Cyprus government implements comprehensive environmental policies

In the past few years the government has made steady progress towards improving the environment and green development, the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment points out in a press release to mark the International Environment Day.

The Ministry reaffirms its commitment to the pursuit of a comprehensive and responsible environmental policy, as expressed in the programme of the President of the Republic, adding that it also encourages the production of electricity from renewable energy sources and biomass from animal and organic waste.

Furthermore, it implements recycling programmes and creates comprehensive waste management systems.

A comprehensive policy for the control of pollution is also applied along with the implementation of a national plan on climate change aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Agriculture Ministry has also revised and updated the Strategy for Sustainable Development and implements an action plan to promote sustainable procurement and therefore reduce the environmental impact of the public sector’s activities.

According to the Ministry cooperation among the state, local authorities, private enterprises and civil society is expanding greatly and bears fruit in various sectors.

On the occasion of International Environment Day, the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment is organising on Thursday a ceremony to award prizes to participants of a competition for the Cyprus anthem for the environment.