Praia, June 8 (Inforpress) – The President of the Republic said today that marine litter, particularly plastics, has been a tragedy for the country and that combating it must involve national authorities, civil society, citizens, and international cooperation.
“My recent visit to Santa Luzia, accompanied by representatives from countries and international organizations, companies, and non-governmental organizations, highlighted the scale of the problem and the need for urgent action,” stated José Maria Neves.
The President of the Republic made these remarks in a message addressed to the people of Cabo Verde on World Oceans Day.
“Caring for and protecting our seas means solving this drama that plagues our country,” he stressed, referring to the problem of plastics in the archipelago's seas, and promised that this issue will continue to be addressed head-on by him, as Head of State, and will be the subject of debate at the 5th International Conference of the Ocean Decade, which will take place on Boa Vista Island on July 23, 24 and 25.
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