| Commemorating World Ozone Day - 2009 |
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16 september 2009 - The Ozone Day was observed in
the morning of 16th September 2009 in the swimming pool complex in
Thimphu, Bhutan. Organized by the National environment Commission Secretariat,
the Chief Guest H.E. Tengye Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk stressed on the importance
of saving ozone layer and making it a safer place for all plants and animals. The
ozone layer which is important protective layer that prevents the earth surface
from the harmful UV rays of the sun is being depleted mainly by CFC gases used
in refrigerators, air conditioners and industries that produce foams.
The day for 2009 was
observed under the universal theme: "Universal Participation: Ozone protection
unifies the world".
In the afternoon, a two and half hours symposium on "Climate Change and Bhutan" was also organized mainly to raise awareness on climate change. Over one hundred representatives from various stakeholders attended the symposium. Some of the notable questions were also raised, for instance, Bhutan's preparedness, plausible mitigation strategies and negotiation steps that Bhutan takes in regard to climate change. According to the Deputy Minister of NEC, Dasho Nado Rinchen, Bhutan being one of the least developed countries (LDCs) with mountain eco-system, should take climate change seriously and adapt to it with good mitigations. He added that climate change is a serious issue not only to the environment, but also to the sustainable development and survival of humanity on this earth. Therefore, he said, all people must take individual responsibility in reducing harmful elements which depletes ozone layer. |
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| Last Updated ( Thursday, 29 October 2009 ) |