BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Beat Plastic Pollution, the theme for World Environment Day (WED) 2025, has underlined the growing scientific evidence on the impacts of plastic pollution.
This year, the Solomon Islands Rangers Association hosted the World Environment Day at Kiu in West Are’Are, Malaita Province.
Solomon Islands Rangers Association Programme Manager Edward Huitarau told Island Sun that this is the second time the SI Rangers Association hosted the WED outside of Honiara
“We held a small program that involved the Kiu community, Students of Kiu Community High School, community leaders and 34 rangers from seven conservation groups in Ward 25 in West Are’Are,” he said.
“After the speeches and official program, we all participated in a clean-up campaign around the school compound and nearby coastline,” said Mr Huitarau.
He said that WED spotlight the growing scientific evidence on the impacts of plastic pollution and drives momentum to refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle and rethink plastics use.
“It reinforces the global commitment made in 2022 to end plastic pollution through a global plastic pollution treaty. The celebrations emphasize the importance of collaborative efforts to address plastic pollution, aligning with the goals set by the UN Environment Assembly,” he said.
Mr Huitarau said that the focus on collaboration highlights the role of individual and collective actions in fostering a sustainable future and combating the pervasive issue of plastic pollution.
“This initiative aims to inspire innovative waste management practices and promote sustainable alternatives to plastic, ultimately contributing to a circular economy and the protection of our environment,” he said.
“This year’s theme underscores the urgent need for a circular economy, which emphasises recycling and sustainable resource use to combat plastic pollution effectively and promote environmental sustainability,” said Mr Huitarau.
He said that by engaging individuals, communities and businesses, everyone can collectively drive the change needed for a healthier community, islands, provinces, countries and the planet.
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