On World Environment Day, the Komati Basin Water Authority (KOBWA) urges individuals and communities to take action to protect land, which is crucial for future generations. The UN reports that 40% of the Earth's land is degraded, impacting half of the population and posing a threat to the global economy. KOBWA CEO Trevor Shongwe highlights the effects of climate change on land degradation, such as heat waves and loss of water storage, and emphasizes the importance of events like Arbor Month to promote land restoration and conservation. Additionally, Shongwe stresses the damaging effects of uncontrolled sand mining and calls for water management and reforestation as key strategies to combat desertification.
World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5th, was established by the United Nations to raise awareness and encourage action towards protecting the environment. With indiscriminate tree cutting and other forms of pollution threatening our planet, it is more important than ever to celebrate this day and understand its significance. The theme for this year is 'Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resistance', with the slogan 'Our Land, Our Future', emphasizing the need to take action to preserve our environment for future generations. Join the global movement and learn more about the history and purpose of World Environment Day.