Environmental problems are the general problem of all mankind, and their solution requires international cooperation.
This is stated in the Message of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the occasion of World Environment Day – June 5.
The Head of State noted that the world is faced with large environmental disasters, such as global warming, desertification and loss of biodiversity.
The solution to environmental problems will make the planet more suitable for life and green, said the Turkish leader.
The Turkish leader recalled that since 2022, large -scale events have been held in the country on the occasion of World Environment Day – June 5.
For cleaner and green Turkey, work is carried out rapidly to improve waste management systems, environmentally friendly technologies, the use of energy resources, improve the quality of air, water and soil, campaigns in overwording and planned urbanization, follows from the text.
Throughout the country, facilities for the collection of solid waste that are crucial for protecting human health and the environment, Erdogan noted.
“Movement” zero waste “has become an environmental movement and a model of the economic cycle, which the whole world takes as an example. In the days when drought is becoming an increasingly serious threat, important steps are taken to protect our underground and above-ground water resources,” From the message.
The number of drinking water objects has been significantly increased, and in order to protect against floods – flood and treatment facilities, work on the construction of underground reservoirs also continues, the president said.
The government supports projects aimed at protecting natural resources, research in the field of urbanization, labeling campaigns and projects implemented to prevent environmental pollution, the Epistle says.
Turkish authorities continue to make efforts to form the right approach to the environment, based on respect for nature and careful consumption of resources, the head of state emphasized.
“on all of us, especially on families and teachers, lies a huge responsibility. I hope that this day will help increase the knowledge of the society about environmental problems, urge our citizens to be sensitive to leave the Green World to future generations,” the head added states.