The EMC Foundation, through its E-STEM Program, continues to strengthen environmental education and awareness by collaborating with thirty-six environmental clubs across Guyana. These include Queen’s College, The Bishop’s High School, St. Stanislaus College, St. Rose’s High School, Marian Academy (Primary and Secondary), School of the Nations (Primary and Secondary), Saxacalli Primary, De Hoop Primary, Little Biaboo Primary, St. Cuthbert’s Mission Primary and Secondary, Moraikobai Primary, Santa Aratak Primary, Wakapau Secondary, Warapoka Primary and Secondary, Georgetown International Academy (Primary and Secondary), Open Doors Centre, Tapakuma Primary School, Rosignol Primary, Mashabo Primary, La Bonne Intention Secondary, Lake Mainstay Primary and Secondary, Beterverwagting Primary and Secondary, Plaisance Primary and Secondary, Tutorial High School, Chateau Margot Primary, Abram Zuil Secondary, Tuschen Secondary, and Lake Capoey Primary.
In December 2025, the Foundation expanded its reach through partnerships with two additional clubs, Abram Zuil Secondary School and Lake Capoey Primary School, further advancing its mission to empower youth through environmental science and technology education. An additional fourteen clubs also expressed interest in joining the E-STEM Program.
For the Primary Ecosystems Work Plan in December 2025, the topics completed included Ecosystems, Maps and Drones, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Plant Identification, Plant Adaptations, and Animal Adaptations. Club members were introduced to camera traps as tools for monitoring wildlife, learning about their parts, uses, and setup methods, and understanding their importance in studying animal behaviour and supporting conservation efforts.
Students were also trained in the parts, functions, and applications of drones for environmental monitoring, mapping, and disaster response, with sessions covering safety procedures, equipment setup, and basic flight practice. Lessons on plant adaptations explored how species adjust to different environments through structural, physiological, and behavioural traits, using real-world examples such as cacti, mangroves, and water lilies. This learning was reinforced through field activities and a plant adaptation identification assessment. As part of the Animal Identification and Animal Adaptation lessons, club members learned to classify animals as vertebrates and invertebrates and explored their ecological roles, including their importance as pollinators.
Throughout the program, students created drawings, posters, and dioramas, viewed educational videos and presentations, and actively participated in class discussions. Field trips allowed them to conduct hands-on plant and animal identification exercises and to further examine plant and animal adaptations within natural environments.
Club members also learned about the different types of ecosystems, the threats they face, and practical measures for protecting them. They explored food chains and food webs, the organisms involved, and how animals are adapted to survive in specific habitats. Additionally, they examined how maps, compasses, and GPS technology can support the protection of ecosystems and wildlife.
Over forty students participated in the program during the month, engaging in presentations, discussions, and creative projects that fostered curiosity, critical thinking, and practical understanding of environmental science. These experiences strengthened students’ awareness of key issues such as pollution prevention, composting, and water quality, while encouraging them to 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’s E-STEM Program is being implemented with the support of the ExxonMobil Foundation.
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.