The National Ozone Action Unit in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency undertook a series of public awareness activities in the Corentyne area during the period September 14-15, 2022 in observance of International Day for the Preservation of Ozone Layer. The theme for this year’s observance was “Montreal Protocol @35: Global Cooperation Protecting Life on Earth”
Our Team made an appearance on the Guyana Today Show on September 13, 2022 which allowed the Unit to inform the viewers about the importance of protecting the ozone layer and the significance of this year’s theme.
LINK TO INTERVIEW: https://www.facebook.com/NCNGuyanaNews/videos/390456319930770
Students from four secondary schools (Berbice High, Berbice Educational Institute, Tutorial Academy and New Amsterdam Multilateral School) were invited for a half day session at the New Amsterdam Multilateral School on September 14.
During the session of activities, information was shared to educate on the importance of the ozone layer and the need to preserve it. Students were rewarded with gifts of umbrella, masks, water bottles and pens for their attention, participation in group activities and answering questions.
At the end of the session, teachers of the attending schools were presented with certificates for their participation in the outreach.
The team also visited the Guysuco Training Centre in which information was shared with the students and lecturers of the Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Electrical classes currently undergoing training.
On September 15, the exercise was repeated at the Skeldon Line Path Secondary School with participation from Tagore Memorial Secondary and Skeldon High School.
