Africa-Press – Kenya. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged the Ministry of Education to embrace the introduction of environmental studies in Universities.
Speaking during the 23rd graduation ceremony of Mt Kenya University in Kiambu County, Wetangula said the move will act as part of the efforts to deal with the adverse effects of Climate Change.
“Let us embrace environmental studies in Universities. Climate Change is here with us and universities can be critical to the campaign through intensified research, and innovations among other programmes,” he said.
Wetang’ula added that Universities are key to the campaigns against Climate Change, as there was a need to support them do research and innovations geared at mitigating against adverse effects of climate change.
“Let us heed President William Ruto’s clarion call to plant 15 billion trees by 2032 as part of measures aimed at reversing the effects of climate change,” he urged.
The Speaker noted that the issue of Climate Change and its repercussions, such as disruptive effects on human ecosystems, operations, well-being, and overall lifestyles, demands unwavering commitment.
“Governments and their agencies worldwide have an obligation to employ multi-faceted strategies and leverage Science, Technology, and Innovation to implement sustainable interventions.”
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