Environment exhibition inaugurated in Sharjah
SHARJAH — The Environment
Exhibition, organised as part of the activities of the
9th National Environment Day, was inaugurated by Albdul
Aziz Al Midfa, Director-General of Environment and
protected Areas Authority (EPAA).
The exhibition which was
conducted under the slogan “Proper waste management is
rationalisation of sources and wealths” was attended by
delegates from various countries. These delegates were
in the country to participate in the Ruler Council
Meeting for UN Programme of Environment and
International Forum of Environment Ministers, held in
Dubai.
The exhibition which was
held at the Al Jazeera Zoo featured the Charter of
Environmental Pledge which attracted the attention of
all members.
Addressing the event, Al
Midfa said: "The national environment day celebrations
make us evaluate our past performances and launch new
plans for the future. We are in need of a proper policy
to push us to evaluate our performance to ensure quality
and achieve goals."
He pointed out that Sharjah
had participated in the environment activities organised
last week in Dubai.
The Sharjah EPAA annually
celebrates the Environment National Day by organising
several activities spread over two months. These
activities include lectures and educational programmes
on environment protection in schools and colleges.
The concluding day ceremony
is to be held at Shajrat Al Garam area in Kalba district
of Sharjah.