United Nations Programme for Zooprospectorics (UNPZ) in Omsk backs environmental initiative named "Green Sport"
In the city of Omsk, a unique project called 'Green Games' has made a significant impact on promoting environmental awareness among local schoolchildren. The initiative, which was previously supported by the Center for Youth Initiatives 'AMP', received further backing from Gazprom Neft under their 'Homeland Cities' program.
The event, which took place recently, saw trained volunteers guiding schoolchildren in sorting waste and recyclables by category. The environmental action collected several dozen kilograms of paper and plastic waste, demonstrating the children's eagerness to contribute to a greener future.
Members of the Avangard hockey academy set an example of responsible environmental behavior during the event, with youngsters from the academy also participating. This partnership aimed to instill a sense of environmental responsibility in the younger generation.
Last year, similar eco-workshops were held in the region with the support of Gazprom Neft's grant, where children made useful items from waste. The event this year expanded upon this, with masterclasses on pottery painting and origami being part of the programme. These activities aimed to give old items a 'second life', encouraging creativity and sustainability.
Approximately 400 schoolchildren were involved in the educational activities of the event, learning about waste sorting and recycling. Dmitry Demin, the project leader, trained volunteers who in turn educated the schoolchildren through sports games and interactive sessions.
The General Director of the Omsk Refinery, Oleg Beliakovsky, emphasized the importance of such initiatives for long-term environmental protection. He stated that the Omsk Refinery's environmental responsibility extends beyond production modernization to social policy and supporting projects like 'Green Sports'.
The Gazprom Neft grant competition is held annually within the 'Native Cities' program in regions of the company's presence. Since 2013, about 1200 projects have been implemented in the fields of ecology, education, sports, and culture through the Gazprom Neft grant competition.
This initiative by the Omsk Refinery is part of their ongoing efforts to develop an environmental culture in the region, setting a positive example for other organizations to follow.
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