The embassies of the European Union, United Kingdom, Netherland and Germany set the example with a Guibia Beach clean up operation on Saturday, 14 September 2019. The campaign also urged the population not to liter on streets, because the garbage ends up contaminating rivers, seas and oceans. Ambassadors Gianlucca Grippa and Annemieke Verrijp of the Netherlands were present.
European Union ambassador Grippa said: “This initiative is to guide and warn people about the dangers posed by toxic waste when it reaches our rivers and the ocean. This is a journey that is taking place at the international level,” said the ambassador. Around 150 people from different organizations, including the Ministry of Environment and the City Government of the National District participated in the event.
“We share a love for our blue planet and we all have a responsibility to keep it healthy through cleanliness and prevention. Encourage your family and friends, show the world that together we can make the ocean great again,” Grippa said.
Scientific studies warn that by 2050 there could be more plastics than fishes in the oceans.
On 18 September, the International Beach Clean Up Day will be celebrated with more beach clean up activities.
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El Nacional
16 September 2019