Remarks by UN Resident Coordinator at the #MissEarthSouthAfrica 2023

“The Miss Earth South Africa program serves as an

 exemplary model of female-led leadership in environmental advocacy.

It strives to empower young women, providing them with both the knowledge and the platform to effect consequential participation in advancing environmental sustainability.

It is therefore a pleasure for me to express the United Nations’ appreciation of Miss Earth for the incredible work they are doing in empowering young South African women as environmental ambassadors – torchbearers and change makers for sustainable development.

This initiative is not just about creating beauty queens; it is about cultivating leaders who are committed to sustainable development, active citizenship, and environmental stewardship.

Valiant sustainability queens who are beautifully serving humanity and our shared home. Working for people for planet.

The Miss Earth South Africa program exemplifies the transformative power of female leadership and active citizenship in addressing environmental challenges.

Let us continue to support, leverage, and celebrate the incredible work of sustainability ambassadors, who are unlocking the potential of youth and women as the present and future stewards of our planet.”

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