The State-Level Coastal Resources Management Central Committee held its fifth meeting at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation on 24 June. The State Administration Council (SAC) Member Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Transport and Communications General Mya Tun Oo, in his capacity as Chairman of the central committee, attended the meeting and made a speech as follows:
- Mangroves and shade trees were planted in 60 coastal townships including Coco Island. Under the supervision of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Navy), the administrative mechanisms were implemented to endure coastal resources for long durability such as enhancing the measures to emphasize the rule of law at sea.
- About 80 per cent of marine debris come from land-based sources, and mostly plastic wastes and fishing net.
- Seawater pollution has severely impacted marine ecosystems, posing threats to human health and socio-economic development.
- Waste accumulation is causing the death and destruction of fish and marine creatures in addition to the damage of coastal and marine resources like mangroves, coral reefs, sea-grasses, estuaries and sandy beaches.
The officials at the meeting made sector-wise reports on implementation of national coastal resources management plans, as well as specific future plans. After that, the central committee chairman gave supplementary discussion and coordinated the requirements, it is reported.
Source: MWD (25-6-2024)
- Mangroves and shade trees were planted in 60 coastal townships including Coco Island. Under the supervision of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Navy), the administrative mechanisms were implemented to endure coastal resources for long durability such as enhancing the measures to emphasize the rule of law at sea.
- About 80 per cent of marine debris come from land-based sources, and mostly plastic wastes and fishing net.
- Seawater pollution has severely impacted marine ecosystems, posing threats to human health and socio-economic development.
engdate:
Thursday, June 27, 2024 - 16:15
month:
June, 2024