Environment

Reintegration of young farmers

AZUR started with youth in Pointe-Noire a micro project with small farmers. The project is working on a surface of 800 m2. Vegetables have already been planted. Click here to receive updates.

Environment Education and Sustainable Development Network in Central Africa sub region (REEDDAC)

More than 30 delegates from the Central Africa sub region gathered from 01 to 03 june 2006 in Libreville, Gabon for the creation of the Environment Education and Sustainable Development Network in Central Africa sub region (REEDDAC) with support from the Environment Ministry in Gabon, Réseau des Aires protégées d’Afrique centrale (RAPAC), and the World Conservation Society au Gabon. Sylvie Niombo, Executive Director of AZUR Developpement attended the workshop.

CONFERENCE: African Youth Network in Brazzaville

More than 20 youth involved in environment work across the continent are gathering in Brazzaville, Congo for a conference. During the conference, the AEO for Youth book will be launched.

We are happy to inform you that Marie Kimfoko Tusambile our environment project leader and Sylvie Niombo, our Executive Director attended and spoke at the conference.

Marie Tusambile has been elected as a Tunza Advisor for Central Africa sub region. Tunza is a UNEP strategy that involved youth in decision making process on environment at regional and international level.

Youth Environment Education Program

We have launched our Youth Environment Education Project (YEEP) in Brazzaville on May. One of our objectives is to work for environment protection, and we have chosen to do so by educating future leaders on environment issues.

AZUR will work with youth to sensitize them and share information about environment issues to 60 students in 2 schools. YEEP targets children from 6 to 15 years and will use creative methods to educate them about environment using a guide produced by UNEP and AEO for Youth materials. This project is funded on a cost sharing basis with schools involved, AZUR provides local transportation for youth volunteers implementing the project and training materials.

By investing in this project, AZUR hopes to develop a core set of youth advocates for environment in the country. Schools are also willing to include environment education in their curriculum next year. It is planned that the project will be implemented in other areas of Congo. More information is available on request at programmes@azurdev.org

Sharing information on environment

The Web platform Lissanga provides useful and accurate information on environment in Congo and in Africa. Please visit

http://www.lissanga.org

Our eNewsletter Lissanga Infos provides regular information on environment.

More information is available programmes@azurdev.org

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