EarthSmiles.Net

Earthsmiles.net is a network of young people which seeks to create a concern for the environment, promote sustainable living, and an awareness of the need for environmental protection of our planet. We are Environmental Action Research Training and Holistic Media Network (EARTH-MN) of young people and want to work with other youth in transforming t... he culture of destroying the Earth, to one where action for the environment is as natural as life itself. The health of our environment is a reflection of the choices we make. We want the Earth to smile - because when she does, we do too! How are we going about this? 1. EarthSmiles.net's young team visits schools and gives presentations to students and teachers on the challenges and solutions of environmental issues including climate change. We inform people of the difference they can make, with the right choices. And we try to make this as easy and natural as possible. Student representatives for schools under the programme are invited to training workshops and activity, which includes coordinating recycling activity, organising events and writing for the EarthSmiles.net website. 2. At colleges and other events, such as children's summer camps, school festivals, etc; EarthSmiles.net organises speakers, initiates forums, demonstrations, exhibitions and other activities to promote environmental harmony. We also promote activities that bring people closer to nature, and reinforce the need for its protection such as nature walks, rock climbing and environmental tourism. 3. Our website keeps the average person informedabout the good and bad happening in the fight to save our planet's environment - through news, de-mystifying the science of climate change, discussing the effects of pollution, the likely impacts, solutions and ways individuals and communities can reduce their carbon footprint, through responsible consumption, conservation and green alternatives. 4. We participate in and publicise environmental orientated events held around Kolkata, (Calcutta) India, for ...Read More