President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR ) and help achieve an AIDS-free generation. government is proud to partner with the people and Government of Ghana to implement the U.S. While we are reminded of the security and human rights implications of intolerance (which often takes the form of stigma and discrimination), this day also provides an opportunity to highlight the vital contribution of tolerance and acceptance to achieving important public health objectives and impacts, especially those focusing on groups living on the margins of many societies. On November 16th the world community will observe the 19th International Day for Tolerance. It is taking action, and not necessarily theĪction you take that will matter most in leading Ghana and the world to a sustainable The fight against climate change, wildlife trafficking, environmentalĭegradation or any other environmental threat in any way you can. Intention to contribute $3 billion to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to reduceĬarbon pollution and strengthen resilience in developing countries. In November 2014, President Obama announced our We provide significant funds to supportįorests in developing countries, with the goal of reducing emissions fromĭeforestation and promoting sustainable agriculture.
The United States recently announced an ambitious target to cut our carbonĮmissions by 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2025. In the north and west support sustainable natural resource management both on Ghana and Ghanaians, America is also committed to environmental leadership Newspaper, plant a tree or hold a meeting in your local community. The current grim reality through our actions.Įnvironmental leadership can start small - discuss conservation with yourįamily or turn off the water when you brush your teeth or gather a group toĬlean a beach or encourage your elected representative to act on an Each of us can begin on Earth Day to transform Reverse this tide of environmental degradation. Whether young or old, poor or rich, each of us can help lead a movement to At this critical juncture for the world’sĬlimate and biodiversity, if we don’t start taking action now it will quickly Instead, I urge all to take this year’s sloganīoth our turn and our obligation to future generations. But we mustn’t succumb to this temptation. Sold openly, threatening biodiversity and public health with diseases such asĮasy to become disheartened with the troubling news that greets us daily. Bush meat poached from nature reserves is Plastic bags forests are disappearing at an alarming rate. Using dangerous chemicals beaches and fishermen’s nets are clogged with That provide drinking water to millions are spoiled by rampant illegal mining In Ghana and throughout West Africa the situation is perhaps even moreīecoming increasingly unreliable, threatening farmers and their livelihoods rivers Poaching and wildlife trafficking threaten not only iconic species such asĮlephants and rhinoceros, but lesser known ones like pangolins and monk seals. Climate change is rapidly altering theĮnvironment on an extraordinary scale with oceans rising, and ecosystemsĪnd unreported fishing is emptying our oceans of sustenance on which literally The significance of this year’s theme, “It’s Our Turn to Lead”. The 45 th observance of Earth Day approaches, I wanted to reflect on
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