Author : Shuchita Bist
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The campaign aims to mobilise and inspire people through a variety of activities planned in schools, organisations and institutions across the UAE |
‘The Mission Green Earth - Stand up and Take Action 2008' campaign has evoked huge response with Dubai Municipality, Parks and Recreations Department of Abu Dhabi Municipality, Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Sharjah Airport International Free Zone and a large number of companies from the corporate sector, educational institutions and health bodies. They have announced their support to the campaign as it moves towards to its culmination on October 17-19, 2008 in the UAE.
The campaign is held under the patronage of UN Messenger of Peace HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, Wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President & Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, with the support of UNDP, UNEP and the International Humanitarian City (IHC).
Rugmani Prabhakar, Country Coordinator for the Campaign, said, "Ever since the campaign has been launched, we have seen a number of entities in the UAE come forward to take part and this includes many companies from the corporate sector, salient educational institutions, health and hospitality institutions".
Organizers of the campaign said the upsurge in response reflected that the UAE residents care for the environment and needs their government to follow sustainable development policies for a better future and a greener planet.
Source : Press Release
