Eco-camps organized by CENN, with support from UNDP and Norway, brought together 50 students from various regions of Georgia.
A 5-day eco-camp was held at the Bulachauri Green Center in July and August, designed to enhance schoolchildren’s knowledge and awareness of environmental protection and sustainable development through engaging team and individual activities.
CENN’s environmental specialists trained students on sustainable development goals, global climate change challenges, waste management, and circular economy issues.
Within the camp, the company “Polyvim” hosted the eco-camp participants. During their visit to the recycling facility, the students learned about the plastic recycling cycle, including its challenges and limitations
Additionally, sessions on eco-activism were conducted, where representatives from civil movements emphasized the importance of civic responsibility in combating the challenges caused by environmental pollution.
The educational module covered both social issues and environmental topics. Invited speakers discussed the challenges of working with vulnerable groups and examined mechanisms for civic engagement. Moreover, the sessions addressed contemporary concerns such as media literacy and strategies for combating disinformation.
During the camp, an informational session was held on European values. The session explored the country’s European history and its ongoing prospects for integration with the West. Additionally, a session conducted by UNDP representative Tamta Konjaria expanded participants’ knowledge of fundamental human rights.
By the camp’s end, participants developed and presented action plans based on the knowledge gained. Upon returning to their communities, they will implement these plans to address and mitigate plastic waste pollution and related issues.
Rebecca Lie, Deputy Ambassador of Norway, awarded the participants of the camp certificates.
The eco-camp was organized by CENN with the support of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Norway as part of the project “End Plastic Pollution in Georgia.” This project is implemented under the broader LEAD (Leadership, Equality, Advocacy, Democracy) program, supported by UNDP and Norway.
