In response to environmental problems that have emerged alongside rapid economic growth, since 2006 the Chinese government has been promoting the principle of joining economic development with environmental protection. Due to various environmental measures, environmental awareness has been rising, especially among people living in urban areas. There is also growing interest in solar power and other forms of renewable energy.
In April 2009, KTST launched "Eco-Lessons," with the aim of supporting environmental conservation in China.
Presented on the theme of solar power, Eco-Lessons are incorporated into school education. The classes are designed to deepen understanding of environment issues and energy, and thereby nurture consideration for the planet. Similar classes have been held in Japan since 2003.
In presenting classes in China, KTST employees themselves use know-how acquired in Japan to teach at schools in the cities of Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai and Shenzhen. So far, more than 1,600 children at 14 schools have taken part in the classes.
Every class has deepened children's interest in the mechanism of solar power, environmental problems and other issues. All classes have been very lively, with children raising many questions and otherwise taking active part.
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