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Environment Day 2006 |
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World Environment Day,
commemorated each year on 5 June, is
one of the principal vehicles through
which the United Nations stimulates
worldwide awareness of the environment
and enhances political attention and
action.
The World Environment Day theme selected
for 2006 is Deserts and Desertification
and the slogan is Don't Desert Drylands!
The slogan emphasizes the importance
of protecting drylands, which cover
more than 40% of the planet’s
surface. This ecosystem is home to one-third
of the world’s people who are
more vulnerable members of society.
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Key Facts
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MESSAGE FROM
SDNP |
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Bangladesh is predominantly a riverine country,
northwestern region is threatened by desertification.
Among many environmental issues facing Bangladesh,
land degradation due to aridity and loss
of crops due to droughts have caused considerable
economic losses and human suffering than
any other problem in Bangladesh more... |
SDNP
WED Theme Song |
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