Roots & Shoots Chengdu

To launch environmental education and environmental protection projects addressing the importance of environmental protection, and striving for sustainable development.

Goals

We focus on inspiring and educating young people to pay attention to the local environment. We launch various activities to promote environmental protection and encourage young people to communicate with adults and participate in community activities.

Major Projects

• 2008, “I am proud of my homeland” Rural Youth Environmental Education Project
• 2008, “New Homeland” Project on post-earthquake reconstruction
• 2010, “Hongyuan Anqu Environmental Education Project”
• 2011, “Kai County Zishui Community Waste Dealing and Water Resource Protection Pilot Project”
• 2006, “Environmental Education to People Living around Natural Conservation Areas” Project
• Major Achievements and Awards
• 2010, “China Social Innovation Award” award nomination

Major Funders

Chinese Red Cross Foundation, Vantone Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Foundation, Winrock International, Chevron Texaco (雪佛龙德士古能源有限公司)

Major Partners

Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy, Chinese Red Cross Foundation, Chevron Texaco, Narada Foundation, RARE Conservation, WWF, SEE Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Foundation, CEEC（国家环保部宣教中心）

Distinctions

We build on the idea of an “Ecological Community” to foster a sense of community, collaborate with other organizations in the field of urban planning, and hold youth environmental education projects.