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Chandigarh: The UK’s Deputy High Commissioner in Chandigarh, Alba Smeriglio, visited the Museum of Trees, an innovative open-air museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating biodiversity. During the visit, she also interacted with students from Vivek High School, highlighting the importance of environmental education and youth engagement in addressing climate challenges.
The Museum of Trees, known for its unique living collection of native and endangered tree species, showcases how science, culture, and community efforts can work together to protect the natural environment. The visit underscored the role such initiatives play in raising awareness about sustainability and conservation at the grassroots level.
Speaking through the engagement, the visit reflected the shared commitment of the UK and India to safeguard biodiversity, promote sustainable practices, and accelerate climate action. Interactions with students focused on the role young people can play in shaping a greener future through education, innovation, and community participation.
The visit reaffirmed the strong UK–India partnership on environmental cooperation and the mutual goal of building resilient ecosystems for future generations.