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A visit to Tsinghua University where the youngsters saw the latest technologies used in the building to save energy. The most innovative was how the angle of the window panes automatically changed to allow only the required light to enter. |
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The Eco-buildings in the Shanghai Environment-Friendly Buildings Project, which has remote controlled window shades and a device that maintains the temperature in the house by using Geo-thermal energy. |
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The Dongtan National Nature Reserve where amid the wetlands and the habitat of the migratory birds are renewable energy projects like Wind Farms. |
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The Community Sewage water treatment plant in Chongqing, which treats sewage water by natural processes by passing it through the roots of various plants. The process does not require any chemicals and the treated water is used in a fishery. |
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In Guangzhou, where the young climate change ambassadors discussed the Food Mile, which is the distance the food travels to reach your table. This was followed by a competition to make a fruit salad with the local fruits. |
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The Guangzhou Waste to Energy Plant where they convert the waste of the city to electrical energy. This can be used to solve the waste disposal problem of Indian cities. |
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The Castle Peak and Black Point power plants, which are trying to shift to cleaner fuels and are investing money on pollution control devices to save the environment. |
The Association of British Scholars (ABS) is a forum in India created for the networking of all those who have studied or trained in the United Kingdom. With 25 chapters across most major cities in the country, the ABS works closely with the British Council and contributes towards society’s development by sharing knowledge and expertise through relevant programmes from time to time for various target audiences, thereby enhancing Indo-UK relationships.
Inaugurating the All-India Conference of the ABS held on 21 and 22 August 2008 at Kumarakom in Kerala, Mr Rod Pryde, Director British Council India and Sri Lanka, praised the network for their “tremendous energy, enthusiasm and commitment towards society” exemplified through the “huge range and variety of social, educational and cultural programmes” the ABS organises. Mr Pryde also asked the ABS to explore how it could join hands with the British Council in its work in India and reach out to wider audiences in the country.
Attended by over 22 ABS representatives from different parts of the country and 11 officers of the British Council in India, the conference was an opportunity for ABS chapter representatives to meet, share and learn best practices. At the end of the successful two-day conference the ABS decided that they would, apart from their own chapter programmes, be very happy to engage in joint programmes, supported by the British Council, focussing on the following areas:
English and Communication Skills:
As a means to narrow the gap between education and employment among young people.
Climate Change – Low Carbon Futures:
Taking forward important messages on climate change to younger audiences and how to contribute towards mitigating its impact.
Education:
To continue to provide selfdevelopment opportunities through relevant programmes to young audiences.
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