Sustainable development is a subject of shared responsibilities, states Minister Ramano

As sustainable development is the subject of shared responsibilities, cooperation and partnership at different levels between the public and private sectors are essential. Private companies and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) are strategic partners in achieving sustainable development and it is obvious that Government alone will not be able to achieve this objective.

The Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change, Mr Kavydass Ramano, made this statement, today, during the launching ceremony of the PhoenixEarth Initiative, at the Mauritius Glass Gallery in Phoenix. The event was organised by Phoenix Beverages Group (PBG).

The Chief Executive Officer of PBG, Mr Bernard Theys, the Senior Manager, Public Affairs of The Coca-Cola Foundation, Dr Ayeshah Fauzee, and other personalities were also present on this occasion.

In his address, Minister Ramano commended PBG for having launched the PhoenixEarth Initiative, which seeks to strengthen its overall development in a responsible and sustainable manner in order to promote a sustainable Mauritius, in particular by helping to strengthen the action to recover and recycle polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic. He highlighted that PBG is engaged in environment protection, sustainable development and the promotion of green economy, and also lauded NGOs involved in this same process..