The second Eden Project environmental exposition will be held over two days on October 27 and 28, it was announced yesterday.

The event, which carries the aim of raising awareness and promoting solutions for local and global environmental issues, will be "bigger and better'' Environment Minister Terry Lister promised.

"The focal point of the project will centre around five pavilions, each with a different theme,'' he said.

There will be a Sky Pavilion focusing on climate change, air pollution and noise pollution and a Sea Pavilion which will turn the spotlight on marine pollution, oil spills and the effects of climate change on island nations.

Meanwhile the Earth Pavilion will look at transport issues, waste management and alternative energy sources and the Future Pavilion will focus on bio-climatic architecture, transport of the future and population growth.

The final pavilion -- the Doomsday Pavilion -- will "look at the negative effects to our planet Earth if the current rate of pollution continues'', said Mr. Lister.

Eden Project founder Joy Williams said Eden Project organisers have already approached local schools about having students compile the exhibits for the Doomsday Pavilion.

While last years' exhibition drew more than a thousand visitors as a one-day event, Ms Williams said she found that turnout "a little disappointing''.

"What we attracted last year were mostly the environmentalists but this year we hope to attract everyone and many more children because the future is theirs, not ours,'' she said.

To that end the festival is including a variety of entertainment offerings and fun events to accompany its important environmental message.

For example, organisers are hoping to attract Island men who fancy themselves as kitchen kings. "We are calling to men who are not professional chefs but like to cook to come out for our Men Who Cook (segment),'' she said.

Ms Williams said watching men cook and dancing will hopefully draw more people to the exposition. "People will still get the message by being there but we'll be more likely to get everyone there,'' she said.

Eden Project is also looking for businesses, environmental organisations and volunteers to get involved as soon as possible. Anyone who would like to do so is encouraged to call 293-5858.