NGO calls for grassroots environmental education
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Environmental Conservation Community of Tanzania (ECCT) has called on society to prioritise educating children and youth in schools about environmental conservation to foster future generations that value the importance of the environment.
This was highlighted by the Executive Director of ECCT, Mr Lucky Michael, over the weekend in Dar es Salaam while providing education on waste management to students at Daniel Chongolo Secondary School.
The event was part of the institution’s celebration of World Clean-up Day.
Speaking on the initiative, Mr Michael emphasised the importance of educating the younger generation, particularly those in schools, on environmental issues.
This education would help develop their mental and intellectual understanding of environmental conservation from a young age, enabling them to gain a broad perspective on the issue.
“At this time, when our nation, Tanzania, is making great strides in environmental conservation, we, as a society, have every reason to educate our children in schools to help them recognise the benefits of the environment while they are still young,” he said.
Meanwhile, ECCT’s Public Relations Officer, Nyanzobe Makwaia, mentioned that in addition to providing education to children in schools, the organisation has also been actively involved in environmental clean-up efforts, including beach clean-ups and other areas.
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He further stated that ECCT, which was established four years ago, has largely collaborated with the government in achieving its environmental conservation goals.
This includes tree planting initiatives in various areas, including public service areas.
On her part, Environmental Teacher at Daniel Chongolo School, Mwanahamic Mhando, expressed gratitude to ECCT for providing environmental education at the school.
She noted that the education was greatly needed, especially due to the school’s relatively new status.
She said that given the school’s newness, they had a significant need for environmental education to enable students to make the school more attractive.
She highlighted that the school’s proximity to the ocean makes environmental education particularly important for them.
Additionally, two Korean citizens, Min Jeong Lee and Minj Kim, who are in Tanzania for hands-on training in environmental conservation through ECCT, commended Tanzania for its efforts to improve the environment.
