Communities,
businesses and governments around the world are encouraged to think
globally and act locally to help conserve the environment by
registering and participating in Clean Up the World 2006.
This year Clean
Up the World, one of the largest community based environmental campaign
in the world, is expected to attract participation of an estimated 35
million volunteers in over 110 countries, in a global effort to “clean
up, fix up and conserve the environment”.
With the United
Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as it’s primary partner, Clean Up
the World 2006 will celebrate UNEP’s International Year of Deserts and
Desertification and encourage Clean Up the World Members to plant
trees, implement energy and water conservation initiatives and
participate in Clean Up the World Weekend in September.
From national
clean up campaigns to recycling and water reuse projects, volunteers
can conduct a variety of environmental projects throughout the year
with activities culminating over the Clean Up the World Weekend, this
year celebrated on 15 - 17 September.
Speaking from
Sydney, Australia, Founder and Chairman of Clean Up the World, Mr Ian
Kiernan AO, encouraged individuals, schools, businesses and community
groups to register now to make full use of the free support material
provided to Members.
“Clean Up the
World is a practical and immediate way to make a difference to local
environments. With the issues of climate change and global warming
threatening the world as we know it, the environment must be a priority
for all of us,” said Ian Kiernan.
“Once
registered, Members will receive a range of support material to help
generate ideas and assist them with implementation of environmental
activities in local communities,” he continued.
Last year, 683
Members registered and delivered local environmental activities. Clean
Up the World is hoping to increase these figures this year.
“Anyone can
participate. I urge you all to visit the website, register and start
making a difference to our environment,” Ian Kiernan concluded.
Previous members need to register again to receive the 2006 support material.
To register for Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org or email world@cleanup.com.au.
Source: press
