05th September 2017 The Staff of MEIDECC Office in Vava’u, hosted a number of events to mark the Environment Week last week under the theme ‘’Keep Vava’u Clean for a healthy life, sustainable environment and happy people.”
The three days events ran from Tuesday August, 29th until Thursday August 31st.
Environment Officer from MEIDECC Office Ms. Mele Finau said, an awareness workshop was conducted on the first day, where women’s group, District and Town Officers, Teachers, Representatives from Line Ministries and NGOs attended to gather information and work in groups to share ideas about waste.
“On the second day we went around 26 Schools and planted sandalwood plants, this event was facilitated by Ms. Sekilini Havili from MAFFF and Mrs. Lisa Fanu from VEPA. On the same day a Green Costumes Contest was also held where 26 schools were invited to join.”
The three days events concluded with a Prize Awards Ceremony. The best 3R Poster was awarded to ‘Ahosio Funaki, best green and veve costume was awarded to G.P.S Tu’anuku, G.P.S ‘Utungake came second and the third prize was awarded to G.P.S Talihau.
MAFFF Vava’u sponsored and supported the Environment Day by distributing 25 sandalwood plants to the participants on the last day of the events.
Ms. Finau stated, the whole three days have been a experience to promote a better and healthier environment for Vava’u.
She also acknowledged the support from Government Line Ministries and Communities in making the events successful.
“This program was successful through working together and the Ministry of MEIDECC Vava’u deeply acknowledges the cooperation and support fromall Government Line Ministries, Non-Government Organizations, District and Town Officers, Teachers and Principals, and Women’s Groups for all their great support and willingness to join us for these 3 days of Environment Week.”
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Issued by the Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communication