bp today presented a book titled "Green Skills for Kids" in the Azerbaijani language (“Uşaqlar üçün yaşıl biliklər”) as part of its commitment to supporting the country’s sustainable development and educational excellence.
The goal of this project is to foster a culture of sustainability by educating children and developing specific skills at the preschool, elementary, and secondary school levels.
The book is intended to serve as a vital resource for parents, educators, and young learners eager to make a meaningful impact on the environment.
“By cultivating environmental awareness and skills, children can grow into engaged and responsible citizens, empowered to make sustainable choices that contribute to the protection of our planet for future generations.
”“As climate change and environmental issues increasingly impact our planet, it is crucial to educate children about sustainable living and environmentally friendly practices. By fostering green skills from an early age, we empower children to become environmentally conscious citizens capable of making a positive impact on our world.”
The book presents essential topics related to green skills, such as the fundamentals of sustainable development, energy conservation, water management, waste reduction and recycling, sustainable living, sustainable construction, and the green economy. Its content is presented in a simple and engaging manner, making it accessible for children.
The 168-page book consists of nine chapters and a conclusion, ensuring a comprehensive yet accessible approach to developing green skills. Each chapter of the book includes relevant local and international legislative acts, presented in a language that children can easily understand. The book also features illustrations, interactive activities and games to capture children’s interest and encourage active participation, as well as an explanatory vocabulary of environmental terminology and other useful content.
The publication is bp’s gift to local schools, libraries and relevant academic institutions.
The total cost of the project including the development and publication of the book is around 41,500 AZN ($24,400).
The project was implemented by GEM CSR Consulting LLC. The author of the book is Liya Bayramova.
Notes to editors
bp has been present in Azerbaijan for 32 years safely, efficiently and reliably operating major oil and gas exploration, development and transportation projects. To date, together with its co-venturers, bp has invested more than $85 billion into projects it operates in the country. In Azerbaijan, we are committed to supporting sustainability efforts focusing on the areas where we believe we can make the most difference.
Our extensive social investment activities and capacity-building efforts in the country have had a positive impact and brought tangible benefits to people, improving their lives and making a difference.
Our social investments cover such areas as building local capabilities, education, development of communities, local enterprises, the environment, sporting potential as well as research and promotion of the country’s rich cultural heritage. Overall, since the start, bp itself and together with its co-venturers in the joint ventures that bp operates in Azerbaijan, has spent around $111 million on social investment projects in this country.
In Azerbaijan, bp directly employs around 2,401 Azerbaijani citizens who make over 90 per cent of the company’s professional staff.
For more information about bp and its co-venturers’ social investment projects please visit the bp Azerbaijan site at www.bp.com/azerbaijan.
Tamam Bayatly at bp’s press office in Baku
Telephone: (+994 12) 525 58 95