Deputy Speaker Ranamagar requests media to raise public awareness on climate change

Patan (Lalitpur): Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Indira Ranamagar has requested journalists to raise public awareness on how the effects of climate change could be minimized.

Addressing a programme organized by the UNESCO in coordination with Tribhuvan University and FNJ on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day, Deputy Speaker Ranamagar underlined that journalists could play a significant role to make citizens aware on pressing issues of the day.

“Journalists have a role to bring about change in society through writing. So, their writing can change the attitudes and behaviour of people which bear adverse impact on environment,” she reminded.

At the programme, TU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Keshar Jung Baral viewed journalism has multiplier effect. It can be helpful to minimize crisis caused by climate change. He urged the government to increase investment in the academic sector to deal effectively with the environmental challenges.

FNJ President Bipul Pokharel viewed responsible journalism is a need of hour, for which it warrants all sides’ cooperation. He thanked UNESCO for drawing journalists’ attention to the burning issue of present time- climate crisis.

At the programme held on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day, Head of Central Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at Tribhuvan University, Prabal Raj Pokharel, viewed journalism can spur creation and dissemination of information and knowledge on environment and climate crisis.