I was invited to deliver a paper entitled "Local Agenda 21 and Local Government" at the Environmental Seminar 2008 last Thursday jointly organised by Perak State Government and Bruswick Snd Bhd in conjunction with the World Environmental Day celebration. The Seminar was attended by 500 people from government agencies, local authorities, community groups and private sector and officiated by the Chief Minister of Perak. Speeches of the VVIP and speakers are concentrating on what can stakeholders do together to protect our environment and how committed the Perak Government is in pursuing sustainable development. My paper elaborated on the origin of LA 21, why is it important to Local Government and examples of initiative that Local Government can work together with stakeholders.
I was impressed to say the least by the dedication, commitment and promises shown the state government of Perak. Few examples quoted are no trees have been allowed to cut down for the past 3 months, planting of 1 million trees, 24 hours on call for Exco to check on environmental iiregularities etc.
I hope good governance as promised will lead to sustainability. Certainly a private company partnering the government in organising such event is commendable and serve as a good starting point for the future. I am glad to witness this.
I was impressed to say the least by the dedication, commitment and promises shown the state government of Perak. Few examples quoted are no trees have been allowed to cut down for the past 3 months, planting of 1 million trees, 24 hours on call for Exco to check on environmental iiregularities etc.
I hope good governance as promised will lead to sustainability. Certainly a private company partnering the government in organising such event is commendable and serve as a good starting point for the future. I am glad to witness this.
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