广播听力：Environmental Protection

For the past few years, more and more it’s a concept that is dominating the headlines. And more and more, countries around the world are recognizing that protecting their respective environments not only makes sense in the long-term, but can also create short-term benefits as well. But even as environmental consciousness continues to become the ‘in thing’ for countries, a lot of work still needs to be done. Ni hao, you’re listening to  People In the Know, your window into the world around you, online at crienglish.com here on China Radio International. In this edition of the show we’ll talk to a pair of environmental experts to get both a Chinese and global view of how environmental protection is coming along. So let’s get started.

First, we’ll talk to one of the world’s leading environmental crusaders. Mr. Maurice Strong is an honorary professor at Peking University and was the first ever Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Program.

(Dialogue with Strong)

And after a short break, we’ll talk to an environmental official in Africa to assess how that continent’s environmental protection is faring.

Ni hao, you’re listening to  People In the Know, your window into the world around you, online at crienglish.com here on China Radio International. I’m Paul James in Beijing.  In this edition of the show we’re discussing environmental protection.  For some insight into what’s happening in Africa on that front we’re joined on the line now by Mr. Charles Sebukeera, Officer in Charge of the UN Environment Program’s African Region Division of Early Warning and Assessment.

(Dialogue with Sebukeera)

And with that we close out this edition of  People In the Know, online at crienglish.com here on China Radio International.  No one can deny that pledging to help clean up and maintain the environment is a laudable and important goal.  But it’s only through action that change is possible.  Questions or comments for us can be sent to crieng@crifm.com.  For Executive Director Zhao Yang and Producer Yang Jingjie, I’m Paul James in Beijing.  We’ll talk to you tomorrow.