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In the Clean up the World Report for 2009, The Singapore Scout Association (TSSA) was recognised for its enormous work in international costal clean-up in Tampines District.

“The youth [became] more environmentally aware about the proper disposal of waste”, said Nicholas Koh of SSA’s Tampines District.

On its third year now, TSSA participated in the International Coastal Clean Up in Singapore’s Pasir Ris Park starting which gathered approximately 100 volunteers in removing 180 kgs of waste from a 1.87k, of coastline. While the clean up was taking place, awater testing program was running along with education on marine conservation.

Through their efforts, the Singapore Scouts were able to clean up coastlines, waterways and mangroves. In addition, local youth were educated on the importance of marine conservation, allowing them to connect with others in their community.

This helped both to maintain the health of the local eco system to create and raise awareness amgonst the local community about the importance of proper waste disposal.

This international coastal clean up project was part of the Clean Up the World Report for 2009, which is a global campaign that inspires and empowers communities to clean up, fix up and conserve their environment. In partnership with United Nations Environment Programme, it mobilisies an estimated 35 million people across 120 countries. Other Scout organisations also features in the report were The Scout Association of Guyana and Scouts Association of Zimbabwe.

Due to its support to Clean up the World, WOSM was recognised as a key ‘All’. Scout activities are highlighted in the report ranging from cleaning up small villages to national clean up events. Across many regions, communities also implemented recycling programmes, energy conservation, tree planting and awareness raising activities. Last year, Scouts in over 22 countries took part in CUW activities.

Text: APS Magazine May/June Issue (View the scanned picture here)