ENO Green Cities Network spread to Croatia, Spain and Peru

ENO Green Cities Network is  a supporting network for the ENO Programme. It differs from other green city networks as it's  based on educational co-operation between schools and  cities and sharing concrete practises for the environment between member cities.

As tree planting is the most  popular activity in the ENO Programme, the approach in ENO Green Cities is simple and easy to adapt.  In minimum, accepted cities have to offer areas, seedlings and assistance for tree planting activities of schools every year, at least once in a year. Cities take care that these areas will be safe and remain unconstructed. Cities will  get a membership in the ENO Green City Network and become official cities for ENO 100 Million Trees 2017 Campaign.  This campaign was highlighted in the overall summary of Rio+20 Summit commitments, out of over 700 pledges.

Three new cities joined  ENO Green Cities today. They come from Croatia (Krk), Spain (Ciudad Real)  and Peru (Lima- Ate). CONGRATULATIONS! Network covers now 55 cities or regencies in 22 countries.

Environment Online - ENO is a global virtual school and network for sustainable development. It has been running since 2000 and covers almost 10 000 schools in 157 countries. Tree planting has been the most popular activity in the ENO Programme. Schools aim to plant 100 million trees by 2017. ENO Headquarters lies in the city of Joensuu, Finland.  

More information:

ENO Programme Association
Kauppakatu 25C, 3rd floor
80100 Joensuu, Finland
email: info@enoprogramme.org
www.enoprogramme.org

ENO Green Cities Network:

http://greencities.enoprogramme.org 

Nyanza is a cultural hub - formerly referred to as Nyabisindu, a colonial name. It is Rwanda’s heart and center of cultural enlightenment, served as resident and royal capital for several kings of Rwanda e.g  King Musinga Yuhi V, Kigeli and Mutara III Rudahigwa (1932-59). It was perceived as an influential centre in politics, culture, economics and tourism. And today still holds the country’s cultural heritage tourism envisaged through the two museums — King’s palace at Rukali and the national Art gallery at Rwesero. The court became the home of the artistic and intellectual activities and was also a place of economic exchange. Today, a replica of the traditional Royal palace sits at Nyanza - Rukari. The impressive, enormous structure is made entirely with traditional materials, has been painstakingly restored to its 19th century state and now maintained as a museum. This palace offers a glimpse into Rwandan life as it was in the precolonial days, where we have an exhibition related to monarchical history and administration from the 15th to the 20th century in Rwanda. From December 1^st 2014 ENO-Rwanda has lend a hand to enrich the city as one of the green cities in world.

This year , 3rd of October 2015, Environment Online planted 3 500 trees in partnership with Nyanza district. The event involved 8 schools (E.S. st Espirit, GS Mater day, College Maranata, E.S de Nyanza G.S Nyanza B, ESPANYA, and IPRC Kavumu) with more than 750 students, district officials, military and police officers. The activity took place in different parts of the city with main theme; Sustain peace for sustainable Development. The action was focused to maintain Nyanza as a green city without forgetting the role of children as advocators for present and future clean environment and peaceful nation for sustainable development.  The activity was launched at around 9:00 am ending 12:30 pm by the Nyanza sector executive officer on behalf of a Mayor and ENO Rwanda country representative, there after all students, ENO Rwanda team and district officials gathered at stadium for short speeches to address the students the importance of planting trees. District official, head of schools and military officials present emphasized on tree planting as an action of environmental protection for the healthy life and assured their partnership with ENO in greening the entire district. The schools presented invited ENO-Rwanda to open ENO clubs at their schools.  

In his speech, ENO-Rwanda coordinator emphasized on two main things: how to resolve conflicts, small or big ones, how to build peace and tolerance by educating children as an essential agents for achieving sustainable development in schools and in the communities as well as on the national level. It is essential to take responsibility and work together to avoid quarrels and to find a solution which are suitable for all. We need to work for peace in our daily lives. He added that young people still have fresh mind and more energetic thus it’s vital to train them to protect environment and grow with the mindset, by doing that we will insure present and future sustainability. He insisted that, ENO Programme focuses on Social, Economic and Environment Sustainability through teaching children the ideology.   

Finally, ENO-Rwanda would like to extend the sincere thank you to ENO- International, Government of Rwanda, Nyanza District, Military and police Nyanza District and all the schools participated during the ENO TREE PLANTING DAY FOR PEACE NYANZA Green City.

Ishimwe Prince, 13 years old

I plant trees because I know they are source of good air, rain and provide shade during sun shining. Without trees we cannot have healthy life. We also learn about peace which is important for development. I will be coming back to visit my tree which will be reminding me to live peacefully with others. I also love my time here because I have made new friends from other school. I thank ENO staff because they are good; they love.

A Rwandan Army and police officer planting trees with student on the event Sustain peace for sustainable Development.

ENO –Rwanda Coordinator launching the tree planting to make Nyanza a green city:  Sustain peace for sustainable Development.

 Rwanda Defense Force officer Nyanza Sector Chief Executive officer and two other students in tree. 

ENO Volunteers with group of students at Nyanza Genocide memorial site after planting tree and visited last year planted  trees. 

ENO-Rwanda Coordinator explaining to different groups students about ENO programme.  

Students gathered at the stadium during different speeches from the officials. 

 For these girls planting trees provide healthy and beautiful places for children to play learn and improve pride of their city.

One of the Croton Megalopolis trees that were planted on ENO TREE DAY FOR PEACE NYANZA TOWN

One of the trees that were planted last year in Nyanza town, Was an exciting moment for everybody to see how healthy these trees are. 

The Tree Planting season in Sekayu has been done. It was held in Sidorejo village, Keluang Sub-District on 2014.

On that day, it was honored by the presence of The Regent of Musi Banyuasin Mr. Pahri Azhari, The Head of Womens Liberation of Musi Banyuasin Mrs. Lucianty Pahri, The Head of Forestry Department of Musi Banyuasin Mr. Bustanul Arifin and other authorities.

The Regent of Musi Banyuasin, Mr. Pahri Azhari, in his speech asked all the citizen to protect trees and plant more. He was emphasized the importance, the restoration of ecosystems and climate change resilience for the future.

The Regent also thanks for the activities as a good step of the sustainable development in environment conservation, because planting tree was not only for the wealth but also for the children and the future.

Musi Banyuasin Regency through The Forestry Department has budgeted over 80 000 euros for the supplying of 153 000  trees, consists of 6.000 Durian Trees, 6.000 Mango Trees, 5.000 Sukun Trees, 5.000  Rambutan Trees, 25.000  Gaharu Trees, 51.500  Mahony Trees and 1.500 Tanjung Trees. And 20 000 euros  for the supplying of 17.500  Kinds of Trees and 17.500 Jelutung trees. It was taken from the budget detail of The Forestry Department Of Musi Banyuasin Regency.

This amount of budget was spent for seedling and planting the area and spread to all the area of Musi Banyuasin Regency.

Hopely, the activities was a good opportunity to raise awarness on the importance of the increasing of the trees

Thus, ENO Musi Banyuasin Annual Report 2014, Thank you for the attention.

ENO Coordinator - Musi Banyuasin Regency 

H. Achmad Rizwan, STTP., MM.

Growing in Finland - Israel, Portugal and Sudan as new countries

ENO Tree Planting Day will take place today around the world. In addition, nine new cities were accepted to ENO Green Cities today. They are Joensuu, Kuopio, Lahti and Oulu  from Finland, Bantaeng and Lombok Timur from Indonesia, Beer Sheva from Israel, Paredes from Portugal and Khartoum from Sudan.

Network covers now 42 cities or regencies in 16 countries. 

·Argentina, Colonia Dora

·Argentina, Godoy Cruz

·Argentina, Lobos

·Argentina, Maipú

·Argentina, Rojas

·Argentina, Puerto San Julián

·Argentina, San Cayetano

·Argentina, San Martin de los Andes

·Brasil, Ribeirão das Neves

·Brasil: São José dos Campos

·Brasil, Sao Paulo

·Brasil, Seropédica – RJ

·Finland, Espoo

·Finland, Joensuu *

·Finland, Kuopio *

·Finland, Lahti *

·Finland, Oulu *

·India, Delhi

·Indonesia, Bantaeng *

·Indonesia, Lombok Timur *

·Indonesia, Medan

·Indonesia, OKI Regency

·Indonesia, Sekayu

·Indonesia: East Southeast Nusa

·Indonesia: Bandung

·Indonesia: Mbay - NTT

·Indonesia: Poso

·Indonesia: Kendal

·Indonesia: Langkat

·Indonesia: Lubuk Pakam

·Israel, Beer Sheva *

·Lithuania: Kaunas

·Mexico: Huichapan, Hidalgo

·Portugal, Paredes *

·Romania, Timisoara

·Slovenia, Ljubljana

·South Africa, Cape Town

·Sudan, Khartoum *

·Taiwan R.O.C, Taichung

·Tanzania, Iringa

·The Philippines, Iligan City

·The Philippines: Indang