YEREVAN. – The final event of “Green School” will be held in Yerevan Zoo on Friday. “Green School” project is implemented by the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) with the support of The Coca-Cola Foundation.

In 2010, the initial pilot project of Green School was successfully implemented at #10 intermediate school in Vanadzor. The pilot project was followed by the extension of the “Green School” project due to the support of Coca-Cola Foundation.

Around 200 students will participate in the final awarding ceremony. They come from intermediate school #4 in Dilijan, B. Margaryan School #2 in Ayntap, K. Soghomonyan School #2 in Vedi and the intermediate schools of Goght and Urtsadzor.

The Deputy Minister for Nature Protection, Mr. Khachik Hakobyan as well as representatives of the Coca-Cola Foundation, the National Institute of Education, and several environmental NGOs will be among the special guests.

The results of the project within the last six months will be summarized during the event. Schoolchildren and teachers who actively participated in the project will be awarded certificates and prizes. The best school will be awarded the “Green School” title symbolizing the school’s commitment to a green lifestyle.