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| 20,000 volunteers expected to join environment event |
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About 20,000 volunteers will take part in a campaign titled "Clean up the World 2008: Start Today ... Save Tomorrow ", to be held from November 18-21.
Organised by the Dubai Municipality, the four-day event aims to create
environmental awareness and encourage people to recycle, reuse and
reduce waste. It also seeks to encourage media to focus on activities to protect the environment, thereby enhancing awareness of governments and industries with regard to issues such as waste reduction, recycling and safe disposal of waste. "The municipality is committed to improve public cleanliness in the emirate in cooperation with individuals, government establishments, private firms and non-governmental organisations through effective participation," said Hassan Makki, Director of Waste Management Department. He said the municipality has been actively participating in this global initiative since 1994. In 2007, more than 18,000 people participated in removing 4,000 tonnes of waste including debris and abandoned vehicles from various areas. The opening day will include an environment-themed stage presentation by school students, recreation programmes for students, marine clean-up activities at the creek and the distribution of certificates and souvenirs. On other days, activities will include cleaning up Nadd Al Hammer, removal of abandoned vehicles, a can collection competition at Ras Al Khor Bird Sanctuary, pest control activities in various areas, and cleaning up the Nadd Al Shiba area. Source: Gulfnews |