Climate change and environmental degradation are serious threat not only in Europe but also in the
whole world. Eco World Public Union supports and joins the EU's "Zero Pollution Action Plan" and the
"Green Week" policy based on the European Green Deal, scheduled for spring of 2021.
"Eco-volunteering" will be promoted and trips to protected areas will be organized. Following the rules
of the pandemic, trips will be organized to "Shirvan National Park" and "Absheron Natinal Park" with the
participation of young volunteers.
EU Green Week 2021
Pollution affects everybody – through the air we breathe, the water we drink or the land we grow our
food on. It is the largest environmental cause of multiple mental and physical diseases, and of
premature deaths, especially among children, people with certain medical conditions and the elderly.
But pollution does not affect everybody equally. People who live in more deprived areas very often live
close to contaminated sites or in areas where there is a very high flow of traffic. Pollution is also one of
the main reasons for the loss of biodiversity. It reduces the ability of ecosystems to provide services
such as carbon sequestration and decontamination.
But it can be prevented. The EU Action Plan toward a Zero Pollution Ambition is a key action of the
European Green Deal scheduled for spring 2021. It will help to create a toxic-free environment across
the EU by better monitoring and, reporting, and by preventing and remedying pollution from air, water,
soil and consumer products. It will also support the post-COVID 19 recovery by helping to rebuild a more
sustainable EU economy, creating job opportunities and reducing social inequalities. The European
Green Week 2021 will be dedicated to the ‘zero pollution ambition’. It will also look at other relevant
European Green Deal initiatives, such as the climate initiatives, the upcoming Chemicals Strategy, as well
as initiatives in the fields of energy, industry, mobility, agriculture, fisheries, health and biodiversity.
EU Green Week 2021 will be an opportunity to engage with all stakeholders and interested citizens on
how we can work together to make the ambition for a zero pollution and toxic-free environment a
reality.
Eco Alem Public Union,