Time to raise voice for Environment

One more environmental day now at our hand ! It is the time to stand for our mother nature with the motto

“Raise Your Voice, Not the Sea Level”. United Nations has an exclusive plan this year to raise awareness of the special needs of this diverse coalition as part of the global discussion on how to achieve a sustainable future for all.

This is par with the theme of this generation Sustainable Development - development that meets the needs of present without jeopardizing the requirements of the future.  Secretary General of UN Banki Moon in his press release says that "small island nations share a common understanding that we need to set our planet on a sustainable path.  This demands the engagement of all sectors of society in all countries.  On World Environment Day, millions of individuals, community groups and businesses from around the world take part in local projects –from clean up campaigns to art exhibits to tree-planting drives.  This year, I urge everyone to think about the plight of Small Island Developing States and to take inspiration from their efforts to address climate change, strengthen resilience and work for a sustainable future.  Raise your voice, not the sea level.  Planet Earth is our shared island.  Let us join forces to protect it".

The issue of small islands is  a grievous concern for all the earth lovers. Though they contribute little towards global warming the issue they face needs to get wide attention. UN site reports that "While they contribute little to climate change, small islands are greatly affected by changes in climate patterns, and the rise in sea level can cause loss of land along coastlines of low-lying islands, disrupting economies and livelihoods. For example, a 50-centimeter rise in sea level will result in Grenada losing 60 per cent of its beaches, while a 1-metre rise would inundate the Maldives.Climate change causes coral bleaching to become an annual occurrence, leading to environmental and economic losses. For example, Dominica has reported that half of its corals are bleached, and coral bleaching in Tobago affected an average of 66 per cent of its hard corals in 2005 alone.Several small island developing countries, including the Maldives, Tuvalu and several Caribbean island States, are working to achieve “climate neutrality” through the use of renewable energy and other approaches".

It always matters to find the face of 'the other'. When we live with greed, that produces grievous concerns and sever consequences to the society and economy. This theme has utmost importance in every aspect of our life and it is our responsibility take care of others, our colleagues, fellow beings and neighbors. This is the message of WED - 2014. When we go through the milestone initiatives on social and environmental development, the overall theme underlined on these are to take others. (Kyoto, Montreal etc.). The very recent decision of Obama to reduce the pollution of oil refineries by 30% is a welcoming movement that spreads the message of  sustainability. 

Let's raise our voice for environment. Together for a better future !