similar to the historical abandonment of headhunting in the region. He emphasized that students and young people should lead the push for conservation. The minister stated, "Just as headhunting has been abandoned in the state, society should also work towards ending the hunting of animals and birds."
John also noted that local residents are experiencing the visible impacts of global warming through rising temperatures in cities like Kohima and Dimapur. He reminded the public that the government maintains a strict ban on single-use plastics to curb pollution. While acknowledging the fashion sense of the Naga people, he pointed out a lack of civic responsibility regarding waste, citing the prevalence of plastic bottles and tobacco sachets littering public areas.
To promote better habits, the Nagaland Municipal Affairs Department organized a Waste-to-Resource drive at the Secretariat Plaza in Kohima. This initiative encouraged recycling and sustainable waste management, drawing participation from various government departments and the public to support a circular economy.
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