The Asia Institute Offsets 10% of International Education Flight Emissions
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Santa Fe, NM, December 03, 2015 --( The Asia Institute’s commitment to environmental sustainability was born out of realization that it is possible to reduce the negative effects caused by international travel for educational purposes.We are proud of our partnership with Shanghai Roots & Shoots’ Million Tree Project, and appreciate their support to help us achieve this goal.” Shanghai Roots & Shoots Million Tree Project Shanghai Roots & Shoots Million Tree Project, which began in 2007, aims to raise community awareness of the Earth’s precious environment while focusing on steps individuals can take to lessen their negative impact on the natural world.Over the past eight years, the Asia Institute has worked with over 1350 students and faculty, and has quickly become a leading host partner for many educational institutions in areas such as short-term programs, student recruitment, experiential learning, faculty exchange, and career development.Santa Fe, NM, December 03, 2015 --( PR.com )-- In December 2015, the Asia Institute recommitted to its partnership with Shanghai Roots & Shoots’ Million Tree Project by purchasing 20 trees in Inner Mongolia to offset 10% of the international flight emissions for all students and faculty traveling on Asia Institute programs.The Asia Institute remains one of very few international education organizations to offset the emissions created by study abroad experiences.The Asia Institute’s commitment to environmental sustainability was born out of realization that it is possible to reduce the negative effects caused by international travel for educational purposes.