South Sumatra to Host Urban Environmental Accords Summit

Palembang: South Sumatra has been entrusted to host the Urban Environmental Accords (UEA), or a network of areas keen on responding to global climate issues, in Palembang in October-end of 2019.
 
Governor's Special Staff for Climate Change Najib Asmani, in his remarks in Palembang on Wednesday, expressed belief that South Sumatra would be the host of the event, as it has extensive experience in holding international-level activities.
 
Hence, South Sumatra will host the activity based on the theme of "Smart and Sustainable Cities and Districts."

The UEA is an international collaborative organization striving to develop the Urban and District Environmental Evaluation Index.
 
Moreover, the organization implements the United Nation Environmental Program (UNEP) program and applies it across cities worldwide, Chairperson of the South Sumatra Regional Peat Restoration Team noted.
 
Apparently, the meeting aims to raise global awareness of preservation for a greener environment at the governmental and societal levels.
 
Furthermore, the UEA aims to create a low-carbon green city through the expansion of global networks and development of environment-friendly projects.
 
To this end, it has worked continuously and vigorously to prepare itself to host the upcoming UEA Summit.
 
It has also coordinated with the Banyuasin regency head, as the region is also one of the venues for the upcoming  meeting.
 
The head of South Sumatra TRGD also expressed hope for the support and participation of the Banyuasin district government that is also hosting the international-level activities.
 
At the meeting, Banyuasin Regent Askolani expressed support for the activity since it will help in improving the environment.
 
Indonesia is blessed with fertile soil and various natural resources, but concurrently, the country is prone to natural disasters, as it is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, where numerous volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunami waves occur.
 
During the period from January to mid-December last year, a total of 2,572 natural disasters had hit the country, leaving at least 4,821 people dead or missing, according to the government data. (Antara)
 
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