ETA STAR Property Developers of ETA ASCON Group, embarked on ‘Adopt a Plant’ project with the International Association for Human Values (IAHV). This is to commemorate the World Environment Week beginning June 5th. ETA STAR is one of the prime sponsors of this project. IAHV volunteers will distribute plant saplings free during this week across the seven Emirates.
World Environment Day, commemorated each year on 5 June, is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action. The World Environment Day theme selected for 2005 is ‘<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Green Cities’ and the slogan is ‘Plan for the Planet’.
“We are proud to be associated with the ‘Adopt a Plant’ programme being organised by IAHV. Through this we plan to spread the message to the community on the importance of protecting the environment. ETA ASCON Group is committed to the environment and these qualities are instilled in each of our employee. Through such endeavours we are committed to leaving this planet in a better shape for our future generations,” said Mr. Arif Rahman, Director Finance, ETA Ascon Group.
“ETA Star Properties was formed to focus on freehold property development in Dubai's booming real estate market. From day one we have been committed to protecting the environment by planting trees and developing sprawling green lawns at all our properties and retain the essence of nature. For instance, in our Belvedere residential project nearing completion at Marina, over 35 per cent of land area is under greenery. Through this initiative we aim to educate our customers and partners to be more aware of the environmental issues and thereby protect the ecosystem,” said Mr. Abid Junaid, Executive Director at ETA Star Properties.
ETA Star Properties has been quick to make its move on the local construction scene with projects in advanced stages of development in the JumeirahLakeTowers, Dubai International Financial Centre and Dubai Marina developments.
The International Association for Human Values (IAHV) has launched the ‘Adopt a Plant’ project to help promote environmental awareness. Over the next month and a half, volunteers of IAHV will be educating the public about the need for environmental preservation and awareness.
Says Prabhakar Rao, COO of IAHV – Middle East, “What makes this project unique is that these are tissue-cultured plants that are ethically grown in hermitically sealed bottles. They require no water or special care for 3 months. World Environmental Week falls in June, which is the worst time in the region for planting. These plants can be kept indoors near a window in an air-conditioned environment and when the season turns for the better in September, they can be planted in a pot in the balcony or in the garden.”
After the Tsunami, the IAHV offices in Dubai sent almost 300 tons of relief materials and aid to affected areas. The IAHV is an international charitable and humanitarian organization in special consultative status with the Social and Economic Council of the United Nations. Its Middle-Eastern office is registered with the DubaiHumanitarianCity.
In addition to the ETA STAR Group, Dolphin Radiators, Radio4 Network, DubaiQuiz.com, among others have extended support to this project. Organisations wanting to work with IAHV in this project may please contact its offices in the DubaiHumanitarianCity – Telephone 04-3680219.
