Baku European Lyceum’s “Green Wave” initiative: students planted saplings of endemic plants
The 7th event of the "Green Wave" (“Yaşıl dalğa”) ecological movement was held on the initiative of the Baku European Lyceum and the "Sərhədsiz Diplomatiya" International Children's Diplomacy Center, which operates under its auspices.
The Lyceum stated that the event was dedicated to the "Year of Urban Planning and Architecture" in Azerbaijan. Centered on the theme "Flora and Fauna of Our Cities," the initiative aimed to foster ecological awareness and a sense of responsibility toward the environment among students.
The event began with official remarks, which highlighted the importance of green spaces in urban areas, the significance of planting endemic Azerbaijani species, and the necessity of maintaining ecological balance during the urban planning process. This was followed by a concert program featuring students from the Lyceum. An art exhibition was also unveiled, showcasing 70 works dedicated to Azerbaijan’s relict and endemic flora and fauna. Additionally, students created drawings on the theme of a "Green City" using colored chalk.
In the second part of the event, with the assistance of specialists from the Boulevard Administration, the students planted saplings of endemic Azerbaijani plants. As part of this latest initiative, an additional 60 trees were planted in an area where 40 trees had already been planted in previous years.
It was noted that, under the "Green Wave" campaigns—which have been ongoing since 2018—more than 200 trees have been planted by high school students along the Seaside Boulevard, in the area behind the "Chayka" restaurant. These trees, which are now growing, contribute to the greening of the area and enhance its aesthetic appeal.
One of the primary goals of this initiative is to reinforce students' ecological knowledge through practical activities, introduce them to Azerbaijan's rich flora and fauna, and instill a sense of responsibility toward the protection of nature.
Nearly 200 people participated in the event. The campaign also drew the attention of visitors to the boulevard and guests of the capital. In particular, the drawings created by the students and the tree-planting activity sparked interest among visitors, with several individuals expressing a desire to join such initiatives.
Source of the news: https://azertag.az/xeber/baki_avropa_liseyinin_yasil_dalga_aksiyasi_sagirdler_endemik_bitkilerin_tinglerini_ekibler-4490724
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