Criticising once again the Government and DISY, AKEL sends its own message on World Environment Day.
Its statement.
Ongoing war, rising prices of basic commodities, poverty and deteriorating quality of life, as well as the energy crisis, are not unconnected to environmental and climate crisis issues.
Extreme temperatures increase the need for energy for cooling and heating while natural disasters cost billions.
World Environment Day reminds us that the road ahead is long and there is much that needs to be done.
World Environment Day reminds us that the road ahead is long and there is much to be done. Conditions require policies and initiatives that will improve our daily lives and secure the future.
In Cyprus, for the last nine years the environment has been under full frontal attack by the Anastasiades-DISY government. The absence of an integrated policy on energy issues and the development of renewable energy sources is paid for every day by the people.
The lack of an integrated spatial planning is paid for by the residents of specific areas who are burdened every day with pollutants and fumes.
The licensing of developments to serve big private capital in the construction sector leads to the destruction of important habitats, protected areas and beaches.
World Environment Day this year, more than ever, confirms the need for policies aimed at ecosystem restoration, environmental protection, environmental and social justice.
AKEL is ready to contribute in every way to this struggle."
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