Green Power (Hong Kong NGO)
- Green Power (Hong Kong NGO)
Green Power is a Hong Kong-based non-governmental organization (NGO) which concern about the city's environmental issue. The NGO was founded in 1988 by a group of dedicated volunteers. It made environmental education as its foremost priority.
Activities / Work
Environmental Education
Green Power established the first ever Green Schools Network in Hong Kong, to encourage environmental education in cooperation with schools. It works closely with teachers to promote and foster green awareness in young children. Three onsite Environmental Resource Centres have been established in secondary and primary schools.
Environmental Resources Centres
The Tsuen Wan Environmental Resources Centre and Wan Chai Environmental Resources Centre were established by Envirnomental Protection Department, and have been managed by Green Power since 2000 and 2006, respectively. The centres provide the public with environmental information and reading materials, and guided visit services. They serve as bases for spreading environmental protection messages through the community.
External links
* [http://www.greenpower.org.hk/gp/e_main.asp Green Power] Green Power English Homepage
References
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