Three receive UN sustainable development awards


KUALA LUMPUR: PACOS Trust, Zero Waste Malaysia and Datuk Dr Denison Jayasooria (pic) were honoured by the United Nations for their contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in conjunction with the world body's 72nd anniversary.

The UN award honours the outstanding contributions of individuals and organisations that practise the three underlying principles of Agenda 2030, namely "leaving no one behind", "sustainability" and "participation".

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