Several world beauty queens attended a Miss Earth 2010 pageant gathering on October 19 in the southern coastal province of Khanh Hoa to promote water resource protection activities.

Attending the event were Miss Earth 2009 Larissa Ramos, Miss Earth 2008 Karla Paula Henry, Miss Phillippines Earth Kris Psyche O. Resus and Miss Vietnam World 2010 Luu Thi Diem Huong.

Diem Huong, Vietnam’s representative at Miss Earth contest this year sent out the message: “Join hands to prevent climate change”.

Miss Phillippines Earth Kris Psyche O.Resus said many countries in the world are facing serious water shortages, so protecting and using clean water reasonably are a global responsibility.

Vietnam will host the annual Miss Earth between Nov.4-Dec.4, which will celebrate its 10 th year this year.

Over 90 beauties from countries and territories worldwide will join in environmental protection activities and charity work in Nha Trang, Phan Thiet, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City, as part of the contest.

The winners will serve as the spokespersons for the Miss Earth Foundation, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and other environmental organisations./.