An official ceremony to raise awareness and sensitise citizens and youth on the importance of forests was held yesterday at Bel Air State Secondary School in the presence of the Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Mr Mahen Seeruttun and other eminent personalities. The event was organised by the Agro-Industry Ministry in the context of activities marking the International Day of Forests which is celebrated on 21 March every year.
The theme retained by the United Nations General Assembly for this year is: Forests and Sustainable Cities. The day marks the importance of forests and trees which with the store of carbon help mitigate the impacts of climate change.
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