The document summarizes the activities of the Ecological Club "Green Wave" from 2013-2014. It discusses the club's mission of environmental protection, education, and research. Major projects included a European biodiversity conservation project, cooperation with WWF, and initiating waste sorting at NaUKMA university. The club focused on biodiversity conservation, climate change education, and environmental awareness activities like exhibitions, events, and workshops. It collaborated with various national and international organizations and networks and had a small dedicated team and involved student volunteers and interns.
This document is an introduction to a book that discusses climate risks, regional integration, and sustainability in the Mekong region. It provides background on the publisher, the Strategic Information and Research Development Centre (SIRD), which focuses on Southeast Asian studies. The book was edited by Louis Lebel, Chu Thai Hoanh, Chayanis Krittasudthacheewa, and Rajesh Daniel. It contains 16 chapters that report on collaborative research projects in the Mekong region related to climate risks, regional integration, and sustainability. The research was supported by organizations such as the Swedish and UK governments, Netherlands Directorate for International Cooperation, and Climate and Development Knowledge Network.
Ecosystem Services in the Baltic Sea - H Ahtiainen and MC Öhman (2014)Marcus C
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The document summarizes a group project on wildlife tourism at Yala National Park. It provides background on tourism in Sri Lanka and Yala NP, outlines the project objectives and methodology. Key points include: tourism is an important industry but causes overcrowding at Yala NP; stakeholders like DWC, hotels, and tour operators were interviewed; issues found are over-visitation, pollution, poaching, and conflicts between conservation and tourism. Recommendations are made to improve management and sustainability.
This newsletter issue provides a tribute to former Indian President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam who recently passed away. It discusses his vision and achievements in science and inspiring millions of people. It also announces the upcoming Earth Care Award ceremony in New Delhi to recognize environmental conservation initiatives. Additionally, it reports on a book launch and teacher training program on environment education in Maharashtra and a talk given by a mountaineer about his experiences during the Nepal earthquake.
The newsletter summarizes the activities of the TrEE project in its second year. Partners from several European countries held meetings to discuss environmental education activities in their countries. They presented case studies of best practices and local exhibitions on recycling. Activities included workshops on recycling, reuse, and waste separation for students and communities. The final results were resources for training on recycling and reuse across Europe, including a performance and book created from recycled materials.
The document summarizes the activities carried out in the first year of the TrEE project, which aims to promote recycling and environmental education. It describes the partner organizations involved in Bulgaria and the initial steps taken, including signing agreements, selecting trainees, attending a project meeting in Italy, translating and promoting the first newsletter, presenting the project publicly, and conducting an initial training session on ecology in Burgas.
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The TrEE project aims to develop a European network of environmental educators and recycling practitioners to improve environmental education programs. It will provide training tools and facilitate an exchange of experiences and practices between partner countries. Activities will include researching policies and programs, identifying best practices, and organizing local exhibitions of artifacts produced through workshops. The results will be documented in instructional videos and a photo catalogue to spread awareness of recycling methods and promote sustainable development.
This document is an introduction to a book that discusses climate risks, regional integration, and sustainability in the Mekong region. It provides background on the publisher, the Strategic Information and Research Development Centre (SIRD), which focuses on Southeast Asian studies. The book was edited by Louis Lebel, Chu Thai Hoanh, Chayanis Krittasudthacheewa, and Rajesh Daniel. It contains 16 chapters that report on collaborative research projects in the Mekong region related to climate risks, regional integration, and sustainability. The research was supported by organizations such as the Swedish and UK governments, Netherlands Directorate for International Cooperation, and Climate and Development Knowledge Network.
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This report provides an overview of ecosystem services in the Baltic Sea region and discusses approaches to assessing and valuing these services. It identifies four categories of ecosystem services - provisioning, cultural, regulating, and supporting - and examines examples of services like fisheries, recreation, climate regulation, and primary production. While ecosystem services are important to millions in the region, knowledge of Baltic Sea ecosystems and how they relate to human well-being remains limited. Understanding ecosystem services can aid sustainable management and achieving good environmental status, as outlined in policies like the Baltic Sea Action Plan and Marine Strategy Framework Directive. The report also discusses challenges to assessment and outlines ways forward to apply these tools in marine decision-making.
The document summarizes a group project on wildlife tourism at Yala National Park. It provides background on tourism in Sri Lanka and Yala NP, outlines the project objectives and methodology. Key points include: tourism is an important industry but causes overcrowding at Yala NP; stakeholders like DWC, hotels, and tour operators were interviewed; issues found are over-visitation, pollution, poaching, and conflicts between conservation and tourism. Recommendations are made to improve management and sustainability.
This newsletter issue provides a tribute to former Indian President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam who recently passed away. It discusses his vision and achievements in science and inspiring millions of people. It also announces the upcoming Earth Care Award ceremony in New Delhi to recognize environmental conservation initiatives. Additionally, it reports on a book launch and teacher training program on environment education in Maharashtra and a talk given by a mountaineer about his experiences during the Nepal earthquake.
The newsletter summarizes the activities of the TrEE project in its second year. Partners from several European countries held meetings to discuss environmental education activities in their countries. They presented case studies of best practices and local exhibitions on recycling. Activities included workshops on recycling, reuse, and waste separation for students and communities. The final results were resources for training on recycling and reuse across Europe, including a performance and book created from recycled materials.
The document summarizes the activities carried out in the first year of the TrEE project, which aims to promote recycling and environmental education. It describes the partner organizations involved in Bulgaria and the initial steps taken, including signing agreements, selecting trainees, attending a project meeting in Italy, translating and promoting the first newsletter, presenting the project publicly, and conducting an initial training session on ecology in Burgas.
The document summarizes best practices in environmental education from partners in the TrEE project in 8 European countries. It describes 3 best practices from each country, including mobile science labs and eco-committees in Bulgaria, lessons on energy from waste and sustainable energy in Denmark, a resource efficiency program for construction companies in the UK, outdoor environmental education in Hungary, the Ricrea recycling festival in Italy, a human generator and sustainable house exhibit in Portugal, and concludes with first calls for future activities in each country.
The TrEE project aims to develop a European network of environmental educators and recycling practitioners to improve environmental education programs. It will provide training tools and facilitate an exchange of experiences and practices between partner countries. Activities will include researching policies and programs, identifying best practices, and organizing local exhibitions of artifacts produced through workshops. The results will be documented in instructional videos and a photo catalogue to spread awareness of recycling methods and promote sustainable development.
The 2015 WSEN Summit was held in Perth, Australia from July 14-18, 2015. Over 50 delegates from 27 universities in 18 countries participated in the summit focused on reconnecting with nature. Activities included keynote speakers, workshops on topics like climate change and appropriate technology, and a tree planting event. The summit provided opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration and helped motivate delegates in their sustainability work at their home universities.
The TrEE project aims to develop a European network of environmental educators and recycling practitioners through transnational exchanges. It intends to provide training tools to establish good practices across countries and create a shared environmental education program. Each partner organization will research local policies and programs, identify best practices, and facilitate local activities like workshops. Students will produce artifacts on recycling and environmental topics that will be displayed at local exhibitions, which will collectively form a photo catalogue and video collection documenting the project's results and activities across partner nations.
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The annual report summarizes the Institution of Environmental Sciences' activities in 2015. It provides an overview of the organization's membership growth, publications including its flagship journal "The Environmental Scientist", events held to aid professional development, and the Chair's reflections on maintaining high quality services for members. Key points include a 4% growth in membership, successful publications addressing issues like the circular economy and the impact of environmental research, and engaging events on topics such as the use of drones in environmental research.
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1) ESD is highlighted as a key component of SDG 4 on quality education, to help learners develop skills for sustainable development.
2) In Japan, ESD is being promoted through various initiatives like regional networks, hands-on experience programs, and accreditation systems to encourage sustainable practices.
3) Case studies show how Japanese schools and communities are implementing ESD locally through projects involving areas like papermaking, e-waste recycling, and circular economies.
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The document provides an executive summary and links to key documents and publications relating to openness in education. It discusses a one day summit called Open Scotland that will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to critically reflect on opportunities of open education and identify shared strategic interests towards a more integrated Scottish approach to openness in education. The background paper was written by Lorna M. Campbell in June 2013 for Cetis to provide context for the Open Scotland event.
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The document describes an environmental education project called "EcoAttitude = Responsibility, Information, Action" carried out in Romania between 2010-2013. The project aimed to raise awareness of environment protection among children and encourage recycling. It involved workshops, discussions, and collecting recyclable waste from over 100,000 students across several regions. The project was implemented in four phases over the years, expanding its reach each time.
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The annual report summarizes the Institution of Environmental Sciences' activities in 2015. It provides an overview of the organization's membership growth, publications including its flagship journal "The Environmental Scientist", events held to aid professional development, and the Chair's reflections on maintaining high quality services for members. Key points include a 4% growth in membership, successful publications addressing issues like the circular economy and the impact of environmental research, and engaging events on topics such as the use of drones in environmental research.
The document discusses education and sustainable development goals (SDGs). It provides examples of how Japan is promoting education for sustainable development (ESD) to help achieve the UN's 17 SDGs. Specifically:
1) ESD is highlighted as a key component of SDG 4 on quality education, to help learners develop skills for sustainable development.
2) In Japan, ESD is being promoted through various initiatives like regional networks, hands-on experience programs, and accreditation systems to encourage sustainable practices.
3) Case studies show how Japanese schools and communities are implementing ESD locally through projects involving areas like papermaking, e-waste recycling, and circular economies.
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2. 2
Our mission:
Environmental protection and restoration, public
education to raise environmental awareness, and
contributing to scientific research
Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................3
About us ...........................................................................................................................4
Green Wave’s largest projects............................................................................................................ 5
Membership and cooperation with national and international networks.......................................... 6
Areas of work....................................................................................................................7
Biodiversity ........................................................................................................................................ 7
BUILDING CAPACITY FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN UKRAINE: NETWORKING AND
EDUCATIONAL WORK...................................................................................................................... 7
SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCE “WONDERFUL WORLD” .................................................................. 8
BIODIVERSE UKRAINE AT THE 1ST SQUARE OF THE NAUKMA .......................................................... 8
Climate............................................................................................................................................... 9
Scientific practical workshop “Teaching Climate Change at Schools” ............................................... 9
Ukrainian translation of publication by N. Dudley et al. ................................................................... 9
Environmental education ................................................................................................................. 10
WASTE PAPER COLLECTION CAMPAIGN “WE HAVE A HOPE” FOR PUPILS’ NEEDS .......................... 10
WASTE SORTING AT THE NAUKMA................................................................................................ 10
SEPARATED COLLECTION OF BATTERIES AND LAMPS AT THE NAUKMA ......................................... 11
INITIATIVE “LET’S MAKE UKRAINE CLEAN!” IN 2013 AND 2014 ...................................................... 11
ANTARCTIC PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION........................................................................................ 11
Traditional annual events................................................................................................................. 12
Meetings and events........................................................................................................................ 12
Financial statement for 2013-2014.................................................................................... 13
Our team ........................................................................................................................ 16
3. 3
Introduction
We are developing.
For Green Wave, these two years have been the time
for becoming professional. The organisation was
developing towards raising public awareness regarding
nature protection and biodiversity.
Key milestones for this period:
- We have implemented a large European project for
preparation of educational materials on biodiversity
- We have developed close cooperation with the World
Wildlife Fund and signed a cooperation agreement at
the end of 2014
- Ongoing work with students: involving volunteers,
training interns, and providing assistance for student
initiatives. This is an integral part of our cooperation
with the NaUKMA. It was due to efforts of activists
among student that the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy started
centralised waste collection and sorting in its premises
in 2013, which has made it one of pioneer Ukrainian
universities having such system in place.
This would not be possible without, primarily, a small
yet dedicated expert team; and, secondly, without
inspired and responsible student activists of the
organisation. Results of awareness-raising and
educational measures are not immediately visible, yet
in a long-term perspective they create a background
for important practical steps. I am confident that we
will start changing the environment for the better step
by step.
We develop by conserving nature!
Natalya Gozak
Chairman, Civil Organisation “Ukrainian Ecological Club
Green Wave”
4. 4
About us
Ukrainian Ecological Club Green Wave is a civil society
environmental organisation bringing together students
and graduates of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla
Academy (NaUKMA), whose work is aimed to promote
environmental protection through awareness-raising and
practical measures.
The organisation was established in January 2006 as an
initiative of students and graduates of the Department of
Environment of the NaUKMA, and was registered as a civil
society organisation in 2008.
Since then, EcoClub has been cooperating with students
to give them the necessary skills for future employment
in the area of environmental protection, and also has
been undertaking awareness-raising and educational
measures addressing biodiversity conservation and
climate change.
Our address: room 307, building 3, 2 Skovorody Street
(NaUKMA), Kyiv
The club meets every Thursday at 18:00.
ecoclubua.com
067 698 7651
5. 5
Green Wave’s largest projects
2012-2014 - Building capacity for biodiversity conservation in Ukraine: networking and
educational work (bio.ukma.edu.ua)
Supported by:
- MAVA FONDATION POUR LA NATURE (Switzerland)
- MATRA Programme of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Center for Biodiversity and Conservation at the American Museum of Natural
History, New York
Total budget: €100,000
2012 - Awareness-raising tour “Water of Life”
Supported by:
- World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
- Creative Union “Environmental Initiatives”
Total budget: € 60,000
2010-2011 – Zhuravlyna EcoTrail
Supported by:
- MATRA Programme of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Mizhrichinskiy Regional Landscape Park
Total budget: € 12,000
2010 та 2011 – Earth Day
Supported by:
- US Embassy in Ukraine
Total budget: $40,000 ($20,000 in 2010 and in 2011)
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Membership and cooperation with national and international networks
EcoClub signed a cooperation agreement with the WWF
Danube-Carpathian Programme (November 2014). Under this
cooperation agreement, EcoClub may represent WWF’s
interests in Ukraine and is the Kyiv office of this international
organisation.
EcoClub became a member of the National Network of Civil
Organisations on Climate Change – “Working Group of
Environmental NGOS on Climate Change” (2014). Within the
framework of this cooperation, it takes part in annual
meetings, voting and work related to climate change
education and adaptation.
EcoClub gained the status of NGO – National
Supporter of Golden Standard in Ukraine
(2013). EcoClub is currently the only civil
organisation in Ukraine that has such status
and may attend public hearings and officially
submit its comments regarding projects that
address greenhouse gas reduction and promote
sustainable development, and that are
proposed for the Golden Standard
certification.
EcoClub signed a cooperation agreement with the NaUKMA Scientific Research
Centre for Biodiversity Conservation (April 2013). As part of this cooperation,
it held a workshop on MAVA for teachers on June 15, 2013.
EcoClub and the NaUKMA Club of Graduates of Department of Economy
implemented joint project “Summer Internship 2013”.
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Areas of work
Biodiversity
BUILDING CAPACITY FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN UKRAINE: NETWORKING AND
EDUCATIONAL WORK (bio.ukma.edu.ua):
1. Round table for university lecturers
The round table was held on June 15, 2013 and was attended by over 40 lecturers
from the majority of Ukrainian regions, who discussed the importance of the
“Biodiversity Conservation” course. 90% of lecturers agreed that this course is
compulsory.
2. Round table for educators working in nature reserve
facilities
On April 24, 2013 round table “Building capacity for
conservation of biodiversity in Ukraine: making a network of
biodiversity conservation practitioners to raise environmental
awareness in nature reserve facilities brought together more
than 80 attendees from all over Ukraine. This was made
possible due to cooperation of the National Team of the
International Network of Lecturers and Practisers for
Biodiversity Conservation established by Green Wave, and
the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine.
Staff employed in nature reserve facilities of Ukraine gained new experience of
educational and teaching work during the round table held at the International
Environmental Forum “Environment for Ukraine”.
3. Round table for business
Round table was held on April 6, 2016
jointly with the UN Global Compact for 12
business representatives. The round table
provided a platform for discussion of
relevance and interaction between
business and natural ecosystems, impact
of business on biodiversity, and social and
corporate responsibility of business.
Representatives of Kyivstar and KPMG
shared their experience. The round table
resulted into preparation of a Roadmap
for business aimed to implement
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successful projects on biodiversity conservation.
4. Set of educational materials
12 modules (482 pages overall) on biodiversity conservation
were translated and adapted under the project “Building
Capacity for Biodiversity Conservation in Ukraine: Networking
and Awareness-Raising”. The materials are available at:
bio.ukma.edu.ua
5. International congress “Building Capacity for Biodiversity
Conservation”
Green Wave took part in international conference taking
place on February 12-13, 2013 in Villa de Leyva (Colombia)
and aimed at international exchange of opportunities and
best practices on biodiversity conservation. The congress was attended by
approximately 180 delegates, mostly from Latin America. EcoClub was actively
involved in the conference and presented interim results of the projects “Building
Capacity for Biodiversity Conservation in Ukraine: Networking and Awareness-Raising”
at the stand session. Green Wave also had a meeting with its partners from the
American Museum of Natural History (New York) and international network NCEP
(Network of Conservation Educators and Practitioners) from Peru.
SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCE “WONDERFUL WORLD”
School of Natural Science “Wonderful World” continued its
active work in 2013, and organised 3 lessons: spring
primroses (April 21), birds (June 15), and mushrooms
(November 8).
BIODIVERSE UKRAINE AT THE 1ST SQUARE OF THE NAUKMA
On December 14, 2013 the project won the UAH 3,300 grant of the NaUKMA Students
Board. Works were initially scheduled for spring 2014, but due to repair operations
part of the 1st square of the NaUKMA was dug up and damaged. The measures were
re-scheduled for spring and autumn of 2015.
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Climate
In 2014 EcoClub became a member of the Working Group on Climate
Change (climategroup.org.ua). Work in this area produced the following
outcomes:
Scientific practical workshop “Teaching Climate Change at Schools”
The workshop took place on July 3-5 in Kosiv, Ivano-Frankivsk Region. It was organised
by Green Wave jointly with the NECU and Working Group on Climate Change as part of
the Climate Forum East, and was supported by the European Union, Austrian Red
Cross, Austrian Development Agency, and World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
During the workshop teachers
with significant experience in
environmental education and
representatives of civil
organisations shared their
experience of teaching about
climate change at schools. The
workshop had an objective to
help the enthusiastic teachers
in their work with pupils, and,
specifically, help them
understand what and how to
teach.
Ukrainian translation of publication by N. Dudley et al. Dudley, N., Natural Solutions:
Protected areas helping people cope with climate change
The publication covers various aspects of climate change impact on protected areas
and opportunities provided by these areas to mitigate climate change.
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Environmental education
WASTE PAPER COLLECTION CAMPAIGN “WE HAVE A HOPE” FOR PUPILS’ NEEDS
The campaign “We Have a Hope!” was a part of Civil Initiative “Second Life: A Double
Good Deed” conducted jointly with Ukraine-wide civil organisation “Let’s Make
Ukraine Clean”. This campaign also involved charity collection of recyclable materials
(waste paper and plastic bottles). The proceeds obtained were used to buy office
equipment, deliver aid to schools in Eastern Ukraine, and to help children from the
ATO area.
The campaign “We Have a Hope” lasted from September 22 to October 3, and
resulted into 14 tons of collected recyclable materials and UAH 20,132 of proceeds.
On October 17 books and guidelines on the Ukrainian language and Maths,
construction materials, cups and plates were delivered to schools of Dobropillya,
Konstantynovka and Druzhkovka.
EcoClub Coordinator: Yulia Ivanchykova
WASTE SORTING AT THE NAUKMA
Upon initiative of students’ environmental organisation EcoClub GreenWave and in
partnership with State Enterprise Ukrekoresursy, the National University “Kyiv-Mohyla
Academy” initiated waste sorting at its premises in 2014.
EcoClub’s initiative regarding waste sorting was launched back in 2006, however its
full-scale implementation only came in 2013 when special containers for dry waste
were set up at the Academy. In April 2014 Ukrekoresursy provided the University with
special containers (made in Italy) for segregated waste in order to establish
recyclable waste collection points at the University’s premises.
The containers are black with blue lids and are made of recycled plastic. The lids
contain description of the type of waste the container is intended for. This waste
then gets to the sorting line, where it is finally segregated and sent for recycling.
Containers for dry waste are already installed in corridors and toilets inside all
buildings of the Academy. The staff are instructed to put this type of waste into
specially designated mesh containers.
Coordinator of waste sorting project at the NaUKMA: Tetyana Konchenko.
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SEPARATED COLLECTION OF BATTERIES AND LAMPS AT THE NAUKMA
Jointly with Civil Organisation “Ukrainian Ecological League”, a point of collection of
household batteries and energy-saving lamps (with further disposal) was organised at
the National University “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy” as part of the project “Disposal for
Batteries!”. There are two permanent points of collection: building No.3 (room 3-307)
and second square (near building No.2).
In 2014, over 9,000 batteries were collected for further disposal. Also, we collected
45 energy-saving luminescent lamps, part of which were sent for disposal to factory in
Gorlivka (before the beginning of military conflict in Eastern Ukraine), and the
remaining part is awaiting disposal in EcoClub’s office.
Project coordinator at the NaUKMA: Tetyana Konchenko
INITIATIVE “LET’S MAKE UKRAINE CLEAN!” IN 2013 AND 2014
On April 20, 2013 EcoClub “Green Wave” joined the initiative “Let’s Make Ukraine
Clean!” (part of the global movement “Let’s Do It World!”). Like in 2012, area of
EcoClub’s responsibility was Trukhaniv Island. The event gathered approximately 85
participants, who over 3 hours collected more than 150 bags of sorted waste, which
was then transported to production facilities of Ukrekoresursy for waste segregation.
Overall, 114,805 volunteers from 308 cities took part in the campaign on that day
across Ukraine, and collected 1,678.33 cubic meters of plastic bottles, 750.388 cubic
meters of glass, and 7,847.71 cubic meters of other waste.
In 2014, EcoClub coordinated 3 locations: Hydropark, Askold’s Grave and Trukhaniv
Island; these locations were cleaned by, correspondingly, 30, 35 and 200 people.
EcoClub was also coordinating actions at the Kyiv city level (approximately 4,500
participants).
ANTARCTIC PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
Green Wave and White Space organised an exhibition of Antarctic photography
brought to Ukraine by Atlantic Ocean Alliance and WWF (November 2014 – January
2015). This collection of professional photographs by J. Weller demonstrated the
beauty of this southernmost area and aimed to raise public awareness regarding to
need to conserve the ocean.
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Traditional annual events
Meeting of graduates of Department of Ecology at the NaUKMA, 2013 and 2014
Celebration of the New Year 2014 and 2015
Presentation of Green Wave to first-year students of the NaUKMA
Re-Art: Workshops on felting and valentine-making
Desperados: Hiking in the Crimean mountains, 2013
Green cinema
Meetings and events
Participation in parade “World without Fur”, November 29, 2014
Why is Ukraine blocking conservation of Antarctic seas? (Meeting with
international experts), September 17, 2014
Participation in 2014 Camp of Animal Rights Defenders, August 28, 2014
Let’s Talk EU! Meeting (in English) with Natalya Gozak and presentation of the
EU operational principles following her study visit to the EU Headquarters in
Brussels, May 27, 2014
Meeting with graduate of the NaUKMA Department of Ecology, Dzvenyslava
Kachur regarding South Africa’s policy on renewable energy, December 5, 2013
Discussion meeting with Jan Haverkamp, nuclear energy and energy policy
expert, Greenpeace International, April 25, 2013
“Rescued Tree Day” campaign, March 11-13, 2013
Earth Hour, March 2013
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Account balance as of 01.01.2013
398,785.78
Revenues in 2013
МАVA Fondation Pour La Nature 307,330.85
Mriya Agro Holding 2,000.00
Ayoron Centre for Resources and
Methodology
2,537.00
Financial proceeds from cash deposits 6,403.43
MATPA Foundation 23,563.01
Endowment interest 1,000.00
Total revenues in 2013 342,834.29
Expenses in 2013
Accounting 25,000.00
Design and support of website
bio.ukma.edu.ua
40,600.00
Stationery and consumables 11,951.09
Accommodation and meals for project
participants
70,270.00
Services of project coordinators and
consultants
169,318.19
Translators 34,942.26
Rental of premises 28,800.00
Transport 44,534.84
Editors 2,500.00
Equipment maintenance 2,383.00
Sightseeing tours 150.00
Bank fees 3,673.69
Various expenses financed from
endowment proceeds (posters,
decoupage materials)
909.00
Total expenses in 2013 435,032.07
Account balance as of 01.01.2014 306,588.00
Revenues in 2014
Sun Inbev Ukraine 8,000.00
NECU 52,750.00
YouGift 640.00
Financial proceeds from cash deposits 1,855.43
Charity contributions 101,250.00
Translation difference 76,275.47
Endowment interest 1,000.00
Total revenues in 2014 241,770.90
Expenses in 2014
Accounting 26,000.00
Support of website bio.ukma.edu.ua 14,400.00
Stationery and consumables 4,340.00
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Accommodation and meals for project
participants
115,800.00
Services of project coordinators and
consultants
146,556.83
Translators 13,190.35
Lease of premises 35,200.00
Transport 8,560.02
Printing 139,000.00
Sightseeing tours 100.00
Bank fees 4,274.56
Taxes and salaries 7,854.13
Total expenses in 2014 515,275.89
Account balance as of 01.01.2015 33,083.01
Total revenues in 2013-2014 584,605.19
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Our team
Baskov Les
Gordiyenko Olena
Gorpenyuk Max
Gozak Natalya
Ivanchykova Yulia
Konchenko Tetyana
Kovbasko Oleksandra
Kovtun Kateryna
Krasiyev Oleksandr
Krus Antonina
Makarchuk Sergiy
Potyomkina Kseniya
Starenka Anastasiya
Tarasova Olena
Trofimova Marta
Shapovalenko Anna
Shlapak Mykola
Vilde Anna
Zhovtenko Anna