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The changing environment requires new solutions
The United Nations Environment Programme, in partnership with Volvo Group, is organising ‘Volvo Adventure’. It is an online global education programme that rewards environmental activities among students aged between 13 and 16.
The projects will be published on www.
volvoadventure.org, and the best projects will be selected for an all-expenses paid trip to Sweden to compete in the global finals. The last date for posting projects on the site is January 31.
For students who are just starting out, Volvo offers to help with resources to plan and develop their project, based on successful past projects.
The initial stage of the programme is conducted entirely online, and is aimed at combining fun, learning and action.
“It’s absolutely inspiring to witness children with their endless energy and innovative ideas with regard to creating a better environment for us all. We have had the opportunity to meet many Volvo Adventure finalists in the past, from India, and feel assured that if we listen to them, our future is secured. We now look forward to the next set of ideas and actions that these young people bring to the table,” says Eric Leblanc of Volvo.
In the past, Indian teams have had a successful stint in the competition, winning two global finals in the last five contests with projects that focused on biodiversity, wastage of resources, water quality, sustainable use of energy and transport.
Volvo Adventure Project is part of various environment-related initiatives undertaken by Volvo.
Another event closely following this project is the Environment Seminar on February 4 in New Delhi and February 6 in Bangalore, for which Volvo is a partner.
For details, visit the website.
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