IC Joins the UN “Seal the Deal!” Campaign in South Korea

From 16 till 22 of August, four members of the Middle School Environment Club, Adnan Ammache, Mohammad Ali Maktabi, Alya El Husseini and Riad Hamadeh attended the TUNZA International Conference that was organized by UNEP in Daejeon, South Korea. Together with 1000 children and youth from 110 different countries and under the main theme Climate Change: Our Challenge, they actively discussed four issues: climate change and its effects on biodiversity, climate change and young people, water and sustainable lifestyle.

As they wore their t-shirts “Lebanon-the land of cedars”,they dazzled the participants with their environmental enthusiasm and the projects they displayed at the conference exhibition.

On the last day, they joined the Seal the Deal Global Debate, a perfect opportunity to share their opinions with other children. While Alya worked hard to prepare a statement that will be addressed to all world leaders including our President Michel Suleiman to “Seal the Deal” in Copenhagen, Adnan took advantage of his presence in the international conference to advertise for his “Recycle the Batteries” campaign and to collect international signatures on a banner.

With a cheerful smile and endless eagerness, Mohammad made sure to involve everyone in the environmental games the environment club at Ras Beirut has prepared earlier. On the other hand, Riad returned to school determined to inform his friends about sustainable consumption and to make them aware that their choices can make a big impact.

Alya, Riad, Mohammad and Adnan also distinguished themselves in the talent show where they proudly danced the dabkeh. Special thanks to Mrs. Ammache, Adnan’s mom, who well-trained them!!!