The EMC Foundation, through its E-STEM Program, continues to strengthen environmental education and awareness by collaborating with thirty environmental clubs across Guyana, with the support of 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, Beterverwagting Secondary, Plaisance Primary, Chateau Margot Primary, La Bonne Intention Secondary, and Open Doors School.
During October 2025, the Foundation expanded its reach by partnering with five additional clubs. These are La Bonne Intention Secondary School, Beterverwagting Secondary School, Plaisance Primary School, Chateau Margot Primary School, and Tuschen Secondary School, furthering its mission to empower youth through environmental science and technology education.
For the Primary ‘Ecosystems’ Work Plan for October 2025, the topics completed were Ecosystems, Food Chains, Camera Traps, Maps and Drones, Global Positioning Systems, Maps and Compasses, and Plant Identification. The club members learned about the types of ecosystems, threats to the ecosystems, and measures to protect these ecosystems. They learned about food chains, their various parts and the organisms involved, as well as how animals are adapted for their various habitats. They learned about how camera traps, drones and GPS can protect ecosystems and animals. The club members drew pictures, created posters and dioramas, watched videos and presentations and engaged in class discussions.
At the Secondary level, the focus was on Ecosystem Components and Interactions, the topics completed were Ecosystem Components and Interactions, Biodiversity, Interdependence and Relationships, Plant Identification and Preservation and Plant Adaptations. The club members explored the parts of an ecosystem, types of ecosystems and various cycles which make an ecosystem work. They learned about the various biodiversity found in ecosystems, the various cycles and relationships that they comprise. They also learned about plants and the various features they have adapted to aid in their survival. The club members created posters, created presentations, watched videos and engaged in class discussions.
Throughout the month, over 150 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.