World Earth Day-2026

Event Date: 22-04-2026

Event brief description

The SCHOOL OF NURSING, Galgotias University, organized an insightful Environmental Health Awareness Programme on the occasion of Earth Day 2026 under the esteemed guidance of Dr. Lekha Bist, Dean, SCHOOL OF NURSING. The programme was efficiently coordinated by Dr. Anjum Abbasi and conducted at GIMS Hospital, Greater Noida, on 22nd April 2026.

The event was organized with the objective of sensitizing healthcare learners and the general public about the importance of environmental conservation and its direct impact on human health. The programme commenced at 2:00 PM with an introductory address highlighting the global significance of Earth Day and the relevance of this year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet.” The theme emphasized the importance of collective responsibility and sustainable practices for protecting natural resources and ensuring a healthier future for coming generations.

A major attraction of the programme was an impactful role play presented by the 4th Semester students. Through creative performance and meaningful dialogue, the students effectively portrayed major environmental issues such as air pollution, water pollution, deforestation, climate change, and improper waste disposal. The role play successfully demonstrated how environmental degradation adversely affects public health and ecological balance.

Event Detailed Description

The Earth Day 2026 Celebration was successfully organized by the Galgotias School of Nursing, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, on 22nd April 2026 at GIMS Hospital, Greater Noida, under the category of Environmental Health Awareness Programme. The programme was conducted under the esteemed guidance of Dr. Lekha Bist, Dean School of Nursing, and was efficiently coordinated by Dr. Anjum Abbasi. The event aimed to create awareness among healthcare learners, patients, attendants, and the general public regarding the importance of environmental protection and its direct relationship with human health and well-being.

The programme commenced at 2:00 PM in the OPD Area of GIMS Hospital with a brief introductory address emphasizing the significance of Earth Day and the global need for environmental conservation. The theme for Earth Day 2026, “Our Power, Our Planet,” was highlighted throughout the event, encouraging individuals to recognize their responsibility toward protecting natural resources and promoting sustainable living practices. The introduction also focused on how environmental degradation contributes to various health problems and why healthcare professionals should actively participate in environmental awareness activities.

The highlight of the programme was an impactful role play presented by the 4th Semester students of the School of Nursing . Through creative acting, meaningful dialogues, and coordinated presentation, the students effectively showcased several environmental issues such as air pollution, water pollution, excessive use of plastic, deforestation, global warming, improper waste disposal, and climate change. The role play demonstrated the harmful effects of these environmental problems on human health, including respiratory diseases, water-borne illnesses, and ecological imbalance.

The students also presented practical and achievable solutions to reduce environmental damage. They encouraged the audience to adopt eco-friendly habits such as minimizing plastic use, conserving water and electricity, practicing proper waste segregation, maintaining cleanliness, planting more trees, and spreading awareness regarding sustainable lifestyles. The role play was informative, engaging, and highly appreciated by the audience for delivering a strong social and environmental message.

The programme was strategically organized in the OPD area to ensure maximum community participation and outreach. Patients, visitors, hospital staff, and local community members actively observed and appreciated the awareness activity. This setting helped the students communicate important environmental health messages directly to the public while also enhancing their communication, teamwork, and community engagement skills.

The event concluded with a motivational message encouraging all participants to become responsible citizens and contribute actively toward environmental preservation. The programme successfully created awareness regarding environmental sustainability and highlighted the role of healthcare professionals in promoting environmental health within the community.

The School of Nursing extends heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Brij Mohan, Dr. Neetu Bhadoriya, and Ms. Anju Singh of GIMS Hospital for granting permission and providing valuable support for the successful organization of the programme. Special thanks are also extended to Dr. Lekha Bist, Dean, GSON, for her constant guidance, encouragement, and supervision throughout the event.

Implementation

The implementation of the Earth Day 2026 Awareness Programme was systematically planned and executed by the 4th Semester students of the Galgotias SCHOOL OF NURSING under the guidance of faculty coordinators. Prior to the event, students were divided into different groups and assigned responsibilities related to role play preparation, poster display, audience management, awareness activities, and programme coordination. Necessary permissions and arrangements were coordinated with the administration of GIMS Hospital, Greater Noida.

On 22nd April 2026, the programme was conducted in the OPD Area of GIMS Hospital from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM to ensure direct interaction with patients, attendants, hospital staff, and community members. The session began with a brief introduction regarding the importance of Earth Day and this year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet.” Students explained the significance of environmental protection and its impact on human health and community well-being.

As part of the implementation, the students performed an educational role play highlighting major environmental concerns such as pollution, deforestation, climate change, improper waste disposal, and excessive use of plastic materials. The role play was designed in a simple and interactive manner so that the audience could easily understand the harmful effects of environmental degradation on daily life and health.

The students also demonstrated preventive and corrective measures including reducing plastic use, conserving water and electricity, practicing waste segregation, maintaining cleanliness, and adopting eco-friendly habits. Posters and awareness messages were displayed during the programme to reinforce the key concepts and attract audience attention.

The programme encouraged active participation from the audience, including patients and community members, who responded positively to the awareness messages shared by the students. Faculty members supervised the entire implementation process and ensured smooth coordination of all activities.

Acknowledgments

The Galgotias School of Nursing, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, expresses its sincere gratitude to all those who contributed to the successful organization of the Earth Day 2026 Environmental Health Awareness Programme conducted on 22nd April 2026 at GIMS Hospital, Greater Noida.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Lekha Bist, Dean, Galgotias School of Nursing , for her constant encouragement, valuable guidance, and continuous support throughout the planning and execution of the programme. Her motivation greatly contributed to the successful completion of the event.

We are highly thankful to Dr. Brij Mohan, Dr. Neetu Bhadoriya, and Ms. Anju Singh of GIMS Hospital for granting permission and providing the necessary support and cooperation for organizing the programme in the OPD area of the hospital. Their assistance helped in ensuring smooth coordination and successful community participation.

Special appreciation is extended to Dr. Anjum Abbasi, Event Coordinator, for her dedicated efforts, efficient planning, and supervision in organizing the awareness programme effectively.

We also appreciate the enthusiastic participation and sincere efforts of the 4th Semester students, who actively contributed through role play, awareness activities, and community interaction. Their creativity, teamwork, and commitment made the programme informative and impactful.

Lastly, we thank all the participants, community members, patients, attendants, faculty members, and hospital staff for their valuable presence, cooperation, and encouragement, which contributed to the overall success of the Earth Day 2026 celebration.

Conclusion and Future Recommendations

The Earth Day 2026 Awareness Programme was successfully conducted and achieved its objective of creating awareness regarding environmental protection and sustainable living practices among students and the community. The role play and awareness activities effectively highlighted the importance of environmental conservation and its impact on human health. The programme also enhanced students’ communication, teamwork, and community outreach skills.

Department Name: Galgotias School of Nursing 

Event Outcome - The Earth Day 2026 Awareness Programme was successfully conducted and created awareness among students and community members regarding environmental protection and sustainable living practices. The role play effectively highlighted important environmental issues and encouraged the audience to adopt eco-friendly habits such as reducing plastic use, conserving water, and maintaining cleanliness.

The event also helped students improve their communication skills, teamwork, confidence, and community interaction abilities. Overall, the programme successfully promoted environmental health awareness and responsible environmental behavior among the participants.

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