unep created in 1972 works essentially with governments also works with non-governmental partners...

UNEPUNEP

Created in 1972Works essentially with governmentsAlso works with non-governmental partnersCivil society, children and youthStarted work with youth in 1985Long-term strategy since 2003

WHAT IS TUNZA?WHAT IS TUNZA?

“TUNZA” means “to treat with care or affection”

A programme for you and by you

Environmental awareness, information exchange, capacity building.

TUNZA ACTIVITIESTUNZA ACTIVITIES

- Tunza International Youth Conference

- Tunza International Children’s Conference,

- TUNZA magazine

- TUNZA storybooks

- International Children’s Painting Competition

TUNZA International Children’s TUNZA International Children’s ConferencesConferences

Takes place every 2 years

About 250 children 10 - 14 and their chaperones from all over the world

Provides an opportunity for children to learn about and voice their concerns for the environment

International Children’s Painting International Children’s Painting CompetitionCompetition

Held annually for children aged 6-14

Has a different theme each year

10,000 paintings each year

Winners receive cash prizes and fully paid trip to attend World Environment Day celebrations

Plant for the PlanetPlant for the Planet

Promote a culture of planting & caring for trees among children

Targets children aged 14 and below

In Kenya, tree planting sessions are organized in April and November

We hope that some of you will join the campaign

Nature and Sports CampsNature and Sports Camps

Leadership training on sport and the environment

First created in Nairobi in 2001

Gives children from poor backgrounds a chance!

TUNZA MagazineTUNZA Magazine

Provides topic oriented information on the environment.

For young people from 15-24.

Written by young people from all over the world.

You can read the magazine on our website: www.unep.org/tunza/youth/Publications/

TUNZA YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCILTUNZA YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

Represent youth

Advises UNEP on best ways of involving youth

It is made up of 14 advisors 15-24.

Elected at the International Youth Conference

TUNZA Global Youth RetreatTUNZA Global Youth Retreat

•Retreat takes place every two years in Nairobi

• For 50 youth to review UNEP activities

• To also participate in the UNEP Governing Council

Engages youth on sustainable consumption issues.

A global network of organizations that exchange visions and experiences.

YouthXchange materials are used in schools in several parts of the world

What Can I do?What Can I do?What you are already doing

Share your ideas and projects with other young people

Join hands with young people from other parts of the world

Join the Tunza Network

VISIT OUR WEBSITE:

www.unep.org/TunzaOr write to us <children.youth@unep.org>