AUSTRALIA

Adelaide
Centro Colonnades Shopping Centre and Zero Waste South Australia are currently conducting the We're Parting with Plastic project, to highlight the need for the community to look at alternatives to using plastic shopping bags. Local schools are invited to participate in the Centre's World Environment Day celebrations on Thursday 2 June, between 10am and 8pm. There are activities and displays being set up for school visits and hosted by the Museum, Energy SA, SA Water, Keep South Australia Beautiful and the Onkaparinga Catchment Water Management Board. Schools are also invited to be part of the Swap 10 used plastic shopping bags for a FREE bag of organic Cottage Mulch, which is generated from the Centre's Biobin organic composting system.

Bendigo
To celebrate WED, Flower Power Party Staff are getting together after work, at Bendigo Access Employment's "PepperGreen Farm", an environmental, community & heritage park. The participants will plant a flower in the World Environment Day garden, as their contribution to increasing biodiversity in Bendigo.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Larissa Moore
Waverley Council
Bondi Road
Bondi Junction
Australia
Tel: (61 2) 9369 8049
Fax: (61 2) 9387 1820
Email: larissam@waverley.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.waverley.nsw.gov.au

Brisbane
On the occasion of WED this year, the Glen Planters in Brisbane, Australia plan to plant native trees and shrubs in the lowland area of the glen. More than 800 items are planted each year.

Brisbane
The faculty of Environmental Sciences at Nathan Campus, Griffith University, celebrated World Environment Day with an initiative entitled “Redeeming Our Pledge to Save Environment and Make Green Cities”. The students gathered at the nearby City Center shopping mall to conduct awareness activities on 'GREEN SHOPPING'. They requested people to reject the disposable plastic bags and go for 'GREEN BAG'. Australia uses 6 billion plastic bags each year most of which ends in the landfills.

Cairns
To celebrate WED, the Cairns and Far North Environment Centre will host two workshops on green living in Cairns. In addition, a Masquerade Ball will take place at the local Arts Centre, featuring local and interstate acts, ranging from cultural dance to live funk. All the activities will be held on 4 June.

East Perth
On the occasion of WED, the Environment Subcommittee of the United Nations Association in Australia -Western Australian Division (UNAA-WA) is having an international treeplanting on the banks of Henley Brook, near Perth, Western Australia. Henley Brook is a significant tributary of the Swan River, Western Australia's major waterway. The event is being sponsored by a major bank, Westpac Bank, Australia, and many of the Westpac staff will join the team of planters. More than 80 people are expected to be involved, from well known international company Ikea, to representatives from the Embassies and Trade Commissions, and the Overseas Students from the major universities. The aim is to join with the already vigorous and increasing number of Associations who are salvaging the river from its degraded status, and making it once more a pristine waterway which flows through the heart of Western Australia's capital city.

Gold Coast
Gecko - Gold Coast and Hinterland Environment Council are once again hosting the regional World Environment Day 'do!' community festival, to celebrate our precious Planet Earth. The 'do!' will showcase environmental products and solutions, and will feature fantastic music and live performances, childrens' activities, market stalls, gourmet food, an art gallery and government and industry representation. The 'do!' is a free, family celebration, and is held on the banks of the beautiful Currumbin Estuary on the Gold Coast. It is a wondrous and wonderful celebration of community, environment and culture, and is a focal point in our remembering that 'what we do changes the world!'

Hawkesdale
Hawkesdale P12 College is organizing a "Students Living Sustainably" conference on the occasion of World Environment Day. It involves 300 students between the ages of 10 and 15 from five schools. The opening address will be by Arron Woods (environmental scientist and Young Australian of the Year 2001). Students will be divided into twelve groups and take part in four 30 minute workshops, one from each of the themes Water, Waste, Biodiversity and Energy. After a "waste - wise" lunch, students will present the work they have been doing in their own classes during terms 1 and 2.

Katoomba
To commemorate World Environment Day, the Blue Mountains City Council in Katoomba NSW, Australia is celebrating the work of conservation volunteers in the Blue Mountains by holding a "Trivia" Night on Saturday 4 June 2005 from 7pm. Phone 02 4780 5739 to register!

Melbourne
To celebrate WED, Parks Victoria and the National Gallery of Victoria have joined forces to create an environmental trail entitled “the Altered Land”, with artworks from the permanent collection of Australian art. The trail will highlight environmental issues and explore the ways in which artists have captured the changing Australian landscape. Approximately fifty works of art are included in the trail, many of them depicting national park sites within Victoria. This important collaborative project will be launched on World Environment Day, Sunday 5 June at 2pm, at the Ian Potter Centre at Federation Square, Melbourne.

Moruya
This year St Bernard's Primary School will host the Eurobodalla's World Environment Day Expo. The day will start off with a performance from Carroll College Drama Unit, with its Clean Earth Clean Ocean skit. The skit will highlight the environmental theme the primary students of the Eurobodalla have been given for 2005. The event is run in an expo format, where representatives from a variety of organizations interact with small groups of students on rotation throughout the day. The Eurobodalla Shire has been running this activity since 1997.

New South Wales
The Upper Gwydir Landcare Association in conjunction with Gwydir Shire Council is organising an exhibition at the Roxy Theatre Bingara, to celebrate World Environment Day on June 5th. The aim of the day is to raise awareness and create an understanding amongst our community of the environmental issues that we face. We hope to achieve this through displays and stalls from the UGLA, Bingara Botanicals, Eden Seeds, Beaulieu Rum, Gwydir Shire Council Stormwater Caravan, WIRES, North West Weeds Caravan, Northern Tablelands Dung Beetle Express, Bingara Central School and many more. The main program for the day will involve guest speakers and video presentations on the areas of "Permaculture", "Water Wise" "Urban Landcare" and "Sustainable Agriculture."

North Ryde
Going with the Green City theme, Toshiba Australia Pty Ltd will be introducing an extensive recycling programme, covering all forms of waste generated by all the company premises throughout Australia. As an introduction to this new policy, all employees will be given a china mug to replace foam cups, which will be banned from Toshiba Australia Pty Ltd's sites.

Nuhulubuy
Gamarrwa Nuwul Yirrkala Landcare will be promoting Landcare activities including Bush Foods and Bush Medecines at the local Market Day in Nhulunbuy on Sunday afternoon.

Perth
The City of Perth, in partnership with the Town of Victoria Park, the City of South Perth and the Claise Brook Catchment Group, is hosting the World Environment Day celebrations. The event will take place on 5 June, from10am to 4pm, at Point Fraser. Since the Point Fraser car park will be closed, to reach the place the participants can cycle, walk, or go by bus or train. WED activities will include: performances of the City Farm Chameleon Brass Band, a community planting at Kensington Bushland, a cycle tour of Perth, a walking tour of Point Fraser, rides with the hydrogen fuel cell bus of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, a speech by the Water Corporation and WA Museum, a Kings Park bushwalk and various workshops at City Farm. A 20% discount for bike hire will be offered by Close About Bike Hire for World Environment Day visitors to Point Fraser.

Portland
Alcoa Portland Aluminium will be hosting an event on Thursday 2 June 2005 to celebrate the United Nations World Environment Day. The event will bring together (10) local primary schools and (15) community partners to share and experience environmental learning. Up to 350 students will be invited to Portland Aluminium to participate in many exciting environmental activities and also be treated to a waste wise/healthy lunch. The purpose of the event is to support environmental education and the development of future environmental leaders. It is also to showcase Alcoa Portland Aluminium's commitment to conservation and sustainability. Some examples of activities students will experience on the day are: interactive community partner displays, enviro arts and crafts, animal antics, 'wetland wonders', and sustainable development.

Queensland
The Bedourie State School in a small town located in the far west of the state of Queensland in Australia, with a general population of 120 and a student population of 14 is commemorating World Environment Day in a significant way. They are located on the edge of the Simpson desert where the water supply comes from the Great Artesian Bore, which is directly below the school. It is hot water and the students are learning about the importance of using this water wisely.

On the occasion of WED, the school is building a football oval using a complex network of underground irrigational systems. A trip to the local council office has been organised and a guest speaker has been arranged. This person is an environmental scientist and they will discuss with the students the possibility of promoting a sustainable environment. The conclusions will involve the students creating a banner (on calico) exhibiting what they have learnt about greening their environment. This unit concludes on Friday 3 June.

Queensland
To celebrate World Environment Day, as well as the beginning of Queensland Week EAST BUG (Easy And Sustainable Transport Bicycle User Group) is being officially launched. EAST BUG is a community based, not for profit group that wants to encourage more people in the Eastern Suburbs to ride bikes, and advocate for high quality cycling facilities to make it safer and more attractive to ride more often. If you live south of the Brisbane River and east of the SE Freeway out to Wynnum this means you. If you ride a bike for fun and exercise or to commute to work or school or would like to in the future you are welcome to come along. Bring your family and friends and have a great time with us enjoying a free hot breakfast. Why not ride in and make a day of it. Breakfast will get underway at 8:30am in the park along the bike path at the bottom of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs at the end of the service road by the BBQ's near the tiled mosaic square. Just look for all the bikes.

Queensland
The Queensland Conservation Council are compiling a list of WED events that will be held by various conservation groups around Queensland, Australia. Please click here for more

Queensland
To commemorate WED, the Mt. Crosby State School is giving away "green bags"(environmentally friendly alternative to plastic bags),"water sense" brochures, "water sense" cotton bags, recycling magnets and literature. They received approval from the Brisbane City Council for 50 free trees for their school in support of the day. They currently have a scheme for all shools, community groups and council tenants to apply for free trees and it is also their "water sense" campaign promotional items. They are seeking donations of environmentally friendly paper products from companies and are arranging for adequate recycling bins for waste. They are also promoting WED in their flyer which will be circulated to local schools, newspapers/magazines and shopping centres within a 30km radius.

Sydney
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the advertising firm Saatchi and Saatchi has created pro bono a radio public service announcement for the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Sydney. The focus of the PSA is city air pollution, which is very much in keeping with this year's WED theme.Please click the icon on the left.

For more information, please contact:
Jennie Watson
National Information Officer
United Nations Information Centre - Australia and the Pacific
Level 5, 46-48 York Street
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Tel: +61 2 9262 5111 / +61 413 082 650
Fax: +61 2 9262 5886
E-mail: jwatson@un.org.au
Website: www.un.org.au

Sydney
Raine & Horne is encouraging young people throughout NSW to join in the promotion of World Environment Day on 5 June 2005 by taking part in a state-wide colouring competition with the chance to win one of 22 exclusive prizes! The competition aims to inspire children to consider their environment and make positive choices towards how we treat our Earth. From the land to the sea, Raine & Horne wants to encourage all young children to learn the 'refuse, reduce, reuse, and recycle' principle when playing and learning and share this with their peers and wider community. Raine & Horne has designed the competition as part of its partnership with Keep Australia Beautiful and has selected representatives from the national independent charity to provide their expertise when judging the winners. Entrants will have the chance to win one of 22 Playstations 2 and the EAC Monkey Mania game. It's easy to get involved - just visit your local Raine & Horne office and pick up an entry form.

Sydney
World Environment Day marks the launch of Planet Ark's tenth National Tree Day in Australia. Since Tree Day began more than 7.5 million trees have been planted at over 15,000 sites across Australia. Now is the time to start organizing your tree planting site in preparation for Schools Tree Day on Friday 29 July and for National Tree Day on Sunday 31 July.

Tom Price
In recognition of World Environment Day, the local Coles supermarket in Tom Price will hold a plastic bag free week from 6 - 12 June 2005.

Victoria
Each year on World Environment Day the UN seeks to focus world attention on the environment, and in particular, on positive programmes that are working towards protecting or restoring the world's natural heritage. The United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) Victoria actively promotes this Day through the UNAAustralia, Victoria World Environment Day Awards. Please click here to see the programme.

These annual national Awards focus on the time-honored theme Think Global, Act Local. The Awards aim to recognise businesses, individuals, communities and school groups whose work serves to protect, manage or restore the environment. The World Environment Day theme for 2005 is 'Green Cities'. In recognition of this theme the UNAA Victoria has introduced two new award categories - the 'Green Cities Award' and 'Green Building Award'.

The Major Award Categories are:
CPAA Triple Bottom Line Award
National Australia Bank Business Enterprise Awards
Green Cities Award *New*
Muller Industries Green Building Award *New*
Community/Individual Awards
Local Government Awards
Education/School Award
Media Award for Environmental Reporting
Excellence in Marine and Coastal Management Award
Excellence in Water Management Award

For more information, please contact:
The UNAA Victoria office on
Tel: 61 (03) 9482 3655
Fax: 61 (03) 94825118
Email: unaa.vic@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.unaavictoria.com.au/events/world_awards.php

Victoria
To commemorate World Environment Day, the Balwyn High School Environment Committee is organizing an excursion and a painting exercise. In addition calico bags and chocolates will be sold for fund raising purposes. The funds will be used to invite an expert to speak about environmental issues. Competitions and games aimed at encouraging environmental awareness will also take place.

Virginia
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Mitolo Group is organizing a tree planting exercise to revegetate and restore an army munitions site formerly with asbestos buildings. The perimeter plantings will help strengthen local biodiversity.

Wollongong
To mark World Environment Day, Wollongong City Council is organizing an Enviro Festival aimed at providing a range of environmental experience which can be linked to the Environmental Curriculum for the K-6 syllabus. The day is aimed at school children from years 5 & 6. The activities will be a hands-on experience , the students will identify a problem and then determine a solution which is relevant to their everyday lives. At the completion of the workshop the students will have an opportunity to consider issues such as biodiversity, change, conservation, ecosystems, energy, heritage, pollution, recycling and advantages and disadvantages of possible solutions to environmental problems.

AUSTRALIA
This year Clean Up the World (CUW) is inviting Members to consider the impact of the planet's growing urban populations. In 2005 CUW is promoting "Green Cities, Green Communities" in support of UNEP's World Environment Day theme "Green Cities - Plan for the Planet!"

AUSTRALIA
Each Year World Environment Day is celebrated amongst Toyota's 3000 employees in Australia with free seedlings handed out, competitions and sausage sizzles. This year, Toyota is planning on having an internal theme/focus on "Waste". They are planning on distributing approximately 2500 re-usable "Green Bags" to their employees.

BANGLADESH

Chittagong
To celebrate World Environment Day, the organization Pangaea in Bangladesh organized the World Environment Day Festival 2005 with the participation of the activists and professional class. They arranged an information booth on all previous WED themes and they created 33-art and information installations and paintings illustrating the themes from 1974 to 2005. An art competition for children was part of the event, to fulfill the objective. Hundreds of children participated, including disadvantaged and disabled.In addition, they organized a bicycle rally and distributed leaflets to raise awareness about WED and the role of the public in protecting the environment.
During the closing ceremony the Chittagong Green City Declaration 2005 was presented. The declaration had been finalized by the panelists of the Roundtable Discussion Meeting held on 10 June 2005.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Shamsul Momen Palash
Pangaea
20 Zakir Hossain Road, Khulshi
Chittagong-4000
Bangladesh
Tel: 880 171 448113
E-mail: pangaeapal@yahoo.com

Dhaka
The Organization Nagorik Uddyog and Jobo Nagorik Adhikar Jote- Rangpur will celebrate World Environment Day (WED) in 2005 by organizing a foot rally, bicycle parades, a tree planting exercise, a film show on `` Save the forest and make the planet'' , and an art competition on green planet. In addition, young people will undertake a clean up campaign in the city to ensure a green city. On WED, the youth will launch a campaign with the slogan `` Clean city Green city" in their own city.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Showkat Hassan Nagorik
Uddyog 4/1/A, Block-E, Lalmatia
Dhaka
Bangladesh
Tel: (880) 811 5868
Mobile: 0172-137586
E-mail: showkathassan@yahoo.com, nu@bdmail.com

Dhaka
Nabila Quamrun Nahar is honoring World Environment Day by preparing a research paper on the title Green Cities Plan for the Planet!

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Nabila Quamrun Nahar
Environement & Social Development Organization
23/9 Khiljee Road, Paradise - E4, Mohammadpur,
Dhaka-1207
Bangladesh
Tel: (88- 017) 162 8349
E-mail: nabila@bol-online.com

Dhaka
To celebrate WED, the Coastal & Wetland Biodiversity Management Project is organizing a rally at the project site offices at Cox's Bazar and Kulaura. The participants will include local government officials, personalities, political leaders, school teachers, representatives from environmental NGOs, school children, scouts and girl guides. The rally will be followed by a discussion highlighting the importance of WED.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Rashid Sheikh M. A.
GEF-Coastal & Wetland Biodiversity Management Project
Department of Environment,
E-1/6 Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar
Dhaka-1207
Bangladesh
Tel: (880-2) 912 5701
E-mail: rashid@doe-bd.org
Website: www.doe-bd.org

Dhaka
To celebrate WED, on 6 June the Forest Department & IUCN Bangladesh will jointly organize a seminar on "Urban Nature". The Minister of Environment and Forests will participate as chief guest.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Junaid K. Choudhury,
IUCN Bangladesh
House 11 Rd 138 Gulshan
Dhaka 1212
Bangladesh
Tel: 88 02 9890395 or 9890423 Extn 113
Fax: 88 02 9892854
E-mail: junaid@iucnbd.org

Khulna
On the occasion of WED, the Environment Club of the Environmental Science Discipline of Khulna University in Bangladesh will organize on 5 June a rally from 8.00-10.00 am; a Seminar entitled Green Cities and Our responsibility from 10.30am - 4.00 pm; and an Art exibition from 5.00 - 7.00 pm. They are also organizing an essay competition on the issue of green cities.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Md. Salequzzaman
Associate Professor
Environmental Science Discipline
Khulna University
Khulna
Bangladesh
Tel: +880 41 813239
Fax: +880 41 731244
E-mail: salek_uz@yahoo.com
Website: http://myprofile.cos.com/salek

Khulna
Coastal Development Partnership (CDP) is a non-governmental organization working in the Southwest Coastal Region of Bangladesh. CDP along with its Network of NGOs and other Social and Human Rights Activists have jointly been observing World Environment Day since 2000. To organize the various events of the World Environment Day, Coastal Development Partnership formed a Network entitled Citizens’ Committee for Conserving Coastal Environment (CCCCE) in 2000. From the inception, the Network CCCCE has been organizing a program for observing World Environment Day since 2001. As in previous years, we are going to observe the World Environment Day 2005 during June 01-06, 2005 and we have chalked out an elaborate program of various events such as environment, human rights and governance related seminars. A Human Rights and Development Fair will be held in the lobby of the venue from 04 -06 June. Promotional materials will also be displayed in the stalls of the fair. We use this day to gather various people from this region and make a platform to raise and discuss various issues on environment, human rights, gender and education to contribute the Millennium Development Goals. We are going to organize the following events-

01 June 2005: Press Conference in Khulna Press Club, Khulna, Bangladesh

Rajshahi
The Faculty of Life and Earth Sciences at the University of Rajshahi, with the initiative of the Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Faculty, has an elaborate plan for observing the World Environment Day 2005. There will be a rally, seminar,discussion meeting and exhibition throughout the day on June 5, 2005. Students, teachers, employees and the campus residents will participate in the events. All are cordially invited.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. M. I. Zuberi
University of Rajshahi
Rajshahi
Bangladesh
Tel: 880721750064
Fax: 880721750064
E-mail: zuberimi@yahoo.com
Website: www.ru.edu.bd

PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Beijing
On the occasion of WED, one of the projects of Jia Ao Real Estate Development Co. Ltd. - Beijing Kerry Centre in Beijing plans to hold the events including children drawing contest with the topic of slogan of WED 2005, related drawing gallery and make a number of recycled bags and distribute them to as many people as possible. This in an effort to encourage the children together with their parents that the importance of protecting the environment. This activities will take place from May to June at their office towers, residence and shopping mall located at the Kerry Centre in Beijing.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Joan Yip
Jia Ao Real Estate Development Co. Ltd.
23/F, Beijing Kerry Centre
1 Guanghua Road
Beijing
China
Tel: +8610 85298263
Fax: +8610 85298278
E-mail: joanyip@kerryprops.com
Website: www.kerryprops.com/bkc

Beijing
To celebrate WED, the TopEnergy Green Building Forum held a green building conference, to discuss the green building design strategies for Summer- Hot- Winter- Warm region in China, in cooperation with Guangzhou University and South China University of Technology.
Top Energy is a completely open, scientific & technical forum dedicated to people interested in energy efficiency, green building, sustainable development, etc. The fields of discussion included: energy efficiency policies and codes, energy efficiency publicizing, energy technologies, energy simulation & assessment and energy market in China. Particularly, it constitutes a place to discuss China energy efficiency marketing for government, enterprises, and academic circles such as EMC (Energy Management Contract), ESPC (Energy Saving Performance Contract), ESCo and LEEDTM, the green building rating system in Chinese and English, etc. It covers almost every aspect about green building. This internet based academic forum was founded in Oct 2003 and in May 2005 it had about 6,500 members from all around the world, including UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, etc. Of course, the majority of the members comes from China.
The number of members is increasing at a pace of 30-40 persons per day. Until 23 May 2005, the overall browsership was 3,185,232, including 179,363 members. According to TopEnergy survey among the members, 49.5% are academic researchers belonging to universities or other research organizations. 43.2% are engineers, architects, or managers. This means TopEnergy's audience has a high educational background and some influence in the green building research areas. Some of key members log in the website almost every day, and some of informational members (about 1,213 persons) think of TopEnergy as the main source of information on green buildings.
TopEnergy formed several Voluntary Mission Teams, such as Translation Team, Information Collection Team, etc. TopEnergy Web Team translated two books and published 8 articles on academic periodicals. All these works were performed through online communication and cooperation. TopEnergy also organized the four editions of the Green Building Salon, which is a green building seminar, in ShangHai, ChongQing, and Beijing.
The topics focused on several aspects, including: LEED green building rating system in China (ShangHai), Commissioning for Green Buildings (ShangHai), Building Energy Efficiency for Mountainous Areas (ChongQing), Concept & Practice of Zero Energy Buildings in China (Beijing). TopEnergy is striving to become a portal website for green buildings or energy efficiency, and is developing a database for green buildings including all kinds of energy efficiency strategies for building envelope, lighting, tap water, domestic hot water, air conditioning and heating system.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Joseph Smilesfield
TopEnergy Green Building Forum
R&D Building B 310,
QingHua Science Park
Beijing
People's Republic of China
Tel: 86-10-89829462
E-mail: flyjeep@126.com
Website: http://www.topenergy.org/bbs/

Shen Zhen
To commemorate WED, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies is going to host a celebration entitled “Green City, Green Home”, at Shenzhen Red Forest Eco-Park. Activities will include: a clean-up of the park from the waste left by tourists, an environmental quiz, and a picture exhibition.

For more information, please contact:
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies
Great Wall Building, Science & Industry Park, Nanshan District,
Shen Zhen,
China
Tel: 86-755-26633866-221
Fax: 86-755-26630846, 26615793
E-mail: qi.chen@hitachigst.com
Website: http://greenweb.hitachi.co.jp/en

INDIA

National Safety Council (NSC) is an apex, autonomous and non-profit organization set up in 1966 by the Ministry of Labour, with the overall objective to generate, develop and sustain a voluntary movement on Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) among industries at the national level. It has a network of over 6000 members, comprising industrial and business establishments, institutions, trade union organizations and HSE professionals with 14 state chapters and 29 Action Centers. To achieve its objective, NSC undertakes a wide range of activities such as conferences, training, consultancies, national awareness campaigns, publications and periodicals, promotional materials and information resources. Since 1999, NSC has also started promoting World Environment Day (WED) with an active participation from member industries, chapters and action centers. As part of the efforts to promote the WED campaign, NSC appeals to members to actively celebrate WED and help them by providing a variety of awareness and publicity material on current environmental issues. For WED 2005 Campaign, NSC produced the following awareness and publicity material:

Banner carrying UNEP’s WED Theme - “Green Cities Plan for the Planet” !

Agra
To celebrate WED, the Council of Agra is organizing a series of activities, aimed at raising awareness of the need to reduce the use of polythene, of the importance of roof top rainwater harvesting, and of the benefit of waste segregating and degradable waste composting. The participants will include: VCADA, CPCB, Municipal Corporation, Forest Department, and Water Works Department.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Radhey Shayam Pareek
Council of Agra
4/10, Bagh Farzana,
Agra-282002
India
Tel: 91 0562-2850405
Fax: 91 0562-2526100
E-mail: alokpsr@rediffmail.com

Agra
Nirmal Foundation will hold WED celebrations on 5 June in Jamnagar. Dr. Y. Anatani, Executive Director of Gujarat City Managers Association, will deliver a keynote speech. The Mayor of Jamnagar has been invited to preside over the function.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Jaydev Nansey
Nirmal Foundation
Dr Shah's Bungalow, 3, Patel Colony
Jamnagar 361008
India
Tel: +919426470996
Fax: +91-288-2752289
E-mail: nirmalfond@yahoo.co.in

Ahmedabad
Vishwa Parivar Foundation will celebrate World Environment Day by organizing awareness programmes in four cities of the State viz. Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Anand and Valsad. The programmes will be organized both in rural and urban areas. These community-based programmes will include:

a. Awareness Campaings

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Leena Mehta
Vishwa Parivar Foundation
308, Iscon Avenue, Opp. Choice Snacks Bar, C G Road, Navrangpura
Ahmedabad 380009
India
Tel: +91-079-55313010 / 9879525063
Fax: +91-079-55313010
E-mail: response@vishwaparivarfoundation.org
Website: http://www.vishwaparivarfoundation.org

Ahmedabad
The Center for Environment Education (CEE) celebrated World Environment Day through educational activitie. This year, as every year, many of their offices across the country are organized and conducted a series of events to mark this Day. Activities took place in nearly 25 places across India, managed by CEE widespread network of regional, state, programme and field offices. Every year, on WED, CEE involves organizations, individuals, experts and especially children to take part in interesting and thought-provoking activities, which help in raising awareness about environment and sustainable development. Many of CEE members were invited as resource persons in activities being organized by other organizations and agencies. CEE focused on the theme chosen by UNEP for 2005: "Green Cities: Plan for the Planet", and also addressed other environment and sustainable development issues. For a list of all CEE activities please visit the webpage: http://www.ceeindia.org/cee/latest/wed.htm

For more information, please contact:
Director's Office
Centre for Environment Education
Nehru Foundation for Development,
Thaltej Tekra
Ahmedabad
India
Tel: +91-79-26858002
Fax: +91-79-26858010
E-mail: cee@ceeindia.org
Website: www.ceeindia.org

Bangalore
To commemorate WED, Motor Industries Company Limited in Bangalore is planting of saplings in and around their various plants. They are also launching an "Air Pollution Contol" campaign.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Sanjay Chakravarty
Motor Industries Company Limited
Adugodi, Hosur Road
Bangalore
India
Tel: (91 80) 22992218
Fax: (91 80) 22996189
E-mail: sanjay.chakravarty@in.bosch.com
Website: http://www.boschindia.com

Bangalore
On the occasion of WED, the Bharatiya Samja Seva Trust is organizing a gathering that will take place on 5 June at 10am, at the All Karnataka Children Association auditorium, in Chamarajpet, Bangalore 18. The calendar will include an inaugural function, a prizes awarding ceremony for the essay competition winners, an environment protection awareness rally, an oath taking ceremony, an environment songs concert, and an environment protection drama performance. More than 600 students and teachers will take part in the event, which is being organized under the leadership of Hon. President, Rajiv Gandhi and with the participation of the Environmentalist Shri Shivamallu, Environment Award Winner.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Shivakumar
Bharatiya Samaja Seva Trust
No. 36/1, 1st Cross, Nanjumba Agrahara,
5th Main, Chamarajpet, Bangalore -560 018, Karnataka,
India
Tel: 91-9341930194, 91-9448307627
E-mail: bsstrust@yahoo.com

Bangalore
To celebrate World Environment Day, Rotary Club Bangalore Midtown is launching a tree planting project with the Centre for Managament Studies [Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College].In addition, an educational campaign is being carried out in collaboration with World Wide Fund for Nature and Karnataka Chapter. The campaign includes the distribution amongst the Rotary, Rotaract & Interact Clubs, as well as schools and colleges, of specially designed Bangalore Bring Back Birds Leaflets, Posters & Stickers. During the month of June, a 40 minutes slide presentation on "Urban Wildlife" will be shown at various Rotary Clubs and schools. Press has given extensive coverage to the project. Please click to read the invitation

For more information, please contact:
Kiran Boal
Rotary Bangalore Midtown
Centre 3rd floor 2nd Cross
Gandhinagar Bangaore 560009
India
Tel: 91 080- 2226 4742 91

Baroda
Bundy India limited is hosting the "Environment Awareness Week" from 4 to 11 June. A number of activities will be organized for the employees and their children, including: a story competition, a quiz on environmental issues, a tree plantation exercise, a card-making and a collage-making competition under the theme “Save the Environment”, and others.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Bhumika Rathod
Bundy India Limited
Plot -2, Gidc, Makarpura
Baroda
India
Tel: +91-265-2642621
E-mail: bundy_quality@in.tiauto.com

Bihar
The Kainat Foundation is organizing a number of activities to celebrate World Environment Day by involving the rural population and the Children of Kako Village in Jejamabad District in India. School and non-school going children will take part in the following activities: tree planting; Save Our Planet Puppet Show put on by Kainat Foundation volunteers; a cleaning exercise of the watershed of the village by all the villagers; street shows by the children of the village depicting environmental issues relevant to the village; and debate, quiz and poetry competitions.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Kashif Raza Kakvi
The Kainat Foundation
Kainat International School
Kako, Jehanabad
Bihar
India
Tel: (91-9431) 297223
Fax: (91-6114) 255061
E-mail: kainatfoundation@gmail.com
Website: http://www.kainatfoundation.com

Bhubaneswar
The Orissa Environmental Society in Orissa, India will observe WED 2005, in association with the Bhubaneswar Chapter of the Indian Science Congress Association, under the banner of this year's theme Green Cities - Plan for the Planet!. A workshop will be organised in which a large number of academics, scientists, and environment-lovers will participate. The tentative programme is as follows:
Inaugural Session:
i. Plantation of saplings in the premises of the WED venue
ii. Opening remarks on the topic by invited guests
iii. Release of a souvenir on the WED theme
iii. Award of prizes to the winners of various competitions to be organised among the school students on the WED theme
Discussion Session:
i. Presentation of views by the experts on various urban issues
ii. Interaction by the participants
The discussion will be recorded and the viewpoints will be intimated to the Government of Orissa for appropriate action.

Gujarat
On the occasion of World Environment Day, Essar Steel Limited is planning several activities for the company staff, including: a tree planting exercise; guest speeches, presentations and discussions on environmental issues, as well as a speech of the Head Of Environment Department. In addition, drawing, painting and essay competitions are being organized, to create environmental awareness among school children. A prize giving ceremony will conclude the celebration.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Shivarama
Environment and Risk Management (ERIM), Essar Steel Limited,
27th KM, Surat Hazira Road,Hazira - 394 270, District – Surat
Gujarat
India
Tel.: (91-0261) 558 3731 +91-0261- 287 2400 Mobile : +919879100700
Fax: (91-0261) 287 2796
E-mail: shiva_rama@hotmail.com ,contactsteel@essar.com
Website: www.essar.com

Gujarat
Gujarat Council of Science City celebrated World Environment Day on 5th June 2005 in a very innovative way. They arranged a poster exhibition on the theme “Green Cities” to sensitize students, teachers and the general public on the issues of urban areas. In addition a poster painting and a green city quiz competition were arranged for students from Class I to XII. Students and Visitors had the chance to screen puppet shows and skit plays on the theme "City of My Dream". In the evening, a tree plantation around the Science City campus was carried out by the student participants and the visitors. The programme concluded with World Environment Day speech, delivered by the Chairman, Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority, who distributed prizes to the meritorious students. Gujarat Science City, working under the aegis of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat, is emerging as a large scale science popularization platform in the country. Apart from the above programmes, visitors can see IMAX movie "Galapagos", Hall of Science, Ride Simulator, Musical Fountain and many more excitements.

For more information, please contact:
Dr Narottam Sahoo
Senior Scientist
Gujarat Council of Science City
Sola - Santej Road,
Ahmedabad - 380 481
India
Tel: 91 079-55222127 / 28,
Fax: 91 098980 29617
E-mail: narottam@scity.org
Website: www.scity.org

Kolkata
Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL), the steel giant with 5 integrated steel plants, 4 special steel plants and 23 captive mines and collieries, is an environmentally conscious organisation, which is steadily going ahead with its productivity whilst keeping environmental concerns as part of its activities.

SAIL, which has been celebrating World Environment Day (WED) for more than a decade, will celebrate the Day in all its units in order to reaffirm the committment of the company towards the protection of ecosystems. WED activities will include: the taking of environmental pledges, the organisation of slogan, debate, quiz, sit & draw, essay and poster competitions amongst employees and school children. A run for the environment, tree planting, trainings/workshops and a lecture series are also being organised in the different units.

SAIL avails itself of the opportunity to commemorate WED to also reaffirm its committment to contributing towards a clean and sustainable environment and to continually enhance its environmental perormance as an integral part of its business philosophy and values as depicted in the SAIL Corporate Environmental Policy.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Tapan Kumar Chakravarty
Steel Authority of India Ltd.
Environment Management Division
6 G.C. Avenue, 5th Floor
Kolkata 700013
India
Tel: 91 33 23375469
Fax: 91 33 22251640
E-mail: sailemd@rediffmail.com
Website: www.sail.co.in

Kolkata
To commemorate WED 2005, the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Foundation in India organized a camp to create awareness of the need to protect the community's flora and fauna. Posters, leaflets and badges were distributed among the visitors of the camp to pass on the message of keeping the earth green. The Director of the Foundation, Mr. Manjit Dada, directed a movie entitled Haadsa which shows the plight of mother earth in a mad race to modernize the world. The movie was screened on 5 June 2005 at Nandan, Kolkata to observe World Environment Day.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Manjit Dada
Swami Vivekananda Cultural Foundation
18B.Rammohan Dutta Road
Kolkata 700020
India
Tel: 91 9830350723
E-mail: svcf@hotmail.com
Website: www.svcf.faithweb.com

Lucknow
Lions Club Lucknow Intelligentsia celebrated World Environment Day by planting many saplings of various varieties at a Park opposite THE Bharat International School in Sector-G, Jankipuram.
Lion Yash Pal Kapoor, Secretary told that very soon their club is going to launch Environment Awareness Campaign named as BIRTHDAY TREES, wherein people will be made aware about the importance of trees and the environment and will be encouraged to plant a tree on their Birthday as a part of their celebration.
Chief Guest of function Lion Dr. Neeraj Bora, Multiple Council Chairperson planted the first sapling and inaugurated the function. Thereafter other members including Lion (Mrs) A M Kalra, VDG (Elect), Lion Parag Garg, Region Chairperson, Lion Sudeep Kulsreshtha, Zone Chairperson also planted the trees. Local residents also participated in the function and assured each other to take care of the park and trees planted here.
Stickers with catchy slogans such as BLOW HORN FOR CAUTION, NOT FOR POLLUTION were also pasted on vehicles stopping at petrol stations.

For more information, please contact:
Lion Yash Pal Kapoor
Secretary
Lions Club Lucknow Intelligentsia
c/o Analytica Equipments (India) Pvt. Ltd.,
1st Floor, Jeet Plaza, Sector-A,
Sitapur Road Scheme,
Lucknow-226021
India
Tel: +91 9839075370, +91 522 2763345
E-mail: analytica-id@eth.net

Lucknow
On the occasion of WED, the Life Back to Earth Foundation will deliver a special lecture to create environmental awareness by using a novel concept called "SCIENTOONS" in the various schools of Lucknow City.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Pradeep Srivastava
Life Back to Earth Foundation
Aliganj
India
Tel: 91-522-2364188
Fax: 91-522-2622405
E-mail: pkscdri@rediffmail.com

Maharashtra
To commemorate World Environment Day (WED) this year, the Tekdi Group is organizing "Earth Events 2005" from 22 April (Earth Day) to 5June (WED). These events are part of the joint celebrations for WED and Earth day and symbolizes an attempt to bridge the time between these two days by initiating Eco Activities.

The Events to be held specifically on WED 2005 are as follows: the launch of a Digital Desktop Eco Calendar on 5 June which will be available on their website at http://www.tekdi.com as a free download. This calendar will feature important Eco Events of the year as well as environmentally important days. As in previous years, their WED activities will begin with tree planting exercises at their branches around the world. This activity which will start on WED 2005 and go on until December depending on local seasons. For example, in India the planting season begins on 5 June and will go on until September. TEP (Tekdi Eco Portal) will be launching its special free interactive services for Eco Webmasters like discussion & news forum feeds, Eco Web ring on an international level on WED 2005. Presently these services are available only in India.

For more information, please contact:
Parth Lawate
The Tekdi Group
46/2a, Shrimangal Soc. Paud Road
Pune-411038
Maharashtra
India
E-mail: Parth Lawate coolparth@gmail.com

Mumbai
The Academy of Environmental Education in Mumbai is arranging a lecture and an exhibition on various aspects of environmental awareness on the occasion of World Environment Day - 5 June 2005. The event will be arranged in collaboration with with The Institute of Science in Mumbai.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Balasaheb Kulkarni
Director
Academy Environmental Education
B/3-302 Satellite Classic
Jogeshwari(E)
Mumbai 400 060
India
E-mail: balasahebk@yahoo.com

Mumbai
The WWF-India (Maharashtra State office), in association with the Maharashtra Nature Park, has planned a workshop entitled "Green Mumbaikar", on 5 June. The program will include a nature trail in the Maharashtra Nature Park (a city man made forest, developed by WWF-India on a garbage dump in 1990's), followed by interactive sessions on vermicomposting, paper making and recycling. Different games and quizzes will also be organized. The venue for the event will be Maharashtra Nature Park, Sion -Bandra link road, from 8 am to 4 pm.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Goldin Quadros
World Wide Fund for Nature - India
Maharashtra State Office
204 National Insurance Bldg D.N. Road,
Mumbai
India
Tel: 91 022 22078105 / 22071970
Fax: 91 022 22076037
E-mail: gquadros@wwfindia.net
Website: www.wwfindia.org

Mumbai
Since 1999, the National Safety Council has been promoting World Environment Day (WED) with the active participation of its members in industry, chapters and action centres based on As part of its efforts to promote the WED campaign under the theme this year Green Cities - Plan for the Planet! , the Council appealed to its members to actively celebrate WED and provided a variety of awareness and publicity material on current environmental issues including the following information and publicity material was produced:

Banner carrying WED theme;

For more information, please contact:
Mr. M. M. Kulkarni
Deputy Director
National Safety Council
HQs and Institute Building
98-A Sector 5, Institutional Area
C.B.D. Belapure
Navi, Mumbai 400 614
India
Tel: (91-22) 2757 9924
Fax: (91-22) 2757 7351
E-mail: nsci@giasbm01.vsnl.net.in
Website: www.nsc.org.in

Nagpur
Western Coalfileds Limited observe Environment Week during 1 - 7 June every year. This year, the day will again be observed at the Company's Headquarters in Nagpur and in 10 Admnistrative Areas, as well as in 85 Project Units located in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. A number of environmental awareness campaigns will be arranged during this period, including competetions and exihibitions and seminars on environmental protection themes.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Haridas Gghanvat
Western Coalfileds Limited
Coal Estate Civil Lines
Nagpur-440 001
Nagpur
India
Tel: (91-0712) 2283041, 9423111006
Fax: (91-0712) 2510151
E-mail: ghanvatharidas@rediffmail.com

New Delhi
The Indian NGO SHROT will celebrate World Environment Day with an awareness programme/seminar on "Environmental Issues of Mega Cities".

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Kaushal Kumar
SHROT- National NGO (India)
B-77 II nd Floor Amar Colony, Lajpat nagar
New Delhi
India
Tel: (91-11) 26419297 (R), 0-9810002953 (M)
E-mail: kaushal_kausal@yahoo.co.in

New Delhi
On the occasion of the World Environment Day, the Postal Department of the Government of India is bringing out the 1st Day Cover which is essentially an envelope bearing a commemorative cachet depicting the work of the Jal Bhagirathi Foundation, a partner with UNDP.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Prema Gera
Programme Advisor
Sustainable Environment & Energy Division
United Nations Development Programme
55 Lodi Estate
New Delhi 110 003
India
Tel: (91 11)2462 8877 Ext: 363
Fax: (91 11) 2465 4604

New Delhi
To celebrate WED, the World Wide Fund for Nature – India has organized a number of events, including: a poster painting; a “Seed and Flower” trail; an initiative entitled “Wealth from Waste” (aimed at creating wonders with wise and creative use of waste); an environmental puppet show; a quiz; a slide show on sustainable cities and Flower Power; a film screening; a pebble painting; a face painting; and a month-long photo exhibition on Green Cities around India.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Lima Rosalind
World Wide Fund for Nature
172-B, Lodhi Estate
New Delhi-110003
India
Tel: 91 011-51504792
Fax: 91 011-51504795/79
Email: rosalind@wwfindia.net
Website: www.wwfindia.org

New Delhi
To celebrate WED, and in the context of Indo - American Environment Leadership Programme (IAELP), the United States Educational Foundation in India (USEFI) is organizing a panel discussion, entitled "Strengthening Environmental Journalism and Information Management", in collaboration with MIECOFT (Mission for Implementation of Eco-Friendly Technologies) and with the Department of Journalism of Kamla Nehru College. This event will take place on 6 June at the Seminar Hall, Kamla Nehru College, Siri Fort Road, New Delhi. The discussion will include various topics, including: wholesome communication and reporting (news vs. views); legislative awareness; enhancing information exchange between environmental journalists; right to information and access to reliable environmental data.

For more information, please contact:
United States Educational Foundation in India
Fulbright House, 12 Hailey Road
New Delhi India
Tel: +91 11 2332 8944
Email: kanwaljit@fulbright-india.org
Website: www.fulbright-india.org

New Delhi
The following activities were carried out in India to commemorate World Environment Day:

1. Releasing of a commemorative stamp on Green Cities by the Hon'ble Minister of State for Environment and Forests, along with a brochure and first day cover wherein the selected painting from the competition of children in the five eco cities (a scheme implemented by the Government of India currently) was printed.

To celebrate WED 2005, PT Arutmin Indonesia has invited the local government and the people to clean their areas by picking up rubbish and planting trees in some public areas. They are also providing rubbish bins to be placed along the city roads and will assist in developing domestic waste management systems and the necessary infrastructure.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Iwan Sugiarto
PT Arutmin Indonesia
Batulicin Mine Jl. Raya Sarongga Km. 3.5
Batulicin Tanah Bumbu
South Kalimantan
Indonesia
Tel: (62) 518 71878
Fax: (62) 518 71877
E-mail: isugiarto@arutmin.com
Website:www.arutmin.com

Tangerang
In Indonesia the main source of air pollution is vehicles emmision. That's why on World Environment Day 2005, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Tangerang Municipality will measure public vehicles emmisions. The measurement will be undertaken free of charge in order to enhance public awareness of the need to maintain their vehicles properly to prevent air pollution. The WED events will take place over two days - 6 and 7 June. The EPA will also distribute posters, leaflets and stickers, which describe how important it is to maintain vehicles.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Mesi Shinta Dewi
Environmental Protection Agency of Tangerang Municipality
Gedung Pusat Pemerintahan 4th Floor
Jalan Satria Sudirman
Tangerang 15000
Tangerang
Indonesia
Tel: (622) 55764955 extension 814
Fax: (6221) 55768703
E-mail: mesisd@yahoo.com

Yogyakarta
Sylva Indonesia, the Indonesian Forestry Student Association, will celebrate WED with a tree planting exercise, to raise awareness of this year World Environment Day theme. In addition, a project entitled “An Eco-Corridor for a Green City" is being developed in collaboration with 30 Indonesian universities. The aim is to create a green corridor between Merapi Mountain National Park and the town of Yogyakarta. The association will cooperate with the local government and NGOs,as well as with civil society and the media.

For more information, please contact:
Rohmat Marzuki
Sylva Indonesia (Indonesian Forestry Student Association)
Forestry Faculty of Gadjah Mada University (GMU)
Agro street Bulaksumur 55281
Yogyakarta
Indonesia
Tel: (62 815) 7882 9113
E-mail: mamat_act@yahoo.com

IRAN

Tehran
On the occasion of World Environment Day 2005, and in cooperation with the NGO Green Front of Iran and Mellel (Nations) Cultural Centre, UNIC-Tehran held a ceremony and panel discussion on green cities on 12 June. UNIC-Director Mr. Sunil Narula delivered the Secretary-General’s message at the event, which was attended by some 70 participants. UNDP programme officer Mr. Saeid Ferdowsi and two environmentalists participated in the panel discussion. In addition, as a side event, a one-day poster and picture exhibition was held at the Cultural Centre.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Mohammad R. Moghadam
Officer-in-Charge
UNIC-Tehran
E-mail: unic@unic.un.org.ir

KOREA

Daegu
On the occasion of WED, Dr. Ahn's Institute for Nature Care is organizing an event especially for children and the Green Daegu City sponsored by the Debec department store. The events will include: an exhibiton of NIE (newspaper in education); artworks; houses made of milk cartons; building a green Daegu; reading books about the environment; giving pamplets about renewable energy and saving energy, etc..... The event will take place on 5 to 9 June 2005 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm at the event hall of Debec Plaza .

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Gyoung Sook Ahn
Dr. Ahn'sInstitute for Nature Care
401-8 Bum-Uh 2 Dong
Daegu
Korea
Tel: (82-53) 792-3489
E-mail: docgreen@hanmail.net
Website:http://docgreen.net

MALAYSIA

Kuala Lumpur
On the occasion of World Environment Day, Bangsar Village Shopping Centre is undertaking an environmental campaign, whose objective is to educate and reinforce the concept of recycling. The Shopping Centre sponsored 20,000 specially designed reusable green shopping bags, with the slogan Go Green For The Future Of Our Kids. Storyboards targeted at children are also displayed inside the shopping centre, in order to create awareness of the need to recycle.
To reinforce the message of using used materials, a book recycling effort was carried out. All collected books will be donated to local charities, which adhere to the Bangsar Village Kids for Kids Charity Programme.
To create awareness of the color-coding employed for the sorting of different recyclable items, colored recycling bins were put at key points, with large posters hanging over each bin.
The whole campaign started in early April and will continue until WED. To support the campaign and to create awareness of the project, advertisement in the media was used.

For more information, please contact:
Miss Joo Khim Lee
Bangsar Village Shopping Centre
1 Jalan Telawi 1, Bangsar Baru
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Tel: (603) 2282 1808, 2288 1800
Fax: (603) 2288 1900
E-mail: marketing@englian.com

Pahang
In commemoration of World Environment Day, a reforestation activity will be carried out, with the participation of 200 people. In addition, a camping trip to Sungai Wi Waterfall will be organized so that the local community can enjoy and value Cameron highlands’ natural patrimony.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Ramakrishnan Ramasamy
Regional Environmental Awareness Cameroon Highlands
1, Main Road, Brinchang
Cameron Highlands, Pahang
Malaysia
Tel: (605) 4914 950
Fax: (605) 4915 832
E-mail: president@reach.org.my
Website: http://www.reach.org.my

Petaling Jaya
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Environmental Protection Society of Malaysia (EPSM), one of the oldest Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations in the country held its annual public forum themed: Green Cities: Plan for the Planet- The Urban Environmental Challenge. The purpose of World Environment Day is to focus attention on the importance of the environment- to give a human face to environmental issues and to empower people to become active agents of sustainable and equitable development for the benefit of the present and future generations. Topics for discussion for our 2005 forum included: Pure Elements- food, water, air, Redesigning the Metropolis- smart growth, waste diversion, green building, Cities on the move- transportation, Urban Power- renewable energy and energy conservation, Flower Power- open space, biodiversity and greening the urban environment.
This year their line of eminent speakers and panelist included: YBhg Datuk Ruslin bin Hj Hasan Datuk Bandar of Kuala Lumpur . Professor Dr. Mohd Nordin Hasan ,President of ENSEARCH and former director of LESTARI . Ms. Sri Husnaini Sofjan Former Programme Manager, The Urban Governance Initiative (TUGI), UNDP His Excellency Mr. Geoff Randal High Commissioner of New Zealand *Mr. Roland Haas Chief Technical Advisor, Malaysian- German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), Department of Environment. Ir. Gurmit Singh Executive Director Centre for Environment Technology and Development Malaysia (CETDEM). The invitation to join the discussion was extended to the public.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Natalie Ambrose
Environmental Protection Society of Malaysia
SS2
Petaling Jaya
Malaysia
Tel: 012- 2848542

Selangor
To commemorate World Environment Day, Green Marketing ( Main Organizer) World of Colours (Joint Organizer) are organizing a Colour Event, which will be held at a few mega shopping malls in Malaysia . Thousands of children and adults will be invited to participate in the event . As a memento, all paricipants will receive a special edition of a WED 2005 box of recycled coloured pencils as well as a Wed 2005 Do it YourSelf Key Chain. They will also receive a Certificate of Participation. The effort is in support of the National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia.

For more information, please contact:
Mr Ronald Chai ( Main Event Organizer )
Address : 39 - 3 , Jalan Puteri 2/1
Bandar Puteri Puchong
47100 Petaling Jaya
Selangor , West Malaysia
Tel : 603 - 8061 7208
Fax : 603 - 8062 4008
Hand phone : 012 - 366 7883
E-mail: joartworld@yahoo.com

MONGOLIA

Ulaanbaatar
On the occasion of WED, Mongolian Nature and Environment Consortium established a community based tree nursery in Uliastain community located 12 km east from center. The Asian Development Bank provided financial assistance. The objective was to set the tree nurseries in areas which will be able to provide sustainable seedlings for the next 10 -20 years. The communities would like to green Uliastain area in next 5 years. The Mongolian Nature and Environment Consortium will provide technical and professional service to community members to fulfill the objectives.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Erdene-Ochir Badarch
Mongolian Nature and Environment Consortium
Erkhuu Street-7,
Sukhbaatar district, Building 10/g
Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia
Tel: 976-11-354272
Fax: 976-11-354272
E-mail: mnec@magicnet.mn
Website: http://www.mnec.org.mn

NEPAL

Bhakatapur
To celebrate World Environmnet Day, the Nepal International Consumers Union (NICU) held a seminar at Navratna English School at Bhakatapur- Thimi - with 32 participants. After the discussion, the participants expressed their desire to continue environmental education activities.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. A. P. Gautam
Nepal International Consumers Union
P. O. Box 5841
Kathmandu
Nepal
Tel: 977 1 4422936
Fax: 977 1 4422936
E-mail: rodighar@wlink.com.np

Kathmandu
Environment Cycle Radio will host WED celebrations on 4, 5 and 6 June. Various activities will take place in Kathmandu Valley, including environmental speeches, display of banners related to the “Green City” theme, a bicycle rally, and a poster distribution. Other environmental initiatives will be held at Kathmandu City Hall.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Astaman Kisee Maharjan
Youth Awareness Environmental Forum & Environment Cycle Radio F.M. 104.2 MHz
Lalitpur Godwari Area Badegaon
Post Box 8975, E.P.C. 104
Kathmandu
Nepal
Tel: 977-1-5560782
Fax: 977-1-5560782
E-mail: ecrfm104_2mhz@hotmail.com, yaefast@wlink.com.np
Website: www.yaefnepal.com

Kathmandu
On the occasion of WED 2005, the Youth Awareness Environmental Forum (YAEF) arranged a banner show, on 4 June, at Ratnapark, Kathmandu and Lalitpur, Lagankhel’s Venus. YAEF executive chairman, Mr. Astaman Kisee Maharjan, and YAEF advisor, Padam Bahadur Sapkota, gave speeches and information about the ongoing activities of the forum and about the programme organized to celebrate WED. Representatives of the leading daily and weekly newspapers attended the opening ceremony. On 4 June 2005 the Secondary Level Valley Speech Competition Programme was held. 34 schools of the valley participated in the competition with totally 68 representatives. The competition took place at the Namuna Machhindra secondary school Lalitpur Lagankhel. YAEF also distributed posters which carried slogans on different topics, including: water conservation, plastic use reduction, stop chimney brick industries, stop the stone curser industries, etc. The programme was jointly conducted by representative of SAYEN, National Focal point Mr. Deepak Acharya, and YAEF members.
5 June Programme was jointly organized by YAEF and by Environment Cycle Radio (ECR FM). Celebrations started at the city hall in Rastriya Sava Griha Exhibition Road with the Valley Bicycle Rally, with the aim to turn into action World Environment Day slogan. The rally left Lagenkhel and followed Jawalakhel, Pulchowk, Kupondole, Tripereshwor, Sahidgate, Sundharas, Newroad, Bhotahity, Jamal and Gantaghar. The event was inaugurated by the IUCN country representative, Mr. Sagendra Tiwari. The gathering was addressed by YAEF executive chairman of YAEF and by YAEF Chief Advisor Member, Mr. Bharat Jung Rana. YAEF programme coordinator, Mr. Rajendra Maharjan, facilitated the programme. Thereafter the public visited the main chows and places of Kathmandu like Bagbazar, Maitighar, Putalisadak Exhibition Road, Singadurbar; Maitighar Thapathali, etc. The participants finally reached YAEF Head office, where a discussion was organized on the topic "Environment Protection in Nepal: Problems and Solutions". Teachers, students, journalists, and social workers actively participated in the rally. On 6 June, a performance with cultural dances and environmental related songs took place.

For more information, please contact:
Youth Awareness Environmental Forum
Lalitpur, Godawari Area, Badegaun
P.O.Box No. 8975 EPC 104,
Tel and Fax: 977-1-5560782,
E-mail: yaefast@wlink.com.np

Sunsari
B.P.K.I.H.S. Dharan is going to organize a rally for students and villagers, a tree planting in a school (Janata Madhyamic Vidhyala, Narsing), and an essay and drawing competetion among the students.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Deepak KC
B.P.K.I.H.S. Dharan, Sunsari, Nepal
Dharan-17, Sunsari,
Nepal
Tel: 97725525555 ext 2626 (off), 3234(res)
Fax : 9772552025
E-mail: deepakkc17@hotmail.com, bpkihs@bpkihs.edu
Website: www.bpkihs.edu

PAKISTAN

Dera Ismail Khan
To mark WED 2005 the Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD) is going to hold a seminar at Dera Ismail Khan in collaboration with IUCN DIKhan. The topics selected are; Environment and Development.... by Khalid Abdullah; Islam and Environment... by Prof. Ahmed Nawaz; Environment and Urbanization... by Eng. Javed Environment; Health Concerns.... by Dr.Hussain
The presentation will be followed by a drawing competition for school children on environment. 150 participants are expected.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Khalid Abdullah
Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD)
P. O. Box 15
Dera Ismail Khan
Pakistan
Tel: 92-966-712590
Fax; 92-966-740415
E-mail: khalidabdullah99@yahoo.com
Website:

Islamabad
To celebrate WED, Gogi Studios will present a book, entitled "The Garbage Monster" on the theme of environment protection and cleanliness. The book, authored by the famous Pakistani cartoonist, Nigar Nazar, has colorful cartoons and illustrations and includes a board game based on the Do's and Don’ts of maintaining a healthy and clean environment. It has been translated in Urdu and is being printed by the Ministry of Environment. It will be distributed widely to children in different provinces of Pakistan on the occasion of the World Environment Day.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Nigar Nazar
Gogi Studios
House 223-A street 50 Sector F-10/4
Islamabad
Pakistan
Tel: (92-51) 2211468
Fax: (92-51) 2211468
E-mail: gogistudios@yahoo.com
Website: www.gogicomics.com

Multan
To celebrate WED, the National Urban Poverty Alleviation Programme, a joint project of UNDP & the Government of Punjab Pakistan, is organizing an event entitled “Green Development Forum Plan for the City”. On this occasion, the environmental actions that will be undertaken in Multan will be presented to the citizens. The event will take place at the Multan Arts Council hall.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Khurram Hameed
National Urban Poverty Alleviation Programme
First Floor, Town Planning Wing, MDA
Multan
Pakistan
Tel: 92-61-9200681
Fax 92-61-9200681
E-mail: nupapmultan@yahoo.com

Nowshera NWFP Province
INTERNATIONAL GARDEN will mark WED 2005 with a Special Walk, a Seminar and a Plantation Programme.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Waheed Javed
INTERNATIONAL GARDEN
Dagi Khel, Near Masjid Sadat Khan,
Nowshera NWFP Province
Pakistan
Tel: (92-300) 5952003
E-mail: waheedji2010@yahoo.com

Usta Muhammad
The Society for Human Advancement and Disadvantaged Empowerment (SHADE) is celebrating WED for the first time in the region. Planned activities include a walk; a seminar entitled “Save the Planet” and a poster competition among students of different schools. In addition, an environmental message will be broadcast throughout the day on a local TV.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Sajad Ahmed
Society for Human Advancement and Disadvantaged Empowerment (SHADE)
Lakhti Street
Usta Muhammad
Balochistan
Pakistan
Tel: 92-0838401415
E-mail: shadeorganization@yahoo.com

Rawalpindi
To commemorate World Environment Day, Attock Refinery Limited is organizing a number of activities including a seminar, display of posters, and morning talks, to raise environmental awareness among the staff.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Muhammad Manzoor Faridi
Attock Refinery Limited
Morgah
Rawalpindi
Pakistan
Tel: 0092-50-5487041
Fax: 0092-51-5487547
E-mail: faridi@arl.com.pk
Website: www.arl.com.pk

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Alotau, Milne Bay Province
To commemorate WED, the organization Conservation International (CI) is organizing a Green and Clean Day. Students, town authorities, business houses, prison inmates, and the general public will be coming together to clean up the town and plant some trees. In addition, CI and the Town Authority will launch a continuing Coastal Care Programme and will present the Alotau Green and Clean Committee, who will be responsible for initiating clean and green programmes throughout the year. Posters and brochures have been prepared for the event and youths have painted waste drums with clean and green messages.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. George Bukoya
Conservation International
P. O. Box 804 Alotau
Alotau, Milne Bay Province
Papua New Guinea
Tel: (675) 641 0349
Fax: (675) 641 0359
E-mail: gbukoya@conservation.org
Website: www.cimelanesia.org.pg

Madang
Madang town is one of the many tourist hot spots in Papua New Guinea. A lot of tourists from all over the world come here either on cruise ships or aeroplanes. One of the ideas for next year's World Environment Day event is to discourage the use of plastic shopping bags and ice-blocks that are frozen in plastic tubes and sold at marketplaces. The town is littered with plastic bags and because it is right on the sea, a lot of plastic ends up in the ocean.

For more information, please contact:
Ms Lesley Bennett,
The Nature Conservancy, P.O. Box 217
MADANG 511, Papua New Guinea
Tel: (675) 852 2366, Fax: (675) 852 3518
E-mail: lesley.tnc@global.net.pg
Web site: http://www.nature.org

Port Moresby
Eco-Forestry Forum (EFF) will be coordinating the World Environment Day events in collaboration with all conservation NGOs in Port Moresby. EFF will involve schools and organize a whole-day's-event which will include: a poster competition, tree planting, writing poems and songs, clean-up campaigns, competitions, the production of a WED magazine to be distributed on 5 June, and promotional materials related to the WED theme.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Ruth Konia
PNG Eco-Forestry Forum
P. O. Box 3217, Boroko, NCD
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Tel: 675 323 9050
Fax: 675 325 4610
E-mail: teff@global.net.pg
Website: www.ecoforestry.org.pg

Port Moresby
To commemorate World Environment Day, Gold Limited in Lihir is organizing a number of activities including: tree planting, distribution of posters, clean-up exercises and talks on the environment at various schools.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Jimmy Matapi Peter
Lihir Gold Limited
P.O.Box 789
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Tel: (675) 986 5263
Fax: (675) 986 4014
E-mail: Jimmy.Peter@lihir.com.pg
Website: www.lihir.com.pg

Port Moresby
The Department of Environment and Conservation, on behalf of the Government of Papa New Guinea, will launch the celebrations for WED at Port Moresby National High School on 3 June. The Prime Minister, Sir Michael Thomas Somare, will give the keynote speech. Planned activities include: traditional songs and dances, poem readings by students, drama performances and choir groups. The most important event will be atree planting, with the participation of many dignitaries, including ministers, heads of departments anddiplomats. Each of them will plant a tree that will be named and tagged after them. In addition to this, the current Moitaka Wild Life Sanctuary will be officiallydedicated to Sir Michael Thomas Somare. Student representatives from about 15 schools of the capital will be present. Moreover, the National Capital District Commission, in conjunction with the Department of Environment and Conservation, is organizing awareness campaigns on the major cities markets.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Thomas Takahu
Department of Environment and Conservation
P.O Box 6601,
Boroko,
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Tel: 325 0180
Fax: 325 0182
E-mail: odir@daltron.com.pg

Baguio City and Nationwide
WED commemoration in the Philippines every year since 2001 can be described as a cluster of many diverse environmental consciousness-oriented activities mainly in a national site chosen the year before, and with parallel but smaller-scale activities in other cities, including the national capital, Metro Manila. All details can be accessed by clicking the World Environment Day link from the opening menu of http://earth.web.ph

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Ed-Aurelio Reyes
World Environment Day-Philippines network
Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary
Baguio City
Philippines
Tel: 6374 4424206; 6374 4424602
Fax: 6374 4424926
E-mail: WED_Phils@yahoo.com
Web site: http://earth.web.ph

Bongao, Tawi-Tawi
World Wildlife Fund- Philippines has planned a number of activities to commemorate WED, including:

The first meeting of the Environment Committee of the Province of Tawi-Tawi. The meeting will be co-chaired by the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer, by representatives of USAID FISH Project and of WWF CRFC Project;The launch of the Environmental Management Program in Tawi-Tawi;Environmental awareness activities in the schools, which will take place every weekend throughout the month of June. They will be led by the “Youth Movement for the Sea and will include film showings, seminars, lectures, coastal clean-ups and mangrove reforestation initiatives;A clean-up effort, in the Island of Kang Tipayan (Languyan), on 26 June.

Davao City
To celebrate WED, the Human Development International (HDI) Vanguard Corps for Peace and Development will show a documentary film produced by HDI, entitled "Call in the Wilderness" to schools students and to the community. The film features the importance of mountains as source of energy, air, water and other natural elements. It also shows the destruction, onslaught and encroachment that happened at Mt. Apo (the Philippine's tallest mountain). Environmental awareness is also raised through a radio programme, called "Gising Kabataan" (which means “Youth Wake Up!”) that is aired every Saturday from 3 to 4pm at DXRP Radyo ng Bayan 675 KHz. This initiative is part of HDI's plan to raise awareness and consciousness of the need to protect the mountains and the environment as a whole.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Sharon Rejas
Human Development International Vanguard Corps for Peace and Development
497-D General Luna Ext.,
Davao City
8000 Philippines
Tel: 09187215175
E-mail: sharonrejashdi@yahoo.com

Koronadal City
To celebrate WED, Sagittarius Mines Inc. is organizing an event entitled Tampakan Eco Challenge. Activities will include fishing, biking and photo competitions, a hunt for the oldest tree, and a photo exhibition.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Butch Sebua
Sagittarius Mines, Inc.
Tampakan, South Cotabato
Koronadal City
Philippines
Tel: (63 832) 288103
Fax: (66 383) 2288011
E-mail: josesebua@yahoo.com
Website: www.doe-bd.org

Malaybalay City
ECO-VENTURE will mark WED 2005 with A Walk to Remember: From Valencia City to Malaybalay City in Bukidnon. This is an information campaign aimed at the residents of two major cities in Bukidnon. These towns greatly contribute to solid waste pollution of the local rivers, especially from plastics. Activities include an information campaign in the form of a parade, carrying banners and placards containing messages urging people to stop using plastic bags.

For more information, please contact:
Nolito Binahon
Environmental Conservation organization - Venture (ECO-VENTURE,) Inc.
02-92 Claro M. Recto St.
Malaybalay City
Philippines
Tel: (63-088) 813-4274
E-mail: eco-venture@lycosmail.com

Mandaluyong City
To commemorate World Environment Day this year, the TREES@Net Group of Singles for Christ in Manila is organizing on June 3-5 2005 a tree planting activity with hiking/trekking in one of the denuded mountains, as well as clean-up drives.

For more information, please contact:
Marian Rapadas & Amie Caringal
T.R.E.E.S@Net (Towards Renewal of Earth's Ecosystem)
c/o Oikos Socio-Environment Ministry Couples for Christ Global Mission Foundation, Inc.
349 Ortigas Avenue, Greenhills East,
Mandaluyong City 1554
Philippines
Tel: (63 921)447 6253/(63 920) 911 7662
E-mail: sfc_trees@yahoogroups.com, trees_net@yahoo.com

Muntinlupa City
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Muntinlupa City Ecological Solid Waste Management Board is planning a number of initiatives, which will take place throughout the month of June. Activities will include: a motorcade; a gathering of all Public Utility Jeepneys (PUJ) and Tricycle Operators (TODA); a free gas and diesel testing for all tricycles, PUJs and government vehicles; a lake seeding exercise, and a river clean–up. In addition, an initiative entitled Tree For The Next Generation will be launched, a seminar on Solid Waste Management Program (RA 9003, Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) will be held and a free testing of water stations of the city will be carried out.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Julia Palmira Cauilan
Muntinlupa City Ecological Solid Waste Management
City Government of Muntinlupa, National Road, Brgy
Putatan, Muntinlupa City
Philippines
Tel: (63 02) 861-1866
Fax: (63 02) 861-9443
E-mail: julia_swit@yahoo.com

San Fernando City
In conjunction with the celebration of World Environment Day, the Department Of Environment & Natural Resources (DENR) is organizing The First Regional Eco Youth Summit (22-24 June 2005). The event is coordinated by the youth officials of the DENR, in partnership with the Commission of Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Education (DepEd). The Eco Youth Summit is a three-day event designed to strengthen the involvement of the youth in environmental issues. Students from different high schools, colleges and universities of the region will take part in the summit. It will include workshops, lectures, outdoor activities, plenary sessions and group discussions.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Ryan Anthony Buccat
Department Of Environment & Natural Resources- Youth
San Fernando City, La Union
San Fernando City
Philippines
Tel: (63 072) 700-4421
Fax: (63 072) 700-4421
E-mail: ryan_denryouthro1@yahoo.com

REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES

Vleidhoo
To celebrate World Environment Day, the Velidhoo Youth Development Society (VYDS)is organizing a clean-up exercise near the beach side of the island. In addition a campaign to raise awareness of the need to recycle will be conducted among school students.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Ibrahim Mohamed
Vice Chairperson
Velidhoo Youth Development Society
M. Fehige, Miriyaas Magu, Male' Maldives
Vleidhoo
Republic of Maldives
Tel: +960 7743442
Fax: +960 326405
E-mail: admin@vyds.org
Website: http://www.vyds.org

SINGAPORE

tickleart@citylink is celebrating WED with a series of art installations at CityLink Mall in Singapore. From June to end July 2005, three window showcases will hold art works from various artists, and Very Special Arts (a non-profit org) that contribute to raising awareness of the world environment. Shirley Soh, artist, has installed her work entitled "the writing's on the soil", comprising objects sculpted from dried compost.

For more information, please contact:
tickleart@citylink
119 Pasir Ris St 11 #03-489,
Singapore
E-mail: suwong@singnet.com.sg

SRI LANKA

Colombo
To commemorate WED, the Centre for Environmental Justice - a team of environmental activists in Sri Lanka - plan to organize workshops and seminars in tsunami-affected areas to enhance understanding of the importance of green belts in coastal areas and will conduct a replanting programme on the coastal belt.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Dilena Pathragoda
Centre for Environmental Justice
59/14, Kuruppu Road
Colombo 08,Sri Lanka
Tel: ++94-11-2683282
Fax: ++94-11-2683282
E-mail: dilenapk@yahoo.com
Website: www.ejustice.lk

Galle

Rainforest Rescue International (RRI) in Sri Lanka is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting conservation of tropical rainforests. Its activities will lead to long lasting social, economical and environmental benefits to the people. Recently, RRI has redirected its activities to respond to the damage wrought by the tsunami.

• WED main event organized by RRI took placed to establish Green Belt in Dadalla, 0.5 km Galle-Colombo road side affected by the Tsunami, with the participation of 200 School Students, BTS School;
• Under the theme Re-Building Nature, held awareness programme for 20 Tsunami affected schools in Southern Province, to commemorate this special day followed by planting a Memorial tree;
• 5 and 6 June, 9.00 am-5.00 pm exhibition and awareness stall, on Rebuild the Tsunami affected Home Garden and Sustainable use of Rainforest and screen a film on "Biodiversity of the Sea" at Town Hall, Galle;
• Annual WED Periodical Wata-Pita (ISSN 1391-9652) including UNEP, events and WED Message.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Hiran Tillekaratne
Programme Manager
Rainforest Rescue International (RRI)
Future Initiative Centre for Sustainable Development (FICSD)
P.O. Box 119 Galle
Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 (0)91 2232585
Fax: +94 (0)91 2233275
E-mail: info-rri@sltnet.lk
Website: www.rain4est.org

Kandy
The Diocese of Kurunagala will organize a number of activities on the occasion of World Environment Day: Procession of children carrying posters of their creative work on the theme, along with the clergy, displaying them as they go round the congregation and leaving them at the notice board; Praise and worship service in Sinhala, English and Tamil (Trilingual); Contemporary reading of the theme; Sermon by an Environmentalist; A leaflet containing how to be environment friendly, and how to manage your garbage to make compost to enrich your gardens.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Lakmini Illangasinghe
52 B 2 Circular Rd.2
Hantana Housing Scheme
Kandy
Sri Lanka
Tel: (94 81) 221 8670
Mobile: (94 0777) 366 841
Fax: (94 81) 221 8670
E-mail: lakminiill@yahoo.com

Kosgoda
The Sri Lanka Nature Forum (SLNF), the Consortium of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)/Global Environment Facility (GEF) /Small Grant Programme (SGP) funded Environmental NGOs will be organizing an environmental exhibition and many other side events to commemorate World Environment Day 2005. The exhibition and side events will be held in Galle Butterfly Park (Samanala Uyana) on 5 and 6 June. The chief guests will be the Honorable Minister A.H.M. Fowzie of the Ministry of Environment & Natural Resources & the Deputy Hon. Minister Bandula Basnayake among others.
The government departments such as Ministry of Environment & Natural Resources, National Zoological Department, Sri Lanka Tourist Board, Sri Lanka Customs, Geological Survey and Mines Bureau, Marine Pollution Prevention Authority, Coast Conservation Department, National Aquatic Resources Agency, National Museum, Forest Department, Wildlife Department, Central Environmental Authority, National Biodiversity Secretariat etc. will join SLNF in displaying their exhibition stalls in the exhibition area. SLNF member organisations and non-member environmental organisations will also participate in the exhibition. It is expected that there will be more than 50 exhibition stalls. Full media coverage will be given by the "Sirasa" Radio and Television (MTV) Network.
In addition, side events such as a walk and an art, poster, essay and poetry competition among the schools will be held, as well as a tree planting exercise to restore the marine and coastal habitats destroyed by the Tsunami in Galle District. Other activities will include environmental education programmes for school children, Tsunami survivors and other coastal communities; an environmental and cultural show; an environmental film will be shown, a declaration of a conservation conscious society put forth; a beach cleaning effor; and the production and distribution of an environment day souvenir will also take place on 5 and 6 June on the premises of the Galle Municipal Council. The award ceremony of the National School Art / Essay and Poetry competition will be held on 6 June at 10.00 am at the Galle Municipal Council Hall.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Thushan Kapurusinghe
Coordinator, SLNF
Turtle Conservation Project (TCP)
389, Godagama, Kosgoda
Sri Lanka
Tel: (94 777) 810 509
E-mail: turtle@sltnet.lk

Peradeniya

On the occasion of World Environment Day (WED) and under the theme Green Cities, the National Environmental Forum (NEF) launched a Tree Planting Campaign on 5 June under the Pinus carebia Plantation located on 0.25 acres of the University land. This was undertaken in collaboration with its sister organization Hantana Conservation Society (HCS), University of Peradeniya.
Five different indigenous plant species were introduced as pioneers at this initial stage. No undergrowth is found under these Pinus plantation, which extend more than 400 acres. This piece of land would develop as a Pilot site to regain the biodiversity in the area.
NEF is a voluntary community organization, manned by professionals and other citizens qualified in various environment-related disciplines. Among them are senior university academics as well as officers attached to a number of the national and private organizations. Presently we are involved in many environment-related activities in a voluntary capacity in order to investigate and mitigate environmental problems in Sri Lanka. In addition, we also conduct awareness programs in relation to natural resources management particularly for various youth communities.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Vasantha Ranasinghe
President
National Environmental Forum (NEF),
University Viharaya,
University of Peradeniya,
Peradeniya,
Sri Lanka.
Tel: +94 (0)77 3207010
Fax: +94 (0)81 2387469
E-mail: nef_sl@yahoo.com
Website: http://geocities.com/nef_sl

THAILAND

Lampang
In keeping with this year's WED theme 'Green Cities - Plan for the Planet!' the Lampang Environmental Office is bringing together around 360 organizations, including 16 local schools in Payao for activities on World Environment Day 2005. Activities on the day include cleaning up the canal and public roads, and planting native trees and shrubs. The schools are involved in a symposium and an exhibit on how to preserve our environment. Some examples of the activities students will experience on the day are: interactive community partner displays, enviro arts and crafts, quizzes and information on sustainable development. In addition, they will organize a concert and distribute leaflets to raise awareness about WED and the role of the public in protecting the environment.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Chalenee Watanawanna
Regional Environmental Office 2
13 Pakham Rd,Huawiang Sub-district
Lampang
Thailand
Tel: 66 5432-3075
Fax: 66 5422-7207
E-mail: chalenee@yahoo.com
Website: www.reo02.mnre.go.th

Rayong
Bayer Young Environmental Envoys (BYEEs) organized celebrations for World Environment Day 2005, with the support of Bayer Thai, the Klangkachet Municipality of Rayong led by Surapol Itprasert, Mayor of Klangkached Subdistrict Municipality.
To be in line with the theme of Green Cities and the slogan of Plan for the Planet!, BYEEs across the country joined hands with their counterparts from "Sailom Saengdad Group", community-based youths, community members of Baan Noen Payom, as well as Bayer’s employees, to refill the field with more than a thousand mangroves, supported by Marine and Coastal Resources Department ‘s Rayong office. The aim of the activity was to stimulate the community members to become more active on sustainable and equitable development.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Viraya Khunprom
Bayer Thai Co., Ltd.
Corporate Communications
130/1 North Sathon Rd.
Silom, Bangrak
Bangkok 10500
Thailand
Tel: 66 (0) 2232-7000
Fax: 66 (0) 2267-2784
E-mail: viraya.khunprom.vk@bayer-ag.de
Website: http://www.bayer.co.th

Ubon Ratchathani
To mark World Environment Day young people in Mudaharn Municipality will clean up their city and environment. On 3 June 2005 there will be a recycling parade with the participation of various agencies in Mudahan Province, followed by a contest to determine the best recyclers among local schools, goverment offices, banks and hospitals. In addition, there will be displays of local dance and music to attract many people to participate in World Environment Day, 5 June 2005!

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Praderm Pakkaew
Regional Environmental Office 12 Ubon Ratchathani
430 Klung Awut Road Tumbol Kam Yai Amphor Muang
Ubon Ratchathani, 34000
Thailand
Tel: (66-45) 285071, 66-45-285072
Fax: (66-45) 285073
E-mail: pradermp@hotmail.com
Website: www.reo12ubon.in.th

VIETNAM

Buon Ma Thuot
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) of Vietnam has chosen Buon Ma Thuot city in DakLak province as the national venue for the celebrations of World Environment Day 2005. Several activities are planned, including: a WED ceremony; tree planting and clean-up exercises; the closing ceremony of a convention on environment protection at Ako Dhong Highland Village; a workshop on resources management and environment protection, a senior management meeting on resources and environment between the leaders of MONROE and 5 highland provinces. In addition, WED celebration will be organized throughout Vietnam by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment under the Provincial People Committees. Activities will include workshops, seminars, exhibitions, tree planting initiatives, and various competitions.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Minh Anh Le Thi
Vietnam Environment Protection Agency (VEPA)
No.67 Nguyen Du Hanoi Vietnam
Tel: 84.4.8224421
Fax: 84.4.8223189
E-mail: minhanh@nea.gov.vn
Website: www.nea.gov.vn

Hanoi
The Young Vietnamese Environmental Volunteers carried out an environmental campaign and various activities on the occasion of World Environmental Day, to promote the Millenium Development Goals. Please click here for more information

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Trinh Le Nguyen
People and Nature Reconciliation (PanNature)
Office: Room 202, N1A, Trung Hoa - Nhan Chinh Complex
P.O. Box 10, Thai Thinh P.O. 10210
Hanoi
Vietnam
Tel: ++84 4 5567153
Mobile: ++84 (0)912095045
E-mail: nguyen@nature.com.vn
Website: http://www.thiennhien.net (Vietnamese)

Ho Chi Minh
The Green Wit Club of the Faculty of Environmental Science at the University of Natural Sciences in Ho Chi Minh city sees WED as an opportunity to celebrate and protect the environment . They have an environmental examination called 'Discover Your Environment'. The purpose of this exam is to encourage people, especially students, to discover their environment, so that they will can improve their knowledge and develop ideas on how they can protect the environment and all living things. The prize and the project are sponsored by various oganizations and companies.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Pham Thi Bich Thao
491 sur 115 Huynh Van Banh Street,
District Phu Nhuan
Ho Chi Minh
Vietnam
Tel: 084-08-9911934
E-mail: choose_star@yahoo.ca

Ho Chi Minh
As they have done in the past years, the newspaper Liberated Saigon will celebrate World Environment Day with publications related to the WED theme, in an effort to raise environmental awareness. The topic “Green Cities -Plan for the Planet” will receive particular attention in the newspaper.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Thao Huynh
Liberated Saigon
432 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, 3 District
Hochiminh
Vietnam
Tel: (084-8) 395942 - 084 903 986070
Fax: (084-8) 324958
E-mail: minhthao@sggp.org.vn
Website: www.sggp.org.vn