World Environment Day 2026: Kisaanka Launches Plantation Drive at Kolkata’s National Lake
World Environment Day 2026: Kisaanka Launches Plantation Drive at Kolkata’s National Lake
Kolkata, 5 June 2026:
Rabindra Sarobar, South Kolkata’s iconic National Lake and one of the city’s most cherished green spaces, is celebrating World Environment Day 2026 with a special flower-bearing and fruit-bearing tree plantation drive organized by Kisaanka by Shrestha Ganguly, with support from KMDA.
Observed globally on 5 June, World Environment Day 2026 is being celebrated under the theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future,” highlighting the urgent need for collective climate action under the global campaign #NowForClimate led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Known as one of Kolkata’s “lungs,” Rabindra Sarobar spans over 73 acres of lush greenery and serves as a vital biodiversity hotspot, supporting migratory birds, native trees, and aquatic life. The lake continues to be a focal point for environmental initiatives, bringing together nature lovers, morning walkers, environmental groups, and local communities.
The plantation drive by Kisaanka, an environmental initiative founded by Shrestha Ganguly, aims to encourage ecological restoration, increase green cover, and inspire citizens to actively participate in creating a more sustainable future. The initiative involves the planting of flower-bearing and fruit-bearing saplings around the lake precincts, contributing to biodiversity enhancement and environmental awareness.
The event is graced by MLA Swapan Dasgupta,whose presence underscores the importance of collective efforts towards environmental conservation and sustainable development.
The programme draws inspiration from S. M. Ghosh, whose continued efforts significantly contribute to environmental conservation and community engagement around Rabindra Sarobar.
As the world comes together to celebrate World Environment Day, the plantation drive at Rabindra Sarobar serves as a reminder that protecting nature and combating climate change begin with collective local action.
“Only One Earth” was the first World Environment Day theme in 1973, and Rabindra Sarobar continues to stand as Kolkata’s living reminder of that enduring message.