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Association Eco-Sys Action was awarded the Golden CA by French bank Credit Agricole in the Environment category.
This prize highlights Eco-Sys Action contribution to sustainable development and its work in enabling people help themselves to the benefits of the environment. The trophy was received by Philippe Gavotto, Eco-Sys Action Director, who explained during his speech how Eco-Sys Action is all about long-term actions. Eco-Sys Action action with kids and cheetahs in Kenya was also explained. This message will be relayed via a video by Credit Agricole nationwide.
World-acclaimed cartoonist Wil Raymakers was the special guest of the foundation and launched the ESWD "Art for Kidz" project. Wil shared lots of humorous stories and it was a great time for all. Kids were overwhelmed by his "Ox Tales" stories which are some of the funniest tales in the animal kingdom. His books have been a fantastic communication tool, and definitely show that humour has no borders and can be appreciated by everyone!
Before her trip to visit Eco-Sys project in Kenya, KLM gate agent Sandra Raymakers was able to collect US$2,000 through donations from her colleagues. This amount will go directly to help Eco-Sys Kids Project and cheetah conservation in this East Africa nation.
It was a wonderful and spontaneous action from Sandra, definitely an inspiration for all. Thanks to everyone who pitched in and be sure that every euro will be wisely spent and go to help our projects!
Eco-Sys Action was invited by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to this conference jointly organised by UNEP, the Olympic Committee and Bocog, the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2008 Olympic Games.
Participants from all over the world exchanged ideas and experiences on how sporting events can become sustainable. Speeches from the Torino Organizing Committee and Rio de Janeiro 2007 PanAmerican Games Committee were among the most interesting. In his keynote address, Jacques Rogge, president of the IOC reminded everyone of the need for sport to be more meaningful and environment-friendly.