‘Lots of good news’ but more action needed to save the planet — UN environment chief
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Major advances are being made to better safeguard natural environments across the world, but more action is needed if the planet’s long-term survival is to be ensured, according to the UN’s top environment official.
Citing the case of a whale off the coast of Thailand which died after swallowing 80 plastic bags, Erik Solheim, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), said this was one poignant example of the hard work and commitment that’s needed.
The pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, is moving Governments in the right direction, but more must be done, he told Liz Scaffidi.
The good news, he says, is that people and Governments have become more aware and are stepping-up action.
Major advances are being made to better safeguard natural environments across the world, but more action is needed if the planet’s long-term survival is to be ensured, according to the UN’s top environment official.
Citing the case of a whale off the coast of Thailand which died after swallowing 80 plastic bags, Erik Solheim, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), said this was one poignant example of the hard work and commitment that’s needed.
The pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, is moving Governments in the right direction, but more must be done, he told Liz Scaffidi.