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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

(DES/RUPP)

 

 

I.                   Introduction

 

1.     Background: A group of students who graduated from AIT in the field of environment, masters degree, formed DES in 2000. In 1999, the origin of DES was the Environment Studies Unit. DES has been teaching the basic concepts of environment and introducing some existing events in Cambodia to the 1st year students of every department of the RUPP. Among these courses, it has introduced lectures and knowledge about the Mekong River. Moreover, it has encouraged and promoted students to participate in environmental activities.

 

2. Objectives

 

·         To provide higher environmental knowledge and awareness to students.

·         To study and research existing environmental problems.

 

3. Counterparts/partners: Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP), Ministry of Education Youth and Sport, Ministry of Environment.

 

4. Activities: Teaching1st year students; developing a curriculum for an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science; lecture notes development; conducting research.

 

5. Location: Royal University of Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh

 

 

II. The Activities Related to Mekong:

 

1. Current Activities: informing students about the geographical area of the Mekong, Mekong issues and the existing environmental issues.

 

2. Future Activities:          Will conduct research related to the Mekong River, combined with the current activities.

 

 

III. Contact Details

 

- Contacted person

: Ms. Va Dany, Coordinator

- Address Office

: #112,  Royal University of Phnom Penh, Russia Blvd., Phnom Penh

- Fax/Phone

: (855) 23 884 523/23 884 523

- Mobile

: 011 876 037

- E-mail        

: ruppesl@forum.org.kh