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Marking international year, UN chief celebrates role of light in boosting sustainable growth

Marking international year, UN chief celebrates role of light in boosting sustainable growth

Jan 20, 2015, at 02:39 pm

New York, Jan 20 (IBNS) The role light-based technologies play in spurring sustainable development can help the international community tackle the challenges of the 21st century, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared on Monday as he unveiled the International Year of Light – the United Nations effort showcasing light’s vital contribution to issues related to energy, education, agriculture and health.