This important international day has been celebrated all across the globe for the past 37 years and is the main vehicle through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.The economic and financial turmoil sweeping the globe is a true wake-up call, sounding an alarm about the need to improve upon old patterns of growth and make a transition to a new era of greener, cleaner development. The theme of this year’s World Environment Day – “Your planet needs you” –is meant to inspire all of us to do our part.The world also needs a “Green New Deal” focused on investing in renewable sources of energy, Eco-friendly infrastructure and energy efficiency. This will not only create jobs and spur recovery but also help tackle global warming. If we invest even part of the substantial new economic stimulus packages in the green economy, we can turn today’s crisis into sustainable growth. Moreover, countries that make the transition to a low-carbon society will reap more than significant environmental benefits; they will be well-placed to share their new technology with others.
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Press Release
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HUMANITRIAN SUPPORT, COORDINATOR, ENVIRONMENT, POLITICAL, AWARDED POSTHUMOSLY, CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY, CELEBRATION, DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT, INVESTINGATION, CIVIL SOCIETY, AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY, ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
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UN
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International Peace and Security
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03.03.00
- Environment
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