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The Mitsubishi Corporation Fund for Europe and Africa (MCFEA) was established in 1992 to promote environmental conservation, education and research into the environment and poverty alleviation. Since its inception, the MCFEA has contributed over 1.3 million pounds to environmental and developmental projects in Europe and Africa, working with a wide range of partner organizations.
Since 1993 the MCFEA has supported Earthwatch, an international environmental charity, and to date it has donated over 300,000 pounds. Earthwatch's mission is to engage people worldwide in scientific field research and education, in order to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.
Earthwatch Fellowship Programme
Activities in Africa
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Since 1993, the MCFEA's support of Earthwatch has enabled over 70 employees from Mitsubishi Corporation offices to participate in Earthwatch expeditions, assisting scientists and specialists on Earthwatch's conservation projects worldwide. By joining research projects, MC employees are able to enhance their awareness and understanding of environmental issues while playing an important role in vital data collection.
Earthwatch Annual Balloon Debate
The "Balloon Debate"
© Crispin Zeeman
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This annual educational event, held in London, is attended by scientists, NGOs and the general public, and is part of Earthwatch's educational mission to disseminate information and encourage action on environmental issues. It has become enormously successful over the years and boasts attendance of up to seven hundred people.
Corporate Environmental Responsibility Group (CERG)
Earthwatch's Corporate Environmental Responsibility Group (CERG) is a business engagement group that provides a forum for its corporate members to discuss key environmental issues, exchange experiences, and learn from examples of good practice. The MCFEA supports the group and attends as an associate member.
African Fellowships Programme
African Teachers on Desroches
© Joanne Philips
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Since 1998, the MCFEA has supported an African Fellowships Programme, which provides training for African scientists and conservationists in field techniques and how to conduct valuable research in the countries where they work.
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