Godawari, Nepal – June 2024 - For the first time, on the occasion of World Environment Day, the Don Bosco Institute in Thecho Lalitpur has organised a Public Awareness Gathering in collaboration with the 12th district of the Municipality of Godawari, Thecho. "The aim of the event was to raise awareness of environmental protection and encourage collective action towards sustainability," said the Rector of the Institute. The main objectives of the Environment Day rally were to raise awareness of the importance of environmental conservation, engage the community in proactive environmental actions, inspire participants to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives, and advocate for stronger environmental policies and practices. The meeting, which began at the local administrative office, and the event ended at the Don Bosco Institute, Thecho Lalitpur, covering a distance of 3 km, characterised by messages disseminated through various creative activities such as banners, signs and slogans. The demonstration involved 920 people, including students and teachers, ten secondary schools, Nepalese police personnel and various civil society organisations and caused a stir among the population. Prominent figures such as the president of the local administration and important environmental activists addressed the crowd, underlining the importance of collective action in addressing environmental challenges. The initiative supported tree planting, biodiversity conservation, and the need for sustainable living practices.