Our sustainable future

The theme for the 40th World Environ-ment Day - Green Economy: Does it include you? - is aimed at encouraging public participation in the adoption of a new growth model that is low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive.

However, while recognizing the importance of individual responsibility, it should be noted that it is policymakers around the world who will be held accountable for the lack of progress in achieving sustainable and equitable development.

With the world economy yet to see any light at the end of tunnel after the onset of the global financial crisis, it is high time policymakers from all countries aggressively embraced green growth as the only way to deliver a cleaner, greener and more sustainable 21st century.