Air France-KLM, NCF Mobilise Children for Beach Cleanup, Environmental Protection
Bennett Oghifo Air France-KLM has partnered with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) to promote environmental protection through a beach cleanup exercise and environmental education for schoolchildren, as the airlines mark
Air France-KLM, the 107-year-old and 93-year-old airlines respectively, have teamed up with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) to launch a beach cleanup initiative aimed at environmental protection. The partnership marks a milestone celebration for both the airlines and their commitment to safeguarding the environment.
The airline managers emphasized that the exercise aims to educate children about the dangers of marine pollution, promote responsible waste disposal, and instill environmental responsibility in them through hands-on conservation activities. According to Jean-Luc Mévellec, the Country Manager of Air France-KLM in Nigeria, the collaboration is an effort to commemorate the airlines' anniversaries while promoting nature protection.
The initiative follows a similar beach cleanup exercise in Lekki, Lagos, organized by Air France-KLM last year. The airline is committed to pursuing different activities each year to sustain its contribution to environmental conservation. Air France-KLM's involvement in sustainability activities, such as investing in sustainable aviation fuel and carbon dioxide compensation, reflects the industry's recognition of the need to balance expansion with environmental protection, according to Mévellec.
The beach cleanup allows children to directly experience environmental action and understand its importance. Antonia, a Key Account Manager for Air France-KLM, highlighted the significance of involving young people in conservation efforts, stating that it fosters habits that would endure into adulthood. She encouraged individuals to participate in environmental initiatives, even when not organized through corporate platforms.
Felicia Ijogwu, Customer Service Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa at the airline's cargo department, emphasized the importance of corporate social responsibility while encouraging environmental consciousness among young people. The partnership between private-sector organizations and conservation groups like NCF underscores the collective role individuals, businesses, and communities play in protecting nature.
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