The Ministry of the Environment on Friday November 9th 2018, held a press conference to renew Government's commitment on the ban on plastic bags. Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister of Environment Lamin Dibba, said the ban on plastic is still effective adding that anybody found wanting, would be prosecuted according to Law. "People think the change of Government has not affected the ban on plastics. The ban is a Law. It is an Act that was enacted by the National Assembly," he said. He went on to highlight the dangers that plastic waste poses to the environment saying it's effects are hazardous to mankind and other living things. "It takes one hundred years for plastic to decay," Minister Dibba said.
He dilated on climate change saying cabinet has approved an inter-Ministerial committee, to perform oversight functions to promote climate change policies. According to him, the inter-Ministerial committee would comprise Ministries whose activities in one way or the other, has effect(s) on the environment. "We have developed a natural resources policy and we are closely working with the Ministry of Agriculture, to finally have cabinet paper on this. This will enhance collaboration within Ministries, to tackle challenges faced by our sectors," he added. Dibba highlighted the achievements registered in the flora and fauna of the country, with particular reference to the Kiang West Nature Reserve.
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