TUNZA International Children’s Conference on the Environment 2008

Participation of Connecting Classrooms team

Connecting Classrooms at Stavanger, Norway

• After more than one year of engagement in activities to protect the environment, members of Connecting Classrooms further their commitment to UNEP with their participation in the TUNZA International Children’s Conference on the Environment 2008.

• Connecting Classrooms delegates from Mauritius, Namibia and Senegal amongst others have shown much concern and enthusiasm during the conference.

Opening Ceremony

• Participants held their country’s flag with a feeling of pride; proud to be young ambassadors of the environment.

• The opening ceremony provided the very first taste of Norwegian folklore, arts and culture.

Workshops & Fieldtrips

• Both delegates and their chaperones have had the opportunity to participate in the various field trips and workshops organised.

Workshops & Fieldtrips

• The workshops and fieldtrips have been efficiently tailored – chaperones have learned new techniques to engage children’s curiosity and interest in science and environment; children have shown tremendous enthusiasm.

• The conference has been a perfect platform for the sharing of views and ideas, not to mention the formation of new bonds and links among countries.

Workshops & Fieldtrips

• Marie Noëlia Hubert from Mauritius: “I had enjoyed this conference, made new friends, learn much more about environment and I'm now even more motivated to save our planet!”.

Election of Junior Board

Tree Planting Activity

• Friday, June 20th, 2008, representatives present at the conference contributed to the offset of carbon dioxide emission by planting a tree before heading to the closing ceremony.

Closing Ceremony – Traditional Dress

Visit to Viking Market

Closing Ceremony – Show

The Truth About An African Proverb

• MANY LITTLE PEOPLE

• IN MANY LITTLE PLACES

• WHO DO MANY LITTLE THINGS

• CAN CHANGE THE FACE OF THE

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