Carbon emissions and air pollution related to the large amount of air traffic and industrial plants, along with dust emissions from large quarries lead to poor air quality that threatenth human health.

Minimizing dust emissions and consumption of fossil fuels, renewal of existing rolling stock with energy efficient vehicles, staggered working hours, and the upgrading of public transport, including the reintroduction of a train system are some of the management measures that could be taken to improve the air quality of the island.

Air pollutant emissions, are not neatly confined. They will affect the entire island, and therefore require integrated island-wide solutions. Let’s be a part of the solution, not a part of the pollution.

The development of a model that is sustainable for this and future generations offers the best way forward to create a better world, by ending poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. Sustainable development and climate action are linked – and both are essential to the present and the future of the humankind. It is, therefore, vital that the international community meet the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). There are 17 SDGs which have targets to be achieved by 2030. UN is calling countries - developed and developing - for a global partnership. As the Technical Committee on Environment, we would like to support this call and connect you with the relevant SDGs information below. With just one click you can identify all17 SDG’s and to learn more about their goals and targets.

https://sdgs.un.org/goals