The Chief Minister of Gujarat, India, Vijay Rupani launched the world’s first emission trading scheme for particulate matter in Ahmedabad, on World Environment Day, June 5.
Globally, On Sunday 2 June, in Peru, thousands of cyclists took over the streets in Lima to celebrate World Environment Day. President Vizcarra was among the cyclists.
Moreover, The Government of Myanmar today announced its vision for the country’s environmental protection and climate action, launching two new policies that will guide Myanmar’s environmental management and climate change strategy.
Myanmar is widely considered one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to the impacts of climate change, and its renowned biodiversity and natural resources are under increasing pressure as the country develops. More intense and more frequent floods, cyclones and droughts have caused immense loss of life and damage to infrastructure and the economy.
Brazil, World Environment Day with flying colours, The Day will be celebrated all over Brazil, with a multitude of events already confirmed. The day and week will witness large-scale civil society events raising awareness for air pollution, with collective cycling in 27 cities, a marathon with 4,500 participants, and tree planting by Brazilian scouts and marathon participants. Governments are also joining in, with new federal policies to monitor air quality being announced and events of adherence to UN Environment campaigns at state level.
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