On Earth Day, UBT joins the world tree planting initiative

25/04/2019

On Earth Day, dozens of students and UBT staff members have joined the worldwide initiative. #plantatree, by planting trees and flowers in the Innovative Campus of UBT, in Lipjan.

 

UBT Rector, prof. dr Edmond Hajrizi said that we should never forget to put in the first place the conservation of the environment where we live, because Earth is the only planet that offers us all the conditions and opportunities for life.

“Despite of living in an era of high buildings and skyscrapers, we must bear in mind that it is absolutely necessary to be environmentally-friendly, by planting more greenery and using as much easy recycled materials as possible.” – Hajrizi stated.

 

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. Worldwide, that was first celebrated in 1970, and now includes events in more than 193 countries, which are coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network.