Founding Partner - Goldman Sachs Gao Hua
Gold Sponsors - Swire Pacific Limited., Suzlon Energy, Li & Fung (1906) Foundation Limited
Silver Sponsor - ZeShan Foundation
Sustainable Bronze Sponsor - Arcandor AG
Bronze Sponsor – Biostarch Technology, Starbucks
Carbon Calculator Sponsor – BP
Media Partner - Oglivy
PR Partner - ClairePR
Website Partner - Sohu
From developing electric cars to harnessing the wind, China is fast becoming a key player in energy innovation. The Chinese government has called for a reduced dependence on coal, and aims for 10% of national energy consumption to be generated from renewable sources by 2010. In 2009, the Green Long March seeks to lead positive action around how we produce, use and conserve energy. This year’s March will feature educational campaigns that promote creative energy solutions in homes, schools, businesses across China. Additionally, small sponsor-funded grants, Green Seed Awards, will be awarded to outstanding youth-led community projects.
Marching Forward: GLM 2009
2009 is a pivotal year for the Green Long March to build on the accomplishments of the past two years and enhance long-term outcomes along each route. In 2009 the GLM aims to:
- Mobilize youth and communities to reduce carbon emissions and tackle climate change
- Conduct national and regional training programs on key energy issues for student environmentalists
- Strengthen information-sharing across university environmental networks
Solutions In Action: Case Study
The Case Study program provides a framework for students to identify and explore in depth an energy-related success story in their region. The success story can be in either a rural or an urban area and include any one of a broad range of topics including alternative forms of energy and energy conservation measures such as green universities, green audits, and energy-ef?cient lighting. Each of the 20 participating universities will conduct at least one case study, and 30 additional case studies will be conducted around Beijing. Students will spend up to one week in each community to not only document the energy success, but also to understand it in the context of the local environment, culture and economy. After the GLM is over, case studies will be made available to the public on websites, newsletters, and other GLM publications.
New Growth: Green Seed Award
The Green Seed Awards program seeks to spark green action across China and foster student leadership. Based on assessments and evidence gathered from research of a community, or from studies of their campus communities, selected students will receive awards for small scale projects that support meaningful community action on energy issues. Award criteria will include potential impact, feasibility, budget and evidence of cooperation between community leaders and GLM volunteers.
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