National Environment Day - Yes For Environment Friendly Industry
On 10th April, Libya celebrated its Environment Day. UNDP was invited as one of the Libyan government’s committed partners to partake in the event in Misrata, at the Higher Institute of Industry. The message for this year’s Environment Day was a commitment by all concerned parties to push for greener development under the banner of “Yes For Environment Friendly Industry”. The celebration programme involved awareness raising lectures that addressed the effects of industry on environment.
Brian Gleeson, UNDP Libya RR, used the opportunity to highlight the successful relationship that Libya enjoys with its government counterparts in the field of environment, while also emphasising the potential of Corporate Social Responsibility in addressing the pressing issue of environmental conservation in Libya. Mr Gleeson went on to underline the importance of “greater dialogue [between] the local community, the commercial sector, and the government” in managing environmental conservation and industrial development.
On 10th April, Libya celebrated its Environment Day. UNDP was invited as one of the Libyan government’s committed partners to partake in the event in Misrata, at the Higher Institute of Industry. The message for this year’s Environment Day was a commitment by all concerned parties to push for greener development under the banner of “Yes For Environment Friendly Industry”. The celebration programme involved awareness raising lectures that addressed the effects of industry on environment.
Brian Gleeson, UNDP Libya RR, used the opportunity to highlight the successful relationship that Libya enjoys with its government counterparts in the field of environment, while also emphasising the potential of Corporate Social Responsibility in addressing the pressing issue of environmental conservation in Libya. Mr Gleeson went on to underline the importance of “greater dialogue [between] the local community, the commercial sector, and the government” in managing environmental conservation and industrial development.
