CAPE TOWN, April 22 (Xinhua) -- South Africa joined the global community in celebrating World Earth Day on Tuesday, as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dion George reaffirmed the country's commitment to environmental sustainability and called on all citizens to help build a greener, more resilient future.
"This significant day on the environmental calendar offers a powerful opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to preserving our natural heritage and tackling the urgent complexities of climate change, biodiversity loss and resource scarcity," said George in a statement.
