In a statement Minister Khama said that during this month’s United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) to be held in Nairobi, Botswana, along with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya and Zimbabwe “will table a resolution that seeks to develop policies and programmes that will enable countries to sustainably harness natural capital, crack down on illicit financial flows, reverse the degradation of environmental assets and foster international cooperation.”
The Minister further noted: “It is crucial that the world comes together to pass this resolution so that we can expand and diversify our economies, create jobs, achieve food security, enhance the productivity of our ecosystems and achieve a more inclusive society. These are noble ideals that we urgently need to make a reality. This is the Africa that we want and it is the future that people all over the world deserve.” The Minister further noted: “It is crucial that the world comes together to pass this resolution so that we can expand and diversify our economies, create jobs, achieve food security, enhance the productivity of our ecosystems and achieve a more inclusive society. These are noble ideals that we urgently need to make a reality. This is the Africa that we want and it is the future that people all over the world deserve.”