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Bayer Young Environmental Envoy, Malaysia
The BYEE is a global environment education program for the youth organized by Bayer and the United Nations Environment Program with the aim of developing young environmental leaders and boosting the level of environmental awareness among the youth. For Malaysia, this is the third year into this program.
Two young Malaysian students will be selected to attend a field trip to Germany at the end of 2008, as part of the BYEE program. The program in Malaysia is supported by the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).
Two young Malaysian students will be selected to attend a field trip to Germany at the end of 2008, as part of the BYEE program. The program in Malaysia is supported by the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).
About the partner organization
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) formerly known as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia was founded in 1971 through the merger of Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Malaya and Agriculture College in Serdang, Selangor. The Department of Environmental Sciences has been upgraded to become the Faculty of Environmental Studies, now the only academic body offering degrees in environment in Malaysia at the Bachelor, Masters and Doctoral levels.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) formerly known as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia was founded in 1971 through the merger of Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Malaya and Agriculture College in Serdang, Selangor. The Department of Environmental Sciences has been upgraded to become the Faculty of Environmental Studies, now the only academic body offering degrees in environment in Malaysia at the Bachelor, Masters and Doctoral levels.
Eligibility Details
Think green and win a free trip for yourself! If you are between 18-24, studying in an institute of higher learning in Peninsular Malaysia, and are passionate about environmental protection, then take up the challenge to become a Bayer Young Environmental Envoy!
In not more than 1,000 words, write an essay on an environmental issue or problem in your school or community and how you have addressed it. You may describe the activities, studies, projects and other works that you have carried out which are related to it.
In not more than 1,000 words, write an essay on an environmental issue or problem in your school or community and how you have addressed it. You may describe the activities, studies, projects and other works that you have carried out which are related to it.
Selection Process
The envoys will be selected in four stages. In the first stage, students need to complete and submit an application form and the required essay. In the second stage, the short-listed candidates will be selected to appear before a judging panel, from which 10-12 students will be selected and conferred the title of Bayer Young Environmental Envoy. The environmental envoys will be asked to attend the BYEE Eco-Camp in June this year. As the third stage of selection, the Eco-Camp will be a platform for them to have in-depth discussions about sustainable development issues with environmental experts. At end of the Eco-Camp and in the final stage, all finalists will be asked to make a presentation before a panel of judges using the knowledge they have gained from the Eco-Camp. The top two most deserving Bayer Young Environmental Envoys will be awarded the trip to Germany.
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