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What is TUNZA?
TUNZA is a word in Kiswahili (the common language of most East African countries) that means to “treat with care”.
The programme is based on a strategy that aims to provide young people with information and tools on how to “treat Mother Earth with care” and how to Act for a better world.
UNEP works in partnership with Children from all over the world. Children are represented by Junior Board which is elected every 2 years during UNEP’s TUNZA International Children’s Conference.
Tunza Regional Children's Conference on the Environment
The Regional Children’s Conference in Cameroon that will take place from 30 July to 2 August 2007, will discuss a varity of topics concerning Africa and the environment.
The main themes of discussion will be:
- Climate change and food security;
- Forest and biodiversity (including a visit to a forest), and the Survival of the Great Apes;
- Water (clean water and sanitation, situation in slums and other poor areas due to the lack of water and sanitation;
- Waste management and recycling;
- Dry lands and Deserts (including information on the Billion Tree Campaign).
To learn more about TUNZA, click here (external link)
Impact the Forums through Voices of Youth
You can also join in the discussion on Voices of Youth by posting your comments on Climate Change and on Land Degradation and Water