History
The University Executive Council Resolution dated October 14th, 2014, established the University Eco Club in the Cultural Education Centre.
The purpose of this club is to heighten the environmental awareness of the campus community. It works to improve environmental health with a focus on ecological sustainability as well as the associated social impacts, on campus, regional, national and international levels.
About the Club
University Eco Club markets itself as a support system for people wanting to live a greener lifestyle free from pollution and think for the betterment of the society. At Eco Club we can use our ideas for initiating an eco friendly lifestyle. Environmental protection is a key responsibility for everyone.
Major Environmental Challenges
- Global Warming & Climate Change
- Pollution
- Environmental Degradation
- Resource Depletion
- Extinction Of Fauna
- Waste Management
President
on 7th July 2020, Dr. Ali Jafar Abedi was appointed as President of University Eco Club in which he had done noticeable work in terms of Club Organisation, member engagement etc. Dr. Ali Jafar Abedi is Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Medicine, AMU. He is a highly accomplished and versatile professional in the fields of public health and medical education. They have an extensive background as a Surveillance Medical Officer at WHO, a national trainer for various government health programs, and an educator for medical, nursing, AYUSH, and MBA students. Their contributions to public health, academic achievements, involvement in faculty development, and active role in research and consulting demonstrate their dedication to improving healthcare systems. Outside of their professional endeavors, they are an extroverted sports enthusiast, avid reader, and active participant in philanthropic activities, highlighting their commitment to both personal growth and community betterment.
Secretary (2022-2023)
Ms. Kulsum Salahuddin
Activities
Eco Summit 2016 Environment Awareness Forum
- Waste Management Initiatives
- Paddle Green
- Green Warriors
- Energy Conservation
- Save Water Campaigns
- Quiz Wiz
- Echo Echo
- Eco Fox Run
- Poster Making Competition
- Essay Writing Competition
- Poetry Writing Competition
- Slogan Writing Competition
- Photography Competition
- Treasure out of Trash
Key Achievements
Since its establishment, the University Eco Club has been working on various initiatives and has been successful in nearly all of them like raising awareness through its eco fox run, general forums, and getting industrial corporations, students, and academics on a common platform by Eco Summit which by now is the most successful event organized by the University Eco Club. Also, the club had been premier in supporting the Vice–Chancellor’s vision of a clean AMU, green AMU.
Past Secretaries
- Mr. Yasif Iqbal: 2014-2015
- Miss. Fatima Khan: 2015-2016
- Mr. Murtaza Husain: 2016-2017
- Mr. Furqan Ahmad: 2017-2018
- Mr. Syed Husain Waqar (Student Convener): 2017-2018
- Mr. Ishrat: 2018-2019
- Ms. Nida Akram: 2019-2020
- Kulsum Salahuddin (Student Convener): 2021-2022
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