What:    The commemoration of World Environment Day at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) headquarters in Beirut, with the participation of Rafic Hariri Foundation in the implantation of Rafic Hariri Rose at the entrance of the building.
 
When:             Friday 7 June 2019 at 10:00hrs (sharp)
 

Beirut, 10 June 2019 (ESCWA)--An estimated nine out of ten people worldwide are exposed to air pollutants and polluted air kills some 7 million people each year, causes long term health problems, and reduces children’s cognitive development.
 
On 7 June, ESCWA marked World Environment Day focused this year on “beating air pollution” with the participation of six Lebanese Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that showcased possibilities to mitigate this global dilemma.