EU stages puppet show on the sidelines of UNEA-6

The performance tackled plastic pollution in oceans and highlighted shared EU values of individual and communal responsibility for environmental conservation. It followed the story of Leo, a young sea turtle looking for a place he can call home. Along the way, Leo faces obstacles and learns valuable lessons about the environment, perseverance, determination, and the importance of joint action.

EU Delegation to Kenya

350 children were present at the event, with students also coming from Farasi Lane Primary School and Lower Kabete Primary School. Through the interactive component of the play, the children learnt the importance of preserving ecosystems and the important motto “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”.

The show was staged on the sidelines of the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6). The Assembly is taking place from 26 to 1 March, and focuses on how multilateralism can help tackle the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. It is an opportunity for world governments, civil society groups, the scientific community and the private sector to shape the global environmental policy.

EU Delegation to Kenya

Astrid Schomaker, Director for Sustainable Development of the European Union Directorate General for Environment attended the show and interacted with the children. She welcomed the positive engagements on how to reduce plastic pollution in oceans.

EU Delegation to Kenya

Shradha Shah from Pam Goldings Properties also distributed brown bag lunch boxes and snacks to the children.