Essay by the World Commission on the Environment
Every year, Thursday is celebrated around the world as World Environment Day. It was an initiative of the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP. It has been celebrated ever since and every year the festival is introduced with a unique theme. All countries of the world get the opportunity to organize the festival. Murray Rothbard's essay. The report of the World Commission on Environment and Development refers to “the right of individuals to know and have access to up-to-date information about the state of the environment” and “the right to participate in decision-making regarding activities likely to will have a significant effect. The ecological footprint covers a wide range of current major environmental problems UNDP, 2011, WWF, 2012, EEA, 2012. It compares consumption with the Earth's regenerative capacity and illustrates the extent to which we may be overusing natural resources WWF, 2012. Ecological footprint fits well with the concept of strong, The World at Night. This new report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature, IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas WCPA, explains light pollution, why it matters and how to reduce it. While the emphasis is on nature conservation, attention is also paid to the importance of reducing light pollution for cultural and traditional purposes,