Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR), organized a Smog awareness seminar and World Soil Day Celebrations, here on Wednesday, to promote & raise awareness on soil and smog.
The event was organized by the PMAS-AAUR, the Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences (IS&ES). Prof. DR. Muhammad Naeem, Vice Chancellor PMAS-AAUR was the chief guest while Keynote speaker was Mr. Amin Baig, Deputy Director, EPA Rawalpindi. University Deans, Directors, faculty members and a large number of students also attended the seminar.
While addressing the participants, the Vice Chancellor, PMAS-AAUR emphasized mainly on the management of soil through latest technologies and highlighted the importance of soil as a critical component of the natural system.
The PMAS-AAUR Vice Chancellor also discussed the need for a holistic approach to smog mitigation, including public awareness, government policy, and investment in research and development.
He also stressed on increasing the public awareness of soil and its contribution to humanity and the environment. The Vice Chancellor appreciated the celebration and admired the efforts of the Department of Soil Science, its faculty and students in this regard.
Mr. Amin Baig while addressing described the Smog formation mechanisms, contributing sources, and respective mitigation strategies. He further highlighted the viable long-term and quick approaches to control and minimize air pollution events in Pakistan.
He stressed on intensive collaborations with governmental agencies and industries to properly address all national issues including smog.
