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CELEBRATING THE OZONE DAY! |
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The United Nations was founded to defend peace and avoid war between nations. In order to save peace, the congress of all the states of the world has to secure justice and protect mainly the militarily weaker states that are usually the victims of wars. As a result, we can assume that the reason of the UN's existence is to protect human rights, such as the right to live or the right of expression. The UN has solved a wide variety of problems between nations, it has promoted international economy and social cooperation and development and has also played an important role in protecting the environment which is a major problem of our time. This summer, I visited the United Nations Headquarters to Nairobi, Kenya and worked volunteerly for a few weeks to the environmental program of the UN (UNEP). The UN Headquarters is a really beautiful place in the suburbs of Nairobi, and between the buildings there was a large green space with trees, grass and even baboons! There was a big sign on the entrance which wrote 'karibUN' from the word welcome in Swahili (karibu) and the UN. When I entered in the UN space for the first time, I saw the flags of all the UN members, and I understood that I was not anymore to a specific country, but to a multinational place, where every country played a role. It was really interesting to see people of all races, working together so harmonically. In the UN headquarters , were established many different programs, such as the WFP (World Food Program), the program for the equality of both sexes, and of course, UNEP. My work in the UN Ozone Secretariat was really interesting, and it made me understand that the UN has to make everyone work to the same direction, while every country has its own demands that have to be satisfied as much as possible. This is a really difficult task because many of the demands are conflicting. The Ozone Secretariat achieved to make all UN countries to sign the Montreal Protocol which greatly benefited the protection of the ozone layer. In addition, I understood that even though critical measures have been already taken against the depletion of the ozone layer and there has been a significant reduction of the emission of ozone depletion substances , the mission continues (The World Ozone Day's slogan is ''Ozone Layer Protection: The Mission Goes On.''). In 14-18 of July 2014 there was a meeting on the Montreal protocol in Paris. Another meeting will take place in Paris in November, and important decisions will be taken, if the countries come once more to an agreement. I believe that the important thing is that other protocols shall also achieve universal ratification, so that the environment may be properly protected. In my opinion, each country has its own responsibility to implement the necessary measures, and even if not all its demands are satisfied, it should help and contribute to a new protocol. TODAY IS THE WORLD OZONE DAY (16 September). LET'S ALL HELP FOR THE OZONE RECOVERY The OZONE Secretariat has asked for Videos of young people saying what they think about the ozone layer. MAKE YOUR SHORT VIDEOS , AS IN THE LINKS BELOW AND SEND THEM TO: ozoneinfo@unep.org VIDEO LINKS: http://youtu.be/l2lAZJVl2N4 http://youtu.be/QOtFPXLQWHA http://youtu.be/3QbJU8SX_LM http://youtu.be/oELYrTXuyEI THANKS! |
 
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14 Comments
Good Job, Konsta. It is great to see you get involved with UN :)
Posted 18-09-2014 15:21
Great to read your report Konsta!
It's really motivating knowing that you visited the UN headquarters in Kenya and did a great job for UNEP.
Ozone layer depletion is something we can help stop by contributing little efforts through sensitization and practical actions.
If you do your bit,as you're doing now,and I do my bit in Nigeria every TUNZA member does, it can have a great effect.
Let's join hands to save the intelligently created Ozone layer.
Thanks for this great report.
Posted 18-09-2014 13:54
I don't know ozone day existed, thank you for telling me this..
Posted 18-09-2014 12:49
It is really great to see you get involved with UN for Ozone issues, great job done and thank you for sharing great report
Posted 18-09-2014 09:11
Thanks everyone for your inspiring words.
Everyone has to contribute to stop the emission of ozone depleting substances since it is a great danger to our environment.
Samuel Muoria it was really nice meeting you in Nairobi! You are a really interesting and friendly person. I learned many things from you!
I hope I meet you again!
Posted 18-09-2014 04:15
Nice report Konsta...Yes, I fully agree with that UN is having a big task to move any agenda towards the proper direction with so many divergent opinions among the participating Nations...You must have experienced a lot with this opportunity...I visited UN head quarter in geneva few years back, and it was also a great experience..
Posted 18-09-2014 02:20
Konsta, You have got an excellent chance to volunteer UN Ozone Secretariat, Nairobi, Kenya. I am sure you have learned a lot as you have shared your memorable experience with us.
Keep it up & all the best for your future endeavors.
Posted 18-09-2014 01:16
thank you for sharing about the information and Montreal protocal. I like the videos you shared as well. Ozone layer depletion is noe the issue of single nation. It will severely effect all humans and living being dwelling in our earth. So, lets all join hand in hand and protect ozone layer.
Because "Ozone Layer Protection: The Mission Goes On"
Posted 18-09-2014 00:01
Thanks for the interesting and inspiring report Konstantinos- Eirinaios Tsiampouris, it was a delight to see such clear message and meaningful input from you.
Depleting Ozone Layer is such an important issue that must be addressed as is directly responsible for cause great health hazards. Kudos!
Posted 17-09-2014 21:15
good job dear Ambassador , And I like your work and effort , as well as I am with you and In my opinion, each country has its own responsibility to implement the necessary measures, and even if not all its demands are satisfied, it should help and contribute to a new protocol , because this global is not for us but for the coming generation too .
Posted 17-09-2014 18:19
Thanks for sharing an inspiring report , Konstantinos. Glad to know that you visited UN HQ in Nairobi and worked for UNEP. I am sure this would have given you good insight of various initiatives of UNEP. I saw the videos through the links you shared. Let's all gear up to use ozone friendly substances and put in efforts in all such directions which matter towards preservation of ozone layer.
Posted 17-09-2014 17:47
Konsta congrats on getting a chance to volunteer in UN Ozone Secretariat, Nairobi, Kenya. Such opportunities enhance the vision & knowledge of the individual. The commitment level increases & further your report will highly motivate fellows to carry out similar activities.
Thanks for reporting.
Posted 17-09-2014 13:40
Thanks for reporting! I've never heard of Ozone day! In Thailand, we have the environmental day which is 5 of June. We basically do nothing but chilling around in that day. However, I'm glad some nations are starting something good and put more concern in environmental issue. Thanks for sharing, Konsta!
Posted 17-09-2014 10:34
Excellent report Konsta, I am glad that we were able to meet during your time in Nairobi. Lets join together to celebrate World Ozone Day!
Posted 17-09-2014 08:23