Sri Lanka requests global toxic pollution reduction at UNEA session
The 3rd Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) held from 4th to 6th December 2017, unanimously approved two important resolutions co-sponsored by Sri Lanka that called upon the global community to reduce toxic pollution sources that impact negatively on the environment, oceans and human health.
The Sri Lanka delegation led by Anura Dissanayake, Secretary, Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment, made several important interventions during the UN Assembly Sessions and joined UNEP’s “Clean Seas Campaign,” alongside Chile, Oman and South Africa.
UNEP’s Scientific Division team commended Sri Lanka for taking effective measures for reducing vehicle emissions and for improving the air quality in urban areas, in comparison to countries in the region.
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