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Membe advises Club members to preserve global environment
2008-03-14 09:16:20
By Angel Navuri
Commonwelth citizens have been urged to preserve the environment with a view to contributing to global efforts geared to addressing the impact of climate change.
Efforts to preserve the environment would ultimately save the planet from irreversible catastrophe.
The remarks were made on Tuesday in Dar es Salaam by Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation minister Bernard Membe in his message to mark the Commonwealth Day.
Membe explained that Commonwealth citizens should continue encouraging states in a position to increase financial flows for adoption as well as technical expertise and resources for mitigation of climate change.
``At the national level, we should do more to sensitise our communities on causes and impacts of climate change and encourage them to plant more trees while cutting less,`` said Membe.
He said countries should make good use of less hazardous sources of energy which had less impact on the environment, such as solar and bio-fuel, while ensuring food security.
He added that communities should be sensitised on efficient use of energy whenever possible, stressing that countries should encourage adoption of recycling technologies.
In achieving set goals, governments should work closely with civil societies to achieve national goals on climate change, Membe said.
An honorary representative of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Andy Chande, called for common principles among members of the Club from all continents and all stages of development.
Chande said the Club had unique strength in promoting democracy, freedom and international understanding.
He said despite wide economic disparities, the Commonwealth provided a valuable network for cooperation and had core values and principles which included good governance.
Indian High Commissioner to Tanzania Kocheril Bhagirath read a special message at the gathering to mark the day from Queen Elizabeth.
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