{"id":4682,"date":"2025-04-22T08:00:59","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T08:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ofero.news\/?p=4682"},"modified":"2025-04-22T08:00:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T08:00:59","slug":"romanias-interim-president-calls-for-responsible-environmental-action-on-earth-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ofero.news\/?p=4682","title":{"rendered":"Romania\u2019s interim president calls for responsible environmental action on Earth Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Romania\u2019s interim president, Ilie Bolojan<\/strong>, delivered a message<\/a> on Tuesday, April 22, to mark World Earth Day, emphasizing the importance of environmental care for both current and future generations. He stressed that a clean environment is essential for quality of life, public health, and the sustainable development of society.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Earth Day theme, Our Power, Our Planet, highlights the crucial connection between resource management, especially energy, and the future of the planet, the Romanian leader said. According to him, building a secure and sustainable energy system must no longer be seen as optional but as a global priority.<\/p>\n

Ilie Bolojan also used the occasion to reflect on Romania\u2019s environmental achievements over the past year. Among the highlights were the adoption of a new Forestry Code that strengthens forest protection, the expansion of the national Deposit-Return System for packaging recycling, and progress in environmental education supported by dedicated policies and funding tools.<\/p>\n

In the energy sector, Romania continued its transition to green energy. The number of prosumers – individuals who both produce and consume energy – has grown, supported by programs like Casa Verde Fotovoltaice.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Romania also registered the highest number of new solar and wind farms in the past eight years and became the European Union\u2019s largest natural gas producer in 2024.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough dialogue and joint action, public authorities, the business sector, and civil society have the ability to drive the creation of a resilient energy system. This is a strategic objective for Romania, and achieving it requires overcoming all differences of opinion and logistical obstacles so that economic development and environmental protection can support each other,\u201d the interim president said.<\/p>\n

He also underlined the importance of safeguarding Romania\u2019s natural resources, from the Carpathian Mountains to the Danube Delta. This, he said, requires well-planned and responsible use of these resources, along with efforts to reduce pollution sources.<\/p>\n

Finally, Ilie Bolojan pointed to education as a key pillar in protecting the environment – not only for raising awareness but also for motivating future generations to take action. \u201cLet us all contribute to protecting nature every day through the responsible choices we make,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Earth Day, started in 1970, takes place every year on April 22. This year\u2019s theme<\/a>, Our Power, Our Planet, calls for unity around renewable energy so as to triple clean electricity by 2030.<\/p>\n

irina.marica@romania-insider.com<\/p>\n

(Photo source: Inquam Photos\/Malina Norocea)<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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