Optimummanagement of the cycle of soilorganic matterandnutrientshasimportantrolesfor developing sustainableagriculture and promoting environmental safety.
To address issues related to environment, climate change and disaster risk management, the UN will support central and local authorities in the sustainablemanagement of the environment and natural resources across all sectors, and better environmental education and awareness - ultimately contributing to sustainable economic growth and increased quality of life.
Oleg Mitvol, deputy head of Russia's environmental regulator and a member of the United Nations' International Panel for Sustainable Resource Management, said the sinking of the ships in the Kerch Strait was a serious disaster and that it would take 10 to 15 years to clean up the strait and its coastline.