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"Voluntary action is essential in our global effort to address climate change, which poses a serious threat to our ability to reach the Millennium Development Goals. […] We need people everywhere to volunteer for this challenge, and to help communities mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change." United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, International Volunteer Day 2007 Related articles Leaving a positive mark on the environment
25 November 2011
Tashkent, Uzbekistan: The Ecological Boomerang project is training volunteers on issues related to ecology, sustainability and environmental responsibility. This is only the first step towards the realization of a large project aiming to have a positive impact on the environment. Read
Countries: Uzbekistan 25 October 2011
Pristina, Kosovo: Lack of awareness about environmental issues is widespread in Kosovo. Plastic bags and other waste are often indiscriminately thrown away, polluting soil, rivers and underground water. UN Volunteers are helping to draw attention to these problems and encouraging more environmentally-friendly habits among citizens. Read
More about: MDG 7: Environmental sustainability Countries: Kosovo 02 September 2011
Bonn, Germany: If the next generations are to benefit from development, then development has to be sustainable. This is the challenge we all face. Yet, the best solutions are often the simplest ones, and the theme of the 64th annual UN DPI-NGO conference, being held in Bonn, Germany from 3 to 5 September, says it all: Sustainable Societies, Responsive Citizens. Read
More about: Civil society MDG 7: Environmental sustainability MDG 8: Global partnership for development Volunteering for Development Countries: Germany 18 August 2011
Vuno, Albania: The camp helped to increase awareness among the participants about volunteerism and the importance of voluntary actions for community mobilization and local development. Read
Countries: Albania 24 June 2011
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina: Hundreds of citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina got together to celebrate World Environment Day on June 5th. United Nations agencies, ministries, municipalities, towns, schools and NGOs around the country organized clean-ups, exhibitions and cultural events. Read
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