Cyprus participates in the Let’s Do it! Campaign in a bit to clean as many spots on the island as possible and to raise awareness about the urgent need to protect the environment. The campaign will take place between 25-31 October during which the authorities wish to mobilize as many volunteers as possible to participated in the cleaning activities.
Environment Commissioner Clelia Vassiliou said in a press conference that there is much discussion and debate on the climate crisis and the need to protect the ecosystems and to promote biodiversity, adding that Cyprus, being an island in the Mediterranean is already experiencing the impact of the climate crisis.She said that the campaign is taking place with the participation of the Forestry Department which has mapped the areas to be cleaned , along with other governmental department and services.
Deputy Director of the Forestry Department Savvas Ezekiel said that all red zones have been mapped and staff from the Department will guide the volunteers and assist them with big trucks.
