by Kate StubbsEvery year the world comes together to celebrate World Environment Day, a global initiative by the United Nations to raise awareness and act on pressing environmental issues. The theme for this year’s World Environment Day is Beat Plastic Pollution, highlighting the critical impact of waste management on the environment. Where does South Africa fit into awareness highlighted by World Environment Day? We know that inadequate waste management disproportionately affects marginalised communities, and this often leads to environmental and health hazards. So, on World Environment Day, let us unite under the theme Beat Plastic Pollution and recognise the critical role of waste management in protecting our environment, biodiversity, and human well-being.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 05, 2023 08:29 UTC