The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday celebrated its 50th birthday with a health walk in Takoradi, in the Western Region, with a resolution to tap technologies to optimise performances and for sustainable solutions.
The event was on the theme "50 Years of environmental protection, achievements, challenges and the future".
As early as 7am, participants from the Regional Office at Sekondi, began the exercise as they sensitise the public about working together for a sustainable tomorrow, and that, protecting the environment was collective responsibility.
They carried placards, some of which read: 'Go Green, Do Your part', 'Don't waste water', 'Mercury is dangerous', 'Stop noise making', 'Protect the environment for our children' and stop pollution.' Amid brass band music, the staff began their walk from the Takoradi Mall, through the PTC Interchange area, Sagoe Junction, All Needs Traffic Light, Diab and Sons, and back to the rendezvous. "As we look to the future, we must build on our achievement while embracing innovative technologies and integrating solutions such as the use of drones, satellites, and GPS.