Solar Generation members at the exhibit booth at the St. Scholasticas Academy in the Philippines.
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In Bacolod, Solar Generation Volunteers in St. Scholasticas Academy organized an activity in line with the Kyoto Protocol 2nd anniversary during their school Academy Day. “Our main aim and objective of this activity was to make young people aware of the real effects of climate change and to make them realize that they can do something about it”, said Mary Ann Lee, A 4th year student of St. Scholasticas Academy and an active member of Solar Generation-Pilipinas.
“Armed with a photo and film exhibit, information materials, mural painting and the Solar Trailer which provided our electricity needs during the film showing, we were able to address the curiosity of students, teachers, and even parents alike, as to what the display was all about. Each one of us took turns in elucidating the impacts and the culprits of climate change, as well as the ways on how we can help stop it. We did not only spread the good word about clean energy, but we also promoted energy efficiency and awareness of the Kyoto Protocol”, Mary Ann added.
The event ended with a concert organized by SSA seniors in cooperation with Solar Generation, SICOP and Killer Bee. The gig was intended to raise money for Sikatuna Elementary School in Isabela and at the same time promote clean and renewable energy as an alternative to dirty energy projects.
The activity took place on the 16th of February, to commemorate the second anniversary of the Kyoto Protocal and at the back of the launch of the 4rd Assessment report of the IPCC. With scientific studies confirming the inevitable changes in our climate due to man’s dependence on fossil fuels, the need for our governments to take action is growing more and more urgent.
On February 20-23, Solar Generation volunteers in Iloilo will hold an event during their Central Philippine University Republic Day to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the Kyoto Protocol and promote the ongoing push for energy efficiency and conservation program in schools, which aims to minimize electricity consumption from the local utilities.