Environment as a sign of peace

Last week the leaders of the two main communities in Cyprus agreed to sixteen more building conference measures in order to prepare the ground of full fresh talks for a lasting and fare solution to the Cyprus Problem.

Cyprus is divided since 1974 when Turkey invaded the island. Till then, the Turkish Cypriots are forced to move to the northern part, where they declare an illegal separate state.

Most of the conference measures are dealing with environmental issues. In details the two leaders decided about the:

Cooperation for the elimination of illegal dumping sites and the rehabilitation of the affected areas within the buffer zone
Cooperation for exchange of experience and information between environmental experts
Cooperation for the prevention of wildfires
Waste management – treatment-recycling
Awareness raising measures for water saving
Cooperation for the establishment of a common approach on mining and quarrying activities in Cyprus
Biodiversity and nature protection
Marine and maritime pollution management and control
Chemical pollution management and control
Asbestos pollution management and control
Historical pollution management and control

For the Cyprus Greens, these measures are a good sign for peace and reunion in the island.