Scouts in the Indian Ocean Zone of Africa are taking the lead in supporting young people to learn about and care for the environment, with the establishment of an Environment Embassy to assist national leaders of the Indian Ocean Zone National Scout Organizations, supported by staff of the African Regional Office and Central Office. The objectives of the Environment Embassy are to share, discuss and develop ideas, experiences and best practices surrounding the issues of the environment and sustainable development.

MAPUTO - The League of Scouts of Mozambique (LEMO), in collaboration with UNESCO, ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) and the Ministry of Education and Culture will hold the ''2nd Youth Cultural Gathering IBO' 08'' from 1st to 10th December 2008.

She is 23 and she has a passion for urban studies. She is also Canadian. Michelle Hoogland, is a Geography student at UFV (University of the Fraser Valley), in Canada. Between May and August 2008, she served as intern at the Africa Regional Office of the World Scout Bureau, in Nairobi.

Hoogland’s journey to Kenya is a continuation of UFV’s ''child-friendly cities initiative'', an international project that aims to improve the day-to-day living conditions for children. While working for the World Scout Bureau, Hoogland travelled around Kenya, from villages to cities and into businesses, homes and schools.