In Africa as part of the concerted efforts to raise environmental awareness and mobilize the larger community in preserving the environment for a better future, the Regional Office for Africa decided to work closely with some selected countries in Africa by contributing to the organization of World Environment Day at national level. The aim is to help bridge the gap between UNEP and these countries, especially as UNEP-ROA has directed its activities to put more emphasis on the Bali Strategic Plan and environmental awareness through our two major outreach events, World Environment Day and Clean up the World Campaign. These countries include Mali, Tunisia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana and Kenya.

ALGERIA

Biskra
In Algeria, the Friends of the Environment produced a radio programme for kids on the theme of World Environment Day, "Green Cities - A Plan for the Planet". The programme explained the purpose and objectives of WED, while also underlining the problems arising from rapid urbanisation and the role each of us can play in resolving them. A quiz was also organised on the same theme and prizes awarded to five lucky winners. Friends of the Environment plans to continue to work towards sustainable urbanisation in the new school year, by creating awareness among the highest number of children and getting as many as possible actively involved.

BENIN

Cotonou
To celebrate WED, the Agency of Young Reporters of Environment, Habitat and Health in Benin (AYOREHB) will organize a conference for young students at the College of Agblangadan. Guest speakers will discuss issues related to the WED theme. The participants will include Ministry of Environment officials, guests from the Benin Environment Agency (ABE) and young experts and urban engineers.

BOTSWANA

Gaborone
The National Conservation Strategy Agency in Gaborone is organizing the national World Environment Day celebrations in Botswana. The event will take place at Letlhakeng Village, and will include a speech by a guest of honour, exhibitions by environmental organisations and performances by various artists. In addition, the Agency is organizing essay and art contests in schools throughout the country, as well as an Environmental Fair in the capital city. The commemoration is hosted by a different sub-district every year and helps to raise awareness among the people.

Gaborone
A Grey Water Recycling system under the CARE campaign initiative – (Conservation of Water Resources, Addition to the supply of water, and Re-use or recycling of wastewater) was launched to mark WED 2005. A Grey water recycling system is a wastewater system that diverts, collects and treats the Grey water for reuse. The water situation in Botswana is at a critical stage and the Grey Water System is the most practical method to compliment the government's initiative for water conservation. Research has shown that the Grey Water System can reduce domestic water consumption by up to 60 percent. The Grey Water System conforms to the 2005 World Environment Day global theme of "Greener cities; Plan for the future)". The installation of the Grey Water System is meant to give Botswana an opportunity to save water on a large scale.

CAMEROON

Bamenda
The Global Centre for Compliance, Hazards and Disaster Management are undertaking activities to re-use and recycle city waste.

For more information, please contact:
Tomukum Chia
Global Centre for Compliance, Hazards and Disaster Management
P.O. Box 110
Belo Boyo, Bamenda
Cameroon
Tel: 00237 7899370
Fax: 00237 3321116
E-mail: glocecohadoim@justice.com

Buea
The Municipal and Community Development Forum (MUCODEF) in Cameroon will rally schools and colleges to create Environmental Student Clubs to actively participate during the day. Participants will take part in a colourful march on the main street of the City holding posters that carry various environmental slogans. This in an effort to challenge the local community to take environmental safety, protection and restoration measures. 

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Raphael Muma
Municipal & Community Development Forum (MUCODEF)
c/o Ignatius Asah, PMB 08
Buea
Cameroon
Tel: (237) 723 01 05
E-mail: raphmu_6991@yahoo.com

Yaoundé
Also joined the international community to commemorate the 32nd World Environment Day under the theme "Green Cities, Plan for the Planet". Activities marking the day in Yaoundé were characterized by clean up campaigns, a round table conference and tree planting around the ministerial building of the Ministry of Environment and Nature Protection. Presiding over activities jointly organized by the Ministry of Environment and Nature Protection and the World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF), the Secretary General of the Ministry stressed the importance of the theme as well as trees in urban space and the necessity to adopt a balanced approach for the development of the town taking into account environmental preoccupations. He called on everybody to join the ministry and other organizations in protecting the environment. The Director of conservation at WWF unveiled that WWF has taken an engagement with the Ministry of Environment and Nature Protection to be their biggest partner in environmental protection. WWF also donated 220 books intended for children to the Ministry of Environment and Nature Protection. The books will contribute to environmental education and natural resources. An environmental club known as the "The little angels of the environment" spiced the day with poems, slogans, songs and recitations on environmental education and sensitization. A quiz was also organized for students, youths and children on environmental issues and prizes were awarded to the participants. Some of the round table discussions focused on the role of trees in the town, the actions of youths in promoting green town and green schools and clean towns.

For more information, please contact:
S. E. Monsieur Hélé Pierre
Minister of Environment and Nature Protection
Yaoundé
Cameroun
Tel/Fax: 237 2 233 423/222 92 29
(Mobile) 237 766 75 28
E-mail: elisinge@aol.com

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

On the occasion of WED, WWF Virunga Environmental Programme (also known as “PEVi- Kacheche”) will launch two studies on two of the major environmental issues of the region. The studies, titled “Community Participation in Urban Forestry in Goma: a Participatory Approach” and “Waste Management in the City”, will be presented on 5 June to Goma authorities and other interested groups, to be used as important tools for future planning.

For more information, please contact:
Sam Boendi
Community Conservation Programme
WWF-PEVi/Kacheche
DRCongo
Email: samuel_boendi@yahoo.fr

ETHIOPIA

Addis Ababa
World Environment Day has been celebrated every year in Ethiopia for the past eleven years. This was pointed out on 3 June 2005 at the first of several events to mark the day and week. The global theme was adjusted from Green Cities: Plan for the Planet! to a national version Green and Clean Cities and Towns.
The WED celebrations began on 3 June with a press conference organized by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). The conference started with educational environmental songs by students from the Yemaneberhan Elementary School followed by a winning poem by Theodros Eshete. The pupils were provided with a special uniform and eco-bags sponsored by the UNEP Addis Ababa Office. Mr. Solomon Jigra, from the Addis Ababa EPA, delivered the opening speech and the messages of the UN Secretary-General Mr. Kofi Annan and the Executive Director of UNEP, Dr. Klaus Toepfer were distributed in Amharic.

On the afternoon of 3 June 2005, the Clean and Green Addis Ababa Society (CGAAS), organized a workshop which began with a brief explanation by a representative from the EPA on the existing problems, regulations and strategies related to river cleaning and greening riversides. He demonstrated ways of protecting the river and its surroundings - some of which are service controlled. This can be achieved by improving areas for vegetation and parks, pollution prevention by improving swamps and controlling the waste thrown into the river, treatment control by organizing a cleaning group and creating awareness by teaching the community at large how to protect and keep the rivers and their surroundings clean and green. Finally model sites where cleaning had been carried out, some green sites, wastes used for biogas and natural fertilizers, and places with fences to protect areas from pollution were shown.

The highpoint of the workshop was the presentation of prizes to the winning entries in a competition for designing a rehabilitation plan for the Kebena River, which should become truly "blue" when the project is finalized. The winning entry was by the ABBA Architects and AG Consultation, who made short presentation and showed pictures of the Kebena River after the clean up project was completed. They divided the river into five sections from the Entoto Mountains to the Akaki River, the site of a proposed Sport Park. This entry and two others were presented certificates and monetary prizes from GTZ totaling US$10,000. Other entries received certificates for meritorious participation. Mr. Gerhard Mai of GTZ and Dr. Eyob Kamil, acting President of CGAAS, presented the awards.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Strike Mkandla
UNEP Addis Ababa Office
ECA New Building
4th Floor, No. 4NC4-4N13
P.O. Box 3001
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Tel: +251-1-443431
Direct: +251-1-445402
Fax: +251-1-521633
E-mail: unepoffice@uneca.org

Addis Ababa
To celebrate WED, MIDROC Gold Mines organized an environmental awareness training addressed to the employees, to the local community and to schoolchildren. A total of 300 participants took part in the colorful event on 5 June. Tree plantation was carried out at three different sites by different community groups, by the company management and by the employees. A total of 600 trees were planted. On 6 June, a photo exhibition of 2004 World Environment Day celebrations was held.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Samuel Hailu
MIDROC Gold Mine plc
Legadembi
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Tel: 251-01-728234
Fax: 251-01-728227
E-mail: samhailu0021@yahoo.com

Arba Minch
On the occasion of WED, the Rift Valley Environment Society will hold a workshop and a seminar. Documentation concerning the flora and fauna of the surroundings will be presented.  

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Reji Divakaran Nair
Asst. Professor, Arba Minch University
Rift Valley Environment Society
P.O, Box No. 21
Arba Minch
Ethiopia
E-mail: rejidnair2000@yahoo.com

Lalibela
On the occasion of WED this year, the Save Your Holy Land organization comprising young university graduates in Lalibela - a rural area of Ethiopia - is organizing in their village reforestation, sanitation, heritage preservation and environmental education programmes.  

For more information, please contact:
Tewodros Alemu
Save Your Holy Land
Kebele 02
P. O. Box 70
Lalibela
Ethiopia
Tel: 251-3-360065
Fax: 251-3-360153
E-mail: syhlal@ethionet.et

GHANA

For more information, please contact:
Hon. Christine Churcher
Minister of Environment, Science and Technology
P.O. Box M. 232
Accra
Ghana
Tel: (233-21) 666 049/662013/777 098/66 92 84/666 626
Fax: (233-21) 66 68 28/666 182

For more information, please contact:
Mr.Mevuta Donkris
Friends of the Nation
P. O. Box Mc 11
Takoradi Ghana
Tel: 233 31 21050
E-mail: friends@africaonline.com.gh

KENYA

Bungoma
To celebrate World Environment Day 2005, the organization Africa Patnet Africa, in collaboration with various partners, is planning a number of activities, including: clean-up campaigns, production and dissemination of information material and tree planting exercises.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Onesmus Masinde Mwangale
Rural Partnership in Research and
Sustainable Development -Africa Patnet-Africa
P.O. Box 305 50200
Bungoma
Kenya
Tel: 254 055 30097
Fax: 254 055 30097
E-mail: patnetafrica@yahoo.com

Kisumu
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) of Kenya has chosen Kisumu as the national venue for this year's World Environment Day. Several activities are planned, including clean-up exercises, which have already started and in which the CBO are involved; a tree planting excercise, a clean up of Jua Kali waste, sports activities, a procession and a Baraza in Kisumu town. Permanent litter bins will placed in strategic areas.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Otieno Maurice Nyunja
NEMA-Kisumu
P.O. Box 1337-40100
Kisumu
Kenya
Tel: (254) 73340133
Fax: (254) 572020393
E-mail: nyunja@yahoo.com

Nairobi
This year’s World Environment Day (WED) activities were marked by a vast variety of lively, vibrant and artistic events on the UN compound and at schools, in local communities, at and near roundabouts, at cultural institutions, universities and in the Karura and Aberdares Forest, just to name a few. As announced in the June issue of Tidbits the Arts for the Environment approach to WED came to another peak this year: painted Metro Shuttle buses were driving around the city with colourful messages on this year’s WED theme artistically interpreted by Kenyan painters and produced during a busy weekend at the GoDown Arts Centre. Kuona Trust Artists painted 5 Metro Shuttles thanks to the generous support of Kenya Bus Company and Crown Berger Paints who, for the second year in a row, have offered buses and donated enough paints for the creative visualisation of this year’s WED message: Green cities! Look out for them!... Please click here for more

For more information, please contact:
UN Gigiri Headquarters, Nairobi

Nairobi
Kikwetu Association, a young artists and journalists’ organisation based in Nairobi made a considerable green change in the city by pulling all their creativity and energy together to make WED a special day of planting trees and raising awareness about the environment through art. Kikwetu organised a lively and colourful event starting the day with a clean up along the road and a tree planting happening between Muthaiga and Panagani Roundabouts in Nairobi. Assisted by youth groups and local residents more than 100 artists planted 100 Nandi Flame tree seedlings along the road! To ensure the survival of the tree seedlings and their regular watering in the coming months Pangani youth groups agreed to collaborate with Kikwetu Association and help with the watering.

Artists, invited guests and the public were entertained at the National Theatre with an afternoon of performances, poetry and music around the realities of the environment, green and grey cities as well as plastic waste. Kikwetu is ready to take up the challenge in the future together with UNEP and many other partners and engage local communities in planting trees, environmental education and awareness raising through visual and performing arts in order to make a visible change towards a greener and healthier city. Please click here for more

For more information, please contact:
KIKWETU Association
P.O. Box 58396
00200 Nairobi
Kenya
E-mail: info@kikwetu-festival.org
Website: www.kikwetu-festival.org

Nairobi

The city of Kisumu hosted the national event. UNEP-Regional Office for Africa, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources organized a week long activities involving youth groups, school children, environmental groups, and the general public throughout the country. Activities to mark World Environment Day 2005 included:

An Essay, Art and Photographic competition among schools nation wide, in relation with the theme for this year. The competition aimed at raising environmental awareness among the children and youth and creating a better understanding of the impacts of human activities their environments. It built on partnerships with schools and community organizations to spread environmental awareness and good practices in caring for our planet. Participants wrote essays, and painted environmental violations within their communities while photos depicting similar situations were entered in the contest. Best entries were exhibited at a special prize giving ceremony on 2 June 2005 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Nairobi. Winners of UNEP 2005 International Children Painting Competition in Africa were also recognized at that special ceremony

"Greening Nairobi: A Community Responds": this exhibition took place at the Intercontinental Hotel on 2 June 2005, with a focus on community response to urban environmental issues through activities such as recycling and promotion of renewable energy.

Tree planting at the Aberdares Range Forest, as part of the Sustainable Consumption Project. The initiative, backed by bodies including the Kenya Government's Forest Department, the Kijabe Environment Volunteers and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is part of the Responsible Consumer Initiative through which UNEP plants sufficient indigenous trees to offset its use of reams of paper at its headquarters here in Nairobi. For the past four years, over 7,000 trees have been planted in rehabilitation of degraded catchment areas in the southern part of the Aberdares Range Forest.

UNEP staff members continued their effort to thank their host city and 'give back' through a variety of activities. The Kikwetu Association, a Nairobi based non- profit making artists entity aimed at developing cultural exchange programmes within Kenya, with the support of UNEP organized a tree planting event between Pangani and Muthaiga Roundabout on Thika Road in Nairobi involving artists and the local community. In addition, local events had a particular focus on reducing plastic waste. In keeping with this theme, UNEP staff members worked with local communities in Mathare to clean up plastic waste and put it to good use: it is meant to become part of a work of art. Inspired by the popular UNEP children's book Theo and the Giant Plastic Ball, community groups from Mathare, together with local artist Omega Ludenyi, constructed a large metal globe, filled with plastic waste. The Monument was erected at the Muthaiga-Mathare roundabout.

In a separate initiative, Nairobi's school children had an opportunity to participate in WED activities and learn more about the environment through the unique "Theo Goes Out" project. UNEP staff members and volunteers read Theo and the Giant Plastic Ball at a number of schools in many different areas throughout the city.

In Kisumu, activities included a publicity caravan from Nairobi via Naivasha, Nakuru, Kericho and Kisumu on 4th June 2005, Tree planting, Clean up within Kisumu City, Environmental exhibitions by various institutions, Radio programmes especially in vernacular and the launch of 2004 State of the Environment Report (Draft) on 5th June 2005. Environment and Natural Resources minister Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka hit the nail on the head, when he said that most of the environmental problems Kenya faces today are man-made and, therefore, human solutions must be found. Kenya's Environment Minister Kalonzo Musyoka directed urban administrations within Lake Victoria region to control untreated effluents being discharged into the water basin to protect human health and marine life.

In Nairobi, Kenyan Nobel Peace laureate, environmentalist Wangari Maathai, appealed to G-8 countries to support initiatives that would sustain the world's environment-friendly programmes. Maathai, Kenya's Environment assistant Minister and 2004 Nobel Prize winner singled out the Amazon and the Congo Basin as some of the forest ecosystems that required special attention due to their valuable biodiversity and role in stabilizing the world climate. She challenged researchers to seek environment-friendly alternatives, stressing the need for recycling of the limited resources. She expressed concern over the continued logging and deforestation across the world, and appealed for vigilance in the protection and conservation of forests. She said, this would go along way in safeguarding the earth's resources, including clean water and fresh air which "are irreplaceable." Local Government Minister Musikari Kombo also planted a tree at Nairobi's Arboretum to commemorate this year's World Environment Day.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Angele Luh
Information Officer
UNEP Regional Office for Africa
P.O. Box 30552
Nairobi
Kenya
Tel: (254 -20) 624283/624292
Fax: (254 -20) 623928
E-mail: angele.luh@unep.org

Nairobi
Juhudi Children's Club are pleased to run for the third year running the Boogie Ride, an annual children’s train trip to Naivasha. This annual trip has been scheduled over three years to coincide with the celebrations for the World Environment Day. Last year Juhudi Children's Club planted trees at the Naivasha Railway Station with more than 900 schools participating. The event received extensive coverage from Standard Newspapers, Kenya Television Network, Metro-TV and Kenya Broadcasting Corporation.

This year they will support the theme "Green Cities" through their planned activities, and use the avenue to encourage children and youth in Nairobi to take up the mantle of conserving their urban habitation by greening it....so as to mop up and absorb the excess Carbon Dioxide Beijing produced and emitted by our industries and motor vehicles. They will make stops and plant trees in the major urban centers along the route, i.e. Nairobi, Kikuyu, Limuru and Naivasha and provide every participating school with seedlings to plant in their school compounds. A fashion show, usually done on the train will be modeled around this theme.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. David Kimani
Juhudi Children’s Club
P.O. Box 2665, 00100
Nairobi
Kenya
Tel: (254-20) 4450052, 0722-489108
E-mail: Juhudi@africaonline.co.kewebsite
Website: http://www.juhudi.org

Nairobi
World Environment Day will be celebrated in a significant way in the refugee camp of Kakuma in northern Kenya - a city of 87,000 refugees. The event will focus on the cleaning of the camp with emphasis on the reduction of plastic bags, which are flying around. The best, i.e. the cleanest block, will receive an award. In the schools, pupils from 13 years of age and onwards will write essays on how best the environment in and around the refugee camp can be kept clean. In addition tree planting activities will be intensified and perhaps a photo exhibition will be initiated.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Juliane Friedrich
GTZ (German Technical Cooperation)
PO BOX 17
Nairobi 00621
Kenya
Tel: (254 20) 4182 009
Fax: (254 20) 4182 010
E-mail: Juliane.Friedrich@gtz.de

Nairobi
The Nairobi Chapter of Eco Ethics International Union will take their advocacy to a growing rural agricultural town in Western Kenya. They will hold seminars and a conference with the Kisii Chamber of Commerce, the Local Authority, Government Officers and local leaders on the need for a planned and healthy urban environment. They will also hold a special youth training workshop. These activities will be carried out in partnership with various arms of the government, including the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), planners and local stakeholders. They will do a clean up and restoration of the town landscape and erect special billboards to educate the community, and address the need for proper waste management and recycling in the community.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Arege Douglas Mogeni
Eco Ethics International Union - Nairobi Chapter
P. O. Box 55455
00200 City Square
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: 254 720 466 340
E-mail: dagie124@yahoo.com

Nairobi
The organization Green Alive in Nairobi is planning two events to commemorate WED this year. For the past two years, they have been working at Jeevanjee Gardens, in partnership with the Friends of Jeevanjee Gardens (ForJ), where they have labeled the trees at the Garden to benefitial visitors. During this year's WED, they are planning to label more trees at the Gardens. Other planned activities will be to create awareness on the importance of such open green spaces in cities and put up litter bins in the the Gardens as a way of ensuring it remains clean.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Osborne Odongo
Green Alive
P.O. Bo x 40585,00100
Nairobi
Kenya
Tel: + 254 020 214 820 or Cell: +257 722 311 506
Fax: + 254 020 223 730
E-mail: green_alive@hotmail.com

Nairobi
On the occasion of WED, Magoso school children and staff will undertake a clean up of Kibera-Mashimoni and there after plant trees on the school compound and the chief's camp. In addition, in the afternoon a workshop for Kibera women, youth and traders will be organized on the proper disposal of waste at the school.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Zablon Wagalla
Magoso
P. O. Box 40185
Nairobi
Kenya
Tel: (25-473) 5902604
E-mail: wagsayoko1234@yahoo.co.uk

Nairobi
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Sunrise Junior School has organized a series of activities, including: a clean-up of the school, a beautification of the site with flowers and plants, a tree planting exercise and the creation of a huge ball with plastic bags. In addition, UNEP representatives will visit the school on 6 June.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Susan Gitau
Sunrise Junior School
P.O. Box 76431
Nairobi
Kenya
Tel: +254 (0) 20 785258
E-mail: sunrisechildren@yahoo.com

Mombasa
On the occasion of WED, the Undungu Group will involve students in a tree planting exercise. The group is also organizing a clean up effort along the beaches on the coast of Kenya.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Victor Muliro
Undugu Group
P.O. Box 115
Nairobi
Kenya
Tel: 0723939347
Fax: 020210423
E-mail: undugu@planetsave.com

LIBERIA

Monrovia
The Environment Theme Group of Liberia under the direction of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and with the support of UNEP, UNDP and UNMIL, led World Environment Day Green Cities – Plan for the Planet! celebrations in the capital city Monrovia. A Liberian National Police band led a march of approximately 150 UNEP WED banner-wielding EPA staff and students through the streets of Monrovia. The march ended at City Hall and culminated with the delivery of UNEP-prepared WED speeches and impromptu remarks by the EPA, the UN (UNEP and UNMIL), and the academic and NGO sector. UNHCR adopted the theme Green your camps: Improve Natural Resource Management and UNEP, along with other major stakeholders, planted trees in a transit camp.

For more information, please contact:
Kay H. Farmer (PhD)
Programme Manager
United Nations Environment Programme
Post Conflict Branch (PCoB)
Monrovia
Liberia
Tel: +231(0)77044736
Cell phone: +231(0)6433334
E-mail: kay.farmer@unep.ch
Website: http://postconflict.unep.ch

MALAWI

Mulanje
Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust will commemorate WED with an athletic race competition among school children, on Saturday 4 June at Mulanje Community Ground. Thereafter, speeches, poems and songs based on the “Green Cities” theme will be performed.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Hastings Maloya Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust
P.O. Box 139
Mulanje
Malawi
Tel: +2651466282
Fax: +2651466241
E-mail: hastings@mountmulanje.org.mw
Website: www.mountmulanje.org.mw

MAURITIUS

Terre Rouge
To celebrate WED, the Falcon Citizen League has organized a clean-up campaign at Bois Pignolet Village. Planned activities include:

· Clean-up of public premises;

MOROCCO

For more information, please contact:
Prof. Bachir Raissouni, Ph.d
AUI Center of Environmental Issues and Regional Development (AUI CEIRD)
Alakhawayn University
B.P 1884, Ifrane 53000, Morocco
Tel 212-55-862330 212-55-862324, Fax 212-55-862300
E-mail: B.Raissouni@aui.ma
Web site: http://www.ceird.ma

MOZAMBIQUE

Maputo
Environment Minister, Luciano de Castro, celebrated the Day by inaugurating a landfill for the disposal of industrial waste at Mavoco, in Boane district, about 20 kilometres from Maputo. The facility covers 50 hectares, but only six will be used in the initial stage. The landfill is owned by the state, through the National Environment Fund (FUNAB), but it was paid for by the aluminium smelter MOZAL. The landfill can process 3,500 tonnes of industrial waste a month. The disposal of waste from industries in Maputo, Matola and Boane is thus solved for at least the next five years.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Marylene Spezzati
The Resident Representative
P.O. Box 4595
Maputo
Mozambique
Tel: 258-1 490337/8 (Rr) 491475/492141
Fax: (258-1) 491691
E-mail: Fo.Moz@Undp.Org, Registry.Mz@Undp.Org
RR Email: Marylene.Spezzati@Undp.Org

NAMIBIA

Windhoek
Environment and Tourism Deputy Minister Leon Jooste said on the occasion of World Environment Day that it was imperative to create environmentally friendly cities by providing clean drinking water, effective sanitation services and cleaner industries. He was the main speaker at Windhoek's World Environment Day celebration, held at the Zoo Park in the heart of the city. He said his Ministry, the City of Windhoek and the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry had initiated an environmental management planning programme for the capital city. The programme would focus on cleaner production and urban environment planning. He also announced that the Ministry was finalizing the Pollution and Waste Management Bill and associated regulations. These pieces of legislation would make environmental assessment mandatory in all developments, including construction projects in towns. A massive clean-up operation was also organized during World Environment Week from June 4 to 10, at the dune belt between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. The Environmental Management Section of the Municipality of Walvis Bay, in partnership with Dare Devil Adventures organized the effort to get the dunes spotless. An appeal was also made to 4x4 vehicle owners to assist with the campaign by offering to take volunteers into the dunes. Quad bikes were also made available to assist volunteers. The Municipality awarded certificates of appreciation to all participants and donors.

For more information, please contact:
H.E. Rev. Wellem Konjore
Minister of Environment and Tourism
2TH Floor, FGI Building
Post Street Mall
Private Bag 13346
Windhoek
Namibia
Tel: (264-61) 284 2335/284 2111/284 2302
Fax: (264-61) 232 057/240339
E-mail: Nghitila@Dea.Met.Gov.Na

NIGERIA

Abuja
In Nigeria where one of the most dreadful consequences of urbanization is the problem of waste (industrial, domestic etc) management, WED 2005 was a good opportunity to discuss the environment; social and public health effects of poorly managed waste system and highlight some of the problems. These include: pollution of air by smog, especially where wastes are burnt openly as practiced in most Nigerian cities and communities; the flooding of water ways; contamination of ground water with land fills which have not been properly constructed, the obstruction of free flow of traffic when refuse is dumped unto water ways, the prolific breeding of cockroaches and mosquitoes which can transmit diseases; industrial pollution and deforestation. President Olusegun Obasanjo has implored Nigerians to remain committed to the revegetation of the country's major cities and urban areas, hinting that the federal government would be raising more than 51 million tree seedlings per annum to check desert encroachment. Speaking on the occasion of the World Environment Day (WED) celebration in Abuja, the president warned that the degradation and depletion of the nation's forest reserve base has major effects on other sectors of the economy, noting that this administration was already addressing the problem by putting in place policies and programmes aimed at "making the cities more urbane, more people friendly and environmentally sustainable".

For more information, please contact:
H.E. Mr. Iyorchia Ayu
Minister of Environment
Federal Ministry of Environment
P.M.B. 468 Garki
Abuja
Nigeria
Tel: (234-9) 523 4014/523 4119/
Fax: (234-9) 523 4014/523 4119
E-mail: Fmenv@Hyperia.Com

Aboh-Mbaise
The Geography and Environmental Management Students Association is organizing a week-long programme to celebrate the World Environment Day in 2005. Activities will include a tree-planting campaign, a seminar, a green walk and a campaign against environmental pollution and unfriendly farming practices. The campaign will also focus on the effects of land degradation and will promote stiffer penalties for environmental offenders. In addition, stickers will be distributed to raise awareness about WED.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Chukwuemeka Ulor
Geography and Environmental Management Students Association (GEMA)
c/o POB 56 Nkwogwu
Aboh-Mbaise
Nigeria
Tel: +234 803 879 8834
E-mail: gemsa_imsu@yahoo.co.uk

Akure, Ondo State
To commemorate World Environment Day, the youth-wing of the organization Kids & Teens Concerns, popularly known as the “MAD buddyz” (Making A Difference buddyz), invites friends to join them and be “MAD“ in taking good care of their city and in removing waste. The organization will also mobilize political support for the campaign entitled Make A Garden.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Martin-Mary Falana
Kids & Teens Concerns
140, Oke-Ijebu Street
Akure, Ondo State
Nigeria
Tel: (234 803) 560 6915
E-mail: teensconcerns@yahoo.com
Website: www.kidsnteens.netfirms.com

Anuja
Empower the Earth will celebrate WED 2005 with a one week long programme featuring essay competitions, a Never Litter street cleaning excercise, excursions, exhibitions of environmental machines, vehicles, instruments, plants and other. On the day itself there will be a seminar and a lecture on the environment, as well as an award ceremony honuring Mallam El-Rufai as Environment Man of the Year in Nigeria for his fight in protecting green areas.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Einstein Abasieti
Empower the Earth
Suite 028 Lozumba Complex
Area 10, Garki, Anuja
Nigeria
Tel: (234-80) 37041310
E-mail: empowertheearth@yahoo.com

Badagry
The Interact Club of the Methodist Senior High School in Badagry, Nigeria will undertake a clean-up of their community by providing waste paper bins.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Odunayo Oduntan
Interact Club
Methodist Senior High School Badagry (SS2A)
Badagry
Nigeria
Tel: 08034954064
E-mail: filimontana@yahoo.com

Calabar
On the occasion of World Environment Day 2005, the Environmental Protection and Development Initiative (EPDI) will conduct a seminar on the theme Green Cities. they will also produce poster and organize an essay competition as well as a rally in the University of Calabar. They will also host a thanksgiving service at Chapel of Redemption at the University.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Daniel Edoho
Environmental Protection and Development Initiative (EPDI)
c/o Student Affairs Unit
PMB 1115 University of Calabar
Calabar, C.R.S
Nigeria
Tel: +23408038971551
E-mail: epdi02@yahoo.com

Calabar
To commemorate the World Environment Day, the Obudu Conservation Education Center is organizing an awareness rally for primary and secondary schools. NGOs and eco-tourism operators in Nigeria will also participate in the gathering, which will focus on green tours. Activities will include a carnival float parade, educational talks and guided tours to areas requiring special conservation attention.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Clement Umina
Obudu Conservation Education Center
#3 Moore Road Calabar and Obudu Ranch & Resort
Calabar
Nigeria
Tel: + 23408034058031 (mobile line)
Fax: 234-087-239237
E-mail: africlimax@passion4art.com

Delta State
The African Initiative for Environmental Sustainable Network will be holding a school debate, a workshop and an environmental awareness campaign on the occasion of WED this year.

For more information, please contact:
Princewill Emeka Mordi
African Initiative for Environmental Sustainable Network
258 Ughelli Patani Road
Alele Station Complex Ughelli
Delta State
Nigeria
Tel: 234-08023412619
E-mail: aiesn_african@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.geocities.com/aiesn_african

Dugbe
On the occasion of WED this year, New Environment 4 World Youth is planting eucalyptus trees in front of four secondary schools in Nigeria, as well as a quiz competition among secondary school students in Ibadan and Abeokuta on the role of youth in environment management.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Ogunleye Oladotun
New Environment 4 World Youth
P.O. Box 37576
Dugbe
Nigeria
Tel: (234-805) 701 5780
E-mail: danewhonour@yahoo.com

Enugu State
On the occasion of WED, Ibrahim-Ahmadu Abubakar, a member of the National Youth Service, (Mandatory National Service for Graduates under the National Youth Service Corps Scheme of the Federal Government of Nigeria) deployed to Enugu-East Local Government Area is organising an Essay/Quiz Competition on the WED theme Green Cities! between Schools of Enugu East metropolis.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Ibrahim-Ahmadu Abubakar ENS/4B/1012
c/o Mrs Nwafor
Zonal Inspector NYSC Enugu-East LGA
National Youth Service Corp
Abakaliki Road, Enugu
Enugu State, Nigeria
E-mail: ibhalilu@yahoo.com

Enugu State
The National Youth Service Corps (N.Y.S.C) is celebrating World Environment Day with a series of initiatives. The activities will be carried out in collaboration with the environmental clubs that the NYSC has established in various schools with the purpose of raising environmental awareness among children. Activities will include beautification of neighborhoods and cleaning of dumpsites. A drama focusing on the 2005 Green City theme will be produced and a quiz competition organized.

For more information, please contact:
National Youth Service Corps(N.Y.S.C)
No 2 Abakiliki Road
Enugu
or
The President
Education Community Development
N.Y.S.C
Enugu North Local Govt Area
Enugu State
Nigeria
Tel: 234-8044131775,01-8165205
E-mail: omatshola79@yahoo.com

Ibadan
To commemorate this year's WED, Dohak Ventures are organizing a workshop in conjunction with the Oyo-State Government and the Oyo State House of Assembly. The topic of the workshop is industrial environmental planning and waste management control and it is scheduled to take place on 2 and 3 June at the conference center of I.I.T.A. in Ibadan,Nigeria. The theme is For a cleaner environment.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Jonathan Doherty
Dohak Ventures
c/o c.i. SAjibogun & Co. Ltd.
62 Lagos Rd. Challenge
Ibadan
Nigeria
Tel: 009-234-0803-817-9110
Fax: 009-234-02-2311-311
E-mail: dohak_ade@yahoo.com

Ibadan
The Environment Magazine & Newspaper will mark World Environment Day with a media forum for stakeholders, journalists and chief executives of major companies.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Wale Akinwumi
The Environment Magazine & Newspaper
96, Old Lagos Road
Challenge
Ibadan
Nigeria
Tel: (234-80) 23387808, (234-80) 33164567
E-mail: environment@journalist.com

Kano
The Kano Green is a group of Nigerian National Youth Service Corp members who are active in the north of Nigeria where the greatest environmental challenge is desertification. They carry out tree planting activities and renovation of parks and gardens.

To mark World Environment Day - 5 June - they plan a rally and a party in the evening of the same day.

For more information, please contact:
Luke Chike Igweobi
Coordinator, Kano Green
Room 4, M51H, Sch. of Health Tech. Club Road,
Kano Nigeria.
Cell:+234 8023881825
E-mail: bioserverconsult@yahoo.co.uk

Kaduna
Admiral Ecological Challenge has the following objectives for World Environment Day:

1. Promote environmental conservation and high ethical standard in the environmental sphere.

Finally there will be an incentive programme for outstanding performance. In the early stages of the existing forestry project, farmers are given cash incentives or other prizes for planting the required number of trees. Many Nigerians do not plant trees now, because there is no encouragement. Admiral Ecological Challenge will create special awards for those that distinguish themselves in the Admiral Eco-challenge Programme. This will be done at the communities, local government, states and national levels.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Madlion Shedrach
Admiral Environmental Care
No.16 Giwa Road
Kaduna
Nigeria
Tel: (234-080) 378 62101
Fax: (234-062) 415 727
E-mail: adimralevon2005@yahoo.com

Lagos
Members of the organization CLICK along with volunteers and tree donors will embark on a tree planting programme for one week preceding the WED 2005 celebrations in three local governments in metropolitan Lagos. The local governments were selected based on their need for 'greenery, type of roofing materials and suitability to the project. The aim is to extend the green corridor of the city and improve the aesthetics as well. CLICK's volunteer group comprises staff of the local government, pupils in secondary schools, community development associations and corporate sponsors.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Joseph Mojume
CLICK
The Department of Urban and Regional Planning
University of Lagos
Lagos
Nigeria
Tel: +2348055600519
E-mail: photoclick2003@yahoo.co.uk

Lagos
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Nigerian Youth Enviromental Network, in collaboration with local and state enviromental agencies, are planing to issue a press release to a number of media houses. They are also organizing: a rally on 3 June to create awareness throughout the community; a seminar with the theme: YOUR ENVIROMENT AND YOU, which is going to be held at the National Theatre in Lagos on 4 june; and a clean-up exercise on 5 of june; as well as an award launcheon on 6 june for all participating groups, organisations, agencies and sponsors.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Obalereko-iloTaiwo
Nigerian Youth Enviromental Network
E-mail: teelo4u@yahoo.co.uk

Lagos
To celebrate World Environment Day, Earthwatch Foundation is planning a series of events that will take place in June. A special publication will appear in a major Nigerian newspaper, featuring environmental projects and NGOs activities, with the participation of activists and government officials. In addition, the second Barbeach stakeholders Conference will be held, to raise public awareness and stimulate action for a serious environmental problem, such as coastal erosion. Earthwatch Foundation is also organizing an event entitled "Earth Carnival", including a green concert and comedies. The happening is open to everybody. Participants are invited to dress in colorful attires with shades of green. A week-long environmental awareness campaign will be broadcast in selected Nigerian TV stations. Last year, between 29 May and 5 June, Tunde Imolehin (a well-known environment analyst and a TV personality) hosted a very successful television festival on one of the most respected Nigerian TV stations. It was entitled Earth Summit and it was carried out with the participation of a lot of environmental personalities. Today it has become a regular weekly programme of the channel.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Tunde Imolehin
Earthwatch Foundation(EF)/Shelter Communications
3, Bayo Ajayi Street, Agidingbi, Ikeja
Lagos
Nigeria
Tel: 01-894 3343, 0802 324 0232, 0803 285 8126
Fax: 09-523 6112
E-mail: tundeimolehin@yahoo.co.uk; changeyourattitude@hotmail.com
Website: www.changeyourattitude.org

Lagos
To celebrate WED, the Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) has organized the Ride-for-life Green Concert, a green motorcycle ride concert. The 5 km ride will start as a moving train from Bar-beach end of Lagos and terminate at Ikeja. This event has been planned to raise awareness among the public and the government of various environmental issues, including: coastal erosion, environmental sanitation, safety on wheels, noise and air pollution. About 50 carefully selected motorcyclists will be kitted with branded T-shirts and caps. Other environmentally responsible people will participate in the ride-for-life exercise. The train will be jointly coordinated with the officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). It will also make use of resource materials like Public Address System (PAS), banners, and fliers, to spread environmental information. In addition, a five-day Environmental Art Exhibition show will be organized at Muson Centre, in collaboration with Afroaccess Galleries. Eminent environmentalists, government representatives, members of the diplomatic corps, business leaders, UN representatives, as well as the general public, will take part in the event.

For more information, please contact:
Leslie Anne Adogame
Nigerian Environmental Society (NES)
NUJ Lighthouse, 3/5 Adeyemo Alakija Street, Victoria Island, P.O.Box 10748 Marina
Lagos
Nigeria
Tel: 234-01-3200888, 08033301305
Fax: 234-01-3200888
E-mail: environ_nes@yahoo.com, ane_adogame@hotmail.com
Website: www.nes-environ.org

Port Harcourt
To commemorate WED, the organization Environmental Consciousness and Justice Campaign in Port Harcourt is organising a street rally in the community in order to raise awareness and to keep the community clean. They are also organising a quiz for students in the community,

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Maduka Ume
Environmental Consciousness and Justice Campaign
32 Rumuola Road
Port Harcourt
Nigeria
Tel: (234) 0803711579
E-mail: duka1ng@yahoo.com

Port Harcourt
To commemorate World Environment Day , the Port Harcourt Link Club organized an awareness campaing on open space, biodiversity and the greening of the urban environment. The campaign included:

- a documentary film entitled “Salvaging Port Harcourt, the Dwindling Green City”, which was repeatedly broadcast on Rivers State Television between 1 and 5 June 2005.

Surulere
To mark World Environment Day the Human Rights and Justice Group International under its Sustainable Environmental Action Program (SEAP) will carry out a drainage clean-up project in Kirikiri Community at Apapa Lagos, State of Nigeria. This project is aimed at cleaning up all the drainage ditches in the community to prevent flooding and ocean surges. Flooding is a big problem, as many ditches are blocked by local refuse dumps. Also included in the activities is an environmental campaign Know Your Rights. This is aimed at educating and enlightening the communities to know that a sustainable clean environment is a right and a prerequisite for healthy living and that they are the only people that can guarantee this. About 134 volunteers have registered to participate in this year's event. We also hope to attract political attention, as the local community has been neglected by successive governments.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Prince Devison Nze
Human Rights & Justice Group Int'l
53 Western Avenue, Ojuelegba,
Surulere
Nigeria
Tel: +234-8034923400
E-mail: justice@justice.kabissa.org
Website: www.justice.kabissa.org

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

Empangeni
Together with eight local schools in Mtubatuba, the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs is organizing anti-litter campaigns and tree planting exercises on the occasion of WED. The activity will last for three days. Hlabisa and Mtubatuba Municipalities will help by providing refuse bags and a tractor to remove the waste.

For more information, please contact:
Muzi Mtshali
Department of Agriculture and Environmetnal Affairs
P/ Bag x 20018
Empangeni
Republic of South Africa
Tel: (27 035) 792 1624
Fax: (27 035) 792 1620
E-mail: lukemuzimtshali@yahoo.com

Pretoria
South Africa celebrated National Environment Week, coinciding with International Environment Day today. The week was themed: "Our environment belongs to all who live in it". As part of the celebrations in South Africa this year, the National Assembly debated the subject with special emphasis on climate change and the Kyoto Protocol. Environmental Affairs and Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk also formally designated the first group of Environmental Management Inspectors (EMIs) - the "Green Scorpions". The environmental inspectors are authorized with a range of enforcement powers varying from routine inspections to search and seizure operations, setting up roadblocks and arresting suspects. Launching the week, the Minister said it was appropriate that the UNEP chose this year's theme for World Environment Day - 'Green Cities' - because cities consumed more than 75 percent of global resources. The Minister also launched the first in a series of countrywide Clean Air Imbizo meetings in Boipatong, to engage with communities worst affected by air pollution. South Africa also marked World Environment Day by "going green" - a concept that is ill afforded in a country where for many putting food on the table is an everyday struggle. While Cape Town's "green" strategy is well-known, South Africa's other major centers require the blueprint for the green plan to be used to bring a more environmentally friendly approach to the rest of the country.

For more information, please contact:
The High Commissioner
Permanent Representative
Permanent Mission of Mauritius to UNEP
Pretorius Street
Hatfield 0083
Pretoria
South Africa
Tel: 27 012-342 1283/4
Fax: 27 012- 342 1286

Umzinto
To celebrate WED, speeches and discussions were held in 12 primary schools in June 2005, under the theme "Green Cities: Plan for the future". The South African slogan was: "Our Environment Belongs to All Who Live in It". The campaign was addressed to approx. 6167 children, with the purpose of empowering youth and children, and raising awareness of environmental rights, as contained in the Bill of Rights of the South African Constitution.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Troy Govender
Sustainability United
P. O. Box 428
Umzinto
South Africa
Tel: +27 31 7105260
Fax: +27 31 7105255
E-mail: sustainabilityunited@yahoo.com

RWANDA

Kigali
In Rwanda, the Environment Minister Drocella Mugorewera, launched the environmental week urging all Rwandans to conserve nature around towns. The environmental week was dedicated to protecting areas around River Nyabarongo so that soils are not washed off into the river. According to a recent expert report, few Rwandans are practicing measures like terraces to protect the environment. The Minister also called upon all leaders to protect the environment and urged all Rwandans to respect the Environmental Law.

For more information, please contact:
Mrs. Drocella Mugorewera
Minister for Lands, Environment, Forestry, Water and
Natural Resources
P.O Box 3502
Kigali
Rwanda
Tel: (250) 82623
Fax: (250) 82627
E-mail: minitere@rwanda1.com
Alternative Email: fausamu@yahoo.fr

SIERRA LEONE

Freetown
Civitan Sierra Leone will mark World Environment Day with a one-day workshop for teachers and a three-day training programme on environmental education for school children in Sierra Leone .

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Abdul M. Fatoma
Civitan Sierra Leone
2 Pyke Street Brookfields C/O CSSL
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Tel: 23276814499
E-mail: civitansalonecivitan@yahoo.com

SOMALIA

Berbera
Every year, the organization Yovenco in Berbera organizes a ceremony on the occasion of World Environment Day. This year, they will organize a campaign to make the city clean and to raise the public's awareness about the importance of protecting the environment. They will also mobilize the community through the media by putting on plays about the environment.

For more information, please contact:
Yovenco
Street No. 1
Berbera
Somalia
Tel: 252 2 447700
Fax: 252 2 743301
E-mail: yovenco@yahoo.comm

SWAZILAND

Mbabane
2 weeks before WED, a variety of activities were carried out in the country's main towns and cities, in line with the WED 2005 theme. Activities included:

• A WED press conference by the Swaziland Environment Authority.
• Protection and cleaning of a stream at Siteki Town
• Cleaning of a pond at Pigg's Peak Town
• A breakfast meeting for Parliement Portfolio Committees to sensitize them about WED
• A joint tree-planting & clean-up campaign at Manzini City
• A mini-launch for the rehabilitation of public parks
• Declaration of a wetland as a protected area in Nhlangano Town
• WED seminar at the University of Swaziland
• National WED commemoration at Pigg's Peak Town (including an exhibition) on June 4, 2005.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Brenda Ndzinisa
United Nations Development Programme
P. O. Box 261
Mbabane
Swaziland
Tel: +268 404 2301/2/3
Fax: +268 404 5341
E-mail: brenda.ndzinisa@undp.org
Website: www.undp.org.sz

TANZANIA

Dar es Salaam
To commemorate WED, the Mabibo Women Environmental Management Society is organizing solid waste collection and road sweeping, as well as tree planting activities.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Zita Sebastian Nyiranda
Mabibo Women Environmental Management Society
P.O Box 21875
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Tel: (255) 0741 762171
E-mail: znyirenda@hotmail.com

Dar es Salaam
The Association of Geography and Environmental Management of the University of Dar es Salaam (AGEM-UDSM) will hold a public talk to commemorate World Environmental Day. Important stakeholders of environment related issues will participate.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Bakara Ngogo
AGEM-UDSM
P.O.Box 35049
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Tel: 0741682546
E-mail: agem_udsm2004@yahoo.com

Dar es Salaam
To mark WED 2005, the United Nations Information Centre, in collaboration with Youth of United Nations Association in Tanzania have organized a clean-up session of Mbagala Secondary School, a new school in Mbagala area, Dar es Salaam. The clean-up will be followed by tree-planting. Later there will be a debate and quiz on environmetal topics.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Eshila Hazel Maravanyika
United Nations Information Centre
P. O. Box 9224, Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Tel: 255-22-2126055
Fax: 255-22-2112923
E-mail: unic.urt@raha.com
Website: www.unic.undp.org

Kigoma
This year, the Relief Development Society (Redeso) is planning to celebrate WED in refugee camps, under the theme "Green our camps". Various activities to raise the public’s awareness are being organized, including: football, netball and volleyball matches, environmental education activities, drama, poetry and poster displays.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Nyinisaeli Gwamagobe
Relief Development Society (REDESO)
P.O. Box 142, Kibondo
Kigoma
Tanzania
Tel: +255-28-2820215
Fax +255-28-2820215
E-mail: kibondo@redeso.or.tz, nyinisabg@yahoo.ca
Website: www.redeso.org

Mwanza
The Mwanza NGOs and the Mwanza Tampere Cooperation are planning the following activities to commemorate World Environment Day 2005:

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Abubakar Karsan
Mwanza NGOs & Mwanza Tampere Cooperation
P.O.Box 2516
Mwanza
Tanzania
Tel: 255 28 2500829
Fax: 255 28 2540243
E-mail: mngonmza@hotmail.com
Website: www.mwanzacommunity.org

Mwanza
Malihai Clubs Of Tanzania has chosen to celebrate this year's World Environment Day by undertaking a clean-up of the city of Mwanza and of its polluted rivers. In addition, trees will be planted in bare areas.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Christopher Mafuru
Malihai Clubs Of Tanzania
P.O. Box 149
Mwanza
Tanzania
Tel: +255 744 430959
Fax: +255 28 2500665
E-mail: malihaiclub_oftanzania@yahoo.uk.com

Mtwara
To celebrate WED, the Mnazi Bay - Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park (MBREMP) has organized a series of events, including: essay and drawing competitions for school children; display of posters with slogans supporting marine conservation; mangroves planting in the park villages of Mngoji and Tangazo; and football competitions. On 5 June, a speech will be given at Madimba village, to raise awareness of the need to protect marine environment and biodiversity. A traditional drum performance is also planned, as well as a public presentation entitled “Conflict between marine protection and use of resources”.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Robert Katikiro
Mnazi Bay - Ruvuma Estuary Marine
Park P.O.Box 845
Mtwara
Tanzania
Tel: +255 23- 2333091
Fax: +255 23 2333091
E-mail: mbremp@makondenet.com, mnazibay@marineparks.com
Website: www.marineparks.com

Mtwara
The Forum For Conservation On Nature (FOCONA) has chosen to celebrate this year's World Environment Day by undertaking a collection of solid wastes in Mtwara and Mikindani streets. In addition, a forum on the role of the private sector for the improvement of solid waste management will take place at the Parish Hall on 5 June. From 2 to 4 June, at FOCONA's office premises, discussions will be organized to create awareness on environmental conservation.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Robert Katikiro
Forum For Conservation On Nature
P.O.Box 476
Mtwara
Tanzania
Tel: +255 23 2333240, +255 741 517296
Fax: +255 23 2333240
E-mail: foconamtwara@yahoo.com

USA-River
For World Environment Day this year, Leguruki Secondary School in Tanzania has planned a compaign promoting the use of solar and wind milss as sources of power and energy. They are also organizing clean-up efforts and tree planting events to help the community to better understand the role of UNEP.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Anthony Musani
Leguruki Secondary School
USA-RIVER
Tanzania
Tel: (255 744) 874 986
E-mail: aamusani@yahoo.com

UGANDA

Lugazi
Caritas Lugazi - Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Management Programme will mark World Environment Day by organizing for member farmer groups and other locals in the towns of Kayunga, Busana and Mukono to plant trees along road sides. They will also organize "Keeping Your Towns Clean" campaigns. In addition, there will be debates on the theme of Keeping Cities Green in schools.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Catherine Nabwami
Caritas Lugazi- Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Management Programme
P. O BOX 87
Lugazi
Uganda
Tel: 25677610005
E-mail: nabwami@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.lugazi.org

ZIMBABWE

Bindura
To mark World Environment Day the Environment Action Support Youth (EASY) will be implementing a Zero Waste Initiative at Bindura University Campus through developing and implementing a sustainable waste management plan. They will also clean up Bindura Town and Hospital.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Brian Machingura
Environment Action Support Youth (EASY)
Bindura University of Science Education P Bag 1020
Bindura
Zimbabwe
Tel: 263 071 7531
E-mail: bmachingura@yahoo.com

Harare
To raise environmental awareness among students, the Gateway Primary School will celebrate WED preparing posters and holding an awareness march during break time.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Nyarai Tunjera
Gateway Primary School
Box EH121
Harare
Zimbabwe
Tel: 263-4-335380
Fax: 263-4-308689
E-mail: nt@gatewayprimary.co.zw
Website: www.gatewayprimary.cp.zw

Harare
To celebrate WED, Bioremedies Zimbabwe is organizing an event that will take place at Cecil Kopje, in Mutare City. Environment rehabilitation products will be presented, and banners will be displayed, to promote wetlands conservation and management In Africa, wetlands are planned as greenbelts, but they are also used by urban communities for farming, thereby improving food security.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Julius Tavonameso
Bioremedies Zimbabwe
P.O. Box CY 1930, Causeway
Harare
Zimbabwe
Tel: 263 4 743 655/6
E-mail: bioremedies@comone.co.zw

ZAMBIA

Lusaka
In Zambia, Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources Deputy Minister Nedson Nzowa expressed sadness that big businesses in Zambia were making huge profits at the expense of protecting the environment. The Environmental Council of Zambia (ECZ) Director also expressed concern that only 30 per cent of people in Lusaka have access to sewer systems. Speaking at the commemoration of the World Environment Day, Nzowa complained that many businesses did not care about the environment.

For more information, please contact:
Hon. Kabinga Pande, MP
Minister of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources
P.O. Box 34011
Lusaka
Zambia
Tel: (260-1) 229421
Fax: (260-1) 229414
E-mail: menr@zamnet.zm