UAE marks environment day

ABU DHABI — The 8th National Environment Day celebrations kicked off nationwide yesterday with a host of activities aimed at educating the public on the hazards of pollution caused by motorised transport.

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By A Staff Reporter

Published: Sat 5 Feb 2005, 9:12 AM

Last updated: Thu 2 Apr 2015, 7:28 PM

Held under the theme "Towards Sustainable Transportation and Less Pollution", the event features a wide range of activities including clean-ups, exhibitions, lectures, TV programmes, seminars, workshops, contests including a photographic competitions, and other environment-related activities.

In his address to the nation, the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, urged all bodies concerned with the preservation and protection of the environment in the UAE to intensify their programmes and work towards strengthening cooperation and coordination among themselves and to expand the participation of official and civic sectors in their various projects.

A Staff Reporter

Published: Sat 5 Feb 2005, 9:12 AM

Last updated: Thu 2 Apr 2015, 7:28 PM

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