CSU is 2011 National Search for Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Schools Finalist

Caraga State University (CSU) made it to the finals in the 2011 National Search for Sustainable and Eco-friendly Schools after having been declared as Regional Winner for the tertiary category.

On August 8, 2011, a composite team from DENR-EMB 13, CHED-13, Smart Communication, and Private sector representative validated the university's entry. During the visit, Mr. Romell A. Seronay, SWM promoter who leads in making the CSU entry possible, presented a short video on the environment- related activities of the university, followed by the guided tour in the CSU campus.

The team visited the Biodiversity Conservation Project that showcase the Rainforestation Farming of Philippine native tree species, Vermicomposting project, Orchidarium, Tissue Culture Laboratory, vegetable garden, and grown-up trees from tree planting activities. Billboards and posters showing environment-related advocacy were also evaluated. CSU, as the regional winner, will receive a certificate of recognition and PhP 10,000.00 cheque to be awarded on September 26, 2011 at DENR-EMB 13 in Ambago, Butuan City.

The National Search for Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Schools (SSES) was launched in 2009 as a partnership program between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, thru the Environmental Management Bureau, the Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education, and SMART Communications, Inc. For 2011, the National Search for Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Schools is in place to give recognition to the environmental initiatives of schools all over the country. The SSES aims to encourage schools/academic institutions to become more actively involved in environmental issues at a practical and local level; and to develop skills and understanding among the students, faculty and school administrators in initiating active responses and increasing community awareness and participation on environmental concerns.

For more info, please see the 2011 National Search for Sustainable and Eco-friendly Schools at http://www.sustainableschools.ph.

Written by: Rommel A. Seronay