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ALGERIA
Alger Scouts Musulmans Algeriens (SMA) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?165/55 On September 4, the Algerian Clean Up the World 2008 campaign took advantage of the school summer holidays under the theme, "Start Today... Save Tomorrow - Clean Up Our Climate." Approximately 500 members of the Scouts Musulmans Algriens linked up with millions of fellow Scouts and volunteers worldwide to share in this years environmental initiative. In the city of Tlemcen located in western Algeria, over 200 Scouts from the local scout groups of El Manar, El Amana, Ennahda and Ettwassol collected over 150 bags of waste. Also in the Algerian Eastern Annaba Province, many fellow Scouts helped with the collection of waste from the beaches of the Mediterranean Sea Algerian Seashore. Cub Scouts also took part in an environment quiz, raising their awareness of the challenges and problems that face their communities in relation to climate change and global warming. In Mostaganem, Scouts organised tree planting and a beach clean up with the participation of 240 Scouts. About 120 trees were also planted in a school. Local support provided by: GTZ, SARL LExquise. Annaba Association Hippone Pour le Developpement Collectif http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3210/158 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3210/227 The "Nettoyons Annaba" activity was carried out by Association Hippone pour le Dveloppement Collectif, on September 19, for CUW Weekend. Members of the group worked with the local scout group, council, business and student associations to clean the FLN - Champs de Mars park area in Annaba. Recycling bins were also installed in the park for future use. Coverage of the days activities was later shown on the ARTE television channel. A second activity, a clean up of various cemeteries in Annaba was also organised by the association. The clean up caught the attention of the local council and will hopefully ensure that government institutions show greater concern in caring for cemeteries in the area. Bousaada Association Essaada de BouSaada A range of educational based activities were organised and carried out by the Association Essaada de BouSaada, to enable primary and high school students to become more active in protecting the environment. The association compiled and distributed their "Green Space" guide to approximately 22 schools. The guide provided practical advice on organising a clean up activity. By working with teachers at the schools, clean ups were carried out at 12 parks in the district and 25 "Green Clubs" were created to encourage further environmental activities in the future. Students that participated in the activities were awarded with a special "environmental badge" for their efforts. Skikda Association Ecologica de Skikda Two clean up activities at Market and Larbi Ben Mhidi Beaches were organised by the Association Ecologica de Skikda, with both the local radio station and the Sonelgaz Society lending their support and participation in the clean ups. The clean up activities highlighted the need to protect coast areas and keep them and free of waste.
BURKINA FASO
Bobo - Dioulasso Association pour un Developpement Durable Burkina Faso (ADD) Ecole KUAC
CAMEROON
Douala Benevolent Association for Protection of the Environment and the Socially Underprivileged (BAPESU) For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org
CONGO
Brazzaville Association des Jeunes pour le Developpement Humain et la Protection de l'Environnement (AJDHPE) A clean up activity took place at a primary school in Brazzaville Maklkl, prior to the start of the 20082009 school year. The Brazzaville Maklkl municipality and more than 20 volunteers participated in the activity. Approximately 150 kilos of waste was collected with all recyclable materials being sent to a recycling centre for proper disposal. Thanks to their efforts, AJDHPE believed that they had contributed to making the school grounds a healthy environment for the start of the school year.
COTE D'IVOIRE
Abidjan ONG Vivre Sainement Three different activities were organised by Vivre Sainement in 2008. The first activity, an awareness raising activity concerning forest conservation was conducted with students aged 10-14 years, from the Abidjan district. More than 100 students participated in the activity which included writing an essay based on the question; "Our Forests: What is their future in our country?" Following this, further awareness campaigns concerning HIV/AIDS and improving public hygiene to combat pollution in urban areas, were held in the Yopougon and Koumass districts of Abidjan. These campaigns were organised with the support of the Minister for Health and Public Hygiene.
EGYPT
Al Qahirah Arab Office for Youth and Environment (AOYE) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?596/66
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ETHIOPIA
Addis Ababa UNEP Addis Ababa Office
GABON
Estuaire Nouvelle Nature Conservancy
GAMBIA
Bakau New Town Young People in the Media, The Gambia http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3355/190
GHANA
Accra Aruja Dance Ensemble Foundation http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3237/140 A waste removal activity was organised in the north industrial area of Accra on November 15. Approximately 100 volunteers took part in their first ever Clean Up the World event collecting over 2 tonnes of waste. The organic waste collected on the day was used as compost and the plastic bags collected were recycled. Local support provided by: Highland Springs Ltd, Travelmax Travel and Tours Ltd, Zoomlion Gh.Ltd.
KENYA
Kericho Motobo Environment Live Programme Clean up events were held in four Kenyan towns in March, May and September. Approximately 600 volunteers took part in each town collecting over 8 tonnes of waste in total. The organic waste was separated for composting and paper was sent to commercial recycling facilities. A tree planting and environmental education campaign was held in conjunction with the clean ups, reaching 2,205 students in 15 schools. The campaign was regarded as a success as not only did the events encourage greater community spirit, the waste that was recycled generated income for the community and the activities encouraged the local council to introduce regular waste removal services. Nairobi Kawangware Urumwe Youth Group Kawangware Urumwe Youth Group held a range of environmental activities to coincide with key global environmental events in 2008. The first activity took place on Earth Day in April with the Kawangware Primary School conducting a tree planting day whereby 200 students each planted their own tree. For WED a clean up activity was organised and was attended by more than 300 participants. 8 tonnes of waste was collected on the day and any valuable recyclable waste from the collection, was sorted and sold. CUW Weekend was another success story for the group with 200 participants working together to collect 10 tonnes of waste and plant 100 seedlings within the Ndurarua primary school grounds. Finally International Water Day was also observed by holding a water testing activity whereby water fetched from three various sources was monitored and the results from the data collected was sent to the Water Environment Federation for further assessment. Local support provided by: Plan International and the youth economic empowerment programme. Kibera Sidebridge Community Initiative http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1103/300 Whilst the Kibera Side Bridge Community Initiatives Clean Up the World activities were ongoing throughout the year, there was particular emphasis on September 24-25, during which the community was mobilised to clean up a major tributary to the Nairobi Dam. The support of the local administration was invoked to assist in raising awareness of the impacts of dumping refuse, and the resulting pollution to the Nairobi Dam. Although no funding was received and only limited support, locally and internationally, approximately 200 people were involved in the activities. Due to the recent civil unrest in Kenya, the activities were used to highlight peace, with the slogan "our environment, our peace". It is hoped that continued efforts in raising environmental awareness and cleaning up the tributary will lead to the return of some fish species to the dam. The local community too, in realising that "we are our environments keepers", will learn the benefits of proper waste management; including reduction of mosquito breeding areas and thus malaria transmission, as well as, instilling a sense of community spirit and national pride. The recognition from Clean Up the World has given the group a sense of pride in its work and increased awareness and support of its efforts by the local administration. Mulembe FM Mulembe FM, a radio station based in Nairobi, organised a Clean Up the World event in the western province of Kenya during November and December. With the assistance of local government bodies, environment agencies and the private sector, they coordinated the planting of more than 20,000 tree seedlings in Kakamega forest. The forest is one of the only remaining areas of Guineo-Congolian tropical rainforest in East Africa. The volunteers whom took part in the tree planting campaign came from an estimated 57 villages and some 60 schools near the Kakamega forest. By involving the local community, the campaign was able to create awareness amongst the community of the value of forests and by providing ideas on sustainable ways of using forests, this will help to conserve the forest in the future. Pillars of Kibera Youth Kibera For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org
LIBERIA
Monrovia Bushrod Waste Management and Development Enterprise For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org
MALAWI
Lilongwe Centre for Community Empowerment and Development http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3245/153 The Centre for Community Empowerment and Development (CECAD) incorporated their Clean Up the World activity with a demonstration march held in Lilongwe on December 6 as part of the Global Day of Action against climate change. More than 350 people took part in the march that was organised to coincide with the 2008 UN Climate Talks that were taking place in Poznan, Poland from December 1-12. CECAD was also involved facilitating a series of climate talks, entitled the "Rethinking Our World Initiative" that were conducted in 18 schools throughout Lilongwe reaching approximately 1,800 students, to raise awareness on the issue of climate change. Through their activities, communities - in particular the youth population, are more aware of issues surrounding climate change and the need for each individual to act. This was particularly evident during the December 6 march with more than 75% of participants being young people. Local support provided by: Environmental Affairs Department, UNDP GEF Small Grants Programme.
MALI
Bamako Comit de Gestion et de Valorisation des Dchets (COGEVAD)
MAURITIUS
Beau-Bassin Mauritius Scout Association
MOROCCO
Ifrane Association des Amis du Val D'Ifrane: Ifrane-Maroc Centre de l'Environnement et du Dveloppement Rgional http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?655/134 Marrakech Zaio Observatoire de la Palmeraie de Marrakech (OPM) Association Mobadara pour le dveloppement durable et tourisme
NAMIBIA
Swakopmund Kelly Hicks
NIGER
Niamey SaPHTA MUHALI http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3286/123
NIGERIA
Aba Health & Environmental Care Initiative Health and Environmental Care Initiatives embarked on a clean up campaign for three months, from September until December of the surrounding area of Ekeoha shopping centre and at the Old Court Road Market in Aba. Commencing their campaign on CUW Weekend, 1500 volunteers participated in cleaning the gutter and drainage systems around the shopping centre and in the market area, as well as sweeping the grounds of the entire premises. The event captured the attention and praise of both business owners and visitors to the market, thanks to the clean surroundings which resulted from the clean up. Health and Environment initiatives view their event to have been successful in improving local health conditions due to cleaning up areas of stagnant water which are often breeding grounds for bacteria. Vision Bearers Youth Organization http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?951/301
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SENEGAL
Dakar Convention des Jeunes de Pikine Scouts du Sngal
SIERRA LEONE
Freetown Action Group for Education [AGE] in Sierra Leone BIBWEG Health Development Organisation - Sierra Leone conscience international sierra leone Global Unification Humanity Rescuer Committee Restoring Hope to Women and Destitute Children ( RHEWDEC) Student Educational Network Sierra Leone Tangible Academic Youth Forum Organization (TAYFO) Youth Movement For Peace & Non Violence
SOMALIA
Mogadishu Omali Rehabilitation and Development Agency (SORDA) Somali Forum for Peace and Democracy
SOUTH AFRICA
Pretoria SOAPkidz http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?952/47 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?952/48
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SUDAN
Gedaref Communication in Solid Waste Program or Women Forum (home visitors)
TOGO
Lom Magnificat Environment Association (MEA) Clean up activities were organised by the Magnificent Environment Association in Lom, throughout April, June and September. Approximately 1583 people participated in activities ranging from awareness raising days, to tree planting, waste collection and recycling activities. The activities carried out helped to make people more aware of the importance of good hygiene to avoid the risk of illness and disease and through carrying out clean up and recycling activities, plastic bag waste, which is a large problem in Lom, was also reduced. As a result of the activities the association noted that there was a positive change in the habits of people towards their environment. Sokod Rseau des Organisations de Dveloppement de la Rgion Centrale (RESODERC)
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TUNISIA
Tazarka Association de l'Environnement de Tazarka http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3399/236 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3399/245 For their first year participating in the Clean Up the World campaign, Association de lEnvironnement de Tazarka worked with the support of the local Council to install a series of waste disposal bins along the main road in Tazaka. More than 40 volunteers including the Tazarka Scout group and school children were involved in the activity. To complement this, an awareness raising day was held on June 15, to educate the local community about the importance of a having clean community and to discourage people from littering roadsides. Later in the year, a tree planting activity took place on November 23, at three places in Tarzarka. Approximately 20 Scouts were also involved in the activity. Local support provided by: lAgence du Protection et dAmnagement du Littoral (APAL).
UGANDA
Kampala Nature Palace Foundation To coincide with the official opening of Mabamba Eco-tourism Information Centre, the Nature Palace Foundation organised a 1-day environmental awareness raising and media campaign involving up to 600 volunteers made up of community members, schools, local leaders, district officials, civil society organisations and political leaders. The "Fix Up our Wetlands of International Importance: Mabamba Clean Up Campaign 2008" took place at Mabamba Bay Ramsar Site on Friday September 19, 2008. Mabamba is an important breeding ground for migrant bird species and is home to globally threatened bird and rare plant species. Due to the important role that wetlands play in controlling climate change, The Nature Palace Foundation chose this site to conduct their Clean Up the World activity. About 100kg of waste (crop residues and plastic materials) was collected and an emphasis on the reforestation of the catchment area and the need to conserve the wetland ecosystem was highlighted throughout the event. Local media organisations published the event and as a result the clean-up helped to increase environmental awareness amongst the community. The Government Minister of Water and Environment made a speech and encouraged community members to begin and initiate their clean up campaigns in their own homes. As a result of the clean up campaign, the Minister ordered the local authorities to remove all illegal structures which were constructed in the wetlands reserve area and were a source of pollution and continuous degradation of the reserve. Local support provided by: Rufford Small Grants for Nature Conservation.
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ZAMBIA
Lusaka United Nations Youth Association of Zambia - Green Section (YUNA-ZAMBIA) For the third year in a row, The United Nations Youth Association of Zambias Green Section (YUNA-Zambia) joined in the CUW Weekend with their campaign, "Make Zambia Clean and Healthy".The activity was carried out September 19 in the Northern part of Lusaka City, about 15km from the Central Business District. The area is an open space between a hospital and an urban settlement area called Mandevu and has been the target of domestic waste dump from residents. The waste was composed mostly of plastics, papers, left-over foods, empty tins and combined household waste. Over 50 volunteers combined gathered in Mandevu Compound and carried out both an awareness raising activity and cleaning exercise aimed at ensuring that Lusaka residents are safe from diseases which may brake out as a result of garbage accumulating near their homes. In particular the area risked becoming a breeding ground for various diseases like Malaria and sources of transmittable diseases like cholera. Apart from collecting this refuse, youths from Rhodes Park School PTA also cleared blocked drains which had been filled with plastics and other components of domestic waste.
ZIMBABWE
Bulawayo Harare Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association Environment Africa
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AUSTRALIA
Adelaide Frank Ford (Ford Residents Group) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?620/16 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?620/59 On September 21, Ford resdents group organised volunteers to clean up Semephore Beach. The event involved collecting rubbish from the waterways and surrounding vegetation. Whilst the participants found walking through water, sand and scrub challenging, the area is now much cleaner as a result of the event, for all to enjoy. Brisbane Cook Islands Queensland Association Inc. In September, the Cook Islands Queensland Association organised an event to clean up the area around the Eagleby boat ramp and the adjacent council park. Approximately 52 members, along with local volunteers, collected 2 trailer loads of waste, including cans, bottles, plastics, paper etc. This has been an annual event over the past four years. After the clean up, volunteers and their families enjoyed a BBQ sponsored by the community. Not only will the community benefit from a cleaner environment, it is also hoped that the event has raised awareness of the need for proper waste disposal and recycling to improve living standards. Knox Friends Of Blind Creek Billabong, Knox For the past nine years The Friends of Blind Creek Billabong in Australias Ferntree Gully have been organising an array of clean up activities within their local community. A CUA event was held in March and a Clean Up the World event in November. During these two annual clean-ups the team found a lot of waste in their reserve and along the creek. The team also took part in regular tree planting and weeding throughout the year; building a sense of ownership and pride for their surroundings. The local council supplied The Friends of Blind Creek Billabong with environmental warning signs to put up in the area for the sake of the wildlife and bush land, along with a skip which the group fill with waste materials, while separating recyclables. The campaigns have discouraged the use of the area as a dumping ground and The Friends of Blind Creek Billabong aim to restore a sense of pride within their community and improve their attitudes towards recycling. Local support provided by: Mountain Gate G and B Butcher Shop, Cool Store on Dorset Road and Knox Council. Lewisham Clean Up Southern Beaches Once a month more than 15 volunteers met to clean up a designated area in the Sorell Municipality of Tasmania. Clean Up Southern Beaches began as a group after habitually cleaning up the roadsides of the Southern Beaches for many years. As individuals they were making no major headway. Since the group have combined their efforts and with the advice and assistance from Clean Up the World, they have managed to receive recognition and support from their local Council for providing bags, access to waste disposal, collection and signs to be placed in strategic places around the Southern Beaches area. The roadsides leading into the Southern Beaches are now much cleaner and the sense of communitys spirit has soared. Besides a way to clean up more efficiently, the groups common interest has become a powerful link towards getting to know each other. Clean Up Southern Beaches have begun making links with other local community groups and hope to gradually improve attitudes to roadside rubbish. Wearing high profile road safety vests have also proved to be a great advertising technique in attracting more volunteers every month. With the local mayors support and their community newsletter editors now providing Clean Up Southern Beaches with free advertising there is now a wider interest in the groups activities. The Department of the Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts will also be featuring the group in their statewide anti-litter campaign. Local support provided by: Sorell Council. Melbourne City of Monash The City of Monash supported three Clean Up the World sites on October 21 and 28. Approximately 40 volunteers participated, which was an encouraging increase from 27 volunteers the previous year. The events resulted in the collection of 98 bags and 855 kgs of waste being collected, as compared to 25 bags in 2007. Thanks to these events, the community will benefit from cleaner parks and reserves. The events also aided in raising awareness of the impact of litter and pollution on the environment and fostering community spirit. Now in its second year of supporting Clean Up the World events, the council faced challenges in recruiting volunteers and the nomination of clean up sites, although there was a marked increase from 2007. It is expected that earlier and broader promotion will continue to increase participation and awareness. Local support provided by: Friends of the Children Foundation, Friends of Damper Creek and Clean Up Railway. Melbourne Bodhgaya Support Group
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BANGLADESH
Bhola Agency for Infectious Disease Control and Prevention (AID__CAP) AID-CAP organised a Clean Up the World tree planting campaign in the Bhola district of Bangladesh, which ran over two days. Volunteers, including students, NGO representatives, women and young people, participated in the event. A total of 50 trees, of varied species, were planted throughout the city. This AIDCAP campaign provided many benefits to the community, including: increasing environmental awareness in the community and surrounding area; uniting individuals within the community; creating a link between the environment and public health and facilitating a cleaner, greener environment for all to enjoy.
CAMBODIA
Phnom Penh British Embassy, Phnom Penh Chi Phat Community Based Ecotourism Committee Sihanoukville Planet Biodiesel Outreach Cambodia
CHINA
Lanzhou Green Camel Bell (GCB) Over the CUW Weekend, 65 volunteers from around Lanzhou took part in Green Camel Bells "Clean Up the World, Love Our Globe" event held at Lanzhou Zoo. The volunteers cleaned up waste, created awareness by educating tourists about their inappropriate behaviour (littering) and promoted environmental protection. The volunteers gained high praise and support from the public.
FIJI
Suva Clean Up Fiji http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1620/258
FRENCH POLYNESIA
Papetoai Te Mana o Te Moana
HONG KONG
Kowloon Green Power The sixteenth Clean Up the World event in Hong Kong was held on the 15th September, the day after the Mid-Autumn Festival, in Aberdeen Country Park. The guests, together with 50 volunteers from Green Power, collected the waste produced after the Mid-Autumn Festival. The focus this year was on barbecue waste. Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with barbecues is a common habit of many Hong Kong people, and for convenience disposable cutleries are mostly used and extra food prepared. Aiming to urge people to reduce their waste, the volunteers were divided into three teams and appealed to holiday-makers in Aberdeen Country Park, Stanley and Shek O beaches. The Clean Up the World event raised environmental awareness amongst holiday-goers and Green Power hope that they will try to change their habits for future festivities.
INDIA
Allahabad National Forum for Environmental Studies and Conservation (NESCO) A range of activities were organised by NESCO in collaboration with the Ewing Christian College in Allahabad. On WED, students at the college celebrated the day by participating in a lecture concerning various environmental issues. Following the lecture, the NESCO group organised a cycle rally throughout the city. In addition to WED day, a series of clean ups were carried out at the college campus to ensure that the grounds stayed in a clean and attractive state and served as a reminder to students to keep their campus an "eco-conscious"place. Bhubaneswar Action For Food Production (AFPRO)
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INDONESIA
Denpasar Bali International School http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1088/85 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1088/86 For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org
JAPAN
Obu-Shi Obu International Association Approximately 570 people took part in clean up events held in three locations in the City of Obu on September 21, collecting around 500kg of rubbish. Waste deemed recyclable was sent to appropriate facilities, while other waste was taken to the Tobu Chita Clean Centre waste disposal facility for processing. By collecting waste from around rivers and ponds and the surrounding streets, the amount of waste that would find its way into waterways and cause further harm was reduced. An increased awareness of the need to watch what we do with our waste and where it goes is something else that participants gained from the activities. Local support provided by: Ishigase Community, Yoshida Community, Obu Community, Seirei no Kai, Kamisamaike Area Conservation Society, Herb no Kai, Obu Chamber of Commerce, Obu Lions Club, Obu Rotary Club, Boy Scouts, Aichi Shukutoku University Enokida Seminar, Toyota Industries Corporation, Obu Hokokai, Aisan Industry, Aichi Chita Nogyokyodokumiai, Obu Junior Chamber of Commerce, Elementary and Junior High Schools, City of Obu, etc. Tokyo Japan Environmental Action Network (JEAN) Each year, the Japan Environmental Action Network (JEAN) coordinates both a spring and autumn clean up campaign, with a particular focus on beaches and waterways. In 2008, JEAN organised clean up events at more than 400 sites with approximately 40,000 volunteers ranging from individual participants to local government and NGO groups, schools and universities, business groups and sports associations getting involved in removing waste and marine debris from riverbanks and beaches. The amount of waste collected was recorded by JEAN and published in their annual activity report, in the hope that the report will act as a means of highlighting the problem of marine debris and alert both the public and central and local governments in Japan, of the need to improve the this problem. Local support provided by: Amway Nature Center, Ei Publishing Co. Ltd., EVERBLUE, e-machitown Co., Ltd., GREENSTYLE, Japan NUS Co., Ltd., Keiyou Advance Distribution, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Limited and Smile Hear Club of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Limited, NETOFF, Inc., Philip Morris Japan, K.K., and Sapporo Breweries Ltd., The Beverage Industry Environment Beautification Association.
KAZAKHSTAN
Ust-Kamenogorsk Recycling
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MALDIVES
Lhaviyani Atoll ProDivers Maldives, Kuredu Island Resort http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1194/117 The ProDivers group at Kuredu Island Resort organised a clean up event for 80 guests and 25 staff members. They cleaned the local reef, lagoon and beachfront collecting 200kg of waste. They were pleased to note that they had less waste to collect this year due to the impact that their cleaning activities were having on the local communities and their habits.
MYANMAR
Mandalay Waste Care, Myanmar Since May 2008, Bagan city has been host to clean-up activities every single weekend with as many as 200 community members got involved in each single event. They are coordinated to collect the waste that piles up in the streets and in public spaces around the city. With cooperation with municipality, over 10 tonnes of waste has been transported and disposed of at the official dump site. Full scale environmental awareness raising activities were also launched in conjunction with the clean ups. The townsfolk were advised in waste storage, separating recyclable or organic materials from other waste, offering waste at the right place and at the proper time for collection, and domestic cleaning. Local support provided by: Bagan Municipality, District, Town, and Ward Administration Offices, Board of Trustees, Women Affair Organization, general public For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org
NEPAL
Bachhauli Jankauli Youth Committee http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3365/198 The JYC coordinated the "Cook Food Without Using Fire Wood" project to help with the combined issues of a lack of LP gas for cooking and deforestation that results from the need for firewood. They constructed 75 bio gas plants with a complimentary toilet to feed the system and have begun to extend the programme with the next target of 30 bio gas plants to be completed in the next year. The JYC also carried out an awareness raising programme to help educate the community about alternative energy and to facilitate further educational opportunities they worked in collaboration with the Asia Foundation to construct a childrens library at the Jankauli Child Care Centre. Local support provided by: Buffer Zone User Committee, Chitwan National Park, SSF France and Village Development Committee (VDC). Kathmandu Australian Embassy, Kathmandu http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?2852/226 The Australian Embassy in Kathmandu jointly hosted Clean Up the World day with Friends of the Bagmati. Over 250 people participated in a major clean up including Embassy staff and members of the local community, sporting groups and the Nepal Armed Police. The Ambassador launched the event, with the Chairman of Friends of the Bagmati and, in emphasising that protection that protection of the environment was everyones responsibility, he encouraged all members of the community to help clean up and care for the Bagmati River environment.
NEW CALEDONIA
Noumea Association pour la Sauvegarde de la Nature Neo-Caledonienne Mocamana, L'Esprit Nature
NEW ZEALAND
Christchurch 2Ways Company Limited http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?670/54 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?670/230 On September 20, a Clean Up the World event was organised by 2Ways Company Limited to collect waste from the Avon Riverbank and surrounding area in Christchurch, between the bridges at Remembrance and Armagh Streets. Eighteen volunteers cleared a total of 6 bags or 80 kgs of waste, predominately consisting of cigarette butts, plastic bags and beer bottles. The event was a multicultural affair, with locals working alongside migrants from Spain, China and Thailand, and international students from Brazil and Hong Kong, to keep Christchurch beautiful. The event, not only cleaned up one of the most attractive tourist areas in Christchurch, but also raised public awareness as to what an individual can do to reduce litter through positive coverage via the local newspaper and TV news. Nelson Chandler http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3364/265 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3364/266 Under the guidance and initiative of one of the younger members of the group Chandler, the Clean Up the World campaign was taken to the local school to educate fellow classmates and create an awareness amongst young people that every little bit helps when it comes to protecting our environment. The "Clean Up Poormans Stream" activity was carried out whereby locals collected at least 20 bags of sorted waste, recycables and compost goods. Local schools also got involved in the clean-up of their waterways, with members from Chander continuing to test the water quality of Poormans Stream over the course of the year. The younger member in the group, also wrote to all the schools in the Nelson and Stoke area and asked them to plant trees on World Tree Day in September. Over 20 schools took part and more than 60 trees were planted. The trees will produce long term health benefits - reducing carbon dioxide, provide shade and homes for wildlife. The activities brought environmental awareness to many children and elders in the area and helped educate them on wastage and its impact on the greater environment. For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org
PAKISTAN
Islamabad Envirotech Peace & Development Foundation Karachi Khuzdar Green Educators Chotok Health and Rural Development http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1090/142 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1090/143 Lahore Grassroot Organisation for Human Development (GODH) Human Development Organisation Mingora Pakpattan Rawalpindi Saidu Sharif Swat Youth Front (SYF) Farogh-e-Taleem Society Social Alliance for Friendly Environment Environmental Protection Society (EPS)
PHILIPPINES
Mandaluyong Clean Up the Philippines Movement Inc. http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?672/34 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?672/284 Clean Up the Philippines Movement, Inc. coordinated a nationwide clean up event "Clean Up the Philippines Day" which was held in support of CUW Weekend. Twenty-six organisations collaborated to hold activities around the weekend with approximately 7,000 volunteers participating in the event. The City Councils of Mandaluyong City and Taguig City both passed a Council Resolution in support of the campaign by declaring the third week of September every year as their Environment Week. Local support provided by: The Australian Embassy in Manila, The Podium Shopping Mall and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
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SINGAPORE
Singapore Australian High Commission, Singapore http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1099/79
SOLOMON ISLANDS
Honiara Solomon Islands Youth for Change (SIYC)
SRI LANKA
Kutrunegala Negombo Green Circle EcoPro Technologies Negombo People''s Circle
TAIWAN*
Taipei Good Neighbor Foundation TTU ME(Tatung University Mechanical Engineering) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1124/57 Taipei, Australian Commerce and Industry Office (ACIO)
THAILAND
Bangkok Australian Embassy, Bangkok The Australian Embassy Bangkok teamed up with the Plant-a-Tree-Today Foundation (PATT) to make an early start in March on its Clean Up the World 2008 activities by introducing the School Tree Nursery Programme to Pathumwan School, Bangkok. The Embassy and PATT staff revisited the school at key stages throughout the programme and provided technical support to the students. During the CUW Weekend of September 19, the students from Pathumwan School handed over a large number of saplings they grew themselves for planting in Lumpini Park. The students also showcased their creative recycling skills by turning disposable goods into toys, bags and household decoration items. UNEP COBSEA Secretariat To celebrate the International Year of the Reef in 2008, UNEP's Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA) conducted its first Clean Up the East Asian Seas Campaign to highlight and address the problem of marine litter and its impact on the marine environment. Participating organisations from Australia, Cambodia, the People's Republic of China, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam were all involved in this regional initiative through organising a series of local clean up activities of beaches and coastal areas. Results from the cleanup activities were forwarded onto the UNEP COBSEA Secretariat in order to further improve the knowledge about marine litter in our oceans. Events and activities held as part of the campaign included: The International Coast Clean Up Day and Marine Litter Workshop, both held across the CUW weekend September 18-20. The COBSEA Clean Beach Award in which countries participating in the campaign, nominated local governments administrations as recipients for the awards based on their approaches towards cleaner beaches. The Green Fins Photo Contest whereby participants submitted entries based on the theme "Marine litter, the sea and the coast".
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TIMOR-LESTE
Dili Rai Inan Group
TONGA
Nuku'alofa Tonga Solid Waste Management Project
VANUATU
Port Vila Australian High Commission, Port Vila Clean Up the World participating organisations across Port Vila and North Efate, came together to celebrate CUW Weekend from September 19-20. More than 600 volunteers participated in a range of clean up activities organised by Clean Up the World members; Vanuatu Environment Unit, Vanuatu Police Force, Wan Smol Bag and staff from The Australian High Commission. The weekend activities commenced on Friday September 19, with more than 165 people, including the Australian High Commissioner, local chiefs, students and youths, taking part in a clean up at Fresowa, whereby approximately 200 bags of waste were collected. Also on the Friday, The Vanuatu Environment Unit distributed over 100 plastic bags to government departments taking part in clean up activities at the George Pompidou and Nambatu areas and BP wharf. The following day, an estimated 350 participants took part in clean up of the Port Vila seafront area, organised by the Vanuatu Police Force. Members of the public, staff from the Australian High Commission and Wan Smol Bag, all worked together to collect over 400 bags of rubbish, including an old washing machine and disused tyres. A "Splash for Trash" event in Port Vila Harbour was also held on the Saturday, with 26 divers removing metal items including old umbrellas from the harbour. Following the clean ups, participants were treated to a barbeque and a play about waste featuring "the Rubbish Monsters", was performed by Wan Smol Bag, to remind everyone about putting waste in its correct place - the bin. Local support provided by: Vanuatu Police Force Capacity Building, Port Vila Municipal Council, Promedical, Live and Learn Environmental Education, Hawkes Law, TVL and Big Blue Dive Tours.
VIET NAM
Ha Noi Bayer Young Environmental Envoy (BYEE) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1051/130 Hanoi Vietnam Environment Protection Agency (VEPA)
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AUSTRIA
Weiz Stadtgemeinde Weiz Stadtgemeide Weiz held two clean up events in April. Working under the slogan; "Lets clean up our hometown", the first event was held in the city of Weiz. Approximately 250 students for the local Polytechnicum School, removed waste from parks and walkways around the city. A local business supported the event, by offering a free lunch to all students who participated in the clean up. A great success for Stadtgemeide Weiz this year was seeing their clean up activity used as an example to inspire others in their area to do something positive for the environment. After contacting the local government authority about their clean up activity, a variety of clean up events were organised with approximately 3,000 volunteers collecting 90 tonnes of waste from areas across the province of Styria. Local support provided by: Weiz McDonalds, local schools, nature conservation group "Berg- und Naturwacht", Weiz Fire Brigade.
BELGIUM
Turnhout Jeugdbond voor Natuur en Milieu, Taxandria http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3339/170
BULGARIA
Plovdiv Pomorie Organization of Bulgarian Scouts Bulgarian Blue Flag Movement
CZECH REPUBLIC
Prague 4 Praha 5 Czech Union for Nature Conservation (CSOP) Outdoor Discovery
FRANCE
Ivry Sur Seine eveil O vert http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?851/84 Four anti-pollution campaigns organised by veil O vert, took place in the city of Gagarine, Ivry sur Seine, over the course of 2008. The first two campaigns were held over two half days, with primary school students participating in a range of environmental activities. Students attended a lecture about pollution in all its forms, followed by a clean up activity of the nearby area. Upon returning to class, a debate was organised whereby the students were able to express their opinions on environmental concerns. The following two campaigns were directed at the citizens of Gagarine to make people more aware of the need to respect and care for public recreational spaces. A series of clean up activities were carried out at parks throughout the city, which had been identified as being the most polluted areas in terms of waste. The Ivry sur Seine council gave their support to the campaign by providing the organisers with a large skip bin so that the collected waste could be easily transported to the waste disposal centre for processing. Local support provided by: la municipalit dIvry sur Seine. Marseille Association Cap Marseille
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GERMANY
Berlin BSR Berliner Stadtreinigungsbetriebe Berliner Stadtreinigung organised a variety of clean ups throughout the year and also supported other voulunteer initiatives. This included continuing their support of a clean up activity organised by a group of divers from Adlershofer Tauchklub, who conduct a clean up in the pond of a local park. Also, on the Berlin Volunteers Day, held in September, approximately 4000 participants took part in more than 100 clean up activities throughout Berlin. Support was also given by Berliner Stadtreinigung to other smaller initiatives by providing volunteers, brooms, gloves and promotional materials. Neuhausen Green - Ocean e.V http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?876/111 The NGO, Green Ocean e.V, launched a pilot project; "Plastic from the Sea" in order to to reduce the amount of marine debris and waste along the Tuscan coast in Italy. The Project, lead by Dr. Robert Groitl, began in the region of Pisa and Livorno in May. Students from local schools were invited to participate in the cleaning of various sections of beach and coastline, and special waste containers were installed to provide an appropriate means for local fishermen to dispose of their plastics and other waste. The project will continue in 2009. Approximately 60 universities and institutes involved will use the collected data with the results being presented to various government and non government agencies throughout Europe to prove that through action a research a noticeable reduction in waste can be achieved in the region. Local support provided by: Legambiente, local media and the Coast Guard.
GIBRALTAR*
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GREECE
Athens Clean Up Greece In an effort to continue the success of past campaigns, Clean Up Greece held two key campaigns in 2008. The "Clean Up the Mediterranean" campaign ran from April to October and involved many municipalities across Greece in organising clean ups of beaches and coastal areas. Volunteers participated in clean ups which took place in the following locations: Attica, Crete, Mykonos and Delos, Palaia Fokaia, Rhodes, Thessaloniki, Volos and Volos Chalkidiki and the islands of Evia and Kos. On average, each event lasted approximately three hours and of large amounts of waste collected - plastic, paper and metal waste (predominately aluminium cans) were the most commonly found items. As cigarette butts are one of the major pollutants in the Mediterranean region, Clean Up Greece also ran the "Lets Change Habits"campaign from August to September, in an effort to clean up cigarette butt pollution and change consumer behavioral patterns. More than 18,000 pocket ashtrays were distributed throughout Greece thanks to awareness raising activities and by the end of August, in excess of 23 clean up events were organised, with volunteers gathering more than 20,000 cigarette butts. Kalymnos Environmental group (YDNA) Following on from the success of last years Clean Up the World activities, YDNA organised once again a series of clean up activities on the island and surrounds of Kalymnos. A clean up activity was held on May 10, to remove batteries left behind by boats and cars in the port area. Thanks to the assistance and use of equipment from the waste disposal organisation SYDESYS - professional divers and volunteers worked together to remove approximately 3 tonnes of waste from the port. Later that day a conference took place to alert local authorities on the waste problem and the need to do something about it. YDNA also participated in the "Clean Up the Mediterranean" campaign with an event being held in Kalymnos from May 25-27. On May 25, 350 students and their teachers from primary schools across the island, cleaned 2 kilometers of coastline and beaches on the western side of the island and collected more than 5 tonnes of waste. The event received considerable media coverage with regional television channels conducting interviews with school children about marine waste and the damaging effects that it has on marine life. The clean ups were continued on May 27, with activities being carried out on the islands of Nera and Plati. After becoming a member of the international organisation "Friends of Nature", YDNA also took part in the first Hellenic conference held by the organisation, to learn and discuss environmental sustainability practises and how this can be applied to the Greek Islands.
HUNGARY
Pcs Knyezetnkrt Kzalaptvny Pcsi Zold Kor
ICELAND
Reykjavik Veraldarvinir Worldwide Friends Iceland http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?148/1
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ITALY
Milan Legambiente Onlus For the 16th year in Italy, Legambiente Onlus carried out "Puliamo Il Mondo" under the theme "Do something" - which called on everyone to do something and make a difference for the environment. Participation by 1,800 municipalities and more than 700,000 volunteers enabled 5,000 locations to be cleaned. Legambiente delivered to all the participants (municipalities, schools, parks, associations, etc.) kits for adults and children containing hats, gloves, patches, brochures and posters to hang next to the cleaned area. Highlights include cleaning the park of Alessandrino waterworks in Rome and an illegal dump in Torino and the creation of a park along the ancient walls of Verona. Thanks to the event parks, gardens, lakes bottoms, rivers banks, mountain pathways and protected areas were all freed from marooned garbage. Local support provided by: UPI (Italian Provices Union), Federparchi (National Parks Federation), Anci ( National Association of the Municipalities), Ministry of the Enviroment, Ministry of the Education, the European Commision - Representation in Italy.
MALTA
Qrendi Qrendi Scout Group - Malta http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?955/156 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?955/157
NETHERLANDS
Windhoek Green Bay Magazine Green Bay Magazine regularly cleaned the streets of the high density areas of the city of Windhoek and the central CBD. Schools also took part including other businesses in the area. Green Bay have been campaigning for a cleaner city every month, with the main focus being on recycling. In turn the public have become more aware of Clean Up the World and what it stands for. Since Green Bay started up their initiative, residents have become more involved in helping to keep the neighborhood clean every month
POLAND
Zabrze Zespl Szkl Katolickich
PORTUGAL
Funchal Camara Municipal do Funchal http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?741/89 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?741/115 During CUW Weekend, September 18-20, Cmara Municipal do Funchal organised a variety of clean up activities of streams, streets and quarters, on beaches and underwater clean ups throughout the municipality of Funchal. Over three days, 334 volunteers including army personnel, firemen, Scouts, children from community centres, divers, city council workers and members of public collected more than 20 tonnes of waste which was sent to the waste treatment facility. As tourism is an important industry for the island, the campaign alerted and informed the public about the value of a cleaner and healthier environment for both communities and local industries.
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ROMANIA
Bucharest Renaud Investments SRL http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1015/98 In the lead up to their clean up activities this year, Renaud Investments worked in partnership with Eve Magazine to coordinate a fashion show, titled the "Style and Nature Gold Event". The fashion collections featured were inspired by nature and the aim of the show was to highlight the importance of preserving the environment. The event provided an opportunity to inform the attending guests about the Clean Up the World campaign and extend an invitation to take part in CUW Weekend 2008 activities in Bucharest. For CUW Weekend, a clean up event and tree planting activity was held on September 20, in Baneasa Forest, Bucharest. 40 volunteers including children, business and council/parliamentary representatives collected 80 bags of waste and planted 20 trees, in a recreational and picnic area of the forest. The most common item of waste found in the forest included plastic bags and paper. Local support provided by: Alpha Bank, Eve Magazine, the local office of parks and lakes and the Romanian Association for the protection of Consumers.
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Moscow Samara Educational Center No 654 Samara Society for Cultural Studies
SERBIA
Nis EKOPOLIS network
SLOVAKIA
Banska Stiavnica EMED Mining http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?853/73 Presov Slovak Union of the Protectors of Nature and Landscape (SZOPK) Presov http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1291/187 Visnov LIFESPRING - Community for a Living Country. (PRAMEN ZIVOTA)
SPAIN
Ferrol Sociedade Galega de Historia Natural Delegacin Ferrol (SGHN Ferrol) In September, the Sociedade Galega de Historia Natural Delegacin Ferrol (SGHN Ferrol) carried out two clean up activities at Ferrrol beach and Mugardo Port in A Corua. A total of 58 participants collected more than 750 kilograms of waste from the sites. The waste was then transported to Ferrol amd Mugardo councils for recycling.Both activities were advertised on the televison, radio and internet amd received media coverage on televison and radio stations and on the internet.The activity held at Ferrol beach attracted the attention of swimmers and sunbakers on the beach, with a few passersby also getting involved in the activity. Local support provided by: Ferrol and Mugardos City Councils. Mlaga Aulaga Asociacin de Educacin Ambiental y Ecologia Social http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?604/136 For their 9th year participating in the Clean Up the World campaign, Aulaga carried out a CUW Weekend activity at Mt Victoria in Malaga, on September 20. Volunteers collected approximately 98 bags of waste from the site, collecting much urban waste, including shopping trolleys, a sofa, glass bottles, car batteries, plastic bottles and paper waste. To help publicise the event and speak about the Clean Up the World camapign, the coordinator of Aulaga did a 30 minute interview with the local televisin station, Procono. For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org
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SWEDEN
Stockholm Enprohnet http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?970/61 ENPROHNET carried out three clean up activities in Spnga, Tensta and Hjulsta districts of Stockholm in the months of July and August and on CUW Weekend in September. The clean up held in Tensta on CUW Weekend was the largest of the three events. As it was ENPROHNETs first year of participation in the campaign, the organizers were impressed at the level of interest expressed by the local community wanting to get involved. The clean ups emphasized the importance of the need to dispose of waste properly to ensure continued health benefits to the community and for individuals to demonstrate responsibility towards caring for their local environment, rather than waiting for encouragement from governments and other institutions. Uppsala Life-Link Friendship-Schools Association The Clean Upsala Campaign was carried out by Life Link Friendship Schools throughout spring. On April 30, the group handed out waste collection bags to participants attending the annual "Uppsala University Students Valpurgis Spring Festival". An estimated 50,000 people attend the festival each year. A further event took place on May 9-10, with 75 schools and approximately 14,000 residents coming together to participate in a city wide clean up of the city of Upsala. Local support provided by: Life-Link Friendship Schools, Upsala Community, Keep Sweden Tidy, Upsala University students, Upsala dity businesses, Upsala Nya Tidning.
SWITZERLAND
Zurich Swiss foundation for environmental management, Pusch http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3418/261 PUSCH led activities in 300 communities, schools and businesses across Switzerland over the weekend of May 16-17. "Wahre Werte/True Values" the national action day PUSCH campaign, focused its theme around the following topics: waste avoidance, recycling, compost, waste management and littering. By providing participants with a wide range of information and tools, activities carried out for the "Wahre Werte" campaign varied from clean ups, waste separation and recycling activities, to making toys from recycled materials and visits to waste disposal enterprises. The national action day highlighted for participants the importance of the need to dispose of waste responsibly and of ones personal contribution to the sustainable use of natural resources. Local support provided by: Federal Office for the Environment, Swiss Recycling, Kommunale Infrastruktur, Kompostforum Schweiz, Verband Kompost- und Vergrwerke Schweiz VKS, Verband der Betriebsleiter und Betreiber Schweizerischer, Abfallbehandlungsanlagen VBSA, Verband Stahl- und Metall- und PapierRecycling Schweiz VSMR, International Solid Waste Organisation ISWA, Aushub-, Rckbau- und RecyclingVerband Schweiz ARV, Stiftung Entsorgung Schweiz ,SENS, McDonald`s Switzerland, PET-Recycling Schweiz, IGORA-Genossenschaft fr Aluminium-Recycling, INOBAT, Vetroswiss, Swico.
UKRAINE
Kyiv Kyiv Lions Club
UNITED KINGDOM
Oxford OxClean The streets of Oxford were rejuvenated March 5 and 6 during OxCleans main event in support of Clean Up the World. "OxClean Spring Clean 2009" saw well over 1,500 people get involved with cleaning the city streets, including 25 schools. OxClean saw an increase of up to 25% more waste collected over the campaign weekend thanks to the many hands involved. The group hope to improve community spirit through regular clean-ups and raise litter awareness, especially throughout the schools. OxCleans next focus will be on involving the business community, getting litter notices put up and ensuring Oxfords Ring Road is cleaned regularly. For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org
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ARGENTINA
Chos Malal Grupo Ecologico Sendero Ambiental Clean up events were held across three different towns in July, August, September and October. Approximately 300 volunteers participated in the clean ups at each town with a total of 3 tonnes of waste being collected. All Organic waste collected was used for compost and recyclable materials were sent to the local council in Chos Malal city for processing. To complement the clean up events, more than 2,000 trees ranging from ash, acacia, ponderosa pines and poplar tree species were also planted at various locations throughout the city. For the 9th year running, an educational program "Centinelas del Ambiente" ("Environmental Guardians") was broadcast on radio stations in the region. An estimated 1,500 students from 15 schools participated in the environmental programs conducted by the group. Finally, approximately 100 participants took part in a 12 kilometre marathon held along a mountain circuit. In the days prior to the marathon a clean up was carried out on the circuit with the idea being that the marathon was an opportunity to show people the benefits and the enjoyment that clean recreational areas can provide. Local support provided by: la Patrulla Ambiental Escuadrn 30 de Gendarmera Nacional Argentina, Municipalidades de Chos Malal - Las Ovejas - El Cholar, cmara de comercio de la localidad de Chos Malal, zona sanitaria III del Hospital Regional Chos Malal, LRA 52 Radio Nacional Chos Malal, Diarios La Maana y el Ri Negro, Radios FM; Uno, Activa, Patagonia, Concepcion de la Si Escuadra Jesuitica Santa Maria Gendarmeria Infantil http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?685/76 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?685/77 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?685/83 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?685/96 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?685/107 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?685/114 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?685/229 A waste collection activity organised for CUW Weekend, took place on October 4, at Concepcin de la Sierra. Approximately 57 young members from the Gendarmera Infantil, worked together clean the grounds at the military squadron, "Alto Uruguay". Of the waste collected - 25 bags of recyclable waste was reused as building materials on the squadron grounds. A fence was constructed from some of the waste and plastic bottles were used in the construction of a wall for a greenhouse. The 60 bags of organic waste collected form the day, were returned to compost and then used on the garden of the squadrons greenhouse. Hurlinghan Manos Limpias A wide range of activities were organized by Manos Limpias from March to November 2008. Compost bins were set up at two local schools to teach students sustainable practices for disposing of organic waste.A club titled; "The Little Composters" was organised and students were given the responsibility of adding fruit and vegetable scraps and other compostable material into the school compost. This led to the creation of a second organic garden at the school. A series of 8 workshops concerning which consumer products can be recycled were also held at the schools. In June, members of Manos Limpias worked with the local Scouts to clean an area surrounding the San Martin railway line. A survey was also carried out as part of the activity, to get the publics opinion on a range of environmental issues. The group also arranged a waste recycling venture at their headquarters which led to approximately 100 families bringing in their household waste for disposal, resulting in 1,000 tones of waste prevented from going to landfill. Rosario Asociacion Amigos Del Arbol http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?742/127 A series of activities were carried out by the Asociacin de Amigos del Arbol from September 19 - October 18, in Roldn, Funes y Zavalla, in the province of Santa Fe. More than 200 volunteers, 11 schools, 3 NGOs, and local community centres participated in the activities which included tree planting days, clean ups of local gardens and parks and environmental awareness campaigns. Approximately 1 tonne of waste was collected from the clean ups combined. Following the activities, all organisers and participants were awarded with certificates in recognition for their hard work and efforts. Local support provided by: INTA Roldn, Pro-Huerta program, Project Rescate (Recovery of species for food security), councils of Funes y Roldn. Santiago del Estero Siendo Humanos http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?842/208
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ARUBA
San Nicolas Aruba Environment Foundation
BOLIVIA
Cochabamba Distrito Scout Cochabamba A clean up of San Sebastian Hill in Cochamba city was carried out by the Distrito Scout Cochamba in September. Approximately 250 Scouts participated in the activity and collected more than 2 tonnes of waste from the area. A tree planting project and various environmental educational workshops, both organised with the support of the Mayor of Cochamba, were also held throughout the year. Local support provided by: la Honorable Alcalda Municipal de Cochabamba, la Polica Nacional para el resguardo.
BRAZIL
Rio de Janeiro Programa TV Na Praia - On the Beach Program http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?629/256
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CHILE
Santiago Fundacin Maitenes Verdeciudad
COLOMBIA
Bogota D.C Fundacion Mordisquitos de Vida
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COSTA RICA
Moravia Asociacion para la Integracion y la Accion Regional (ACIAR) In 2008, ACIAR carried out a variety of activities throughout Costa Rica. In June, members of the group travelled to Cuajiniquil de Guanacaste, a fishing village located on the pacific coast near the Nicaraguan border, to conduct a seminar for high school students on ways to change individual habits and lifestyle to address the problem of climate change. More than 350 people, including students, teachers and members of the community attended the event. For CUW Weekend in September, the group conducted a clean up activity of the urban area - Las Hortensias, in Goicoechea de Guadalupe. Community leaders worked alongside 10 families, 10 young volunteers and members of the organisation to remove waste from the area and the riverbank. Car parts, furniture, plastic bags and various plastic items and bags of waste thrown in the river by people, were just some of the items found along the shoreline. The organisers noted that it was impressive to see such enthusiasm from the volunteers participating in the activity, given that it was raining heavily on that day they held their clean up. For more information about Clean Up the World visit www.cleanuptheworld.org and http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org
CUBA
"Mor? Centro de Investigaciones de Ecosistemas Costeros (CIEC) A clean up and environmental awarness raising day was organised by the Centro de Investigaciones de Ecosistemas Costeros, as their Clean Up the World activity in 2008. Approximately 20 volunteers took part in a clean up of the area surrounding Larga beach in Cayo Coco. An estimated 50 kgs of waste was removed from the nearby roadside and from the sand dunes and shorline of the lagoon on the beach. All of the recyclable waste was taken to a local centre for processing. Following the clean up, the corodinator of the event and specialist from the centre presented a lecture to the volunters about the coastal environment and the importance of being environmentally concious and caring for the beach area. Local support provided by: The Minister for Science, Technology and the Environment. Ciego de Avila Parque Nacional Jardines de la Reina The Clean Up the World event organised by Parque Nacional Jardines de la Reina was scheduled to take place over CUW Weekend in September, however due to Hurricane Paloma moving through the Jcaro province area at this time, the group was forced to reschedule their event to a later date. After the hurricane had passed, the group organised a clean up in Ciego de Avila and worked to remove tree branches, leaves and debris from hurricane affected areas. Ciudad de la Haban Gobierno Municipal de Playa Several activities within the ACUALINA project and under the umbrella of Clean Up the World (Earth Day, Worldwide Day of the Environment and CUW Weekend) were carried out by Gobierno Municipal de la Playa. Many students participated in these activities which show the result of the Committees educational philosophy. This educational philosophy has centred its attention on educating young people on the cleaning up of costs and the sea. Within this set of activities, Gobierno de la Playa organized educational talks, trees planting and a screening of a documental. All the activities were widely advertised on Internet, radio, tv and newspapers On September 20th, a cultural event took place with the participation of the Vice-president of Gobierno de la Playa, and about 1,200 volunteers, among them students, teachers, parents, divers, scientifics, sportsmen, and artists. Due to the hurricane that fortunately did not pass Havana but left the country with economical losses, it was necessary to curtail this activity.
ECUADOR
Guamote Guayaquil Quito Inti Sisa Ecoclub Los Delfines de Puerto el Morro Fundacin Ecuador Sustentable
EL SALVADOR
Santa Tecla La Ruta del Zapamiche A beach clean up of Playona beach at Zacatillo Island on September 17, involved the particiption both tourists and the local community. Organised by La Ruta del Zampiche, 35 participants removed approximately 2 tonnes of plastic bottles and glass from the beach. After the clean up, a small lecture was presented to the participants about the Gulf of Fonseca Islands . As this is a popular tourist area, the group spoke about how it was important for both tourists and local residents to repect and use the beach in a resonsible manner, to not only keep the beaches cleaner but to maintian toursim to the area.
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HAITI
Haiti International Caribbean Institute (ICI) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?3356/192
HONDURAS
Tegucigalpa M.D.C. Scouts de Honduras
MEXICO
Ciudad Juarez Juarez Limpio Asociacion Civil http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?111/12 For their 4th consecutive year participating in the Clean Up the World campaign, Jurez Limpios week long Clean Up the World event and celebration took place from September 20-27. More than 4,100 people from 54 groups participated in various clean up activities held during the week. The activities carried out included schools organising battery collection drives and neighbourhood action groups cleaning local parks and streets and removing graffiti from public places. A particular focus of many of the groups activities was the clean up and restoration of parks and public areas, following the torrential rains (from Hurricane Gustav) that caused widespread damage to many areas of Jurez. As a result of the combined clean up efforts from the week, approximately 160 tonnes of waste was collected and more than 5,000 discarded car tyres collected for recycling. To complement the clean up activities, a workshop focused on practical ways to care for the environment by carrying out clean up and tree planting activities and restoring public areas, also conducted as part of the event. The event in Juarez was seen to be successful, not only due to the amount of waste collected but also because an event such as this was an effective way to increase both environmental awareness and the understanding of the social responsibility that each of us has to clean up the place we live in. Local support provided by: Gobierno Municipal de Juarez, Gobierno del Estado de Chihuahua, Gobierno Federal, Fundacion GCC del Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua, Scientific Atlanta, Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez UACJ, Universidad de Texas en El Paso UTEP, Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Universidad Tec Milenio, Plan Estrategico de Jurez Fondo Unido, Asociacion de Scouts de Mexico, Provincia Chihuahua Norte, Keep El Pso Beautiful, COCEF, Arte en El Parque, Aqua 21, La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los santos de los ultimos dias, Diocesis de Ciudad Juarez, Girasoles A. C. Ciudad Lerdo Area Protegida Parque Estatal Caon de Fernandez http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?709/58 A series of activities were held in the state protected parkland of Can de Fernndez, in Durango. A "Dejunk Camapign" was organised with waste items including tyres, scrap metals and non reusable building materials being collected from rural communities located within the parkland, for proper disposal. Clean up activites were carried out at three locations considered to be the dirtiest areas within the park with all plastic material collected being sent for recycling. In an effort to reduce the practise of illegal dumping in the park, the group also conducted environmental education seminars at schools and local womens groups to encourage people to adopt reycling practices at home. Gomez Palacio Departamento de Agroecologa Three different activities were conducted by the Departamento de Agroecologa, for their participation in the Clean Up the World campaign. A clean up on the university campus was held with approximately half a tonne of waste being collected. Organic waste from the clean up was then returned to compost. Following this, the group lent their support to a clean up campaign organised by the municipality of Torren, by participating in an information exchange forum concerning recycling ideas and practises. An additional clean up and restoration of a nursery in a rural community was also carried out by the group in 2008. Michoacan Centro de Investigacin Ambiental Las Truchas SC de RL de CV http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1078/39 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1078/145 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?1078/146 For their participation in CUW Weekend in September, Centro de Investigacin Ambiental Las Truchas SC de RL de CV organised a clean up event of the Stanta Ana stream and swamp area. Around 50 volunteers participated in the event. A second activity took place in October during "National Conservation Week". Approximately 300 volunteers showed their support for the local fishing industry by working together to clean the jetty at Lazaro Cardenas. As the activities were carried out at popular recreational areas, both were viewed by the orgnaisers as benefiting the tourism industry for the area. Nuevo Len Universidad de Monterrey
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NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
Kralendijk Tourism Corporation Bonaire
NICARAGUA
Managua Asociacion de Scouts de Nicaragua Voluntariado Social UPOLI
PARAGUAY
Departamento Centr Agrupacion de Jovenes Lideres Agrarios Cooperativistas (AGRUJOLIAC) Tree planting projects, clean up activities and environmental workshops were organised by Agrujoliac and conducted in 19 schools across the Obligado Itapa region. 19 schools each received a mix of 20 native and fruit trees to plant in their school grounds. As a result, approximately 380 trees were planted by 600 students. Workshops about recycling were carried out at two of the schools and as exercise from the workshop more than 30 students carried out a clean up of the streets surrounding the school and idetified the waste that they thought could be recycled. A highlight of the all of the activites arranged in the schools by Agrujoliac, was involving more than 35 students in setting up a compost and an organic garden at the Obligado College 17. Fernando de la Mor Grupo Scout General Genes Throughout September, a variety of activities were conducted by Grupo Scout General Genes to improve their local surroundings. Two separate activities were organised with the older members of the scout group carrying out a clean up of two plazas in Fernando de la Mora, while younger members created posters about pollution and steps to save the planet. Those whom had participated in the clean up of the plaza also visited more than 70 houses situated around the plaza, to survey the residents about their knowledge of recycling and energy saving practises.
PERU
Lima Institucin Educativa No.120 Manuel Robles Alarcn http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?710/329 A variety of initiatives were organised by la Institucin Educativa N120 Manuel Robles Alcaron, to involve both students and the wider community in environmental activities. Educational programs were carried out at the school with students from first to fifth grade participating in a series of activities. Parents were also invited to take part in these events and estimated 1,500 people in total were involved in the programs. A ban on plastic bags was introduced at the school, whereby no plastic bags were allowed in the class room and school patio. A particular highlight from the groups activities was the creation of a green space at the school. A garden containing various species of fruit trees was planted in the school grounds. As the school is located in a dry desert area, the garden was an important addition to the school grounds - providing shade and also helping to improve the air quality.
URUGUAY
Fortin de Santa Ros Rivera Arenas Blancas Sunshine
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CANADA
Burin Dartmouth Saint-Laurent Vancouver Burin Peninsula Environmental Reform Committee Clean Up Dartmouth Arrondissement de Saint-Laurent HASTE - the Hub for Action on School Transportation Emissions
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CYPRUS
Limassol Cyprus Marine Environment Protection Association (CYMEPA) http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?571/267 CYMEPA is an association formed under the initiative of the International Shipping Community of Cyprus with the support of the commercial community on island. By engaging both seafarers and commercial ventures in activities to prevent all forms of ocean pollution, CYMPEA conducted a number of small scales clean ups involving schools, clubs and other organizations, from March to November. A total of 400 volunteers collected more than 80 tonnes of waste. Aluminium waste collected from the events was sent to recycling facilities. To compliment the clean up activities, both tree planting and environmental education campaigns were carried out by CYMEPA. Thanks to the collective efforts of participants, the sand and pebbles area on the beaches are cleaner and an increased awareness of the need to dispose of waste properly has created a healthier coastal environment for the local communities.
IRAQ
Samawa Work for Peace Participating in the Clean Up the World campaign for the first time, Work for Peace undertook a project that involved cleaning and filling pools of stagnant water with sand and mud. As stagnate water is often a breeding ground for bacteria and parasites (e.g. mosquitoes), the activity was carried out in efforts to improve community health levels. The group has plans develop the filled pools into quadrangles to be used for playing football or a similar activity.
ISRAEL
Jerusalem KKL-JNF Three separate events were organised by KKL-JNF for their participation in the Clean Up the World campaign. Thanks to a national "Clean Up Day" being established to take place every March in Israel, various activities were organised around this day. In total, an estimated 100,000 volunteers removed 820 tonnes of waste from forests, parks, campgrounds, and communities throughout Israel. The first event was a clean up of Jerusalem Forest. More than 200 volunteers, worked together to clean the forest and forest trails. All waste collected was placed in green biodegradable garbage bags provided by KKL-JNF. The Minister of Education, Yuli Tamir, KKL- JNF World Chairman, Efi Stenzler and James Larsen, the Australian Ambassador to Israel attended the event and in a ceremony held following the clean up, they praised the volunteers for their efforts in getting involved in the day. A second event, a clean up of Ben Shemen Forest in central Israel, was held on November 26. The event organised in collaboration with JNF America, saw more than 2,000 volunteers cleaning the forest ground and roadsides. The final event for the year took place on the summit of Har Achim Mountain, near Galilee. Volunteers climbed the mountain to take part in the activity. The KKL-JNF group from Australia collaborated with the group to organise this event. As part of the day, a special ceremony was held on the day in remembrance of the late Steffen Rath - a member of JNF Australia who was one of the original founders of the Clean Up the World Campaign in Israel.
JORDAN
Amman Australian Embassy - Amman, Jordan The Australian Embassy in Amman celebrated the Clean Up the World campaign this year in cooperation with the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN). Australian Embassy staff joined by the RSCN director and members carried out a clean up in Um El Kundum public picnic area at the airport road and were later hosted by the Duke of Mukheiba, Mr Mamdouh Bsharat, in an historic house in the area belonging to his family. The Duke gave a small presentation about the old homes and families of Jordan and stressed the need to preserve cultural heritage as well as the environment to last for the coming generations. Local support provided by: The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature. Jordan Environment Society (JES) The Jordan Environment Society (JES) launched their Clean Up the World campaign activities with a clean up on August 16 along Dibeen and Jarash Roads. In association with The Jordan Telecom Group, the 500 participants demonstrated their care and concern for the environment by wearing unified T-shirts and caps bearing clean-up logos and the logo of JES. More than 15,000 people in other locations in Jordan also participated where JES branches exist. Mr. Michel Ghusain, the Executive President of JTG, delivered a speech for the participants to clarify the importance of the campaign and the role of the local community and private sector in showing their support. JES said that the activities raised awareness and encouraged the local community to participate in future waste collecting and recycling programs. Local support provided by: The Jordan Telecom Group. The Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan (JREDS)
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PALESTINIAN TERRITORY(OCCUPIED)
Gaza City Al Quds Scout Group
SAUDI ARABIA
JEDDAH Asdiqaa Alamana (Jeddah Municipality Friends ) Fainak.com Nazeeh & Wartan Campaign - Al Baik Nesma Holding Company Limited
TURKEY
Ankara Fethiye Scouting and Guiding Federation of Turkey Scouting Group of Fethiye Municipality http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?831/185 http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/?831/186 Istanbul Seyyah Scouting and Outdoor Sports Club User Dis Ticaret As Zirve Dagcilik ve Doga Sporlari Kulubu Konya Dort Mevsim Scouting and Guiding Club
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