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1 June 2006

Local MSP Urges Participation In World Environment Day

Banff & Buchan MSP Stewart Stevenson has highlighted the importance of World Environment Day which takes place on Monday 5th June.

Commenting, Mr Stevenson said:

“World Environment Day is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action. The World Environment Day theme selected for 2006 is Deserts and Desertification and the slogan is Don't Desert Drylands!  The slogan emphasizes the importance of protecting drylands, which cover more than 40% of the planet’s surface.  This ecosystem is home to one-third of the world’s people who are more vulnerable members of society. 

“The day's agenda is to give a human face to environmental issues; empower people to become active agents of sustainable and equitable development; promote an understanding that communities are pivotal to changing attitudes towards environmental issues; and advocate partnership which will ensure all nations and peoples enjoy a safer and more prosperous future.  World Environment Day is a people's event with colourful activities such as street rallies, bicycle parades, green concerts, essays and poster competitions in schools, tree planting, as well as recycling and clean-up campaigns. 

“Now is the time for the Scottish Government to deliver statements and commit themselves to care for the Earth.  More serious pledges need to be made to deal with environmental management and economic planning.  On this day, we all need to take stock on our environment and to consider carefully the actions which each of us must take, and then address ourselves to our common task of preserving all life on earth in a mood of sober resolution and quiet confidence.”

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