Bayer Young Environmental Envoy 2011

Bayer, in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), proclaimed the 2011 Bayer Young Environmental Envoys at an award presentation ceremony held on August 18, 2011 at Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City.

Twelve college students from different parts of the country were conferred as Bayer Young Environmental Envoys after successfully implementing their individual environmental projects, following a stringent selection process and nationwide search. 

Of the 12, four were named to represent the country to a weeklong all-expense paid study tour of Germany in October. They are: Cris Raymond Viray of St. Paul University Quezon City, Alfie Desamparado of West Visayas State University, Reymart Canuel of University of Baguio, and Mary Jade Gabanes of West Visayas State University.

Other BYEEs are Michael Angelo Abarcar of University of Southern Philippines, Aura Patricia Azarcon of De La Salle University – Manila, Jerome Jose Fernandez of Universidad De Santa Isabel- Naga City, Ana Mae Lamentillo of the University of the Philippines-Los Banos, Masaki Mitsuhashi of the University of the Philippines-Manila, Mark Mathew Operiano of West Visayas State University, Christian Sorongon of the University of the Philippines-Visayas and Daren Ril Valenzuela of John Lacson Foundation Maritime University.

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Invitation to Tree Planting Day 2011

Plant a tree for peace!

LEAF International (Learning about Forest) and ENO (Environmental Online) invite all schools to plant trees for a sustainable future.

The event takes place on 21st of September 2011 - UN’s World Peace Day. It is part of a global campaign where more than 5000 schools in 150 countries will participate. Each participating school will receive a certificate.

A tree is a symbol for us. Firstly, it reminds us of nature and the importance of environmental protection. Secondly, it symbolizes our co-operation between schools around the world. We support cultural diversity and tolerance. As it is an international day for peace we mark these trees as peace trees. We hope to grow together with our trees in the future and for the future. Peace is green!

The first trees will be planted at noon in Oceania. Following the Sun, new trees will be put to earth in Asia, Europe and Africa. Finally this chain of trees will reach the Americas. The Earth turns on its axis once, and several hundred thousand new trees will have found their homes.

[via leaf-international.org]

Clean Up the Philippines Theme

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Clean Up the Philippines Movement calls on locals to help Clean Up the World

Clean Up the Philippines Movement, Inc. today called on Filipinos to help clean up their local communities.

Atty. Sharon E. Millan-Decano, Secretary-General of Clean Up the Philippines Movement said “The proper disposal of waste is of great concern to our communities. We are encouraging our members and volunteers to help educate their family members and communities on proper waste management and organize their own local clean-up event on Clean Up the Philippines Day on September 17, 2011.

Clean Up the Philippines Day will form part of Clean Up the World, a year-round community-led environmental campaign that takes place in local communities involving an estimated 35 million volunteers from 130 countries each year.

“We need the support of as many people as possible; it’s more important than ever that we take serious action to protect and promote our planet for the sake of our future generations.”

Clean Up the Philippines Day is generously supported by the Australian Embassy in Manila.

Clean Up the World founder and Chairman Ian Kiernan AO* sent a message of support to the local volunteers participating in the Clean Up the World campaign.

“By taking responsibility for their local area, volunteers from Clean Up the Philippines Campaign are playing a vital part in the worldwide effort to protect and preserve our planet. Clean Up the Philippines Movement is to be congratulated for taking leadership in their community – and every volunteer is to be congratulated for taking responsibility for their place on earth.”

Volunteers can get involved in the campaign by registering their clean-up events and other environmental activities at www.cleanupthephilippines.org.

Clean Up the World originated in Sydney, Australia in 1993 and is held in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The campaign brings together non-government organisations, community groups, schools, governments, businesses and individuals to undertake activities to improve water quality, clean up local streets, parks, waterways and forests and educate children about the environment.

For more information on Clean Up the World; visit: www.cleanuptheworld.org or activities.cleanuptheworld.org phone: +61 2 8197 3420 email: info@cleanuptheworld.org
Clean Up the Philippines Movement, Inc. is a Member of Clean Up the World. For more information on this initiative visit www.cleanupthephilippines.org / www.cleanupthephilippines.net or email info@cleanupthephilippines.org.

*AO Order of Australia awarded for distinguished service of a high degree to Australia or to humanity at large.

[via cleanupthephilippines.org]