MTN Media Republic, Ghana Wildlife Society embark on bird, butterfly walk
The MTN Media Republic, in collaboration with the Ghana Wildlife Society (GWS), has organised a bird and butterfly walk at the Legon Botanical Gardens as part of efforts to promote environmental sustainability and appreciation of nature.
The MTN Media Republic and the Ghana Wildlife Society (GWS) have organized a bird and butterfly walk at the Legon Botanical Gardens, aiming to promote environmental sustainability and appreciation of nature. Held on Saturday, August 29, the event gathered media practitioners and environmental enthusiasts for an educational and refreshing experience.
The walk, led by Ghana Wildlife Society's Executive Director, Dr Sandra Owusu-Gyamfi, aimed to deepen participants' understanding of biodiversity and the need to protect the environment. Dr Owusu-Gyamfi urged Ghanaians to reduce reliance on plastics and adopt environmentally friendly alternatives in their homes and public spaces, emphasizing the threat plastics, particularly microplastics, pose to marine life and ecosystems.
She highlighted birds' uniqueness, offering lessons on nature and peaceful coexistence, encouraging participants to appreciate birds and wildlife more. MTN's Acting General Manager of Sustainability, Mrs Georgina Asare Fiagbenu, explained that the event was part of the company's Sustainability Month activities, providing a chance to reconnect with nature and strengthen relationships among colleagues and media partners.
She expressed gratitude for the support, emphasizing the healing and therapeutic benefits of spending time in nature. MTN's Sustainability initiatives include installing solar panels and waste-recycling programs, with Mrs Fiagbenu encouraging participants to adopt small actions for a significant impact. MTN's Corporate Communications Senior Manager, Ms Efua Falconer, highlighted the importance of media partners staying updated on sustainability developments and participating in such initiatives.
She noted that bringing media practitioners to these experiences helped them understand the sustainability agenda better and MTN's role in environmental protection. President of MTN Media Republic, Naa Dzagble Ago Quaye, praised the participants, describing the event as educative, interactive, and inspiring, providing an opportunity to step away from routines and connect with nature.
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