The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) is celebrating World Bicycle Day with a special event stamp sheet in the denomination of CHF 1,50.
World Bicycle Day, designated by the UN General Assembly and celebrated annually on 3 June, draws attention to the benefits of using the bicycle — a simple, affordable, clean, and environmentally sustainable means of transportation.
The bicycle contributes to cleaner air and less congestion and makes education, health care, and other social services more accessible to vulnerable populations.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), safe infrastructure for walking and cycling is also a pathway for achieving greater health equity.
People in the poorest urban sectors often cannot afford private vehicles.
Walking and cycling can provide a form of transport while providing health benefits such as the reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, diabetes, and even death.
Accordingly, improved active transport is not only healthy but also equitable and cost-effective.
A sustainable transport system such as bicycling is critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals as it promotes economic growth and reduces inequalities while bolstering the fight against climate change.
The stamp sheet was designed by Sergio Baradat of UNPA.
Customers can personalize the labels of the sheet with a photograph that replaces the UN logo by either visiting the UN headquarters or uploading their photos to the UNPA website.
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