Odyssée Plastique: A Regional Initiative to Raise Awareness of Environmental Protection

The French Embassy in Malaysia organised its "Plastic Odyssey" event at SMK Rantau Petronas, Kerteh, Terengganu, on 5 and June 2024, as part of the Festival de la Francophonie - a global event to celebrate a Francophonie capable of working to transform the world in the six months leading up to the Francophonie Summit in Villers-Cotterêts.

Odyssée Plastique: A Regional Initiative to Raise Awareness of Environmental Protection

Seven public schools (SMS Setiu, SMK Sultan Omar, SMS Dungun, SMK Sultan Sulaiman, SBPI Batu Rakit, SMS Hulu Terengganu, and SMK Rantau Petronas) from the state of Terengganu participated in this event over the course of two days. The line-up included a conference from a researcher from University of Malaysia Terengganu, a movie screening, a beach clean-up, and interactive workshops led by the University of Malaysia Terengganu, The Sea Monkey Project, Veolia, Hara Makers, and Majlis Perbandaran Kemaman.

Plastic Odyssey is a regional initiative taking place between May and September 2024 in a number of cities across Asia, which aims to raise awareness among young French-speaking learners about sustainable development

Plastic Odyssey is a regional initiative taking place between May and September 2024 in a number of cities across Asia, which aims to raise awareness among young French-speaking learners about sustainable development and the protection of our oceans, with a focus on reducing plastic pollution. The event has also enabled students to improve their command of the French language, encouraging them to interact in French and immerse themselves in different cultures.

In collaboration with the French Embassies in the Philippines, China, Indonesia, and Malaysia, as well as the French Consulate in Hong Kong and the French Office in Taiwan, the event aims to spread awareness among students learning French about the themes of sustainability and the prevention of plastic pollution, extending beyond these locations.