The Green Student Council (Chinese: 綠色學生聯會) is an non-profit organisation concerning local environmental problems that was founded in August 1993, in Hong Kong, China. Members include accountants, teachers and lawyers, as well as university students. They are expected to bring the idea of environmental protection to the fields they are in.
The organisation organises gatherings for members to promote public awareness of environmental issues through publications and the Internet, as well as to meet and share with like-minded people.
For 'the promotion of public awareness', various campaigns are held, such as demonstrations and relay runs, so as to raise public awareness and to convey green messages to the government departments.
For 'informing the public', the council frequently updates the information concerning environmental protection in their webpage. It also publicizes its bulletin regularly.
For 'the maintenance of friendship', the group organizes activities like field trips, hiking, camping, and meeting. Through these activities, the members can gather regularly. They can also understand existing environmental problems more thoroughly, learn how to protect and appreciate the environment, and share views on how to protect nature.
Anyone who would like to join the organisation or be a volunteer in any activities can freely register on the website. There is also a forum where everyone can share their opinions.
Read more about Green Student Council: Early History, Opinions, Publicity
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