Environmental issues are closely tied to Lions’ humanitarian
work and have had a profound effect on the well-being of
communities around the world. Changes in the biophysical
environment pose new challenges related to food security, human
health, economic development, and world peace. The environment
is an important component of global efforts to fight poverty and
is one of the key focal points of the United Nations Millennium
Development Goals. The United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP) has identified six priority environmental issues that
require immediate action by the global community. Here are the
top environmental issues: With a global network of 46,000 clubs
and 1.35 million members, Lions can play an important role in
addressing the various threats to the human environment. Lions
have already dedicated millions of hours to environmental
projects and have proven that even a small action can make a big
difference. The Protecting our Environment Global Service Action
Campaign and the Lions Green Tea