The EMC Foundation, through its E-STEM Program, continues to strengthen environmental education and awareness by collaborating with twenty-seven environmental clubs across Guyana. The E-STEM Program is now being supported by the ExxonMobil Foundation. These include Queen’s College, The Bishop’s High School, St. Stanislaus College, St. Rose’s High, Marian Academy Primary and Secondary, School of the Nations Primary and Secondary, Saxacalli Primary, De Hoop Primary, Little Biaboo Primary, St. Cuthbert’s Primary and Secondary, Moraikobai Primary, Santa Aratak Primary, Wakapau Secondary, Warapoka Primary and Secondary, Georgetown International Academy Primary and Secondary, Tapakuma Lake Primary, Lake Mainstay Primary and Secondary, Mashabo Primary School, Rosignol Primary School, La Bonne Intention Secondary, and Open Doors School.
During September 2025, the Foundation expanded its reach by partnering with four additional clubs. These are La Bonne Intention Secondary School, Rosignol Primary School, Mashabo Primary School, and Lake Mainstay Primary and Secondary Schools, furthering its mission to empower youth through environmental science and technology education.
For the Primary ‘Ecosystems’ Work Plan, students explored Ecosystems, Food Chains, and Animal Adaptations, learning about the importance of conservation, how energy flows through food chains, and how animals adapt to their habitats. Under the ‘Responsible Waste Management’ theme, students studied Air Quality Monitoring and Recycling, discovering ways to reuse materials and monitor pollution levels. Activities included poster and diorama creation, class discussions, and hands-on demonstrations that encouraged creativity and environmental responsibility.
At the Secondary level, the focus was on Ecosystem Components and Interactions, Ecosystem Functions and Nutrient Cycles, and Types of Ecosystems. Club members examined how biotic and abiotic factors interact, studied nutrient cycles like carbon and nitrogen, and identified terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Sessions featured interactive videos, group discussions, and poster-making to reinforce learning.
Throughout the month, over 180 students participated in the program, engaging in presentations, discussions, and creative projects that fostered both curiosity and practical understanding of the environment. These experiences not only deepened students’ scientific understanding but also inspired them to think critically about their role in protecting the planet. Students demonstrated awareness of key issues such as pollution prevention, composting, and water quality, while discussing ways they could contribute to a cleaner, greener future within their schools and communities.
The EMC Foundation remains committed to empowering youth through environmental education, ensuring that the next generation is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and passion to experience, connect, and act for a sustainable Guyana.
The EMC Foundation was established by Mr. Shyam Nokta, winner of the 2022 Anthony N Sabga Award for Entrepreneurship. The Foundation works to support environmental awareness and education in Guyana by promoting activities which encourage a greater understanding of the environment, creating a network to connect like-minded persons, and providing opportunities to experience Guyana’s rich natural environment