Solid waste hazardous
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Addressing the media at the UN Habitat Day Commemoration press briefing held at the ministry’s headquarters yesterday, Seretse said this year the theme was ‘Municipal Solid Waste Management’. He explained that the issue of solid waste threatening both the environment and public health was further worsened by rapid urbanisation and economic development. He added that improving solid waste management was critical for sustainable human settlement development.
“This year’s World Habitat Day encourages government and stakeholders to implement concrete initiatives that will ensure sustainable waste management. This is crucial in achieving some of the Sustainable Development Goals
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...