The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has praised renowned artist Sudarsan Pattnaik\u2019s a sand art on Odisha\u2019s Puri beach to celebrate World Environment Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pattnaik created an 8 foot by 13 foot sculpture with seven tonnes of sand, giving a message that people can lead a healthy life in a safe environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is responsible for coordinating responses to environmental issues within the United Nations system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNEP was established by Maurice Strong, its first director, after the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm in June 1972.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its mandate is to provide leadership, deliver science and develop solutions on a wide range of issues, including climate change, the management of marine and terrestrial ecosystems, and green economic development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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