Around 500 representatives from ASEAN nations, the European Union (E.U.) and its member states, young people and sport aficionados joined in a five-kilometer run or walk and several “green action” events to kick off the week.

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Around 500 people join in a five-kilometer run or walk and several “green action” events to kick off the week. 

Speaking at the opening ceremony, E.U. Ambassador to ASEAN Sujiro Seam said the E.U. pledges to support partners, including ASEAN member states, in the green transition process.

He said the event is an opportunity to encourage and promote individuals, community and organizations to carry out actions to protect, preserve and restore the environment, adding it demonstrates the E.U.’s commitment to cooperation with ASEAN towards a greener and more sustainable and comprehensive future.

Over the recent past, ASEAN has committed to handling climate change through multi-sectoral dialogues and related activities with the involvement of key partners in various fields.

The E.U. Green Diplomacy Week is one of the E.U.’s global campaigns to foster cooperation on climate change and inspire real climate actions. First introduced in 2019 as the E.U. Climate Diplomacy Week, it was rebranded as the E.U. Green Diplomacy Week in 2023.

Source: VNA