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| July 14, 2008
Alcoa Foundation Assists World Scouting in Launch of World Environment Education Program
At 38th World
Scout Conference in Korea
GENEVA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scouts from all over the world have traveled to Jeju Island, Korea to
attend the 38th World Scouting Conference,
which begins today. During this ‘General
Assembly’ of Scouting –
taking place from July 14 – 18 –
delegates of all National Scout Organizations will discuss and decide on
a wide range of topics and projects important to Scouting. Among these
topics is the launch of the new World Scout Environment Programme
developed with support of the Alcoa Foundation.
Alcoa Foundation’s support of the World
Organization of the Scout Movement started in 2006 with a two year $
205,000 grant aimed at the development of a joint program on
environmental sustainability awareness creation. In close cooperation
with various European Alcoa specialists and NGO’s
the Scout’s Environment Education Task Team
has developed and tested several tools and processes to make Scouts
around the world even more environmentally conscious. Already several of
these tools have been put into practice at last year’s
World Scout Jamboree in the UK. At the same time, specific environmental
and nature conservation projects in major European countries have been
implemented.
World Scout Environment Badge
Among the tools to be officially launched at the World Scout Conference
are a ready-to-use Environmental Education toolkit and a new World Scout
Environment Badge program encouraging networks for environment education
amongst National Scout Organizations and partners.
Making a difference
“It has been a real pleasure working with the
Scouts for the past two years and it gives us great pride seeing our
joint efforts now being officially launched at this Conference in front
of hundreds of future leaders,” says Rudi
Huber, President Alcoa European Region. “By
using Alcoa Foundation resources wisely and reaching out to NGO’s
– such as the World Organization of the Scout
Movement (WOSM) – we are truly making an
impact.” Luc Panissod, Acting Secretary
General of WOSM added: “The launch of the new
World Scout Environment toolkit, program and badge is very exciting for
the Organisation. It is the opportunity for Scouts around the world to
learn about and focus on key environmental issues affecting the world
today and help to create a better world by being prepared to respect and
value the environment. This has always been a fundamental part of
Scouting and its values so, although in some ways we are going 'back to
basics' by drawing attention to the topic, we are taking a renewed
approach to make it relevant and adaptable for National Scout
Organizations around the world.”
The World Scout Conference
The World Scout Conference is the governing body, the "general assembly"
of Scouting, and is composed of all the members of the National Scout
Organizations. Its function is to consider the policy and standards of
the Scout Movement throughout the world, formulate the general policy of
the World Organization and take the action required to further the
purpose of the Movement. Taking place every three years, this year's 38th
World Scout Conference is being held on Jeju Island, South Korea.
About the World Organization of the Scout Movement
The Scout Movement is a non-partisan movement of 28 million active
volunteers in a world network of local groups that belong to National
Scout Organizations in 160 countries. The World Organization of the
Scout Movement is an independent, non-profit organisation at the service
of the Scout Movement, composed of its national organisations. It has
had consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social
Council since 1947. It is recognized by the majority of UN agencies and
governments and works in collaboration with other agents in the world of
education and civil society. Scouting is a educational social force that
takes action on environment at local and international levels. It is a
leading global movement for advocacy in the following fields:
- The promotion of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals
- Sustainable development
- Protection of the environment
About Alcoa Foundation
Alcoa Foundation is a separately constituted nonprofit U.S. corporate
foundation with assets of approximately $504 million. Its mission is to
actively invest in the quality of life in Alcoa communities worldwide.
Throughout its history, the Foundation has been a source of positive
community change and enhancement, with over $465 million invested since
1952. To learn more about Alcoa Foundation, visit www.alcoa.com
under Community.
About Alcoa
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) is the world leader in the production and management of
primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina combined, through its
active and growing participation in all major aspects of the industry.
Alcoa serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and
construction, commercial transportation and industrial markets, bringing
design, engineering, production and other capabilities of Alcoa's
businesses to customers. In addition to aluminum products and components
including flat-rolled products, hard alloy extrusions, and forgings,
Alcoa also markets Alcoa® wheels, fastening
systems, precision and investment castings, and building systems. The
company has 97,000 employees in 34 countries and has been named one of
the top most sustainable corporations in the world at the World Economic
Forum in Davos, Switzerland. More information can be found at www.alcoa.com.
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