As a result of inappropriate environmental practices , the country has lots of plastics and other rubbish laying around, said Khama.
He called on people to reconsider behaviors to ensure that the country is going to play an effective role in ensuring that global temperatures do not increase beyond 1.5 degrees Celsius as agreed in the Paris conference.
The conference concluded earlier this month saw adoption of the Paris agreement, which sets a target of holding the global average rise in temperature below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, and preferably below 1.5 degrees.
On the basis of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, developed countries agreed to raise 100 billion U.S. dollars a year by 2020 to help developing countries transform their economies.
In implementing the agreement, the Botswana government has vouched to increase renewable energy in its energy mix, to initiate sustainable agricultural practices, to put in place efficient transport systems in both infrastructure and reduced carbon emissions and to implement waste to energy initiatives and acceptable waste management practices, according to Khama.
The Botswana government is developing structures to ensure that Batswana benefit from the climate change funding, said the minister, adding that the country is eligible for 30 million U.S dollars for the Green Climate Fund readiness program. The founding will be disburesed through a national implementing entity.
Khama further called on the private sector and individuals to carry the responsibility of creating, developing and implementing projects. Enditem
Source: Xinhua
