A competition to
become aware of
how we produce
and consume
Today, human activity has a direct influence on the state of the world both socially and environmentally. Anyone can help reduce our overall impact. We invite high school students to consider how, through international cooperation, we can improve our way of consumption and production.
At the international level, in June 2012 the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio +20) will mark a double anniversary: 40 years since the Stockholm Conference and 20 since the Rio Summit.In 1992, the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro enshrined the concept of Sustainable Development. 27 principles were listed, three conventions launched (biodiversity, climate change and desertification) and an agenda for the twenty-first century (Agenda 21) was adopted by the 173 states present.
In 2012, the Summit will allow us to assess the progress made and to face new challenges.
Stakeholders are states, international organizations, civil society organizations (non-governmental organizations, unions, etc.) and their academic and private partners.
The areas of activities related to sustainable development are: Environment, human rights, health, labor, economy and trade, development, peace, science and research, population, education, culture, etc.
Pour en savoir plus, lien vers la fiche d'information sur le développement durable
For other examples on the issue of consumption and production:
• The State of Geneva Guidelines for Responsible Consumption
• Accompanying guide to Agenda 21 for schools in the State of Geneva
Helvetas is one of the most important development organizations in Switzerland and is the first structure to have launched a project of organic cotton cultivated in an ethical and environmentaly friendly manner in Mali. Since then, Helvetas develops the industry on a daily basis and is the first proponent of the culture of fair organic cotton.
Helvetas offers an animation for interested classes aimed at high school students from I and II grade. It takes 2 x 45 minutes. The first part is informative, with a film showing the daily lives of cotton farmers in Mali. The second part is devoted to group work and uses the abilities of oral and written communication, negotiation and debate of the pupils. (Animation Price:150 .-).
For more information, please contact Helvetas:
Ms. Eugénie Deriaz
Tel. : 021 323 33 73
Email : eugenie.deriaz[@]helvetas.org
Pour en savoir plus
A télécharger
1.
To be a student / group / class
in primary or secondary (or equivalent).
2.
Register on the website www.eduki.ch
As of September 15th, 2011. Link to the registration form.
3.
Present a creation or project related to the topic
in one of five categories.
4.
The creation or project will be completed in school or outside school.
> Individual work, class project(s) or school project.
5.
Return work before April 15, 2012 at midnight.
6.
Attend the awards ceremony to be held June 5, 2012 at United Nations Office at Geneva (Palais des Nations).
Exhibition at the Palais des Nations
The best productions will be exhibited at the Palais des Nations during the month of June 2012. Reminder: The work must be submitted in electronic format on the registration page (www.eduki.ch) and the original must be sent to the contest organizer with the name of the student and school.
Exhibition at the Palais des Nations
The best productions will be exhibited at the Palais des Nations during the month of June 2012. Reminder: The work must be submitted in electronic format on the registration page (www.eduki.ch) and the original must be sent to the contest organizer with the name of the student and school.
