According to the statement, the recovery of our country must go through the protection of the environment.
At the same time, it is stated that "the state must provide alternative options and substantial incentives to citizens so that they do not become hostages every time an economic and energy crisis breaks out. It must also promote and encourage green growth."
The statement itself:
The design and implementation of a holistic and horizontal national strategy for the environment, and in particular for Sustainable Development and Climate Change, is an important priority for the Democratic Party.
The recovery of our country must go through the protection of the environment.
Our goal is for sustainability to be the "umbrella" under which every citizen has the opportunities, ways, means and tools to improve their daily lives and quality of life.
The state must provide alternatives and meaningful incentives to citizens so that they are not held hostage every time an economic and energy crisis erupts. It must also promote green growth and encourage
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Democratic Party reiterates its proposals, as formulated through the 'Dialogue' campaign.
- Adopt, through the identification and analysis of existing problems, substantive measures to improve the sustainability of cities.
- Better use of Community resources and their proper allocation at national level, taking into account all citizens and all provinces, in order to promote their qualitative improvement in terms of sustainability.
- Linking all policies and actions to indicators of control and efficiency.
- Rational and limited investments, based on the principles of sustainability, throughout Cyprus and not only in urban centres, which will contribute to the qualitative upgrading of even the smallest community.
- Adoption of immediate measures against climate change, with emphasis on renewable energy sources.
- Exploiting our cultural and natural capital as a factor in promoting sustainable tourism.
- Creating programmes to encourage a shift towards green and blue professions.
- Promote an integrated maritime policy based on the protection of our marine wealth, culture and history.
- Protect our biodiversity and natural wealth in close cooperation with local communities, while promoting soft forms of development.
- Strengthening young people's participation in decision-making on issues relating to their quality of life and informing and educating citizens about sustainable development.
- Promoting the circular economy, through the review of policies related to waste management and especially those policies that burden the citizen.
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