European Climate Diplomacy Week: Primary school pupils learned to recycle paper
Marking the European Climate Diplomacy Week, Delegation of the EU to BiH and EU Info Centre organised an innovative recycling art workshop for primary school pupils in Sarajevo on September 14th. Matt...
Marking the European Climate Diplomacy Week, Delegation of the EU to BiH and EU Info Centre organised an innovative recycling art workshop for primary school pupils in Sarajevo on September 14th.
Matthew Field, Head of Political Section in the Delegation of the EU to BiH and EU Special Representative commended the efforts of educating new generations about the climate change.
“This week is celebrated worldwide as the European Climate Diplomacy Week. In order for each country to do its part in tackling climate change, we, individuals must contribute to this end by taking care about the nature and environment. I’m not too proud of my generation and the generation before regarding the environment protection, but I hope that we will be very proud of the generations to come”, Field said.
The art workshop aimed at raising awareness about the importance of recycling for the protection of the nature and preservation of the healthy environment.
More than fifty pupils from five primary schools learned a simple method to recycle paper, using it for their artworks created during the workshop.
A recognized BiH visual artist, Taida Jašarević moderating the workshop underlined the importance of practical knowledge in general, especially when it comes to the environment protection.
“I believe that the pupils gained practical knowledge on recycling paper and producing new sheets of paper with this simple method, and I hope this process has spurred their imagination and curiosity, encouraging them to continue developing their creativity in the field of art creation”, Jašarević concluded.
Specially made moulds and other equipment used during the workshop have been donated to the participating schools allowing the teachers to continue applying the workshop concept in their regular class activities, thus introducing this simple and effective recycling method to more students. Application of the method aims at motivating teachers and students to recycle and practice more responsible behaviour towards the environment.
Artworks created during the workshop will be exhibited in the EU Info Centre’s premises and participating schools.
The European Climate Diplomacy Week in cooperation with the EU and its Member States is marked around the world. It seeks to emphasize the positive climate action and encourage an extensive discussion and a common response to climate change.
