Environmental protection contest opens

April 11, 2016 - 11:07

The Việt Nam Environment Administration and FrieslandCampina have announced a competition called “Creation for Environment” they organise at Amsterdam school in Hà Nội.

A student from Amsterdam school shows their idea on protecting environment. — VNS Photo

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HÀ NỘI – The Việt Nam Environment Administration and FrieslandCampina have announced a competition called “Creation for Environment” they organise at Amsterdam school in Hà Nội.

Held as part of the “For a Vietnamese Green Environment” programme, the competition is meant to improve school students’ awareness of protecting the environment and nurture their ideas about it.

The organisers said soon the competition would be taken to other schools in the capital.

“For a Vietnamese Green Environment” is a joint programme by FrieslandCampina and the environment agency to improve people’s awareness of protecting environment through competitions and educational events.

It also encourages organisations and individuals to develop programmes for protecting the environment. - VNS

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