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ISLAMABAD, (MANEND NEWS): Pakistan is hosting World Environment
Day in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme
today (Saturday).
This year’s observance of World Environment Day will be on the theme
of “ecosystem restoration” and focus on resetting our relation with
nature.
The day will be celebrated across the world through various events and
activities, in line with latest Covid-19 regulations.
As host of World Environment Day, Pakistan will highlight
environmental issues and showcase the country’s own initiatives and
its role in global efforts.
Led by Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan is fully committed to
playing a leadership role in addressing the issue of climate change
through various projects and initiatives.
The day will also mark the formal launch of the UN Decade on
Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030.
The UN Decade is intended to massively scale up the restoration of
degraded and destroyed ecosystem to fight the climate crisis, prevent
the loss of a million species and enhance food security, water supply
and livelihoods.
Major corporations, non-governmental organizations, communities,
governments and celebrities from across the world adopt the World
Environment Day to champion environmental causes.
Held annually since 1974, the day has also become a vital platform for
promoting progress on the environmental dimensions of the
Sustainable Development Goals.