Source: tibet.cn

04-28-2008 16:38

The selection program for the volunteers of the 2008 Mt Qomolangma Action At The Third Pole Of The Earth (MATPE) was launched over the weekend in Beijing.

MATPE is an environmental protection campaign, aiming to increase people's awareness to keep clean the world's highest mountain and, with the Beijing Olympic torch relay coming to Mt Qomolangma in May, this year's campaign is set to be closely linked to the "Green Olympics" theme.

Though the task of physically collecting rubbish at such altitudes in Tibet has proved a tough one in previous years, more people are aware of the importance of environmental protection and want to take part in the campaign.

People who pass some basic conditioning physical examinations have the chance to challenge themselves. Organizers of MATPE revealed they will ultimately select 20 volunteers from around the world.

People who are interested in the volunteering campaign can log on http://2008.sina.com.cn/everest2008 for more information.

 

Editor:Xiong Qu