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Children’s environmental conference: “Green Front”

On May 15, PADIUN hosted the "Green Front" children's environmental conference in collaboration with the Institute of Ecological and Religious Studies (IERS), the Interreligious and Civil Environmental Forum for Eastern Europe (IRCEF), and the German Nature Conservation Union (NABU). The event aimed to enhance environmental awareness among young people, inspire schoolchildren to become environmental stewards, nurture their intellectual and creative abilities, and involve them in research activities.

On May 15, PADIUN hosted the “Green Front” children’s environmental conference in collaboration with the Institute of Ecological and Religious Studies (IERS), the Interreligious and Civil Environmental Forum of Eastern Europe (IRCEF), and the German Nature Conservation Union (NABU). The event aimed to enhance environmental awareness among young people, inspire schoolchildren to become environmental stewards, nurture their intellectual and creative abilities, and involve them in research activities.

The conference was expertly moderated by Oksana Kremin, Head of PADIUN’s Department of Ecology and Environmental Work and an IRCEF eco-trainer. In her opening remarks, she emphasized the significance of the event taking place on the eve of an important occasion—World Vyshyvanka Day. Mrs. Kremin highlighted the role of children in upholding cultural traditions, enriching our homeland’s natural heritage, and safeguarding the environment.

During the conference, schoolchildren presented research papers they had developed over the years under the guidance of their mentors. The presentations covered various environmental topics, including research on mineral springs in the Carpathians, endangered species of flora and fauna in Transcarpathia, and biological and ecological aspects of local wildlife.

In addition to PADIUN teachers, representatives from environmental organizations—including Ivan Tymofeiev, NABU’s project manager of Eastern Europe and Central Asia; Oleksandr Bokotey, Head of IERS; Natalia Kulia, Project Coordinator of IERS and IRCEF; and Oleksandr Herevych, Head of the Transcarpathian Nature Conservation Society and PADIUN teacher—reviewed the research results.

The children were recognized for their participation with certificates and prizes, while their mentors received gratitude from the Institute of Ecological and Religious Studies. Oksana Kremin concluded by expressing confidence that the small victories of today’s young environmentalists will pave the way for significant achievements in preserving our planet Earth in the future.

The event was held within the framework of cooperation between the Interreligious and Civil Environmental Forum of Eastern Europe (IRCEF) headed by Olexander Bokotey) and the German Nature Conservation Union (NABU Bundesverband, NABU International), project coordinators Ivan Tymofeiev (NABU), and Nataliya Kulya (IRCEF).

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