Photo: Enthusiasm can be seen in the audience as they listen to the speaker
BOVEN DIGOEL – A major factor in biodiversity disruption is the lack of understanding surrounding natural resources and their management. Without real actions to correct this, it will become a bigger concern with serious impacts on environmental longevity.
Prevention is critical to avoid these impacts — measures include children- and youth-oriented awareness campaigns, which are most effective despite their size.
Such campaigns are run by Tunas Sawa Erma Group, an oil palm plantation and management company in South Papua. It is through these social and environmental educational activities (called “Social Education”) that TSE Group encouraged students at Boven Digoel Public Agribusiness and Agrotechnology Vocational High 4 (Naga Subvillage, Boven Digoel Regency) to protect their natural surroundings.
An air of enthusiasm spread among the 87 participants. Students looked engaged with the topic brought on by a company-appointed speaker that Thursday (2/7). The audience was encouraged to develop better sensitivity to current environmental issues, as well as take part in habitat preservation and environmental upkeep.
“This morning activity [campaign] is very useful for me and my friends… it helps us understand the environmental issues happening around us,” said tenth-grader Melia Endomup, who attended.
Photo: The inclusion of a speaker aims to sharpen student sensitivity towards current environmental issues
The campaign wrapped up with a prized quiz on the topic. This quiz aimed to test students’ level of understanding and recognize active participants. Winners were rewarded with attractive presents.
Social Education is part of the company’s education-oriented Corporate Social Contribution (CSC) programs. TSE Group pledges to take active roles in biodiversity and nature conservation through tangible actions and sustainable oil palm plantation governance. (PR)
