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22 Member Reports [Asia Pacific] Alphington. He also managed to recycle plastic, glass and spray cans from the collection. Ashley is proud that he has helped to provide a cleaner local environment and a much more pleasant view for train travellers. Frank Ford This year Frank Ford went solo and cleaned up Brighton Beach on Clean Up Australia Day and then Semephore Beach shoreline on September 18 for the CUW Weekend. He managed to remove 6kg of waste, which he then recycled. Abbreviations used: CUW Weekend – Clean Up the World Weekend WED – World Environment Day AMERICAN SAMOA Member(s) in American Samoa Lost Samoan. AUSTRALIA Austins Ferry/ Granton Precinct Committee Austins Ferry/Granton Precinct Committee is one of 12 community committees established by the Glenorchy City Council. On October 18, a dozen keen people met at Poimena Reserve in Austins Ferry, Tasmania. They divided kgs – kilograms m2 – square metres km – kilometres their time between a weed pull (boneseed) and litter collection. About eight bags were collected. They also cut a few brambles and removed a gorse bush. Weeds are a big problem in this reserve - boneseed, cape weed, cotoneaster and brambles are the worst. Clean Up Railway On September 18, Ashley Newberry collected 400 kgs of waste from 5-8 kms of railway lines between the Melbourne stations of Clifton Hill and Friends of Blind Creek Billabong To celebrate the CUW Weekend, Friends of Blind Creek Billabong held a clean up. Their dream is to see water running again in Blind Creek as well as seeing it revegetated from the interface to where it runs into Dandenong Creek. This Victorian group runs 13 activities throughout the year in coordination with Melbourne Water and Knox City Council’s Conservation and Environment Department. On this occasion, volunteers collected 14 bags and 5 shopping trolleys worth of waste. Items removed included: plastic, glass, paper, trolleys, bikes, car tyres and syringes. Volunteers have noticed the amount of dumping in the area has reduced significantly. and around Melbourne Waters retarding Basin, between Huntingdale Road and Stanley St, Mount Waverly, Victoria. This retarding basin works as a filtration unit for rain and stormwater and the Friends of the Children Foundation is concerned that there is a large amount of waste clogging overflow holes. 30 volunteers collected 112 kgs of waste from the above mentioned areas. Gecko's Adventures The adventure travel company and CUW Corporate Friend, Gecko's Adventures ran three ‘Clean Up’ trips to coincide with the CUW Weekend in 2005. These occurred in Cambodia (near Angkor Wat), Tanzania (Engaruka) and in Egypt (the River Nile). A few kilometres outside the town of Siem Reap, Cambodia, Gecko’s travellers met up with local primary school children, their teachers and some local monks. The group made their way from the market through the village, back to the school and collected at least 40 bags of Friends of the Children Foundation The Friends of the Children Foundation organised a clean up along Scotchman Creek Clean up the World Activity Report 2005 - Asia Pacific Australia – Gecko’s Adventures waste. 14 Gecko’s travellers visited Engaruka on their CUW East Africa Safari. For an entire day the group worked to repair and brighten classrooms. In Egypt, a group of Egyptians joined with travellers to collect 69 bags of waste from the river Nile. Harbour Dive 9 ground crew and 26 divers cleaned up Mornington Pier in Victoria on September 18. The group focused on the removal of marine debris and marine pests. 1,827 kgs of inappropriate material was removed from the ocean including aluminium cans, glass bottles and an introduced pest “Seastars”. Local support provided by: Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. • American Samoa • Australia • Bangladesh • Cambodia • China • Fiji • Hong Kong • India • Indonesia • Iran • Japan • Kiribati • Laos • Malaysia • Maldives • Marshall Islands, Republic of • Micronesia • Mongolia • Nepal • New Caledonia • New Zealand • Pakistan • Papua New Guinea • Philippines • Singapore • Solomon Islands • South Korea • Sri Lanka • Taiwan • Thailand • Timor Leste • Tonga, Kingdom of • Uzbekistan, Republic of • Vanuatu • Vietnam • Western Samoa Mowbray Public School Mowbray Public School is a small public school with an involved and committed staff supported by an active and wellinformed parent community. The school has a park-like environment. This year the school concentrated on raising awareness of correct waste disposal. The whole school participated in events held on Clean Up Australia Day and National Tree Day. They also held a clean up in celebration of the CUW Weekend. In October, Kindergarten Class 3, participated in workshops with the theme “Keep Australia Beautiful”. National Parks Association NSW – HarbourKeepers During the CUW Weekend, HarbourKeepers were at various locations around Sydney Harbour participating in a selection of activities to help make Sydney Harbour a cleaner and more beautiful place. NSW Scouts took to the water in kayaks along Parramatta River to clear waste from the water and its surrounding mangroves and beaches. Venturers, Scouts and Cubs also cleaned Putney Park. A group of divers removed 10 bags of waste from the seafloor at Little Manly. Waste from this dive included a fire extinguisher, watering can and a full bottle of champagne! Volunteers also helped to remove weeds from the Harbour's bushland near the water's edge. BANGLADESH North Rocks Community Church On Saturday September 17, a group of 5 people removed weeds from the Lake Parramatta Flora & Fauna Reserve. An area of 100m² was cleared and 28 bags removed by Parramatta City Council. Blackberries and Asparagus Fern were some of the weeds targeted. North Rocks Community Church is trying to organise additional working days to continue the task of eradicating weeds from the area. Other Member(s) in Australia Artarmon Public School, Austral Fisheries Pty Ltd, BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) - Hay Point Services, Broomehill Community Liaison Committee, Central City Medical P/L, Cozy Consultancy Pty Ltd, Department of Treasury & Finance - Melbourne, Lions Club of Wantirna Inc, Lismore Community Health, Scenic World, Special Education Class, Surfrider Foundation Capricorn. Association for Social Development & Distressed Welfare (ASDDW) A number of initiatives were held by Association for Social Development & Distressed Welfare for World Environment Day and the CUW Weekend. Clean ups and meetings to discuss local environmental issues were held with students, staff and parents. Organisers hope the number of plastic bags found will highlight the illegal trade in these items which are banned by law in Bangladesh. Tree planting and related conservation efforts took place in an attempt to offset the impacts of salinity caused by shrimp farming in the area. Rainwater harvesting initiatives also took place. The department of Forest and Environment assisted with the tree planting efforts donating 5,000 trees. International University of Business Agriculture & Technology This student group organised a clean up campaign at Tongi Bridge in Dhaka to remove waste and raise awareness about the negative effects of littering and dumping waste. Youth Educational and Listeners’ Club On June 7, the Youth Educational and Listeners’ Club held a tree planting and distribution program. Plants were distributed to local people, students and schools. 35 volunteers cleaned roads and a pond and held a quiz for students on September 17. 78 kgs of mainly paper and plastic were collected and recycled. CHINA Other Member(s) in Bangladesh Deepti Bhuban, Dip Unnayan Society (DUS), Environmental Social Development Organisation (ESDO), FIJI Local support provided by: Mr Jahangir Alam – General Secretary of the National Boxing Federation, Mr. Roton Chowdhury – Comilla Municipality legal Advisor. Grameen View Paricchannya Bangladesh, Sonali Young Organisation. CAMBODIA Member(s) in Cambodia Ministry of Environment Clean up the World Activity Report 2005 - Asia Pacific China Association of Urban Environmental Sanitation (CAUES) CAUES held a comprehensive national clean up campaign in September with more than 600 cities and towns getting involved. Residents were encouraged to clean up around their homes and streets and to recycle waste whenever possible. Other Member(s) in China Rosalind Chaffey, Shanghai Industry & Commerce Foreign Languages College. Clean Up Fiji An estimated 30,000 people participated in the Clean Up Fiji campaign during the CUW Weekend. Across the country the most frequent items of waste collected were cigarette butts, plastic bags, snack food packs, bottles and cans. 100,000 cubic feet of waste was collected. Honourable Minister Kenneth Zinck said, “Today is a step in the right direction towards a bigger solution”. Minister Zinck made a personal visit to the Clean Up Fiji Secretariat to congratulate the organisers and to ask what government could do to facilitate these campaigns in future. Other Member(s) in Fiji Mortdale Youth Fiji Travel Group. 23 Member Reports [Asia Pacific continued] 24 HONG KONG Green Power The theme of the campaign launched by Green Power during the Mid-Autumn Festival in September was “Green Cities - Plan for the Planet”. Volunteers removed large amounts of waste left by festival goers in Aberdeen Country Park. The clean up was well publicised by media drawing the public’s attention to the issue. A “Reduce Waste on Campus” campaign was held with 40 schools taking part in practical environmental activities. Students utilised an online teaching kit, took part in a waste reduction competition and were encouraged to apply what they had learnt in the family home. INDIA Australian High Commission, India Ten schools in Delhi held clean up campaigns during September. They adopted local parks and other public areas, and ran poster and slogan writing competitions to help raise awareness of waste issues. School representatives then made a presentation on their clean up activities at a ceremony attended by the Australian High Commissioner to India, Mr John McCarthy AO. The schools campaign is in its fifth year and is a collaborative effort between the High Commission and the Teachers’ Association for Children. East Coast Research and Development Students were shown videos on CUW and coral reef environments in August to introduce them to environmental issues in their area. In September, posters were displayed in schools and public places to raise awareness and attract volunteers from the Thoothukuid and Tirunelveli communities. 300 volunteers attended a clean up at Thoothukudi Beach which is threatened by pollutants from a nearby power plant. Students from each of the schools also took part in a marine conservation workshop later in the year. The campaign was supported by local authorities and the media promoting the need for action to the broader community. Local support provided by: Mr. Hartmann - St.Judes Freight System. Friendship Foundation Three children representing the Friendship Foundation launched the CUW Weekend, speaking at a press conference focusing on pollution issues and the need for youth and communityled initiatives. The conference was followed by a clean up at Peddapur Creek. Residents of Peddapur Village joined the clean up collecting large amounts of plastic, newspapers and cigarette packaging. 500 native seedlings were planted following the clean up. The children then spoke to village elders about the importance of keeping the creek in good condition in the future. The villagers promised to look after the creek and will work with the Friendship Foundation on future initiatives. tsunami clean up was also held at a beach in Cuddalore. MERDS work with the Panchayat Institution and the Health Department on ongoing environmental and health awareness initiatives. International Society Of Naturalists (INSONA) INSONA held a number of initiatives throughout the year culminating in an event held in September for Biosphere Day. Their initiatives included a workshop for teachers to share their experience and ideas regarding environmental education, a month long schools campaign where over 7,500 students prepared environmentally themed posters, plays and songs, and a clean up campaign engaging students from three university hostels. INSONA also launched a project to restore Vadodara wetlands and are working with local children on a campaign to reduce plastic bag use. Prithvi Innovations More than 7,000 people took part in a range of activities held in Lucknow. Earth Day celebrations included a signature campaign, the launch of a Science and Environment Network and an exhibition featuring posters, eco-games and performances. In May, a week-long workshop for children included sessions on environmental health, natural resource management and pollution. During September, a Clean Schools Program was launched which aims to improve waste management systems. The ongoing program has resulted in changed consumption patterns, reduced water use in schools and homes and a reduction in the amount of waste being burnt. Muthamil Education and Rural Development Society (MERDS) MERDS focused their efforts on tree planting and clearing waste from around water sources in 2005. Working with 17 primary schools, 340 seedlings were planted during June and July. 116 pumps in 29 villages were the sites for clean up activities throughout the year. A post- SET-WIN Society On September 30, the SETWIN Society held a clean up and tree planting activities in Nilakottai. Awarenessraising activities on the day included an environmental Local support provided by: Panchayat Institution in Natham. Local support provided by: State Bank of India-Behta Sobli Branch, Vikas Nagar, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Gomtinagar, ICWAILucknow Chapter, INTACH Lucknow Chapter. Clean up the World Activity Report 2005 - Asia Pacific song performance and the distribution of information materials at the Nilakottai daily market. 120 bags of waste were collected consisting of mainly organic waste and plastic bags. Nearly 100 volunteers took part in the activities which were also well supported by local authorities and media. Local support provided by: VKV Motors, Batlagundu, Jothi Super Market. SSCUWIC Porbandar SSCUWIC worked in collaboration with Bulbul Trust and ICCWIC Porbandar on a number of initiatives including tree planting and clean ups. The need for proper waste management was promoted throughout the region resulting in a number of communities holding their own clean up campaigns with local authorities and schools getting involved. The awareness campaign also resulted in an increased amount of waste being separated and sent for recycling. Other Member(s) in India AISSNMM, Association For Promotion Of Educational And Socio-Cultural Activities (APESCA), AV Clean Up Group, Balmunkund Charitable Trust, C.A. Vania - Advocate - Secretary, Clean Enviro Committee (NCCI-URM), Clean Up Dhrangdhra, Clean Up Hyderabad, Clean Up Soil, Geeta Joseph, Global Information Network for NGOs, Govindprasad Nandlal Jaju, Graduate Council, Gram Vikas, Grama Pengial • American Samoa • Australia • Bangladesh • Cambodia • China • Fiji • Hong Kong • India • Indonesia • Iran • Japan • Kiribati • Laos • Malaysia • Maldives • Marshall Islands, Republic of • Micronesia • Mongolia • Nepal • New Caledonia • New Zealand • Pakistan • Papua New Guinea • Philippines • Singapore • Solomon Islands • South Korea • Sri Lanka • Taiwan • Thailand • Timor Leste • Tonga, Kingdom of • Uzbekistan, Republic of • Vanuatu • Vietnam • Western Samoa Munnetra Sangiam, Green World, Green Youth Foundation, India Environment Rescue, International Friends Socialistic Forum, Jan Seva Group Porbandar, JNV - Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kisolaya, Literacy Mission Vidhya Kendram, Mithapur High School & Biria Vidya Mandir, National Women's Welfare Centre NESCO - National Forum for Environmental Studies and Conservation PAHAL, Peace and Disarmament Society of Kerala, People Science Forum (krvp), Planet3, Rainforest Action Group of India, Rural Development Society (RDS) Kanji, Rural Education and Development (READ) Project, Rural Reconstruction Movement, Saurashtra Education Foundation, Shree Girls Primary School, SIDAR, Society for Community Development Project, Society for Community Organisation and Rural Education (SCORE), Society for Development of Rural Women & Children (SDRWC), Society for Litigation Awareness and Aid For the Public (SLAAP), Tekdi Group, Valley Commonwealth Public School, Women's Health and Development Centre. INDONESIA Indonesia Australia Action Committee (IACT) IACT focused on raising public awareness to change attitudes towards waste in Indonesia particularly in relation to its effects on marine environments. IACT has launched a media campaign and have succeeded in having their environmental advertisement aired on the government run television channel TVR1. They hope to have the advertisement aired on more channels across Indonesia and continue to lobby the government to improve waste management facilities. Local support provided by: Nestle Aqua. Indonesia – Sorowako Diving Club Indonesian Hashers 32 ex-pat Australians and local people took part in a clean up activity in September at Cibubur Scout Camp in Jakarta Selatan. The aim of the day was to collect dumped waste and to promote better waste management in the area. Medical Student Environmentalist Community A small dedicated team of volunteers held a “Clean Up Expedition Campaign” on Bawakaraeng Mountain in November. The Medical Student Environmentalist Community organised the campaign after seeing the amount of waste left behind by more than 1,000 people who visit the Mountain each year. The volunteers collected litter during a 10 hour climb up the Mountain, and left waste collection bags for other hikers to dispose of their waste correctly in the future. They planned to return to the Mountain to evaluate the effectiveness of the waste bags. Local support provided by: Emergency Medical Team - Medical faculty - Hasanuddin University. PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara With the theme “A Clean Village is a Friend of the Earth”, PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara held its fifth annual clean up campaign. A clean up day in August was the climax of an education program in schools which included poetry reading and film screenings, environmental quizzes and an Environmental Prince and Princess competition. On August 27 more than 5,000 students, PT Newmont employees, contractors and their families took part in a clean up of 10 villages and one beach. An environmental exhibition was held the next day which included a green bazaar, drawings, environmental- themed photos and plays and other entertainment. Sahabat Alam A number of initiatives were held throughout the year by Sahabat Alam to improve the waste management situation in Cepiring. A composting program was established following discussions at a Neighbourhood Association meeting. The compost is being used in tree planting projects along with plastic containers that are being reused as tree guards. In early September, Green Club students discussed human impacts on the environment and planted 160 mangroves. The CUW Weekend was marked with a clean up held in collaboration with the Neighbourhood Association. Organisers also worked with local business owners to introduce plastic bag alternatives. The variety of activities has lead to an increased environmental awareness among the entire community. Sorowako Diving Club (SDC) With the help of local children, divers held clean ups on Ide Beach and Salonsa Beach on Matano Lake in November. Nearly 200 kgs of waste was collected including bottles, cans and plastic. Tunas Hijau Club In September, an environmental exhibition was held to raise awareness and exchange knowledge with the port and shipping industry. An Clean up the World Activity Report 2005 - Asia Pacific environmental training program for school children was also held with a follow-up session in November. In October, an environmental music album was released, a “Butts Out” campaign was held and 75 trees were planted in Surabaya. Volunteers taking part in Clean Up Kalimas River campaign in November removed 800 kgs of waste and encouraged local people to dispose of their waste more thoughtfully in the future. Newspapers and radio and television stations were very supportive helping to raise awareness throughout the community. Local support provided by: Pt. Terminal Perikemas Surabaya, Australia Indonesia Institute, Perum Jasa Tirta. Yayasan Indonesia Bersih Yayasan Indonesia Bersih launched its 2005 campaign in the streets of Jakarta with Miss Indonesia in attendance to help encourage participation. During the CUW Weekend 300 volunteers responded, planting 1,000 trees to create a green area on a former waste dump site in Kebon Jeruk Slipi area. Mangrove trees were planted in coastal areas of Manado and Aceh. 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Following the festival 100 students helped collect any waste that was left behind providing them with a practical lesson on the effects of waste on the environment. Member(s) in Iran Green Reflection Protectors. JAPAN Amway Nature Center The Amway Nature Center’s clean up campaign took place from May to December and covered 18 sites. The sites chosen were all beaches, lakes or rivers and included Ishikawaken Uchinada Beach, Gunmaken Tone River and Shigaken Biwa Lake. Over 5,500 volunteers helped to remove a total of 8,000 kgs of waste from the clean up sites improving the health of each water body. Obu International Association As part of their Zero Waste campaign, the Association ran several clean ups covering major rivers that flow through residential and industrial areas of the city, farmland, and several illegal dumping sites. Their July clean up coincided with the 2005 Aichi World Exposition and was attended by CUW Chairman and Founder Ian Kiernan AO and other Expo attendees. Organisers noted that there was a significant reduction in the amount of waste collected from areas where clean ups had previously been held. Local support provided by: Jusco, City of Obu Environment Division. MALAYSIA Malaysia – Tanjong Jara Resort Seiyo City Tourist Association Uwa Branch The Association held a clean up event in October, attracting 1,500 volunteers including children from local schools and kindergardens. The volunteers collected litter and dumped waste from rivers, roads and other public places in the popular tourist town of Uwa. The clean up was supported the Mayor of Seiyo City who attended on the day. Organisers hope the event will encourage local people to keep the environment clean in the future. Local support provided by: Duskin. Other Member(s) in Japan Japan Environmental Action Network (JEAN) KIRIBATI Member(s) in Kiribati Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agricultural Development. LAOS The Boat Landing Guest House Since it first opened in 1999, the Boat Landing Guest House has organised volunteers to provide a waste management service at the Luang Namtha boat racing festival. In 2005, volunteers walked through the crowd encouraging people to place their waste in the baskets provided. Volunteers were pleased to report an improvement in cooperation Bukit Bendera Member Parliaments Service Team In November, approximately 800 volunteers gathered to take part in a clean up in Bukit Bendera. In attendance at the opening ceremony were various dignitaries including several State Assemblymen, Members of Parliament and local leaders. Volunteers helped collect approximately 20 tonnes of waste. Plastics, paper and glass were separated and sold for recycling with proceeds being donated to a local charity. Bukit Bendera Member Parliaments Service Team continues to work with local authorities who, in the past, have launched campaigns as a result of clean up activities. Local support provided by: Seaswift Group. Global Environment Centre Working in partnership with Yayasan Anak Warisan Alam (also a CUW Member), the Global Environment Centre (GEC) continued work on the restoration of the upstream section of Pencala River. During the CUW Weekend 230 volunteers divided into teams to target different areas of the river. The waste was sorted by SMART Rangers - students Clean up the World Activity Report 2005 - Asia Pacific trained by GEC as recycling experts in their schools and communities. Recyclable items were sold to a local recycling company and organic waste was used for compost. The clean up was linked with GEC’s Community Participation in River Management program helping to raise awareness among local residents. Local support provided by: DANIDA, Petaling Jaya Municipal Council. Tanjong Jara Resort In collaboration with BP Chemical, divers from the Resort took part in a clean up dive around Tenggol Island in June. The dive uncovered large amounts of waste and coral damaged by boat anchors. This discovery has prompted Marine Park officials to begin educating fisherman on ways they can minimise damage to the coral reef. During the CUW Weekend over 3,000 volunteers took part in a clean up covering 10 kms of beach from Seberang Pintasan to Rantua Abang. Schools in the area were presented with water testing kits signalling the beginning of a long term commitment to environmental education in the area. The Weekend’s events were attended by representatives from Terengganu State Government and CUW Chairman and Founder, Ian Kiernan. Local support provided by: Dungun District Council, HSBC, Land Rover Malaysia, Terengganu District Government, Tourism Malaysia, Westport Malaysia, Veolia Water Dungun, YTL Power International. • American Samoa • Australia • Bangladesh • Cambodia • China • Fiji • Hong Kong • India • Indonesia • Iran • Japan • Kiribati • Laos • Malaysia • Maldives • Marshall Islands, Republic of • Micronesia • Mongolia • Nepal • New Caledonia • New Zealand • Pakistan • Papua New Guinea • Philippines • Singapore • Solomon Islands • South Korea • Sri Lanka • Taiwan • Thailand • Timor Leste • Tonga, Kingdom of • Uzbekistan, Republic of • Vanuatu • Vietnam • Western Samoa Other Member(s) in Malaysia Recoverit, Soroptimist International Club of Johor Bahru, Tioman Dive Centre, Yayasan Anak Warisan Alam – YAWA. MALDIVES ProDivers Dive Center – Kuredu On 17 September, more than 130 dive school staff, resort staff and guests took part in a clean up of Kuredu Island. 48 divers removed waste from the house reef while other participants scoured the land. Over 50 bags of waste were collected on the day. Similar clean ups have been taking place on the Island since 1995 raising awareness among the locals as well as the many overseas guests. ProDivers – Komandoo 45 guests and staff from Komandoo ProDivers and Komandoo Island Resort celebrated the CUW Weekend with a day-long clean up. 45 bags of waste were collected from the lagoon and beaches by land lovers, snorkelers and divers. Clean ups have been taking place on the island since 1998. ProDivers Maldives Ltd – Vakarufalhi 58 participants, from 12 countries, took part in a dive and beach clean up on Nakurafalhi Island in September. Dive and snorkel teams were deployed to remove waste from the water and a smaller group to remove litter from beaches and walkways. An area of 5 kms was covered, resulting in 150 kgs of waste being collected. Following on from regular clean ups throughout the Maldives – ProDivers Center Kuredu Island Maldives, government officials and dive school operators are working together to establish a coordinated waste management and recycling program. Local support provided by: Vakarufalhi Island Resort. Soneva Environmental Equilibrium (SEE) Soneva Environmental Equilibrium are a voluntary group from the environmentally conscious Soneva Gili Resort & Six Senses Spa on Lankanfushi Island. SEE spent the first half of the year on relief and rehabilitation efforts following the Boxing Day Tsunami. World Environment Day in June was celebrated with tree planting and a poster competition. During the CUW Weekend a series of underwater clean ups were held covering 400 m2. The clean up targeted the Soneva Gili house reef with divers collecting a total of 130 kgs of waste. SEE are also working with local schools to establish environmental education programs for the local children. MARSHALL ISLANDS, REPUBLIC OF Ministry of Health (Health Promotions Division) Youth Clean Up Day was held on September 23. It involved the whole community and was a great success. The Ministry of Health collaborated with the Environmental Protection Agency, Marshall Islands’ Visitor’s Authority, church groups, council members and companies that donated garbage bags. Esther I. Lokboj, coordinator of the National Comprehensive Cancer Program for the Ministry of Health said, “This is the first time we’ve done this and it was quite exciting seeing everyone coming together.” Other Member(s) in Republic of Marshall Islands Republic of the Marshall Islands Environmental Protection Authority. MICRONESIA Member(s) in Micronesia Kosrae Island Resource Management Authority (KIRMA), KYB Conservation Society. MONGOLIA Cleaning Up Ulaanbaatar During the CUW Weekend waste was collected along the banks of the Tuul River by 60 volunteers including locals and international visitors. The clean up resulted in nearly 1 tonne of waste being collected from the site which is a popular picnic destination for locals and tourists. Plastic and glass drink bottles were able to be recycled. The event was well supported by print media and television networks promoting responsible waste management on a broader community scale. Local support provided by: The Governor’s Office of Capital City Ulaanbaatar, Tengis Kino Theatre. Clean up the World Activity Report 2005 - Asia Pacific NEPAL Clean Up Banepa In October school children and scout groups took to the streets of Banepa to help spread awareness about the effects of poor waste management in the area. The children visited shop owners to talk to them about the waste issues in the area and their responsibility to take action to protect the local environment. Other Member(s) in Nepal Engineers Without Borders - Nepal, National Press Club Nepal, Support Nepal, The Quest. NEW CALEDONIA Association pour la Sauvegarde de la Nature Neo-Caledonienne Two clean ups were held in New Caledonia. On August 22 and October 2, 4,500 volunteers collected 10,000 kgs of waste with plastic bottles being the most common item. The plastic bottles as well as aluminium cans were later recycled. This was the 13th year Association pour la Sauvegarde de la Nature NeoCaledonienne celebrated the CUW campaign. Local support provided by: Province Sud, Ville de Nouméa, Cellocal, GBNC, Bois du Pacifique, Shell et Holcim. 29 Member Reports [Asia Pacific continued] 30 NEW ZEALAND 2Ways Co. Ltd. On September 18, 2Ways Co. Ltd coordinated 17 international volunteers who cleaned up Avon Riverbank in Christchurch between the bridges of Remembrance and Armagh Street. 140 kgs of waste was gathered including beer bottles, plastic bags and cigarette butts. Local group organiser, Ellen Yule said, “It’s the third year new migrants and international students got involved as part of eco-tourism in Christchurch.” Dr Andrew Smith and Nora Fukuda, a Japanese international student even dressed themselves in fishing clothing to collect waste from Avon River. Local support provided by: Christchurch Citizens Advice Bureau, Kiwi-Ora Free Settlement Programme and 2Ways Company Limited. Other Member(s) in New Zealand Christchurch City Council Global Volunteer Network - New Zealand Nature Program. PAKISTAN Environment Protection Society The Environment Protection Society held a clean up and awareness walk on the streets of Faisalabad in September. Participants included representatives from the police and environment departments and leaders from educational institutes. An educational seminar was also held to mark International Ozone Day. Envirotech Focusing on waste, water and sanitation, Envirotech were involved in a number of projects including clean ups and awareness programs in schools in Islamabad. They are also developing a biodegradable alternative to plastic bags. Following the earthquake in October, they worked in Kashmir to provide shelter, water and sanitation facilities. In addition, they have worked on a number of research projects related to waste and water and assisted in the development of environmental engineering courses. The government has now offered to provide funding for further clean up activities and has established a landfill waste facility in Islamabad. Local support provided by: Ariston Trade Links. Good Thinkers Organization for Human Development A number of environmental awareness-raising activities were held by Good Thinkers Organization for Human Development to highlight the issues surrounding the various forms of pollution affecting Punjab province. Education initiatives covered air and water pollution and were attended by up to 150 participants. Meetings with local authorities took place to discuss ways to make solid waste services more efficient and to propose regular clean up activities to engage the community. Plans are also under way to establish a network of NGOs to collaborate on environmental initiatives in the province. Human Development Organisation (HDO) The Human Development Organisation worked with the City District Government to implement clean up campaigns at a number of sites around the country. 400 people took part collecting close to 500 kgs of waste. A training programme was attended by students and their families to discuss the role of children in environmental conservation. During the CUW Weekend community meetings were held to discuss issues related to the Green Cities, Green Communities theme. After the October earthquake HDO focused their resources on relief efforts. Local support provided by: Monthly Labour Caravan, Labour Party, All Pakistan Para Medical Staff Federation, City District Government. Human Resources Social Welfare Society International Human Resources Social Welfare Society International organised a seminar on environmental awareness this year where CUW material was distributed. In the Peshawar district 5 clean ups were held. The local Mayor attended these events as did Maulana Rehmat Ullah, Senator Papua New Guinea – Sumoro Tenkile Volunteers Naeem Chattha, cricket players Yasir Hameed and Umer Gul and other dignitaries. 1 tonne of waste was collected with plastic bags being the most common item collected. HRSWS was pleased with this year’s activities as more than 10,000 school children took part in the activities. Local support provided by: IAEWP (UN-NGO), NEED Super Store. Other Member(s) in Pakistan Javeria Khan, Sawera Foundation, Waste Busters. PAPUA NEW GUINEA Sumoro Tenkile Volunteers Sumoro Tenkile Volunteers held their first clean up on September 17 in Lumi after the 30th anniversary of PNG Independence celebrations. 17 volunteers collected 22 bags of waste in the grandstand area. The 2nd clean up occurred on November 17 from Fatima to Keibam Road, a 3 km stretch of road where 20 bags of waste were collected by 51 volunteers. This road is a main road for 4 wheel drives to travel from Lumi into Fatima and all the way to Miwaute village. Local support provided by: Mr Jack Seimoni, Health Extension Officer from Lumi Health. Mrs Jean Thomas (Australian volunteer), Education Officer from the Tenkile Conservation Alliance. Other Member(s) in Papua New Guinea Kasela Palu Group. Clean up the World Activity Report 2005 - Asia Pacific PHILIPPINES Aquamarine Protection and Preservation Alliance (APPA) Clean up activities organised by Aquamarine Protection and Preservation Alliance took place during the CUW Weekend in the two adjacent coastal communities of Villarica and Pichon. Large amounts of plastic waste are dropped into the sea by commuters at the wharf that services the two communities. 1,092 kgs of waste was collected from the beach and the water by 200 volunteers. The local government supported the initiative by providing a dump truck and taking part on the day. Local support provided by: Davao Gaming Ent., Philiippine Military Academy Alumni Association-Eagle Chapter,Farmtrade, Rotary ClubPagasa Chapter,Davao Dive Center, CRS-AFP, SWAG-AFP, Bgy.Pichon.Bgy. Villarica, Mr. Tim Olaer and Mayor Antalan. • American Samoa • Australia • Bangladesh • Cambodia • China • Fiji • Hong Kong • India • Indonesia • Iran • Japan • Kiribati • Laos • Malaysia • Maldives • Marshall Islands, Republic of • Micronesia • Mongolia • Nepal • New Caledonia • New Zealand • Pakistan • Papua New Guinea • Philippines • Singapore • Solomon Islands • South Korea • Sri Lanka • Taiwan • Thailand • Timor Leste • Tonga, Kingdom of • Uzbekistan, Republic of • Vanuatu • Vietnam • Western Samoa Bahay Tuluyan Through their Junior Educators program, Bahay Tuluyan teach children the knowledge and skills to educate their fellow peers. The first group of Junior Environmental Educators completed their training by organising a very successful clean up day at the creek in Barangay Niing, San Antonio, Quezon. The children will continue to spread awareness as they pass on their knowledge to other children in the area. Bohol Employment and Placement Office (BEPO) On September 17, 47,547 volunteers participated in a coastal clean up in the province of Bohol organised by Bohol Employment and Placement Office. 10,621 bags of waste were collected. Waste collected included mostly plastic, rubber, Styrofoam, empty food containers, fish nets and clothes. All 47 municipalities participated in the clean up, the largest participation in the last 5 years. Clean Up the Philippines Movement Inc. In 2005 the Clean Up the Philippines Movement recruited groups from around the country to organise clean ups, tree planting and other environmental initiatives. These groups included the Accademia di Maria Mediatrici, Christian School of Pila, Community Radio Assistance for Democracy Inc, Martinian Brothers, Oblates of Bl. Margaret of Castello, Holy Rosary College, Hansenites Organization for Spiritual and Temporal Endeavor, Mandaluyong Fishing Club, Pag-Asa Publiko Radio Program, Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines. Local support provided by: Australian Embassy Manila, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Education, Fiesta Hosting, Infiniteworks ID Cards Sales and Services. Eco Trekkers Society With a focus on the Decade for Education on Sustainable Development, environmental education classes for children aged 4-12 years old were held twice a month from February through to September. Clean up and rehabilitation activities were also held in North Negros Forest Park and Gawahon Eco Park in an effort to lessen the human impacts in these areas. The program has not only increased awareness among the students taking part but also among the parents who assisted the children with their homework. Hope Christian High School Boy and Girl Scout Group The Scouts marked the CUW Weekend with a clean up along the streets surrounding their school in Manila. Over 140 scouts split into groups collecting waste along streets that pass by schools, churches, businesses and residential areas. Approximately 300 kgs of waste was collected and this was attributed in part to a lack of public waste bins. Organisers hope the presence of the young people on the streets will encourage the community to take on the responsibility of maintaining a clean environment. Local support provided by: Hope Christian High School. Kyocera Kinseki Philippines Inc. A clean up campaign was organised by Kyocera Kinseki Philippines in collaboration with the local council in the mountainous community of Cantaoan. The campaign aimed to raise awareness of the community’s responsibility to help care for the environment and to follow the national waste segregation laws. The waste collected was sorted and recyclable items were sold. The campaign coincided with a Clean and Green campaign spearheaded by the Department of Interior and Local Government which helped to reinforce the need to care for the environment. Plans are now underway to work with local councils on annual clean up campaigns. Environmental Management Bureau – Caraga A month long regional campaign was held in September by the Environmental Management Bureau. They encouraged the community to take action to clean up the environment. 203 government employees took part in a clean up at Masao Beach in Butuan City. Other organisations that responded to the call for action by holding their own events included the City Government of Butuan, the Western Police Precinct and the Rotary Club of Butuan North Philippines – Aquamarine Protection District. and Preservation Alliance Clean up the World Activity Report 2005 - Asia Pacific Partnerships in Environmental Management for Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) In collaboration with Manila Bay Environmental Management Project (MBEMP) and as part of the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy, Partnerships in Environmental Management for Seas of East Asia organised clean ups around Manila Bay throughout the year. The activities aimed to build awareness and positively influence the behaviour of Manila Bay stakeholders. The clean up activities have now become part of the National Service Training Program, a government program in tertiary schools aimed at enhancing civic consciousness among students. Local support provided by: City Government of Parañaque & Manila, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Public Estates Authority, Galing Filipino Movement, Philippine Coast Guard, 106th Squadron of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary,Philippine Yacht Club, MBEMP. Other Member(s) in Philippines Balayan Community Extension and Volunteer Formation Program, Clean Up Dipolog, Coalition for Bicol Development Inc, Davao Reef Divers Club, Inc., ECO-VENTURE Inc., EWM Pagadian City, Foundation for Community Based Resource Management & Development Inc, Green Earth - BEC, Knights of Rizal, Pailig Development Foundation Inc. (PDFI), Rotary Club of Paraiso - Q.C. District 3780, SEAFDEC Fishworld, Sus Dev Champions. 31 Member Reports [Asia Pacific continued] 32 SINGAPORE SOLOMON ISLANDS Yayasan Mendaki 569 youth volunteers took part in an island wide campaign organised by Yayasan Mendaki during the CUW Weekend. They targeted health facilities and public areas including Changi Beach and Sembawang Park. Over 587 kgs of waste was collected in an effort which is hoped will decrease the quantity of mosquitos. The Minister for Environment and Water Resources, representatives from the National Environment Agency and religious leaders attended the events. The campaign was well supported by the media increasing the reach of the environmental message. Feedback from the participants has shown an increased enthusiasm for environmental action with many youths making suggestions for future activities. Member(s) in Solomon Islands Australian High Commission - Honiara Solomon Islands, Honiara Beautification Committee. Local support provided by: National Environment Agency, National Youth Council. SOUTH KOREA Member(s) in South Korea Clean Up Korea. SRI LANKA Green Circle - Dambadeniya Development Foundation Green Circle Dambadeniya Development Foundation, began a busy year with a clean up of a shoreline affected by the Boxing Day tsunami. Throughout the year an awareness program took place with over 4,000 school children taking part. A nursery was also established producing 10,000 plants during the year. Hundreds of school children and other volunteers attended camps planting 4,000 of the seedlings. Taiwan – Good Neighbour Foundation Activities for the rest of the year included a biodiversity camp, an environmental exhibition and a clean up in Narammala City held during the CUW Weekend. Media coverage helped draw attention to the environmental issues being addressed and organisers have been encouraged by the authorities’ positive attitudes towards their activities. Local support provided by: Dambadeniya Development Foundation/ Loadstar group. Other Member(s) in Sri Lanka Green Movement of Sri Lanka. TAIWAN Eco Equipments Inc The CUW Weekend was celebrated in conjunction with Year of the Ocean Penghu Carnival at Guangyin Temple Beach. Approximately 100 kgs of waste, consisting of mainly plastic bags and drink containers were collected by 400 volunteers. Representatives from Penghu Environmental Protection Bureau were present on the day and helped dispose of the collected waste. The event was attended by the Mayor and was covered by local newspapers. Participants were inspired to protect their local environment in the future. Local support provided by: Simple Green. Good Neighbor Foundation The Good Neighbor Foundation’s annual campaign recorded a 42% growth in participation, with a total of 74,465 volunteers taking part at 1,630 sites across Taiwan. Bottles and cans collected on the day were sent for recycling. The campaign was advertised by radio and attended by the Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection Administration and the Vice Mayor of Taipei City. Environmental awareness across Taiwan has improved with residents increasingly adopting the principles of waste reduction and recycling. Local support provided by: President Chain Store Corp (7-ELEVEN Taiwan). THAILAND Australian Embassy Bangkok In September, a group of volunteers from the Australian Embassy Bangkok including embassy staff and their families, residents and a local MP conducted an awareness campaign in a Bangkok market, encouraging stall holders and shoppers to use less plastic bags. 500 unbleached cotton bags were distributed in exchange for plastic bags. Da - Laa Volunteers for Social Development Clean up activities were held as part of a volunteer work camp in Tachang run by Da - Laa Volunteers for Social Development. Contact was made with the local residents in the lead up to the camp, to maximise community involvement and awareness. The work camp volunteers along with local children and men collected waste from Clean up the World Activity Report 2005 - Asia Pacific roadsides, the temple and from around the school. Volunteers paraded with signs that included details of the clean up and general environmental information. Dulwich International College Students from Dulwich International College organised the College’s 6th annual beach clean up held during the CUW Weekend as part of their Community Action Service. They focused on Kamala Beach as it was not included in other post-tsunami clean up efforts. 300 students and staff were joined by more than 150 local people to clean up over 5 kms of beach and the beach lagoon. 40 tonnes of waste and debris were removed. Local residents said the clean up has made them more aware of the waste problem and the need to care for the environment. Local support provided by: Phuket Fanatsea, the Orbajor. Federation of Trade Union – Kawthooki The Federation of Trade Union organised a number of initiatives in Mae La Camp to help bring people together in simple activities that would improve the state of their local environment. 100 people including education and health workers attended a two day waste management and general environmental training program. During the CUW Weekend more than 10,400 volunteers took part in a clean up that targeted schools, churches, roadways and river banks. An essay and poster competition was also held with entries being displayed in the camp to spread awareness. • American Samoa • Australia • Bangladesh • Cambodia • China • Fiji • Hong Kong • India • Indonesia • Iran • Japan • Kiribati • Laos • Malaysia • Maldives • Marshall Islands, Republic of • Micronesia • Mongolia • Nepal • New Caledonia • New Zealand • Pakistan • Papua New Guinea • Philippines • Singapore • Solomon Islands • South Korea • Sri Lanka • Taiwan • Thailand • Timor Leste • Tonga, Kingdom of • Uzbekistan, Republic of • Vanuatu • Vietnam • Western Samoa Rayongwittayakom School Students and staff of Rayongwittayakom School took part in two clean up activities as part of their Keep Rayong Clean project. They focused on their school grounds and the nearby Srimuang Park. 100 volunteers took part collecting approximately 100 kgs of waste. Trees were also planted in the school grounds. The project has improved environmental awareness among the students and also gained the attention of the Mayor of Ratong who assisted in identifying the clean up area and visited the students during their clean up. Local support provided by: Manop Ngamsuwan, Rayong-wittayakom’s Director. Manop Wajasit, Vice-Mayor of Rayong Municipality. Regent's School 75 students from Regent’s School and a local temple school took part in a beach clean up in Sri Racha, on the eastern seaboard of Thailand. The students were able to remove large amounts of plastic and other waste that had landed on the beach after being thrown into the sea by fisherman and other boat owners. Local business owners were made aware of the litter problem and supported the students by providing food and refreshments at the end of the day. Other Member(s) in Thailand Thai Environmental & Community Development Association (Magic Eyes). TIMOR LESTE Husik Dili Moos – Keep Dili Clean The inaugural Clean Up Dili Day organised by Husik Dili Moos - Keep Dili Clean was held on September 17, attracting close to 1,000 volunteers. Over 1,000 bags of waste were collected from a 6 kms stretch along the Dili Harbour. The clean up aimed to remove waste that would otherwise flood into the harbour during the wet season, decreasing the quality of the harbour environment and increasing the risk of water borne diseases. The day attracted a cross section of the community and received great media coverage raising awareness throughout the area. TONGA, KINGDOM OF Tonga Solid Waste Management Project The annual CUW campaign was a major success in Tonga with an estimated 3,000 volunteers throughout the Tongan islands assisting in the September 17 clean up. There were also many community awareness projects held including radio quizzes and anti-littering TV ads. The campaign was organised by the AusAID funded Tonga Solid Waste Management Project with the support of the Tonga National Youth Congress and Tonga’s Environment Department and Visitor’s Bureau. Local support provided by: Australian High Commission, New Zealand High Commission, Tonga Communications Corporation, Westpac Bank, Patco, MBF Bank, Jaimi Associates, Federal Pacific Insurance, EM Jones, Dominion Insurance, Apco Coatings, British American Tobacco. UZBEKISTAN, REPUBLIC OF International Museum of Peace and Solidarity Working with ally organisations Samarkand City Young Naturalists' Centre and the "Dinamo-Samarkand" Bike Club, the International Musuem of Peace and Solidarity organised clean ups with various local schools, kindergartens and other educational institutions. Major clean ups took place on the lake in the Sattepo residential area of Samarkand. Volunteers both young and old, enthusiastically worked together to collect a significant amount of waste and larger debris from the lake’s surface and shores. The participants decided to organise regular clean ups at the lake and to actively involve more of the local population. VANUATU Member(s) in Vanuatu Luganville Youth Drop-In Centre, Mbatambong-Penamur Taboo Area, Unua Area Youth Center. VIETNAM Fredrick Batten Whilst on holiday in Vung Tau City during the CUW Weekend, Australian resident Fredrick Batten held a beach clean up in VungTau City raising awareness of waste issues in the area. Several local children joined in helping to collect 9 bags of waste. The paper and cardboard collected were given to a local resident who collects them for recycling. New Century Hospitality and Tourist Company The Thu Bon River Clean Up Week took place in September to build local capacity and foster an environmental consciousness in the Quang Nam province community. The river currently suffers from heavy littering and other forms of pollution. The Week, organised by New Century Hospitality and Tourist Company, was a truly collaborative effort with local residents, businesses, government, and international donors taking action to improve the state of the river. A workshop was held to identify key environmental issues and solutions. Clean ups at five sites followed with 400 volunteers including foreign tourists taking part. “No littering” signs and waste bins were installed to ensure an ongoing effort. Local support provided by: The Hoi An Life Resort, Intrepid Travel, Goddard & Howse Travel, Paul Levrier, John Powell. Vietnam Environment Protection Agency (VEPA) The Vietnam Environment Protection Agency launched its national CUW campaign in Hatay Province on September 17 with a clean up event on the banks of the Nhue River. The launch was attended by the Clean up the World Activity Report 2005 - Asia Pacific Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, the Australian Ambassador to Vietnam and 1,900 volunteers. The event at Nhue River aimed to raise awareness among park visitors and businesses that currently litter and dump waste into the river. Tree planting also took place to increase vegetation in the park. Local support provided by: Australian Embassy. Other Member(s) in Vietnam Center for Resources, Environment and Biotechnology - Hue University, Ho Chi Minh City Environmental Protection Agency (HEPA). WESTERN SAMOA Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Held on the CUW Weekend and in celebration of the Pacific Year of Action against Waste, Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme staff members cleaned up Sinave Kindergarten, a local Apia kindergarten. They collected 4 large bags of waste from the children’s playing area and from around the back of the kindergarten where waste had been dumped. Staff dug a compost pit for organic waste and is now working on educating teachers about separating waste, using bins instead of dumping waste and the negative effects of burning waste. 33