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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 10-03-12
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[01] PRESIDENT - EXHIBITIONS
[01] PRESIDENT - EXHIBITIONS
Two exhibitions on energy saving and water technology and environment,
Savenergy 2010 and Envirotec 2010, were opened on Friday in Nicosia by
President of the Republic Demetris Christofias, who pointed out that
rational use of energy and encouragement to use environmentally
friendly forms of energy were among the priorities of the government.
Speaking at the opening, President Christofias said the government was
taking measures to increase the use of renewable energy sources from
1.9% in 2005 to 13% by 2020, and to save energy by 10% by 2016,
pointing out that Cyprus was currently 95% dependent on energy, which
was above the EU average.
President Christofias referred to the government`s policy to promote
renewable energy sources and to save energy, and measures already
implemented, such as the use of photovoltaic systems in public
buildings, as well as campaigns to cultivate awareness concerning
climate change.
He added that exhibitions such as Envirotec contribute towards
cultivating awareness among citizens concerning the environment and the
promotion of technologies and services which protect the environment.
President Christofias also referred to the government`s strategy on the
environment, adding that measures have already produced successful
results.
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