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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 11-06-06
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[01] CYPRUS ENVIRONMENT POLICIES
[01] CYPRUS ENVIRONMENT 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.
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