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UNEPUNEP
Created in 1972Works essentially with governmentsAlso works with non-governmental partnersCivil society, children and youthStarted work with youth in 1985Long-term strategy since 2003
WHAT IS TUNZA?WHAT IS TUNZA?
“TUNZA” means “to treat with care or affection”
A programme for you and by you
Environmental awareness, information exchange, capacity building.
TUNZA ACTIVITIESTUNZA ACTIVITIES
- Tunza International Youth Conference
- Tunza International Children’s Conference,
- TUNZA magazine
- TUNZA storybooks
- International Children’s Painting Competition
TUNZA International Children’s TUNZA International Children’s ConferencesConferences
Takes place every 2 years
About 250 children 10 - 14 and their chaperones from all over the world
Provides an opportunity for children to learn about and voice their concerns for the environment
International Children’s Painting International Children’s Painting CompetitionCompetition
Held annually for children aged 6-14
Has a different theme each year
10,000 paintings each year
Winners receive cash prizes and fully paid trip to attend World Environment Day celebrations
Plant for the PlanetPlant for the Planet
Promote a culture of planting & caring for trees among children
Targets children aged 14 and below
In Kenya, tree planting sessions are organized in April and November
We hope that some of you will join the campaign
Nature and Sports CampsNature and Sports Camps
Leadership training on sport and the environment
First created in Nairobi in 2001
Gives children from poor backgrounds a chance!
TUNZA MagazineTUNZA Magazine
Provides topic oriented information on the environment.
For young people from 15-24.
Written by young people from all over the world.
You can read the magazine on our website: www.unep.org/tunza/youth/Publications/
TUNZA YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCILTUNZA YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
Represent youth
Advises UNEP on best ways of involving youth
It is made up of 14 advisors 15-24.
Elected at the International Youth Conference
TUNZA Global Youth RetreatTUNZA Global Youth Retreat
•Retreat takes place every two years in Nairobi
• For 50 youth to review UNEP activities
• To also participate in the UNEP Governing Council
Engages youth on sustainable consumption issues.
A global network of organizations that exchange visions and experiences.
YouthXchange materials are used in schools in several parts of the world
What Can I do?What Can I do?What you are already doing
Share your ideas and projects with other young people
Join hands with young people from other parts of the world
Join the Tunza Network
