Bayer encourages young artists to paint a promising future
Last updated 05/11/2008 17:02:29
Bayer encourages young artists to paint a promising future
Pharmaceutical and chemicals corporation Bayer and the United Nations environment programme's regional office for North America (UNEP RONA) have continued their second year of their partnership in the US to bring the International Children's Painting Competition (ICPC) to school children nationwide, raising environmental awareness and fostering science literacy.
Climate Change – Our Challenge is this year's theme and students between the ages six-to-14 are invited to learn more about climate change and express that knowledge creatively through art.
Bayer Corporation's ICPC partnership with UNEP RONA is part of the company's national award-winning Making Science Make Sense(R) initiative that advances science literacy across the United States through inquiry-based, hands-on science learning, employee volunteerism and public education.
The students' paintings are expected to focus on the impact of global warming on the planet, as well as concrete actions people can take, such as using renewable energy and eco-friendly light bulbs, planting trees, sharing vehicles and using public transportation, among others.
Source: CSR Wire