The Mission Green Earth – 'Stand up and Take Action 2008,’ campaign, has received overwhelming response from numerous companies from the corporate sector, educational institutions and health bodies.

The three day campaign, to be held from October 17 to 19, in the UAE is also supported by Dubai Municipality, Parks and Recreations Department of Abu Dhabi Municipality, Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Sharjah Airport Free Zone (Saifzone).

Organisers of the campaign, which is supported by the UNDP, UNEP and the International Humanitarian City (IHC), said the upsurge in response reflected that the UAE residents care for the environment and needs their government to follow sustainable development policies for a better future and a greener planet.

“Ever since the campaign was launched, we have seen a number of entities in the UAE come forward to take part and this includes many companies from the corporate sector, educational institutions, health and hospitality institutions,” said Rugmani Prabhakar, country coordinator for the campaign.

As part of the green initiative, Dubai and Abu Dhabi Municipality will be rolling out a drive to plant trees across the emirate while KHDA has pledged that public and private educational institutions under the authority will stand up in solidarity for the cause.

The campaign organised by the Art of Living (AOL) and the International Association for Human Values (IAHV), with the support of Barclays Bank, aims to mobilise and inspire people through a variety of activities planned in schools, organisations and institutions across the emirates. 

As part of keeping up the momentum of environmental awareness, the United Nations Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN) in partnership with the ‘Mission Green Earth: Stand Up and Take Action 2008’ organisers, also held a round table to reflect on the Humanitarian Impact of Climate Change.  A series of short films produced by (IRIN) was also screened at the event.-TradeArabia News Service