Environment and Sustainable Development Ministry planned to initiate tree planting in schools to encourage children to make short and long term commitment to tree planting.
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Depty Minister Philip Palet made the announcement during World Environment Day celebration on Tuesday in Juba under a local theme: “Effective Waste Management”.
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He said the Day was significant for reducing waste and conserving resources.
Mr Palet said the ministry developed environmental policy framework and environmental regulations.
He said the ministry signed a number of agreements including Vienna Convention, and UN Framework on Climate Change among others.
Central Equatoria Environment Minister Latio Gambu Wani called for the need of sensitizing people on the importance of the environment.
United Nations Environmental Programme or UNEP Officer Arshad Khan said UNEP will continue to help South Sudan in protecting its environment.
The two national and state Ministers planted some tress at Juba One Boys Basic School to symbolize the importance of the World Environment Day.
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