On October 11, 2024, the EMC Foundation hosted a ‘Pollution to Solutions’ workshop with students from The Bishop’s High School Environmental Club. The workshop featured a detailed presentation on pollution, exploring its different types, sources, and impacts on the environment and human health. After the presentation, students and a teacher engaged in an interactive discussion with the EMC Foundation team—comprising Board Member, Malisa Nokta, Projects Officer, Sarah Singh, and Projects Assistant, Abigail Gobin.
Facilitated by Sarah Singh, the session encouraged the students to be vocal about their views and concerns. They actively shared their ideas on tackling pollution and the environmental challenges they see in their school and community. Their enthusiasm created a collaborative atmosphere, where they collectively brainstormed solutions.
As a follow-up from the workshop, the students will work together to develop and implement an action plan aimed at reducing pollution in their school environment. This plan will help them to undertake actions to address pollution, with the ongoing support of the EMC Foundation.
The students expressed gratitude to the EMC Foundation team and requested more sessions to continue raising awareness of environmental issues. This workshop not only fostered critical thinking but also provided a platform for students to take meaningful actions, one step at a time, toward a cleaner, healthier future.
Sarah Singh Facilitating the Workshop
Mrs. Malisa Nokta and Students during the Workshop
Students Making Contributions during the Workshop
The EMC Foundation was established by Mr. Shyam Nokta, winner of the 2022 Anthony N Sabga Award for Entrepreneurship. The Foundation works to support environmental awareness and education in Guyana by promoting activities which encourage a greater understanding of the environment, creating a network to connect like-minded persons, and providing opportunities to experience Guyana’s rich natural environment.