Impression of EU Green Diplomacy Weeks in ASEAN 2024: Walk and green action events

The Hanoi Times

Oct 27, 2024 / 11:41 PM

The campaigns motivate stakeholders to take stronger actions to protect, preserve, and restore the environment, for now and future generations

Today, the Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to ASEAN, H.E. Sujiro Seam, officially kicked off the EU-ASEAN Green Diplomacy Weeks 2024 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The launch featured already 2nd edition of the dynamic 5 KM fun walk and run titled “EU-ASEAN Green Transition for Sustainable Planet and More Positive Impact” (GET UP and MOVE).

EU Ambassador to ASEAN, H.E. Sujiro Seam, raises flag to kick off the race in Jakarta, Indonesia on October 27. Photos: EU Delegation to ASEAN

Around 500 participants took part, including representatives from ASEAN, the EU, its Member States, youth, and individuals with special needs. The event took place along Jalan Sudirman, leading to Gelora Bung Karno, Senayan, Jakarta.

EU Ambassador to ASEAN, Sujiro Seam, and participants at the event.

"The European Union is committed to supporting our partners in their respective green transitions, including ASEAN Member States,” said the EU Ambassador to ASEAN, H.E. Sujiro Seam. “This event shows our commitment to continue working together with ASEAN towards a greener sustainable and inclusive future. It is an opportunity to encourage and motivate individuals, communities, and organizations to take stronger actions – to protect, preserve, and restore our environment, for now and for future generations,” he added.

Participants eager to join the event.

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