Dear organisers of Champions of the Earth Awards 2010, I am happy to share this testimonial with you. Environment Online – ENO is a global virtual school and network for sustainable development where schools around the world study about their local environment, spread the results of learning locally in their communities and also do concrete deeds for the environment. Teacher Mika Vanhanen founded the ENO Programme in 2000. It is his lifetime achievement. ENO programme is an example how one person can make a difference.
Mr Vanhanen is an extraordinary person and truly a man with mission. His
enthusiastic attitude and assistance has empowered teachers and students to
work actively around the world. Owing to him, about 100 000 students and 20 000
teachers in 124 countries have studied environmental issues during past ten
years. About 5 million trees have been planted by ENO schools since 2004.
Schools in developing countries have co-operated with schools in developed
countries. They have been also supported by local communities. WWF Finland |