UN announces environment education programme
http://igovernment.in/site/un-announces-environment-education-programme-37854
It is aimed at helping young people learn about trends and
perspectives in the field of environmental protection and
sustainability
Published on 06/24/2010
New Delhi: In order to spread awareness about the environment and
develop young leaders in the field, the United Nations on Thursday
announced a global environment educational programme for students.
The Bayer Young Environmental Envoy Programme (BYEEP) organised by
healthcare company Bayer and the United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP) will help young people learn about trends and perspectives in
the field of environmental protection and sustainability, a statement
from Bayer said.
The two winners of BYEEP 2010 from India will visit the Bayer
headquarters in Leverkusen, Germany, on a week-long study trip, which
will give them the opportunity to gain firsthand experience of best
environmental protection practices by the company, people and
government in industrialised countries, reports IANS.
The programme is open to all Indian students within the age group of
18-24 years actively involved in a current or completed environmental
project.