Blog feedSustainable Development in Scotland and Malawi
October 6th, 2009Scottish secondary school pupils involved in the Eco Schools Scotland programme ran a conference at the Scottish Parliament this week, at which Schools Minister Keith Brown was the invited guest speaker. Events such as these provide a means of showcasing the interest and action of young people concerned about environmental issues such as Climate Change.
A BBC web article “Malawi windmill boy with big fans” provides an update on the Malawian teenager who built electric windmills from junk to provide an electricity supply for his village. A book telling his story, entitled “The Boy who harnessed the Wind“, is available and may inspire others to innovate.