ARUBA

Oranjestad
On the occasion of WED, Rainbow Warriors International Launched the Project Paradigm. See: http://www.rainbowwarriors.net/en/rw_co_pdigm_en.html

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Milton Ponson
Rainbow Warriors International
Oranjestad
Aruba
Tel: +297 568 5908
E-mail: core_rainbowwarriors@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.rainbowwarriors.net

BRAZIL

São Paulo
As part of the global celebration of the 2005 World Environment Day, the São Paulo Rail Rapid Transit Company - Metrô de São Paulo - is organizing a two days discussion panel, which will focus on the relations of transit, environment, and sustainable development of large metropolitan areas such as São Paulo and its neighboring cities. In addition, an exhibit will be held at the company’s headquarters and a four- day distance learning programme on environmental issues will be broadcast. Metrô's President, Luiz Carlos David, and the Board of Directors will open the event, organized by Unimetro in partnership with Aeamesp. The keynote speakers will be Jacques Demajorovic, and Eduardo Alcantara de Vasconcellos. Panelists will also include: José Carlos Mora, Noel João Mendes Cossa, Karen Pizzotti, Gustavo Borges, and Luiz Antonio Cortez Ferreira.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Maria Luiza Belloque
Metrô de São Paulo
Rua Boa Vista, 175 - Bloco B - 4º andar
São Paulo, SP
Brazil
Tel: +55-11-3291-3831
Fax: +55-11-3291-3835
E-mail: unimetro@metrosp.com.br
Website: www.metro.sp.gov.br

CAYMAN ISLANDS

North Side
Agape Community Park, South George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
To celebrate WED, John Gray Recyclers worked on the naming of the rare trees in the Park area, and cleared the area of some of the dead trees due to the wrath of Hurricane Ivan in September 2004. The Cayman Islands' National Trust are helping with the naming of the trees, and have helped the John Gray Recyclers find two very rare trees already.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Christine Whitehead
John Gray Recyclers
P.O. Box 174 NS
North Side Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands
Tel: 345 9499444
E-mail: johngrayrecyclers@hotmail.com
Website: www.johngrayrecyclers.org/, www.johngrayrecyclers.org/home/

GRENADA

St. George's
Conservation Grenada Inc, a voluntary non-profit environmental organization has established a collaboration with the Westerhall Secondary School, with the intention of working together to implement a program of action. The Environmental Program will be launched at the School premises on 6 June, in commemoration of World Environment Day. A number of corporate sponsors will be partnering with Conservation Grenada to implement the one year program.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Jessamy Valma
Conservation Grenada Inc
P.O. Box 862
St. George's
Grenada
Tel: 473 435-5126
Fax: 473-435-5149
E-mail: v.jessamy@jecocaribbean.com
Website: www.jecocaribbean.com

GUYANA

Georgetown
On the occasion of WED, Banks DIH Limited - a Food and Beverage Manufacturer in Georgetown has sponsored a banner competition for local secondary schools. Fifteen (15) schools have entered the competition and have begun designing their banners based on the WED 2005 theme: Green Cities - Plan for the Planet!. The Company provided these schools with the banner material, paint and paint brushes. Each school is required to form an Environmental Club and undertake a school-based project that promotes environmental awareness. The competition will conclude in May with the first to third place winners receiving prizes. Banks DIH Limited also participates in local WED activities, including a Green Walk!

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Astrid Foo
Banks DIH Limited
Thirst Park,Ruimveldt
Georgetown
Guyana
Tel: (592-2) 226 5495
Fax: (592-2) 226 5495
E-mail: banksenvco@yahoo.com

JAMAICA

Kingston
In celebration of World Environment Day, The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) is promoting Jamaica Carpool Day! on Friday 3 June, under the theme Cities On The Move. JET is asking all drivers to show their support for a greener city by carpooling to work, to reduce air pollution and traffic congestion in the cities. Supporters of a greener city can share their carpooling experiences by e-mailing JET.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Maureen Milbourn
11 Waterloo Road
Kingston 10
Jamaica
Tel: 809 960-3693
Fax: 809 926-0212
E-mail: jamentrust@cwjamaica.com
Website: www.jamentrust.org

Ocho Rios, St. Ann
On the occasion of WED, Ocho Rios High School is planning a tree planting exercise, to raise environmental awareness among students.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Elsworth Gooden
Ocho Rios High School
P.O. Box 231,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann
Jamaica
Tel: 974-2634; 974-7880
E-mail: elsworthgooden@hotmail.co|

NETHERLANDS ANTILLES

Curacao
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Maduro & Curiel's Bank Medio Ambiente Committee is organizing its fourth biennial Recycling Awareness Day - KoRe 2005. It takes the form of an outdoor public information fair on all aspects of recycling on the Island of Curacao, Netherlands Antilles. The aim is to stimulate the interest and awareness of the public to learn more about what possibilities exist on Curacao for recycling and how they can also be a part of this important process.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Barbara Leigh
Maduro & Curiel's Bank Medio Ambiente Committee
Plasa Jojo Correa 2-4
Willemstad
Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
Tel: (599-9) 466-1437
Fax: (599-9) 466-1466
E-mail: barbara.leigh@mcb-bank.com
Website: http://www.mcb-bank.com

MEXICO

Mexico City
As part of the global celebration of the 2005 World Environment Day, PLANETA.COM will present the fifth annual Colibri Ecotourism Achievement Award. First presented in 2001, the Colibri is presented to a leading catalyst working toward ecotourism in Mexico.
Colibri means "Hummingbird" in Spanish and the the winner of the annual award receives a trophy, diploma and a $1,000 cash award from Emilio Kifuri, president of Canyon Travel.
The winner of the Colibri Award is selected by Planeta.com founder Ron Mader with consultation from members of the Mexico Ecotourism Network.
Planeta.com will participate in several environmental events in Mexico City during the World Environment Day weekend and will present the Colibri on the waters of the Xochimilco Gardens.

For more information, please contact:
Ron Mader
Tel: 758 717 5587/758 454 6283
Fax: 758 454 6283
E-mail: honduras@planeta.com
Website: http://www.planeta.com/colibri.html

Monterrey
To celebrate WED, Mundo Fest is organizing a free concert with Celso Piña, Genitalica, Fonka Tonka, Reyes del Camino and Los Primos. The public will be requested to cooperate and leave the Macroplaza clean after the music event.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Wolff Westrup
Mundo Fest
Carr. A Chipinque km 2.5
Monterrey
Mexico
Tel: 81-8303-5719
Fax: 81-8303-5719
E-mail: ianwolffwestrup@yahoo.com
Website: www.mundosustentable.org

PERU

Freire
The Mayor of the Municipality of Freire in Peru joined the “World Environment Day” celebrations on June 5, 2005 with a series of activities related to sustainable development, including various policies to preserve the native forests and the environment, thus encouraging clean production among the neighbors, urban and rural communities, and the business sector. The programme also included:

1. Planting of trees in Green Areas of Schools, using “Always Green” Species –Native Forest.

ST.LUCIA

Castries
The St. Lucia Chapter of the Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) has decided to take advantage of World Environment Day to spearhead efforts to inform and involve the wider St. Lucian public in environmental and sustainable development issues. CYEN recognizes the need to protect and preserve the environment and community interaction in all aspects of environmental management throughout the Caribbean. The theme for this year's activity is Green Cities Plan for the Planet . The aim of the programme is to promote the day with the participation of all sectors of society. It is the belief of CYEN that partnership should be forged between non-governmental organisations and government. WED provides an excellent opportunity to promote issues pertaining to sustainable development and environment and to make the public aware of the importance of their role and responsibility in the process. Today's youth are often portrayed in a negative light. They are often defined as generally lacking initiative, direction and discipline. WED creates an avenue for young people to demonstrate their interests in vital national issues. It also provides an opportunity for them to demonstrate their ability to be creative and well organized.
The CYEN is planning the following activities to commemorate World Environment Day in 2005:

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Marcia Dolor
Caribbean Youth Environment Network
c/o Department of Youth and Sports Barnard Hill
Castries - St. Lucia
Tel: 758 717 5587/758 454 6283
Fax: 758 454 6283
E-mail: marcydee@hotmail.com or
cyenstlucia@lycos.com

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

Arima
The GLOBE Trotters Environmental Club in Arima, Trinidad & Tobago has a number of activities planned to celebrate World Environment Day:

1. A poster competition among school classes on the theme "Green Cities" over the period May 2nd - 27th

2. A week of celebrations in which NGOs will visit the school and interact with students

3. Every student will wear a pin (A green leaf) on June 3rd to commemorate WED

4. The club will participate in an environmental walk/run around Queen's Park Savannah on June 5th.