Luanda – Angolan President, João Lourenço, on Friday called for rational management of nature, deeming it a factor of tourist attraction, economic development and prosperity and subsistence of humanity.
In a publication released Friday at the president’s Facebook page, the Angolan Head of State defends the need for urgent reflection to curb disrespect for coastal areas, rivers and mountains.
"Today, July 28, World Nature Conservation Day, let us also reflect on the need to avoid the devastation of forests, the burning of forests and let us take care of other protected areas with zeal", stresses the Angolan President.
World Conservation Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly and is celebrated on July 28.
The celebration of the day aims to draw attention to the problems of nature conservation. AFL/AL/ADR/Amp/jmc
