Dr. Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots program empowers young people in over 140 countries to take action for endangered species and promote environmental peace.

The program aims to be in every school globally, inspiring young people to take conservation action.

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The Roots & Shoots program empowers children to take conservation action, with a global reach spanning 68 countries.

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Dr. Jane Goodall, a world-renowned zoologist and environmental activist, recently visited Korea, where she delivered a message on the environment and peace near the demilitarized zone to mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Agreement.
She expressed the hope that the Korean peninsula would return to a state of peace and that the day would come when the North Koreans could be met in the demilitarized zone.
She was accompanied by a senior professor at the Lihua University for Girls, Chih Ji Chun.
The organizing committee of the open festival of the demilitarized zone said that the "Declaration of Environmental Peace in the Zone" event took place on the 8th of this month at the Jang San Observatory in Baju city, Kyung-ki province.
Dr. Goodall has been dedicated to studying chimpanzees, protecting the wild environment and improving animal processing for more than six decades, while Professor Chea is one of Korea ’ s leading experts in animal biology and behavior.
About 50 members of the international environmental protection group Roots and Shoots participated in the festival for dialogue and a number of activities aimed at promoting the value of global environmental peace.
Founded in 1901, Dr. Goodall has been visiting countries around the world to convey a message about the environment and peace, and currently has more than 8,000 sub-groups in about 140 countries.
The participants flew a large dove made of cloth symbolizing peace to express a message of environmental peace on the Korean peninsula at the Jang San Observatory.
They also stressed the value of preserving wildlife in the demilitarized zone by organizing a march accompanied by the sound of the drums.
For his part, Prof. Cheh said that the demilitarized zone is a valuable human property with rich biodiversity, hoping that this event will provide an opportunity to convey the environmental, peaceful and cultural values of the region and mutual sympathy.
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The work of legendary ethnobiologist, conservationist and activist Jane Goodall has already inspired people to care for endangered species and the environment for decades — but the doctor’s latest endeavor continues her work in motivating the next generation.

Apple TV+’s mission-driven children’s series “Jane” harnesses the power of TV, with Emmy-winning creator J.J. Johnson (“Endlings,” “Ghostwriter”) using Goodall’s teachings to motivate kids to take a stand for endangered species and care for the environment. “Jane,” from the Jane Goodall Institute and Johnson’s company Sinking Ship Entertainment, premiered on April 14, with 10 episodes now available on Apple TV+.

“Jane” features eager 9-year-old environmentalist Jane Garcia (Ava Louise Murchison) — who is inspired to help save the planet, following in the footsteps of her role model, Goodall — along with her friends David (Mason Blomberg) and a chimpanzee named Greybeard. Each episode focuses on a different endangered species, such as Apis mellifera (Western honey bee) and Panthera tigris (tiger). Blending live action and CGI — and featuring an epic theme song “One Step Closer” written by Diane Warren, and sung by Leona Lewis — the show depicts the friends taking a stand for the species and the environment, and getting into occasional trouble along the way. The episodes all end with the friends video-chatting with real-life animal experts, particularly highlighting women and people of color.

While Goodall’s years of dedication to great apes research and advocacy have made her a household name in the 21st century, she began her work at age 26 in 1960 studying chimpanzees. She founded the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977, which fosters research, advocacy as well as community-led conservation, and it empowers children — particularly through its youth program Roots and Shoots, which was founded in 1991.

A United Nations Messenger of Peace and a Dame Commander of the British Empire (DBE), Goodall’s research on chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania helped change scientists’ understanding of humans’ relationship to animals. The research continues in Tanzania through the Jane Goodall Institute Gombe Stream Research Center, and it is the world’s longest-running chimpanzee study.

Also a prolific author, Goodall has adult and children’s literary works such as “The Book of Hope,” “In the Shadow of Man” and “Rickie and Henri: A True Story.”

Goodall is no stranger to the screen, however, as the subject of dozens of films including “Chimps, So Like Us,” “Miss Goodall and the Wild Chimpanzees” and “Jane Goodall: The Hope” — as well as Brett Morgen’s 2017 Emmy-nominated documentary, also called “Jane.” While Goodall did not create this “Jane” for Apple TV+, her life’s work and teachings inspire the show’s protagonist who idolizes her, and if Goodall had not approved the show’s concept when it was in development, it would not have moved forward.

Goodall, who turned 89 earlier this month, spoke with Variety over Zoom about how she hopes “Jane” inspires the youngest generation, and what she hopes to accomplish next in her career.

How do you hope viewers, especially children, react when they see “Jane”?

I hope that it will encourage them to actually think more about endangered species — to think about the fact that if we’re not careful, many of these species will disappear. I hope it also will encourage young people to join our Roots and Shoots program, which is in 68 countries. It’s about young people choosing projects to help — animals, people and the environment — deciding what they want to do, working out what they can do, rolling up their sleeves and taking action.

So if this Jane Garcia encourages real-life activities, it’ll be great. I hope it will encourage young people to join in the effort to make this a better world, to choose projects that will help to save the environment before it’s too late.

Talk about environmental issues often creates anxiety in children and young adults, but it is still obviously important to learn about — how do you, through this show or beyond, hope to inspire the next generation without causing anxiety?

That’s my entire program Roots and Shoots, it’s all about taking action. If young people get together and work on projects, which is the same sort of thing with Sinking Ship Entertainment, then it’s all about positive change. We need to know that many species are close to extinction, but that we have to stop that from happening. And therefore we have to work together to find out ways of saving the animals that are moving toward extinction. We need to know about the doom and gloom — I talk about it all the time. But at the same time, it’s desperately important to give people hope, especially young people, because, yes, we can make a difference.

So “Jane” shows young people how they can get together and solve the “doom and gloom” effectively?

Yeah, hopefully. The goal is to try and get young people involved and taking action, and stepping on beyond that to do more. It’s young people getting really worried, but then working together with older people who are also wanting to try to save the species. So it’s a complete mixture.

How do we inspire the next generation to create change, without placing blame on children for a situation they didn’t create?

There are major problems and, yes, all sorts of things have led to unfortunate decreases in numbers of endangered species. But the whole emphasis is on working together to create change. Let’s get young people involved, talk about what can be done to make a difference and then, as I say, roll up their sleeves and work out what they can do. And taking action is going to be different with different species. And, basically, I hope that this program will have enough fun in it, as well as understanding the problem, that young people will be pushing toward saving a lot of these animals. Many animals on the very brink of extinction have been given another chance.

What’s an example of a species that was pushed toward extinction, but human intervention reversed the course?

My favorite one is that little black robin that was reduced to just two individuals, one male and one female. That was it. And through some very clever work, there are now about 500 of them. They’re all genetically identical, of course, but they’re being spread into four different islands. So, hopefully, there will be some genetic change so they’re not all identical, since that’s not very healthy. There are many, many stories like that.

What message do you have for people who feel hopeless, or that they alone cannot make a difference?

People have to realize that every single one of us can make a difference. We could just say, “Oh well, I know that animals are becoming extinct. There’s nothing I can do about it.” That’s really going to be the end of us. But if you decide, “I will try and make a difference, I will do something every single day,” then we can make a difference. We can choose what we can do: Some of us can help animals, some of us can help planting trees, some of us can help whatever it is that we care about. And if we all choose projects to make the world better, then it’s going to make a major difference. We don’t all give up and say, “Well, it’s just me, there’s nothing I can do.” If we give up, then the future is not very good, is it? We all have to do our bit to try and persuade other people. We’re in the middle of a pretty bad, dark space. So for young people to join in and feel, “Gosh, if I do this, I will be making the world a better place,” that’s really important.

You’ve done so much in your life and in your career — what else do you look forward to accomplishing?

I want our Roots and Shoots program to be in every school in every country. But I always say, “If you try and aim for the stars, you might reach the moon. If you aim for the moon, you might reach the head of Mount Everest,” for example. So that’s the same for the stars — and at least we can reach the moon and help to protect the various animals and plants that are facing tremendous danger. The young and old alike in different countries need to really, really work hard to save these creatures. We’ve got to do it now.

This interview has been edited and condensed.

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▲ Affected by the epidemic, the 4th Tang Prize will be presented online today. (Photo courtesy of Tang Prize Foundation)
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The 4th Tang Prize Presentation Ceremony, originally held last year, was held online today (20th). Eight winners from seven countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, received congratulations and applause from the global audience. Dr. Jane Goodall, winner of the Sustainable Development Award in the United Kingdom, announced that she will donate the prize money to 65 countries to nurture young people ’ s roots and buds. "Plan".
The winners of the 4th Tang Prize in 2020 are located in 7 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, Bangladesh, Colombia and Lebanon. Last year ’ s ceremony was postponed to today. The award ceremony was held at the same time, and the winner gave a keynote speech online this morning.
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Chen Zhenchuan, CEO of the Tang Prize Education Foundation, pointed out that in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the original planning activities of the Tang Prize, but Dr. Yin Yanliang, founder of the Tang Prize Education Foundation, has been looking forward to inviting the fourth winners to Taiwan to receive awards and participate in a series of activities. Ceremony.
▼ Chen Zhenchuan, CEO of the Tang Prize Education Foundation.
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Dr. Jane Goodall, winner of the Tang Prize for Sustainable Development, received the award from the British Home Network. In her speech, she pointed out that today ’ s achievements are due to the efforts and companionship of friends, especially the International Jane Goodall Education and Conservation Association. The prize money will be used for the association ’ s programs, especially the Roots and Shoots program, which is run in 65 countries and nurtures young people.
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Each winner of the Tang Prize will receive NT $50 million, of which NT $10 million will be designated by the Tang Prize Foundation as a research grant to initiate the promotion of sustainable conservation, and Jane Goodall will invest in a project called “Conservation Asia ”, which aims to support conservation and education in three countries: Taiwan, Malaysia and India.
Dr. Marc Feldmann, winner of the Tang Prize for Biotechnology and Medicine, who received the award from an outdoor garden in his home in the UK, said that when the news of the award was announced last year, it was at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic was ravaging the world and many lives were being lost. With the Tang Prize, we look back on our lives once again, thanking our team, colleagues and family for their support and the opportunity to change the world for the benefit of millions of patients.
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In an era facing diverse environmental and economic challenges, young people are faced with the duty to play an active role in achieving sustainability, but there are obstacles to their ability to contribute effectively in this field, as a number of students and graduates stressed that they face some challenges in their quest to support the file of climate change.
They summarized these challenges in seven key issues: lack of awareness, lack of training, as well as personal challenges, time pressures they face in trying to integrate sustainability into their daily lives, financial difficulties, lack of resources to implement sustainability projects, and lack of opportunities.
In the same context, experts and academics called for assessing the main obstacles that limit the active participation of young people in the field of sustainability, exploring strategies for the smooth integration of sustainability in terms of building knowledge and capacity, identifying best practices in this field, exploring paths of cooperation between different educational institutions, and equipping young people with skills and knowledge....
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Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Abdulrahman, Director of Al Wasl University in Dubai, explained that youth participation in sustainability work can be encouraged in five ways: enhancing awareness and education by providing ongoing awareness and education programs on sustainability to young people in schools and universities to contribute to building awareness and enhancing knowledge about environmental, social and economic issues related to sustainability.
He added that these solutions include: providing opportunities for young people to participate in sustainability projects, whether through financial support, resources or training opportunities, encouraging innovation, encouraging them to participate in decision-making, and promoting the use of technology through the use of technology and social media to empower and guide young people to participate in awareness campaigns, sustainability activities, and sharing ideas and solutions.
Abdulrahman said that providing these opportunities and platforms contributes to empowering young people to be a vital element in achieving sustainability goals and contributing to a brighter future.
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Khalifa Abdulla Al Shaiba, an electromechanical maintenance engineer in the power transmission sector at DEWA, said sustainability is not only about improving the environmental situation, but also has social aspects, such as promoting social equality and improving living conditions, as well as balancing economic, social and environmental needs.
Al Shaiba, who was chosen to represent the UAE in the World Youth Ship program in Japan 2024, added that sustainability is an approach that aims to preserve the environment and enhance the quality of life for individuals and society in general, such as the Hayat initiative, which promotes the improvement and sustainability of quality of life through organ donation. for young people in the “Hayat National Organ Donation Program ” by the Ministry of Health.
He urged the youth of his generation to participate in volunteer work and community contribution because of its great impact on the sustainability of volunteer work and the development and renaissance of the nation, pointing out that he contributed to the organization of many major international conferences and various volunteer work, and presented more than 100 ideas in his field at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, which contributed to saving more than AED 2 million.
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Professor Heather McGregor, Dean and Vice President of Heriot-Watt University Dubai, stressed that involving students in climate-related events and encouraging them to volunteer is crucial for several reasons, the most important of which is to provide practical experience and deep understanding of environmental issues, educate them about the challenges facing the planet, raise awareness of sustainability, enable them to make a tangible difference, instil a sense of responsibility towards the environment, encourage positive behaviors and solve soft skills such as teamwork and leadership. problems and communication, as well as strengthening their passion for environmental protection.
She pointed out that the university invited more than 300 students from schools to visit the climate center provided by the university on its campus, to learn about the events and clean technology companies that showcased their innovative solutions at the Clean Technology Fair, and gave them the opportunity to volunteer in organizing these events and be part of them.
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Dr. Obada Daadoush, a researcher in the development of youth skills and talents, explained that the success of engaging youth in achieving sustainability starts from defining a clear vision and discussing the challenges facing them in this field, while taking advantage of available opportunities and providing them with skills and knowledge to be able to present new creative ideas that achieve precedence, priority, inclusiveness and continuity.
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Student Abdul Rahman Al-Hamdani stressed that young people may have difficulty in conveying their perception of sustainability and convincing others of the importance of participating in their initiatives, as some young people lack the experience and skills to plan and implement sustainability projects, which is a challenge and obstacle for them to participate effectively in efforts to develop innovative and sustainable solutions.
Navia Rajeev, a graduate of International Business and Marketing and Vice President of the University Student Council for Welfare Affairs at Heriot-Watt University Dubai, stressed the role that young people can play in proposing innovative ideas and solutions to environmental issues and contribute to achieving the objectives of the national agenda of the UAE ’ s vision.
She pointed out that training courses in this area are a valuable addition to the curriculum vitae of graduates, and a unique opportunity to expand their knowledge beyond what they have gained during these courses.
Mohammed Aban Fahim, a student studying robotics and autonomous and interactive systems engineering at Heriot-Watt University Dubai, said that allowing students to participate in sustainability and climate volunteering allows them to explore green technology ideas, greatly enrich their work experience, and provide them with the opportunity to connect well with the business environment.
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Dr. Jane Goodall, a world-renowned zoologist and environmental activist, recently visited Korea, where she delivered a message on the environment and peace near the demilitarized zone to mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Agreement.
She expressed the hope that the Korean peninsula would return to a state of peace and that the day would come when the North Koreans could be met in the demilitarized zone.
She was accompanied by a senior professor at the Lihua University for Girls, Chih Ji Chun.
The organizing committee of the open festival of the demilitarized zone said that the "Declaration of Environmental Peace in the Zone" event took place on the 8th of this month at the Jang San Observatory in Baju city, Kyung-ki province.
Dr. Goodall has been dedicated to studying chimpanzees, protecting the wild environment and improving animal processing for more than six decades, while Professor Chea is one of Korea ’ s leading experts in animal biology and behavior.
About 50 members of the international environmental protection group Roots and Shoots participated in the festival for dialogue and a number of activities aimed at promoting the value of global environmental peace.
Founded in 1901, Dr. Goodall has been visiting countries around the world to convey a message about the environment and peace, and currently has more than 8,000 sub-groups in about 140 countries.
The participants flew a large dove made of cloth symbolizing peace to express a message of environmental peace on the Korean peninsula at the Jang San Observatory.
They also stressed the value of preserving wildlife in the demilitarized zone by organizing a march accompanied by the sound of the drums.
For his part, Prof. Cheh said that the demilitarized zone is a valuable human property with rich biodiversity, hoping that this event will provide an opportunity to convey the environmental, peaceful and cultural values of the region and mutual sympathy.
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High school students partner with Ducks Unlimited to create wetland centre of excellence

Science has always been a big part of Mireya Zigler's life.

Zigler's dad was an environmental science teacher at Martin Collegiate in Regina, and she admits to having a bit of a dinosaur obsession as a kid.

Now, Zigler and her Grade 10 classmates at Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School will get to explore their passion for science further, as they become environmental stewards at McKell Wascana Conservation Park.

The project is a partnership between the school and Ducks Unlimited to make the roughly 70-hectare (171-acre) park in east Regina a wetland centre of excellence — part of a national network of schools and community partners for the conservation organization.

The centres give students an opportunity to lead conservation projects and community outreach at their local wetland through the school year, while learning about its importance to the environment.

McKell Wascana is the third such centre in Saskatchewan, and the 27th in Canada.

"As a student, I've just found that everybody's kind of a kinesthetic learner," said Zigler.

"If you're actually going to go out and experience what you're doing, everybody is going to be able to absorb that information ... significantly more than just memorizing text in a classroom."

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Grade 10 science students from Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School in Regina are taking the classroom outside. They've partnered with Ducks Unlimited to be stewards of the McKell Wascana Conservation Park, which was recently named a Wetland Centre of Excellence.

Her classmate Kaylee Lawrence agrees. It's a great way to get out of the school to learn, says Lawrence.

"We spend a lot of time in there and it can get really boring at times," she said. "This is a great new experience and a way to get us into nature."

Student-directed activities

The 47 students involved in the project will get to choose which conservation activities they want to do.

Those include building nesting boxes for birds, and even getting waist-deep in Wascana Creek to filter the water and improve its quality downstream.

Mariane Bolla, head of national education with Ducks Unlimited, said the McKell Wascana site was chosen for the project because Ducks Unlimited helped establish the park.

Wetlands like McKell Wascana are well known for their environmental benefits — serving as natural water filters and a home for numerous species of animals. They can also store carbon, instead of releasing it into the atmosphere.

Bolla said this particular project requires teachers who show leadership and are willing to put a bit more effort into their lessons.

LeBoldus science teacher Desmond Hartney was already doing some outdoor education, so the Ducks Unlimited project was a good match.

Hartney said his students are eager to start working at the site.

"They kind of feel a responsibility for maintaining it," he said. "They become advocates for the environment — not just necessarily this wetland but also other areas around the city and the province."

Hartney hopes to implement the project into other classes at LeBoldus in the future.

Zigler is hopeful her classmates will become better citizens after the year-long partnership.

"I just hope that people are going to learn to actually care about the environment," she said. "I really hope that this is going to impact them."

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Content: March has been a busy month for students and teachers at Harwood involved in the Harkness method of instruction. In early March the National School Board Association, announced that the Harwood Harkness Initiative was awarded a 2023 Magna Award for its work. The Harkness approach to teaching and learning amplifies student voice, encourages a diversity of perspectives, equity, and inclusion in classroom culture, and develops the skills of civil discourse in school classrooms. Now the word has spread, and faculty and student leaders are teaching others in Vermont about how to transform classroom practice by infusing student- driven inquiry.

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On March 16, teachers from Hazen Union High School visited Harwood and observed Harkness discussions in a variety of disciplines. “We are interested in bringing Harkness to our school and wanted to see it in action at another public school in Vermont,” one  Hazen teacher explained. “Our delegation each saw three different discussions in different disciplines, and they were all wonderful, interesting -- and so different from one another.”

“Harkness looks different in different classrooms,” another Hazen educator commented. “We saw how Harwood teachers used a number of techniques to get students to lead classroom conversations.” They were especially intrigued by the Harkness Leadership class, an elective course designed to develop student leadership and the skills of civil discourse using Harkness inquiry. “These kids are really impressive,” all the Hazen teachers commented. “We would really like to use this as a model for what we could do at our school.”

After school, Hazen teachers attended the Harkness Professional Learning Community (PLC) which is a monthly meeting of Harwood educators who use Harkness in their classrooms. Teachers became students as they engaged in Harkenss discussion on “The Great Silence,” a short story by Ted Chaing.

Hazen teachers also asked questions of their HUHS colleagues about student engagement and practices they’d seen.

“We look to Harwood as a model for this work, and we were so happy to come to visit,” commented one of the Hazen faculty.

On Monday, March 20, Harwood student leaders showcased their Harkness expertise in discussions with students from Champlain Valley Union. In the fall, Harwood’s Harkness Leadership class hosted a delegation of 15 CVU students who are learning about Harkness. This time around HUHS students traveled to CVU. The students all read an abridged text of the U.S. Supreme Court case “Vernonia vs Acton” and discussed the implications of the right to privacy in a school setting. CVU students facilitated the discussion while adults sat on the sidelines.

After a lunch provided by CVU, the students debriefed the experience. “This discussion was so interesting,” said a CVU student, “It is great to have student-to-student discussions and not listen to teachers talk the entire time, which is how school usually works. “Many students from both schools nodded at this comment. When they were asked why they were interested in Harkness, a student from Harwood commented, “I chose to take this class because it is so important to learn to talk to and learn from other people. I use these skills at the dinner table with my parents. It really helps with communication of all sorts.”

Dr. Goodall's work serves as a model for teaching conservation, given her 60+ years of experience and numerous written works on the subject.

Dr. Goodall believed what steps would slow population growth?

The Jane Goodall Sustainability Academy is Asia's first conservation-focused school.

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Dr. Jane Goodall (Source Taiwan English News)
The Tang Prize Foundation and Jane Goodall International signed a cooperation agreement today (11) to support conservation and education efforts in three countries: Taiwan, Malaysia and India. The first experimental primary school in Asia focusing on conservation and sustainability issues will be opened in Taiwan. Jane Goodall Institute of Taiwan.
2020 Tang Prize Sustainable Development Laureate Dr. Jane Goodall, who was selected as a Tang Prize Laureate last year, began to use the $10 million research grant from the prize to launch sustainable conservation efforts this year. One of the projects is called Conservation Asia, which runs from August 2021 to December 2025.
The Tang Prize Education Foundation hopes to spread the power and spirit of the Tang Prize to promote sustainable development through this collaboration with the Genghuad International Association, and to carry on the Genghuad philosophy: “Human disrespect for nature has caused climate change and biodiversity crisis, and human beings should take responsibility for protecting ecosystems. ”
The main purpose of the Asia Conservation Project is to support conservation and education efforts in Taiwan, Malaysia and India, starting with the establishment of the first experimental primary school in Asia focusing on conservation and sustainability issues in Taiwan, called the Jane Goodall Sustainability Academy.
The second is Project Monyet, which raises awareness about the conservation of primates on the Malaysian peninsula through activities such as workshops and collaborates with scientists to document wildlife species.
Finally, there is the Hope Project in India, which builds a connection between young people and nature through activities such as workshops and nurtures their understanding, awareness and action of nature.
In addition, Conservation Asia will host a Youth Forum each year to help teams work together and share the fruits of their work, produce and deliver impactful and diverse teaching resources and materials to rebuild the lost connection between humanity and nature.
We believe that bringing children closer to nature from a young age will help foster children ’ s ecological literacy and caring for the planet. In addition to establishing a solid foundation in the local area, we are also committed to creating and sharing influential and diverse teaching materials to increase citizen engagement and raise public awareness of the importance of wildlife. Create a vibrant sharing platform through events such as summits, workshops, and more.
She went on to share that Taiwan ’ s first Zhengude Elementary School will guide students to understand the mysteries of nature ’ s operation, allowing children to explore in the learning environment, and cultivate three core principles of knowledge (understanding), compassion (care) and mobility.
Chen Zhenchuan, CEO of the Tang Prize Education Foundation, said that according to United Nations statistics, by 2050, more than two-thirds of the world ’ s population and about 6.4 billion people will live in cities, that is, under the rapid development of science and technology and urbanization, human intensive activities will accelerate the destruction of the earth ’ s ecology and environment and resource depletion, resulting in more green land being turned into an artificial environment. Severe disasters continue to occur, including typhoons and floods, major earthquakes, forest fires, infectious diseases, etc.
Therefore, it is more necessary to solve the problem of habitat fragmentation and maintain biodiversity through environmental and ecological protection education, so as to realize the vision of human beings and nature living side by side.
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△ The Tang Prize Education Foundation and Jane Goodall International concluded the signing ceremony of the Agreement on Conservation in Asia today. (Photo courtesy of Tang Prize Education Foundation)

Conservation education focuses on positive solutions, including sustainable futures, waste management, and afforestation.

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In recent decades, the concept of the environment has expanded from pollution control to natural resource management.
The growth of the world ’ s population from 1.5 billion at the beginning of the 20th century to more than 8 billion today, with a dramatic shift in production and consumption patterns, has doubled the demand for resources.
This calls for their proper and balanced management and equitable distribution, ensuring that these multibillion people have access to their basic needs.
In parallel, pollution has increased in intensity and diversity, with the expansion of uncontrolled use of types of toxic synthetic products that not only harm human health but also limit the abundance of consumable resources.
Defining environmental concerns was at the heart of discussions at the World Environmental Education Conference, hosted this week by the Environment Agency in Abu Dhabi.
While the subject of the environment in education systems was limited to the cleanliness and beauty of nature, today it has become a wider area of   everything that affects life on Earth.
This does not mean underestimating the importance of keeping public spaces clean and green, but going beyond the concept of integrated waste management and planting trees not just for beautification, but to preserve natural balance and biodiversity.
Therefore, it is no longer enough to organize campaigns to clean the streets and beaches and plant trees, if they are not part of an integrated educational plan.
Waste returns to the streets and beaches the day after the ad hoc clean-up campaigns, and trees die after a short period of thirst and lack of care.
The introduction of waste management in education should be based on the concept of mitigation, reuse and recycling, with practical programs to train students.
The starting point is to reduce waste at the source, by adjusting production and consumption patterns to become less wasteful and produce less waste.
The second stage involves reusing what we no longer need, such as clothes, books and electronic devices, after using them for as long as possible.
This also includes repairing clothes and appliances rather than replacing them with new ones.
It follows the recycling phase, that is, the reuse of components of a device, machine, piece of clothing or building debris, to make new products.
The introduction of these concepts as a scientific subject in the educational curricula is accompanied by the organization of extracurricular training activities, such as sorting waste, making a list of its components and determining what is recyclable.
It is also possible to establish a fixed center in the school to collect paper, clothes and used tools, from students and their parents as well as from the residents of the neighborhood, for reuse, restoration and recycling.
Afforestation campaigns should be part of an educational program on the importance of forests in the natural system.
Instead of planting seedlings in remote areas that are difficult for students to care for, they can be planted on the school campus, with care responsibility distributed among the classes.
A side of the classroom near the windows can also be dedicated to planting seeds in small pots, each in the name of a student, which he takes care of to become a sapling that can be planted in his school garden or home.
It may be useful to have a contest between students and classes to choose the best seedling and the best garden.
He pointed out at the conference a presentation by an American NGO about a program it is implementing in hundreds of schools to produce varieties of vegetables in nurseries that use hydroponics technology that does not need soil.
Thus, students are trained to produce food themselves in their schools within the cities.
A modern environmental education programme must include themes that reflect integration in resource management.
The environmental information and activities guide entitled "Environment in School", issued by the magazine "Environment and Development" in several editions starting in 1998, was used as a reference to introduce the environment in educational programs in several Arab countries, starting with the UAE, through which initiatives such as "Nursery for Every School", "Environmental Parliament for Youth", and "Every Drop counts" were launched.
The Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) recently released new content focusing on the role of education in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Following developments in the last decade, green economy, climate change, environmental footprint and sustainable consumption, as well as air pollution, energy, water, agriculture, biodiversity, seas, land degradation, desertification, waste management and noise, have been added to the guide.
It is available on a special website.
However, some of the interventions at the beginning of the last environmental education conference were characterized by pessimistic warnings of “woe, woe and great things, ” contrary to the concepts of modern education.
A paper warned that “the world has gone beyond the limits of survival, putting the Earth beyond the realm of safe human life. ”
Some have spoken of a “cosmic catastrophe that has reached red lines, ” as if we had reached the point of irreversibility.
But as the discussions diverged, practical solutions were put forward, with participants from dozens of countries sharing experiences.
Pessimism, albeit based on correct information, threatens to overshadow the positive achievements of humanity in recent decades, including a decline in extreme poverty, an increase in the number of people with access to safe water and electricity, a decrease in child mortality, a rise in literacy and a decline in illiteracy.
There are fewer victims of natural disasters than a hundred years ago, carbon dioxide emissions, measured in per capita terms, and the use of renewable and clean energies, while their cost, has doubled.
In the face of these facts, why not start from the positive, by modifying consumption patterns starting with the rich countries, and helping the poor countries to benefit from the fruits of development and distribute them fairly, rather than imposing restrictions and sanctions on them?
We need creative solutions outside the traditional rules.
Personal work alone will not save the environment.
But it is a first stage, aimed at spreading environmental awareness among students, and through them, parents and the wider community, forming pressure groups on officials to make the right decisions, and preparing the new generation to shoulder the burden of responsibility in the future.
Major changes can only take place through responsible governance institutions, within the framework of integrated policies that ensure the implementation of a range of deterrents and incentives, especially taxes and exemptions.
Instead of warning of the end of the world and creating a climate of terror, environmental education should focus on the positive, encouraging today ’ s students to seek out how they can be the first generation to succeed in building a sustainable future, not the threat that they will be the last generation on the planet.
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Dr. Goodall advocates for protecting forests, banning wildlife trafficking, and making small ethical choices to create a better world.

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Counting on youth, for an ‘equitable and sustainable world for all’

17 September 2021

At a virtual event on Friday commemorating the International Day of Peace, the UN chief saluted the “voices, vision and commitment of young people in shaping a more peaceful world”.

You are leaders, changemakers and advocates in our societies”, he told assembled youth online, “speaking out against violence, discrimination and inequalities” and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide, while also “leading the charge for urgent action on climate”.

Secretary-General António Guterres was attending the virtual 2021 Youth Observance, on the theme of Recovering Better for a Sustainable and Equitable World.

The UN’s asks

Mr. Guterres asked young people to support the UN’s call for a global 24-hour ceasefire, “and for all parties to conflict to commit to a lasting, sustainable peace”.

He also urged youth to “keep pushing governments and other leaders to close the vaccine gap between rich and poor countries”.

And finally, to keep sounding the alarm on the climate emergency engulfing our planet.

“As we seek peace among and within nations, we need to seek peace with our planet, too”, he said. “Extreme weather, melting glaciers, rising sea levels, and polluted air and water threaten our very existence”.

In closing he asked for young people to help the world “recover better and stronger”.

“Thank you for celebrating peace with us today, and every day. I count on your continued support as we work together to build a more equitable and sustainable world for all”, concluded the UN chief.

Voices of youth

After delivering his message, Mr. Guterres spoke online to youngsters from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), United States and Central African Republic (CAR).

Dyuthi Vasupal, from the UAE, noted the negative repercussions that COVID has had for education, especially for girls, and asked how school systems can bridge the many challenges still being faced, and help young people with “the means, access and opportunities”, to create an equitable society.

Mr. Guterres answered that because education is “the most important equalizer” in the world, it must be a priority for all governments and international organizations and that schools must be able to “adapt, to be able to change and be successful in a world that is in constant progress”.

Messengers of Peace

UN Messengers of Peace took the floor, including celebrated Japanese American violinist Midori, and students from the Chamber Music Institute performed a stirring rendition of Vivaldi’s “Spring” from the Four Seasons.

Award-winning Brazilian author Paulo Coelho emphasized that “respect is the most important thing that we have”. In an upbeat assessment, he acknowledged that while the world “cannot change overnight…little by little” it will get back on track.

British conservationist and ground-anthropologist, Jane Goodall, said that in a world full of conflict and suffering, young people are her “greatest hope”.

“They understand that nature is suffering, that we must find ways to protect forests and other ecosystems…to ban wildlife trafficking…reduce the unsustainable lifestyles of the wealthy and alleviate”, she said.

Ms. Goodall maintained that when millions of people make even small ethical choices in how they live every day, this cumulatively moves us towards a better world.

“We are all part of one human family…We need to get together and take action now, before it’s too late”, she added.

Crisis point for humanity

In a broader message marking the International Day of Peace, Mr. Guterres warned that humankind faces “a stark choice between peace and perpetual peril”, saying “we must choose peace”.

He painted a grim picture of COVID-19 turning the world “upside-down” and conflicts “spinning out of control” amidst a worsening climate emergency and deepening inequality and poverty.

The UN chief upheld however, that the world can tackle these issues “by working in solidarity for a lasting, sustainable peace every day”.

We need peace to level the playing field and reduce inequalities…to renew trust in one another — and faith in facts and science – and we need to make peace with nature to heal our planet, build a green economy, and achieve our net-zero targets”, he spelled out.

The Secretary-General said that “peace is not a naïve dream” but “a light in the darkness”, guiding us to “the only pathway to a better future for humanity”.

Let’s walk the pathway of peace as if our lives depended on it. Because they do”, he added.

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What did Dr. Goodall say needed to be addressed to avoid deforestation?

What difference does Dr. Goodall believe every individual is capable of?

The Harwood Harkness Initiative won a 2023 Magna Award for promoting civil discourse and student leadership skills through the Harkness method.

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Content: March has been a busy month for students and teachers at Harwood involved in the Harkness method of instruction. In early March the National School Board Association, announced that the Harwood Harkness Initiative was awarded a 2023 Magna Award for its work. The Harkness approach to teaching and learning amplifies student voice, encourages a diversity of perspectives, equity, and inclusion in classroom culture, and develops the skills of civil discourse in school classrooms. Now the word has spread, and faculty and student leaders are teaching others in Vermont about how to transform classroom practice by infusing student- driven inquiry.

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On March 16, teachers from Hazen Union High School visited Harwood and observed Harkness discussions in a variety of disciplines. “We are interested in bringing Harkness to our school and wanted to see it in action at another public school in Vermont,” one  Hazen teacher explained. “Our delegation each saw three different discussions in different disciplines, and they were all wonderful, interesting -- and so different from one another.”

“Harkness looks different in different classrooms,” another Hazen educator commented. “We saw how Harwood teachers used a number of techniques to get students to lead classroom conversations.” They were especially intrigued by the Harkness Leadership class, an elective course designed to develop student leadership and the skills of civil discourse using Harkness inquiry. “These kids are really impressive,” all the Hazen teachers commented. “We would really like to use this as a model for what we could do at our school.”

After school, Hazen teachers attended the Harkness Professional Learning Community (PLC) which is a monthly meeting of Harwood educators who use Harkness in their classrooms. Teachers became students as they engaged in Harkenss discussion on “The Great Silence,” a short story by Ted Chaing.

Hazen teachers also asked questions of their HUHS colleagues about student engagement and practices they’d seen.

“We look to Harwood as a model for this work, and we were so happy to come to visit,” commented one of the Hazen faculty.

On Monday, March 20, Harwood student leaders showcased their Harkness expertise in discussions with students from Champlain Valley Union. In the fall, Harwood’s Harkness Leadership class hosted a delegation of 15 CVU students who are learning about Harkness. This time around HUHS students traveled to CVU. The students all read an abridged text of the U.S. Supreme Court case “Vernonia vs Acton” and discussed the implications of the right to privacy in a school setting. CVU students facilitated the discussion while adults sat on the sidelines.

After a lunch provided by CVU, the students debriefed the experience. “This discussion was so interesting,” said a CVU student, “It is great to have student-to-student discussions and not listen to teachers talk the entire time, which is how school usually works. “Many students from both schools nodded at this comment. When they were asked why they were interested in Harkness, a student from Harwood commented, “I chose to take this class because it is so important to learn to talk to and learn from other people. I use these skills at the dinner table with my parents. It really helps with communication of all sorts.”

Rustic Pathways offers a Climate Leaders Fellowship for high school students to develop climate change solutions and positively impact their community.

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Content: (COLORADO SPRINGS) — Aryan Tuteja is heading into his sophomore year at Discovery Canyon Campus in Colorado Springs. He is a determined 15-year-old who is hoping to inspire those of all ages to keep Southern Colorado clean.

“I was already interested in helping the environment and with climate change,” Tuteja said. “And when I noticed huge waste dumps outside in Colorado Springs, I was really shocked to see how little people care about waste management and how huge it’s affecting climate change overall. So, I thought I should do something to help this and that’s why I created my project to create awareness… more about recycling, composting and incineration.”

Tuteja worked with the non-profit organization Rustic Pathways through their Climate Leaders Fellowship program to bring his idea to life.

“I always wanted to make this change, but I wasn’t really sure how until I came [across] Rustic Pathways, who actually led the way and taught me how I can do this,” Tuteja said. “They really helped me understand what’s around me.”

Tuteja is one of 190 students from across the world who participated in the fellowship program.

“This is a total extracurricular activity that these very busy high school students are signing up for on top of their academic and other schoolwork,” said Rustic Pathways Climate Leaders Fellowship Program Director, John Shu. “I think they just get really excited about meeting other likeminded, impact-oriented teenagers like them from across the world and they kind of motivate each other.”

Students are able to pursue their passions in leaving a positive impact on their local community to help reduce climate change.

“It’s been really cool just seeing the types of ideas that these students come up with,” Shu said. “We don’t really tell them what to do. We just kind of plant some seeds and they go off, talk to people, their neighbors, their friends, family and local businesses to see what types of opportunities for impact there are.”

Tuteja turned to the internet to advocate for waste management reduction in Southern Colorado.

“My first key detail is to raise awareness and promote incineration, composting and recycling and to really widespread the word so that everyone would know how to do it and where to do it,” Tuteja said. “My second key detail of my project is the fundraising. I’m currently fundraising for a Global Fund recycling drive, and I believe that is a really good cause and would help the environment overall.”

To help bring this awareness to those his age, Tuteja was able to share his work through a QR code in his high school.

“Our QR code was actually really helpful because it let students connect to our project more openly and freely,” Tuteja said. “It also gave them very easy access for us.”

At the end of the day, Tuteja is hoping to spread the word of reducing waste in Colorado Springs.

“I believe if we can make it more like, open, accessible, people will be able to recycle more and help the environment overall,” said Tuteja.

What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?

Dr. Goodall's conservation approach focuses on reaching people's hearts through storytelling to inspire environmental action.

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Content: Jane Goodall wants University of Wisconsin-Madison students to walk away with one message Sunday: Do not give up hope.

It’s a strategy the world-renowned ethologist and conservationist has found effective in spurring action, even as headlines catastrophizing climate change inundate people with a sense of doom.

“I don't agree with scientists who say the tipping point has already reached the point of no return with climate change and loss of biodiversity,” Goodall told the Cap Times. “We still have a window of time. But if we lose hope, fall into apathy and don't take action, then we're doomed.”

Goodall is best known for her groundbreaking work in the early ‘60s as a primatologist. At 26, she began studying chimpanzees in Tanzania, becoming the first to observe that the animals make and use tools. Now part of the world’s longest-running study of wild chimpanzees, her findings have forever changed scientific understanding of primates and humans’ relationship to them.

Goodall’s legacy also endures through her activism. In 1977, she founded the Jane Goodall Institute, a global conservation nonprofit. One of the organization’s programs, Roots & Shoots, educates young people in over 60 countries to work on environmental, conservation and humanitarian issues.

In 2021, Goodall additionally published “The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times,” which details her hope in the world’s ability to make change despite its environmental challenges.

Goodall will speak Sunday at 7 p.m. in UW-Madison’s Memorial Union for the Wisconsin Union’s Distinguished Lecture Series. Tickets for the event sold out among students within 90 minutes, but the public can still register to watch the online livestream.

In a virtual interview with the Cap Times, Goodall spoke from the Edgewater Hotel about climate deniers, how she remains optimistic and what the audience can expect from her on Sunday.

Will you have time to explore Madison this weekend, or will you mostly be working?

It’s all working. Not mostly — all. But the hotel has a lovely view overlooking the lake with all the ice. My life turns out to be work, meeting lovely people and just having an occasional moment to walk in a bit of nature.

What can people expect to learn from you on Sunday?

I hope they take away the message that every single one of them makes a difference every single day of their lives, and they can choose what sort of difference they make. I think that’s the most important message that anybody can have — that they, as an individual, matter and have a role to play.

Your platform revolves around this message of hope. What might be the harm in catastrophizing?

It makes people lose hope. If you’re told that nothing you can do will avert the planet heating up to a point where life is no longer possible and that we’re destroying the ecosystems on which we depend, then why bother doing anything?

The important thing is to realize we still have time, but we have to take action. We have to each do our bit. It may seem small, but billions of small, ethical actions make change.

Much of your work focuses on involving young people within conservation efforts. What inspires you about the attitudes of younger generations toward animals and the environment?

They are much more aware, which isn’t surprising. When I was young, "environmentalism" wasn’t even a word.

Young people are surrounded by doom and gloom. The radio’s full of it, the internet's full of it, the television's full of it, the press is full of it, and so they're much more aware. Fortunately, there are enough people saying it's not too late, and that inspires them and galvanizes them into action.

Do you think those attitudes are much different from older generations?

They are different because older generations either didn't understand what was happening because of ignorance, or they don't want to understand because they want to carry on with business as usual. They want to go on making money in the short term at the expense of future generations.

Sometimes I don’t think they’re thinking like that. I don't think they're deliberately understanding that they're harming the future for their children and grandchildren. But they're simply not thinking in the way that we should be thinking today.

Is it still worth trying to change their minds?

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! How to change the minds of the older people? Through storytelling, not through pointing fingers, not through making people angry, not by telling them they're bad, but by reaching into the heart. I’ll give you one example.

This CEO of a huge international corporation told me he was working to get his company ethical for three reasons. One, because we're using our nature's finite natural resources faster than nature can replenish them. Second, consumer pressure — people are beginning to demand ethically produced products.

But what really tipped the balance, he said, was his little girl of 8. She came back from school one day and said, “Daddy, they're telling me that what you're doing is hurting the planet. That's not true, is it, Daddy? Because it's my planet.” That reached his heart. That's the way you change people.

When did you realize this approach of storytelling could persuade people?

I think it was probably part of my nature. I'm not confrontational. I'm fighting for change, yes, but not by confronting. People must change from within. I don't believe you can change them by hammering them with facts that they don't want to listen to.

When I first went to the medical research labs where the scientists kept chimps in 5-foot by 5-foot cages, it was one of the worst experiences of my life. I came out shaken, trying not to cry. I was taken into a room with the top people from the National Institute of Health in the department of animal experimentation. I realized they were waiting for me to speak.

I said, “I imagine all of you are caring and compassionate people, and maybe feel just as I did about what's going on in there.” When you think of it, that was very clever. They couldn’t admit they weren’t caring and compassionate, could they?

Instead of telling them they were bad people, I showed them pictures of the chimpanzees in the wild, making their nests, playing, lying around. In their minds, they could contrast it with the cages where these very social beings were kept for 30 to 40 years. I know it did get into some of their hearts because they told me so. It made some labs completely change the way that they operated.

When you meet somebody, or a group of people, you may not realize that you've made a difference — but you may have planted seeds that will grow and cause change in some of the hearts.

What mistakes did you make early on in your career that emerging activists and young people can learn from?

I was saved from making mistakes in the early days. Before I went to Africa to study chimps, I was working at London Zoo. The chimps were in terrible conditions. So when I got back from my first stint in Africa, the zoo arranged a press conference. I thought now I could really tell the world how bad the chimps were treated!

I happened to be having dinner that night with a very powerful man that I met in Tanzania, and I told him about my plan with great excitement. There was dead silence. He said, “Do you realize that the head of the London Zoo is Solly Zuckerman, Winston Churchill's wartime adviser? A very, very powerful man. Do you think he's going to take it lying down when you criticize his zoo?”

He said, “Just tell me three things that are the most important to change.” I told him, and within two weeks, they were all done. There was no confrontation. That was a lesson that came just in time for me not to make that mistake.

So it’s about activists getting rid of their own personal egos.

Exactly. What people want is to have their name out there and to say, “I did it. I changed this.” It’s learning to not want to be recognized for change. The main thing is to make the change. Not “me” making the change.

This powerful man obviously didn't want me to say that the chimps were being treated badly. He immediately agreed, but didn’t want it out in the press. Give Solly Zuckerman the credit. That’s fine — as long as it changes.

This is a lesson I talk about with our youth. I tell them not to be confrontational. Your goal: Is it to glorify yourself? To be the champion? Or do you really want change?

What do people still not understand about your work and its relevance today?

Climate change deniers, people who don’t want to make a difference, probably don’t understand. What they really think is hard to tell. But are there really people who deny that climate change is happening? Probably not. When they admit it’s real, they say it’s natural and that it’s not manmade. Do they really believe that? I can’t believe they do — but that’s what they say. They don’t want to lose face, and making people lose face isn’t a good way to make change.

What makes you think they don’t really believe what they’re saying?

Well, I can't think of anybody with any ounce of intelligence could believe it. That's why.

How often do you come across those kinds of people?

Not very often. They tend to avoid me.

Kayla Huynh joined the Cap Times in 2021 and covers higher education. She graduated from Northwestern University with a master's degree in journalism after attending UW-Madison.

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At the Proctor & Gamble 2022 summit on regional sustainability, what did Dr. Jane Goodall emphasize?

Educating children about sustainability from a young age can be achieved by incorporating it into school curricula.

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Sharjah - By Ayman Al Fateh - For a sustainable green future, the importance of raising and preparing a new generation aware of the importance of the environment, the value of protecting natural resources and biodiversity, and the seriousness of the challenges facing our planet is highlighted.
The priority is to educate and equip children with the necessary knowledge and tools to be future leaders in sustainability through education, awareness and the promotion of various eco-friendly practices that are engraved within children throughout their lives.
The effort to prepare a future generation aware of the importance of preserving natural resources goes beyond providing individuals with information from childhood, through developing a deep understanding and passion for preserving the environment and adopting healthy, balanced and sustainable lifestyles from home, to school, which must include sustainability concepts at the heart of its curricula, studying human impact on the environment, the importance of preserving natural resources, and ways of sustainable development in interactive and fun ways. For example, which teaches children about ecosystems, the importance of water and natural processes such as the growth cycle, recycling methods, and the importance of reducing waste and reusing different materials.
To reinforce these concepts, children must be encouraged to adopt the most environmentally friendly habits and practices in their homes, by making sustainability and conservation of natural resources part of the family culture. This can be simple and easy to verify. They can be raised to adopt good daily habits such as turning off the lights when leaving the room, turning on the washing machine at 30 ° C, explaining how this relates to saving energy, recycling at home, or even using public transport instead. When possible, use the car to save fuel.
Another way to teach children sustainability is to explore nature outside by suggesting a walk in the park or visit a nearby farm, or go for a walk through nature to explore plants and animal welfare. Parents can also try some handicrafts as a fun way for their children to learn about sustainability. There are many eco-friendly options that can be used here, such as making recycled paper, growing plants in recycled containers, or making a solar oven to cook food. Or even plans to cook shared home meals with them, which are completely free of waste.
Families can also invest in children ’ s growing passion for smartphones and tablets to invest in technology, digital educational resources, games and online applications to introduce sustainability concepts in interesting and interactive ways that attract their attention and teach them many principles in fun and entertaining ways.
Parents and guardians can be role models for their children by teaching them to practice sustainable behaviors, such as water conservation, recycling and the use of environmentally friendly products, that help them understand the concepts and values of sustainability and its importance in the present and future.
Local communities also play an important role in supporting sustainability efforts and preserving the quality of life. This can be achieved through participation such as organizing environmental events and initiatives, such as beach or garden clean-up campaigns, awareness workshops on responsible consumption, and environmental protection that help build a cohesive society, working together towards the common goal of leading a sustainable future for all.
Making conservation of natural resources part of family culture.
• Educate young people to sustainable behaviors such as water conservation.
A lot of sustainability principles can be learned in fun and entertaining ways.
Challenges and Solutions
Sustainability education efforts face multiple challenges, the most important of which is a lack of resources and support.
This challenge includes the lack of dedicated teaching materials, the lack of adequate training for teachers, and the lack of supportive education policies in many countries.
All of these challenges hinder children ’ s ability to learn and understand the importance of sustainability in a fully guided and thoughtful way.
Schools can develop special educational programs and projects in which they collaborate with organizations and companies, providing additional resources, and strengthening partnerships between them and families and communities to encourage more children to participate in sustainable activities and apply their conscious practices in their daily lives.
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UW aims to cut carbon emissions in half by 2030 by promoting eco-friendly choices among high school students.

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Content: The University of Wisconsin has fallen behind its peers in efforts of fossil fuel divestment, sustainability coursework and integrated sustainability efforts across campus. While some argue radical change is necessary to address the immediacy of climate change, others believe gradual implementation of sustainable practices will lead to more long-lasting solutions. What is the best approach to solve this issue?

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UW falls behind many universities in the U.S. when it comes to protecting the planet. The Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System analyzes the sustainability of universities across the categories of academics, engagement, operations, planning and administration. In 2019, UW fell in the bottom three for every single category.

Sustainability in the environmental sense means to protect and preserve the Earth — this includes defending its natural resources as well as slowing climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change announced carbon emissions worldwide should be cut in half by 2030 and zero emissions reached in 2050 to avoid only some of the worst effects of climate change.

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This is an incredibly difficult goal to reach, which is why UW needs to take action on climate change as soon as possible. Some would argue a gradual transition to sustainable practices is more desirable so as to not create disorder within the university, but this could not be more treacherous.

Climate change and the destruction of the Earth’s natural resources are not a waiting game — each minute that passes, the condition of the climate deteriorates more and more. Acting quickly is of the utmost importance, and it is also the responsibility of UW to lead these quick actions.

Because the world needs efficient action, UW utilizing the help of student organizations when making decisions regarding sustainability is crucial. Groups such as the Sustainability Advisory Committee and other student organizations are not as hindered by the administrative blocks faced by the university. These groups are able to draft recommendations for the university without jumping through as many hoops.

These organizations also tend to have more passion than the university for increasing sustainability. Programs like the Green Fund are creating headway with their own projects as they have both the freedom and funding to do so. Collaborations between these student organizations and the university through entities like the Office of Sustainability is crucial and necessary to increase sustainability efforts on campus.

Donations from alumni who work within the fossil fuel industry are important to the funding of the university, but promoting sustainability is vastly more important than the relationship between donors as it guarantees a future for new generations. The university must tolerate political and financial losses because the loss of natural resources and destruction of the planet is much more dire.

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As the largest university in Wisconsin, a state rife with natural resources and life, UW must make radical changes to improve sustainability across campus. Climate change will not wait for the university to meticulously organize its efforts, which is why collaboration with student organizations can help UW become more sustainable, faster.

Emily Otten ([email protected]) is a sophomore majoring in international relations and journalism.

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Every two years, the University of Wisconsin files a STARS (Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System) report, with a score from zero to 100, which evaluates UW’s sustainability strategy. UW earned itself a “silver” rating with a score of 59.88. But according to The Cap Times, in comparison to 19 peer institutions, UW scored last. According to The Cap Times, UW scored below average in about 60% of sustainability metrics and bottom three in the academics, engagement, operations and administrative categories.

The report and analysis has raised concerns about the effectiveness of UW’s course of action to combat climate change and enhance sustainability, whether that course of action is even enough and whether more radical change is necessary to further those efforts.

A full transition to sustainability ought to be integrated gradually and radical changes should be researched and planned extensively in order to not disrupt operations at UW. Sustainability changes that do not rely on sudden eradications or damages to the economy are the best way to implement long-lasting solutions.

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Just like with anything, the changes that stick are the most consistent, practical and gradual ones. Radical changes can completely disrupt everyday life and can be easier to break.

A great first step in the direction of sustainability is to encourage environmentally responsible choices among students. In many ways, students can direct ways of life on a college campus. So, if students are generally more inclined to live more sustainably, then it becomes easier and less radical for the university to implement sustainable strategies.

Universities can encourage students to participate in simple solutions — buying locally, renting bikes, using reusable items and only using electricity in housing when needed. They can even encourage professors to post textbooks and readings online, to prevent overconsumption of paper.

It’s a lot easier to encourage students to take small mindful steps towards sustainability rather than shake their world overnight, enforcing particular mandates on consumptions.

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From there, universities may be able to implement green housing, making the dorms on campus more environmentally responsible and implementing better practices.

What will help the most in fostering sustainability on campus will be encouraging and teaching more sustainable practices to students, in order to change the culture of overconsumption and environmentally irresponsible behavior. The more students willingly change their attitudes and become more individually mindful, the less the UW administration will have to come in and enforce radical, short-lived changes.

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Huda Al Tunaiji (Ras Al Khaimah)
The UAE has sought to promote the participation of the educational sector in establishing the concept of environmental sustainability among students of educational institutions, through knowledge content that emphasizes the importance of preserving the environment and its natural resources and sustainability for future generations.
The Ministry of Education and higher education institutions in the UAE have given all attention to environmental issues in the curricula and activities, in addition to the important role of various institutions and stakeholders in the environmental sector in the process of spreading awareness, especially in line with the sustainable development goals, the UAE ’ s national agenda and the goals of the World Climate Conference COP 28.
Protectors of the Student Environment
Dr. Saif Al Ghais, Director General of the Environment Protection and Development Authority in Ras Al Khaimah, said that the Authority seeks to support sustainable development and the vision of the Government of Ras Al Khaimah 2020-2030 to protect the environment and sustainability of natural resources, in line with the declaration of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, 2023 year of sustainability.
The UAE is hosting the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28).
He pointed out that the Authority launched the “Student Environmental Protection Teams ” award to raise the level of environmental awareness and promote the concept of sustainability in the educational sector and maximize the return of partnership with educational and environmental institutions in the country, which contributed to enriching the knowledge inventory of students.
He pointed out that the award, which involves the educational sector, starting from kindergartens and secondary stages, which started with educational institutions in Ras Al Khaimah to go beyond its borders and receive various emirates of the country, as a result of its spread and its role in raising awareness about best practices and sustainable environmental solutions. in spreading environmental awareness.
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He pointed out that the award is directed to the establishment of environmental teams and the allocation of uniforms for the team and the implementation of environmental initiatives, workshops and awareness lectures by the Authority, so that the educational institution applies the work plan of the teams throughout the academic year and reports the activities of the teams to the Authority.
He talked about the evaluation criteria and indicators related to the categories of the award, including planning, implementation and development of environmental plans, activities and initiatives included in the operational plan, awareness and education of various environmental issues and measuring them by preparing internal campaigns and environmental celebrations that aim to improve the aesthetic environment by relying on local trees and plants.
He added: the third item in enhancing the green area inside and outside the educational institution based on the trees « Sidr, Samar and Ghaf » and others that were planted as an alternative to the environmental violations recorded by the team, and the fourth in the rationalization of energy consumption of electricity and water and the use of natural lighting and energy-saving lamps and measured by the reduction of consumption bills in the school.
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He pointed out that the award includes items and criteria, including environmental innovation, learning, continuous development and media coverage, as well as the criteria of the award « distance », including the contest of environmental innovation, environmental marathon and « safe house of plastic » and others, pointing out that the award received contributions during 3 consecutive sessions to 1500 students from 90 educational institutions, nearly 400 environmental innovations, and 2000 students participating in the maritime exhibition and planting 9,000 trees in institutions. He praised the support of the Emirates Foundation for School Education, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment.
Green Schools
Eng. Khalid Fadl Al Ali, Director General of Ras Al Khaimah Public Services Department, said: “The Green Schools initiative, which is a joint initiative between the Department, Ras Al Khaimah Education Zone and the Emirates Foundation for School Education, is one of the initiatives of ‘ Emarati Bayti ’. The initiative is supported by His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Federal Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. Sustainability among students, teachers and the community, separating waste from the source and achieving the highest recycling rates.
He pointed out that the initiative encourages horticulture, creating a green agricultural environment, rationalizing water consumption, recycling gray water, protecting animals and birds from extinction due to environmental malpractices, reducing environmental pollution and carbon emissions and reducing the burden on water sources and sanitation.
Al-Ali pointed out that the goal is to preserve fresh drinking water and work on the management of rainwater from school roofs, and to develop a policy related to the Green Schools initiative that includes the formulation of a vision for the school related to environmental issues, stressing the importance of teaching students ways that positively affect the environment and others.
Innovative Projects
Students of educational institutions stressed the importance of including the environment axis in the educational process, because of the importance of this sector, to identify the most important challenges and solutions and to present innovative projects after the launch of initiatives and expanded campaigns by experts and those interested in the field of environment and protection.
Aisha Al Hammadi stressed the importance of enhancing the environment aspect in the curricula and the educational system, where the student became aware of the challenges and issues involved, participating in exhibitions, adopting innovative ideas, encouraging their transformation into concrete activities and projects, creating a new and environmentally friendly lifestyle and encouraging creativity in order to preserve them.
The student stressed the keenness of various stakeholders in the environment sector to enhance the level of awareness of the importance of preserving the environment among students of educational institutions from various stages of study, which seeks to organize many awareness campaigns and training workshops, exchange of information and experiences, and raise environmental problems and phenomena, in addition to competitions through which institutions compete and find environmental teams concerned with activities.
She pointed out that the interest in educating students in the environment sector through theoretical programs and practical applications on the ground, aims to promote positive behavior towards the environment and create a generation that preserves and sustains environmental resources and prepares a segment of them to specialize in the fields of environment so that they have sufficient experience and knowledge in this aspect to enable them to proceed with new projects on issues related to the environment.
Environmental Approaches
Amna Al Zaabi, Director of Ras Al Khaimah Educational Zone, said that the UAE is keen to strengthen the environmental sector in the educational process by instilling environmental values in students through creating educational programs, preserving their sustainability and natural components and developing their resources. Able to face the challenges of the future and acquire skills and apply the green life approach in educational institutions, to highlight the creative participation of students and create a clean environment for future generations.
She mentioned the importance of the contribution of all institutions and stakeholders in the environment sector to raise the level of environmental awareness among students and contribute effectively to the protection and preservation of the environment through initiatives, lectures, educational workshops and organizing various competitions such as the Green Schools Award launched by Ras Al Khaimah Public Services in partnership with Ras Al Khaimah Educational Zone. Highlighting special contributions to the preservation of the environment and seeking excellence and innovation.
Green Education
Earlier, the Ministry of Education announced the launch of the Green Education Partnership Roadmap in preparation for the UAE ’ s hosting of the COP28 Climate Conference, activating the role of education in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and integrating the climate agenda within the educational system, which contributes to the formation of environmental culture among various segments of society. Making half of schools and institutions green with the launch of the Summit and training and qualifying more than 2,800 teachers and 1,400 educational officials on environmental issues.
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Dr. Goodall believed what steps would slow population growth?

What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?

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The Ministry of Education incorporates environmental issues into curricula to promote conservation and sustainability.

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drive to protect the earth
ecological literacy

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Content: COP26: 10 tips on how to get kids involved in climate discussion

World leaders and delegates from around the world are currently discussing the climate crisis and the actions that can be taken to fight it.

But it should not just be politicians discussing the issue - all people, including kids, should be talking about the climate.

Many children and young people are deeply concerned about climate change and what the future holds for their generation, so the conference is a great opportunity for families and school to involve youngsters in ways to achieve meaningful change to support the environment.

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Education resource experts PlanBee has shared ten great ideas to get your kids involved in the climate discussion.

10 ways to get kids involved in the climate discussion

1. Involve children in helping to plan how the school can be more eco-conscious

The more involved everyone is, the more invested they will be in achieving meaningful results. Let the children help to form the plan and let them be advocates for it. Create an eco council and let them be part of the decision-making process.

2. Switch to eco-friendly options for school supplies

Pick eco-friendly cleaning products, choose sustainable stationery supplies and do what you can to make a positive school wide change.

3. Reduce waste

Instead of giving out brand new books each year, use workbooks and reading records until they are finished. Think about what happens to left-over food. Rather than throwing food in the bin, donate what you can to local families or food banks and compost the rest.

Buy milk in large bottles (not individual cartons). You’ll produce less food waste, less plastic waste and children have the opportunity to wash up the reusable cups.

4. Reduce single-use plastic

Collect all the single-use plastic used in school in one week and share it in an assembly or a staff meeting. Think about the changes you can make to reduce the amount of plastic. This might mean switching suppliers, or buying reusable options, for example, whiteboard pens that can be refilled.

5. Get food from a local supplier

Where could be more local than your own playground? Grow the food you can and teach children about where their food comes from.

Look at local suppliers for the rest of the food. You’ll be helping local producers, reducing food miles and almost certainly getting better quality produce.

6. Uniform

Hold a uniform swap shop or a second-hand uniform sale to help to give school uniforms a second life.

Provide the option for new uniforms to be bought ethically. Look at your current supplier and decide if there is a more sustainable option you could offer to parents.

7. Walk to school

Encourage children to walk to school and help them understand the reason this is important. Talk to them about the benefits of exercise and the clearer air. If they can’t walk the whole way to school, encourage them to walk part of the way.

8. Make a home for wildlife

Create an area in the school grounds that is biodiverse. Grow plants from seeds, make a pond, make bird feeders, make bug hotels. Give the children the chance to slow down and get to know nature. When you’ve created a home for wildlife in the school, have a look around your local area and see if (subject to permission) there is a place your students could develop.

9 Litter pick

Go on litter picking trips in your school ground and in your local area. Help to reduce the litter that ends up in waterways. Explain to the children how to litter pick safely and why this is such an important job.

10. Achieve Eco-School status

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World leaders and delegates from around the world are currently discussing the climate crisis and the actions that can be taken to fight it.

But it should not just be politicians discussing the issue - all people, including kids, should be talking about the climate.

Many children and young people are deeply concerned about climate change and what the future holds for their generation, so the conference is a great opportunity for families and school to involve youngsters in ways to achieve meaningful change to support the environment.

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Education resource experts PlanBee has shared ten great ideas to get your kids involved in the climate discussion.

10 ways to get kids involved in the climate discussion

1. Involve children in helping to plan how the school can be more eco-conscious

The more involved everyone is, the more invested they will be in achieving meaningful results. Let the children help to form the plan and let them be advocates for it. Create an eco council and let them be part of the decision-making process.

2. Switch to eco-friendly options for school supplies

Pick eco-friendly cleaning products, choose sustainable stationery supplies and do what you can to make a positive school wide change.

3. Reduce waste

Instead of giving out brand new books each year, use workbooks and reading records until they are finished. Think about what happens to left-over food. Rather than throwing food in the bin, donate what you can to local families or food banks and compost the rest.

Buy milk in large bottles (not individual cartons). You’ll produce less food waste, less plastic waste and children have the opportunity to wash up the reusable cups.

4. Reduce single-use plastic

Collect all the single-use plastic used in school in one week and share it in an assembly or a staff meeting. Think about the changes you can make to reduce the amount of plastic. This might mean switching suppliers, or buying reusable options, for example, whiteboard pens that can be refilled.

5. Get food from a local supplier

Where could be more local than your own playground? Grow the food you can and teach children about where their food comes from.

Look at local suppliers for the rest of the food. You’ll be helping local producers, reducing food miles and almost certainly getting better quality produce.

6. Uniform

Hold a uniform swap shop or a second-hand uniform sale to help to give school uniforms a second life.

Provide the option for new uniforms to be bought ethically. Look at your current supplier and decide if there is a more sustainable option you could offer to parents.

7. Walk to school

Encourage children to walk to school and help them understand the reason this is important. Talk to them about the benefits of exercise and the clearer air. If they can’t walk the whole way to school, encourage them to walk part of the way.

8. Make a home for wildlife

Create an area in the school grounds that is biodiverse. Grow plants from seeds, make a pond, make bird feeders, make bug hotels. Give the children the chance to slow down and get to know nature. When you’ve created a home for wildlife in the school, have a look around your local area and see if (subject to permission) there is a place your students could develop.

9 Litter pick

Go on litter picking trips in your school ground and in your local area. Help to reduce the litter that ends up in waterways. Explain to the children how to litter pick safely and why this is such an important job.

10. Achieve Eco-School status

The Eco Schools Green Flag Award is a great way to get some inspiration, and recognition, for your hard work in becoming an eco school.

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Title:

Content: COP26: 10 tips on how to get kids involved in climate discussion

World leaders and delegates from around the world are currently discussing the climate crisis and the actions that can be taken to fight it.

But it should not just be politicians discussing the issue - all people, including kids, should be talking about the climate.

Many children and young people are deeply concerned about climate change and what the future holds for their generation, so the conference is a great opportunity for families and school to involve youngsters in ways to achieve meaningful change to support the environment.

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Education resource experts PlanBee has shared ten great ideas to get your kids involved in the climate discussion.

10 ways to get kids involved in the climate discussion

1. Involve children in helping to plan how the school can be more eco-conscious

The more involved everyone is, the more invested they will be in achieving meaningful results. Let the children help to form the plan and let them be advocates for it. Create an eco council and let them be part of the decision-making process.

2. Switch to eco-friendly options for school supplies

Pick eco-friendly cleaning products, choose sustainable stationery supplies and do what you can to make a positive school wide change.

3. Reduce waste

Instead of giving out brand new books each year, use workbooks and reading records until they are finished. Think about what happens to left-over food. Rather than throwing food in the bin, donate what you can to local families or food banks and compost the rest.

Buy milk in large bottles (not individual cartons). You’ll produce less food waste, less plastic waste and children have the opportunity to wash up the reusable cups.

4. Reduce single-use plastic

Collect all the single-use plastic used in school in one week and share it in an assembly or a staff meeting. Think about the changes you can make to reduce the amount of plastic. This might mean switching suppliers, or buying reusable options, for example, whiteboard pens that can be refilled.

5. Get food from a local supplier

Where could be more local than your own playground? Grow the food you can and teach children about where their food comes from.

Look at local suppliers for the rest of the food. You’ll be helping local producers, reducing food miles and almost certainly getting better quality produce.

6. Uniform

Hold a uniform swap shop or a second-hand uniform sale to help to give school uniforms a second life.

Provide the option for new uniforms to be bought ethically. Look at your current supplier and decide if there is a more sustainable option you could offer to parents.

7. Walk to school

Encourage children to walk to school and help them understand the reason this is important. Talk to them about the benefits of exercise and the clearer air. If they can’t walk the whole way to school, encourage them to walk part of the way.

8. Make a home for wildlife

Create an area in the school grounds that is biodiverse. Grow plants from seeds, make a pond, make bird feeders, make bug hotels. Give the children the chance to slow down and get to know nature. When you’ve created a home for wildlife in the school, have a look around your local area and see if (subject to permission) there is a place your students could develop.

9 Litter pick

Go on litter picking trips in your school ground and in your local area. Help to reduce the litter that ends up in waterways. Explain to the children how to litter pick safely and why this is such an important job.

10. Achieve Eco-School status

The Eco Schools Green Flag Award is a great way to get some inspiration, and recognition, for your hard work in becoming an eco school.

What did Dr. Goodall say needed to be addressed to avoid deforestation?

What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?

Creating biodiverse areas in school grounds promotes ecological literacy and conservation.

Title:

Content: COP26: 10 tips on how to get kids involved in climate discussion

World leaders and delegates from around the world are currently discussing the climate crisis and the actions that can be taken to fight it.

But it should not just be politicians discussing the issue - all people, including kids, should be talking about the climate.

Many children and young people are deeply concerned about climate change and what the future holds for their generation, so the conference is a great opportunity for families and school to involve youngsters in ways to achieve meaningful change to support the environment.

Sign up to our GlasgowWorld Today newsletter

The i newsletter cut through the noise

Education resource experts PlanBee has shared ten great ideas to get your kids involved in the climate discussion.

10 ways to get kids involved in the climate discussion

1. Involve children in helping to plan how the school can be more eco-conscious

The more involved everyone is, the more invested they will be in achieving meaningful results. Let the children help to form the plan and let them be advocates for it. Create an eco council and let them be part of the decision-making process.

2. Switch to eco-friendly options for school supplies

Pick eco-friendly cleaning products, choose sustainable stationery supplies and do what you can to make a positive school wide change.

3. Reduce waste

Instead of giving out brand new books each year, use workbooks and reading records until they are finished. Think about what happens to left-over food. Rather than throwing food in the bin, donate what you can to local families or food banks and compost the rest.

Buy milk in large bottles (not individual cartons). You’ll produce less food waste, less plastic waste and children have the opportunity to wash up the reusable cups.

4. Reduce single-use plastic

Collect all the single-use plastic used in school in one week and share it in an assembly or a staff meeting. Think about the changes you can make to reduce the amount of plastic. This might mean switching suppliers, or buying reusable options, for example, whiteboard pens that can be refilled.

5. Get food from a local supplier

Where could be more local than your own playground? Grow the food you can and teach children about where their food comes from.

Look at local suppliers for the rest of the food. You’ll be helping local producers, reducing food miles and almost certainly getting better quality produce.

6. Uniform

Hold a uniform swap shop or a second-hand uniform sale to help to give school uniforms a second life.

Provide the option for new uniforms to be bought ethically. Look at your current supplier and decide if there is a more sustainable option you could offer to parents.

7. Walk to school

Encourage children to walk to school and help them understand the reason this is important. Talk to them about the benefits of exercise and the clearer air. If they can’t walk the whole way to school, encourage them to walk part of the way.

8. Make a home for wildlife

Create an area in the school grounds that is biodiverse. Grow plants from seeds, make a pond, make bird feeders, make bug hotels. Give the children the chance to slow down and get to know nature. When you’ve created a home for wildlife in the school, have a look around your local area and see if (subject to permission) there is a place your students could develop.

9 Litter pick

Go on litter picking trips in your school ground and in your local area. Help to reduce the litter that ends up in waterways. Explain to the children how to litter pick safely and why this is such an important job.

10. Achieve Eco-School status

The Eco Schools Green Flag Award is a great way to get some inspiration, and recognition, for your hard work in becoming an eco school.

What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?

drive to protect the earth
ecological literacy

Organize litter picking trips to promote conservation and sustainability.

Title:

Content: COP26: 10 tips on how to get kids involved in climate discussion

World leaders and delegates from around the world are currently discussing the climate crisis and the actions that can be taken to fight it.

But it should not just be politicians discussing the issue - all people, including kids, should be talking about the climate.

Many children and young people are deeply concerned about climate change and what the future holds for their generation, so the conference is a great opportunity for families and school to involve youngsters in ways to achieve meaningful change to support the environment.

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Education resource experts PlanBee has shared ten great ideas to get your kids involved in the climate discussion.

10 ways to get kids involved in the climate discussion

1. Involve children in helping to plan how the school can be more eco-conscious

The more involved everyone is, the more invested they will be in achieving meaningful results. Let the children help to form the plan and let them be advocates for it. Create an eco council and let them be part of the decision-making process.

2. Switch to eco-friendly options for school supplies

Pick eco-friendly cleaning products, choose sustainable stationery supplies and do what you can to make a positive school wide change.

3. Reduce waste

Instead of giving out brand new books each year, use workbooks and reading records until they are finished. Think about what happens to left-over food. Rather than throwing food in the bin, donate what you can to local families or food banks and compost the rest.

Buy milk in large bottles (not individual cartons). You’ll produce less food waste, less plastic waste and children have the opportunity to wash up the reusable cups.

4. Reduce single-use plastic

Collect all the single-use plastic used in school in one week and share it in an assembly or a staff meeting. Think about the changes you can make to reduce the amount of plastic. This might mean switching suppliers, or buying reusable options, for example, whiteboard pens that can be refilled.

5. Get food from a local supplier

Where could be more local than your own playground? Grow the food you can and teach children about where their food comes from.

Look at local suppliers for the rest of the food. You’ll be helping local producers, reducing food miles and almost certainly getting better quality produce.

6. Uniform

Hold a uniform swap shop or a second-hand uniform sale to help to give school uniforms a second life.

Provide the option for new uniforms to be bought ethically. Look at your current supplier and decide if there is a more sustainable option you could offer to parents.

7. Walk to school

Encourage children to walk to school and help them understand the reason this is important. Talk to them about the benefits of exercise and the clearer air. If they can’t walk the whole way to school, encourage them to walk part of the way.

8. Make a home for wildlife

Create an area in the school grounds that is biodiverse. Grow plants from seeds, make a pond, make bird feeders, make bug hotels. Give the children the chance to slow down and get to know nature. When you’ve created a home for wildlife in the school, have a look around your local area and see if (subject to permission) there is a place your students could develop.

9 Litter pick

Go on litter picking trips in your school ground and in your local area. Help to reduce the litter that ends up in waterways. Explain to the children how to litter pick safely and why this is such an important job.

10. Achieve Eco-School status

The Eco Schools Green Flag Award is a great way to get some inspiration, and recognition, for your hard work in becoming an eco school.

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Achieve Eco-School status through green initiatives to integrate conservation efforts into the curriculum.

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Content: COP26: 10 tips on how to get kids involved in climate discussion

World leaders and delegates from around the world are currently discussing the climate crisis and the actions that can be taken to fight it.

But it should not just be politicians discussing the issue - all people, including kids, should be talking about the climate.

Many children and young people are deeply concerned about climate change and what the future holds for their generation, so the conference is a great opportunity for families and school to involve youngsters in ways to achieve meaningful change to support the environment.

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Education resource experts PlanBee has shared ten great ideas to get your kids involved in the climate discussion.

10 ways to get kids involved in the climate discussion

1. Involve children in helping to plan how the school can be more eco-conscious

The more involved everyone is, the more invested they will be in achieving meaningful results. Let the children help to form the plan and let them be advocates for it. Create an eco council and let them be part of the decision-making process.

2. Switch to eco-friendly options for school supplies

Pick eco-friendly cleaning products, choose sustainable stationery supplies and do what you can to make a positive school wide change.

3. Reduce waste

Instead of giving out brand new books each year, use workbooks and reading records until they are finished. Think about what happens to left-over food. Rather than throwing food in the bin, donate what you can to local families or food banks and compost the rest.

Buy milk in large bottles (not individual cartons). You’ll produce less food waste, less plastic waste and children have the opportunity to wash up the reusable cups.

4. Reduce single-use plastic

Collect all the single-use plastic used in school in one week and share it in an assembly or a staff meeting. Think about the changes you can make to reduce the amount of plastic. This might mean switching suppliers, or buying reusable options, for example, whiteboard pens that can be refilled.

5. Get food from a local supplier

Where could be more local than your own playground? Grow the food you can and teach children about where their food comes from.

Look at local suppliers for the rest of the food. You’ll be helping local producers, reducing food miles and almost certainly getting better quality produce.

6. Uniform

Hold a uniform swap shop or a second-hand uniform sale to help to give school uniforms a second life.

Provide the option for new uniforms to be bought ethically. Look at your current supplier and decide if there is a more sustainable option you could offer to parents.

7. Walk to school

Encourage children to walk to school and help them understand the reason this is important. Talk to them about the benefits of exercise and the clearer air. If they can’t walk the whole way to school, encourage them to walk part of the way.

8. Make a home for wildlife

Create an area in the school grounds that is biodiverse. Grow plants from seeds, make a pond, make bird feeders, make bug hotels. Give the children the chance to slow down and get to know nature. When you’ve created a home for wildlife in the school, have a look around your local area and see if (subject to permission) there is a place your students could develop.

9 Litter pick

Go on litter picking trips in your school ground and in your local area. Help to reduce the litter that ends up in waterways. Explain to the children how to litter pick safely and why this is such an important job.

10. Achieve Eco-School status

The Eco Schools Green Flag Award is a great way to get some inspiration, and recognition, for your hard work in becoming an eco school.

What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?

Reducing consumption helps slow the climate crisis and promotes ecological literacy among high school students.

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How to Treat Every Day Like Earth Day

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SLU chapter.

As we celebrate Earth Day and take time to appreciate Mother Earth’s natural splendor (and post photo dumps on Instagram), it is important to remember that, as beautiful and powerful as she is, she needs our love and care. Sure, it will take major efforts from some major countries and corporations to create a sustainable world, but there are actually many ways that ordinary people like you and me can get involved to slow the climate crisis.

One of the easiest ways to help the Earth is simply to be conscious of your consumption. Do you really need four paper towels to dry your hands or the 20 napkins you threw into your paper to-go sack? While a hot shower is sometimes the answer to the day’s stressors, do you really need a 20-minute marathon shower seven days a week? I can almost guarantee you don’t need to leave every light on while running errands. In fact, a Princeton Review article on green living suggests using compact fluorescent lights, which last eight to 12 times longer, and keeping items plugged into a power strip that you can switch off when you leave the house, saving the planet and your wallet.

Being conscious of your consumption also factors into what you eat. While many suggest that going vegan or reducing meat intake, especially red meat, can reduce your carbon footprint, this is obviously a huge lifestyle change to commit to. Starting by replacing beef once a week—even one meal a week—can make a substantial difference. According to a Stanford Report article, a ground beef hamburger has a carbon footprint almost 10 times higher than a chicken patty and around 20 times higher than a vegetarian patty. Even if you don’t want to skimp on the protein or can’t live without steak, you can still eliminate food waste. The report also shares that 37 percent of U.S. greenhouse emissions come from food waste. To combat this, consider spicing up your leftovers, composting your food scraps and meal planning in advance to avoid overbuying.

Being a college student, I am sometimes amazed at how much paper some of my classes use instead of just relying on digital devices and the cloud. To compensate for this, I try to buy e-textbooks when I can; they are often cheaper and mean fewer heavy objects I have to lug across campus and on road trips. I also recently found Ecosia, an internet browser and not-for-profit company that plants and protects trees. Because search engines tend to be very profitable, Ecosia uses this information to dedicate 100 percent of its profits to planting over 200 million trees and counting. All you have to do is use the browser to do your classwork or make your Pinterest boards, and you will be helping the planet from the comfort of your couch.

Another major area of concern is transportation emissions, which are relatively easy to combat as a college student. Enjoy the fresh air and get your hot girl walks in instead of taking your car! Though sunset drives are an essential part of the college experience, consider switching to bike rides instead; you still get the gentle breeze and good vibes without the added emissions. If driving is unavoidable, you can try carpooling or use public transportation if it’s available. You could also use video conferencing and other new technology for meetings instead of commuting.

In addition to these reduction strategies, another key to a sustainable lifestyle is reusing and repurposing what is already readily available. Thrifting is a great example of reuse (and gives you a fun excuse to have an outing with friends!). It also carries the added benefit for college students of being much more cost efficient! You can also donate your old clothes and reuse plastics when possible. When it comes to shopping, reusable bags can be a solution; however, because cotton is such a water-guzzling, labor-intensive crop, it takes 131 uses for a cotton bag to break even with a bag in terms of climate impact. I know they look really cute, and I love carrying my Trader Joe’s Washington, D.C.-themed tote out of the store. Just be sure to look for ones that are more sustainable!

Lastly, we hear all the time about recycling, but how sustainable is it really? According to an article done by the Boise State University College of Business and Economics, “Recycling only reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 2-3 percent, whereas reducing consumption can reduce emissions by up to 20 percent.” It follows, then, that the three Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) are actually in order.

We are made to be stewards of Planet A, and I honestly believe that most of these practices lead to a more holistic, balanced life, even without factoring in environmental effects. This Earth is the only one we get, and I think she’s pretty marvelous. We are just passing through, so it is up to us to leave her better than we found her.

Though she was not raised a city girl, Allie is an avid explorer of St. Louis, where she is currently studying English and Spanish at Saint Louis University. On campus, she is on the softball team and is involved in the Honors program, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, St. Edmund Campion Society, and, of course, Her Campus. She loves travel, music, Christmas-scented candles, gluten-free baked goods, romantic comedies, and yoga. You can almost always find her with a protein latte and book in hand.

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What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?

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ecological literacy

Compact fluorescent lights last eight times longer, promoting sustainable energy and reducing waste.

Vegan or reduced meat intake lowers carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.

What did Dr. Goodall say needed to be addressed to avoid deforestation?

Food waste causes 37 percent of US greenhouse emissions and can be reduced to promote sustainable food systems.

Ecosia browser plants trees with its profits to promote reforestation and conservation.

Walking or biking can reduce transportation emissions and promote sustainable transportation.

Carpooling and public transportation reduce emissions and promote sustainable transportation.

Reusing and repurposing items reduces waste and promotes conservation and sustainability.

What did Dr. Goodall say needed to be addressed to avoid deforestation?

Reducing consumption can lower emissions by up to 20 percent and promote ecological literacy and conservation.

What did Dr. Goodall say needed to be addressed to avoid deforestation?

What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?

Recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 2-3 percent, promoting conservation and sustainability.

KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse's approach to teaching sustainability can be a model for high school students.

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Content: TMCnet News

New KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse Centres Teach Preschoolers About Sustainability
[April 07, 2024]

New KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse Centres Teach Preschoolers About Sustainability

  • KiddiWinkie's new centre at Jurong Gateway, the first preschool in Singapore to receive the BCA Green Mark Platinum 2023 award, features the first-of-its-kind, award-winning eco-friendly design that embodies its trademark Sustainable Education® curriculum.
  • Notable attendees at the launch event will include Benjamin Busse, CEO, Babilou Family Singapore and Julie Koh, President, Babilou Family Singapore; along with esteemed partners in the Early Childhood sector.
  • Apart from the Jurong Gateway centre, two other centres in Mountbatten and East Coast will officially open in April 2024.

SINGAPORE, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore's leading premium preschool, KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse, wants to educate the next generation about sustainability from as early as 18 months.

As part of the preschool's refreshed branding efforts, KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse, which is part of Babilou Family Singapore, updated its educational framework with "Winning Planet" being one of its new mission pillars. This new mission pillar aims to educate children about environmental and social challenges. Beyond cultivating a new generation of leaders, the preschool's Sustainable Education® curriculum offers dynamic learning experiences that ensure the holistic well-being of children, whilst supporting sustainability initiatives such as the Singapore Green Plan 2030. The dedication to integrate eco-friendly practices and playful learning into education is exemplified by KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse's newest centres.

Their new centres look to impart these values from their physical environment to the lessons they teach. With its new centres and revised framework, children are encouraged to care for and respect the communities that they are living in, helping to contribute to a more sustainable and cohesive future. The first to officially launch is its centre at Jurong Gateway on 17 April. Its East Coast and Mountbatten centres will open their doors to students from April 2024 onwards.

Highlighting the importance of having engaging outdoor spaces to offer stimulating resources to children, its new centres will also have specially designed areas outdoors. Built with slopes and tunnels for free exploration, children develop their natural motricity alongside autonomy and confidence. A hydroponic vertical garden with soil, seeds, water and various plants provides children with opportunities to grow and harvest vegetables with their peers. Through such engaging, hands-on learning experiences on vermicomposting, recycling and food sustainability, the curriculum instils values of sustainability and social cohesiveness in children.

Benjamin Busse, CEO of Babilou Family Singapore shares, "As part of the Babilou Family group, we are dedicated to fostering a pedagogical approach rooted in Sustainable Education®. Educating over 5,000 preschool children across Singapore, we prioritise nurturing children to become conscientious individuals who will make meaningful contributions to the world. Focusing on holistic well-being through children's Natural Rhythm, our curriculum integrates nature while offering our children an immersive educational experience that extends beyond conventional classroom walls. With emphasis on diversity and inclusion, we engage families as partners to foster collaboration for children's holistic development, creating an environment for every child to thrive."

Beyond the classroom, Babilou Family Singapore also took great care to integrate its values into its centre's design. As the first preschool to receive the BCA Green Mark Platinum 2023 Award, KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse @ Jurong Gateway proudly introduces state-of-the-art facilities and eco-friendly practices designed to nurture environmentally-conscious individuals.

In this centre, all features are thoughtfully planned with the environment in mind. Priding itself on its sustainable design and operations, the centre is built using materials to reduce its carbon footprint such as heat-reflective VOC paint to repel heat and subsequently, reduce the temperature indoors. Rooftop solar photovoltaic panels are used to harness solar energy to support the centre's day-to-day operations and encourage the use of renewable energy. At the same time, a smart energy management and control system is installed to optimise energy consumption and promote greater energy efficiency. As part of its water conservation efforts, the centre devised water-efficient fixtures to monitor and optimise water usage. Eco-friendly consumables are also used in the kitchen such as cutleries, mugs, plates and bowls.

Rowena Ramos, Head of Curriculum shares, "In reflecting Singapore's commitment to addressing global challenges, including the effects of globalisation and environmental factors, it's imperative to cultivate a profound understanding and appreciation of their ecosystem in the younger generation. KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse embodies this sentiment by providing children with a robust education framework which encompasses specialised programmes and values that nurture creativity, emotional intelligence, and resilience, empowering children to navigate and thrive in an increasingly complex society."

I.        Boilerplate

About KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse

KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse is a premium preschool brand under Babilou Family Singapore. Through purposeful play and inquiry-based learning, children from 18 months to 6 years old enjoy opportunities to tap into their imagination and creativity as they explore and discover the world around them. With a balance between play and school readiness, we inspire our children to become champions not just in mind, but winners at heart. Every KiddiWinkie child grows into a happy, intelligent, expressive and resilient young individual, equipped with tools to become a rising leader of our modern 21st century world. Infant care services are also available at selected centres, where we provide a safe and stimulating environment for little ones from 2 to 17 months. Guided by educarers, there will be opportunities for infants to explore and discover as they prepare for the preschool years ahead.

Visit https://kiddiwinkie.edu.sg/ for more information.

About Babilou Family Singapore

Babilou Family Singapore is a subsidiary of Babilou Family Group, a France-incorporated Early Childhood organisation with a network of more than 1,000 nurseries and a presence in 10 countries around the world. Babilou Family Singapore has now grown to 62 education and learning centres island-wide. This includes preschool brands KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse, Little Footprints Preschool, as well as student care brand Learning Leap.

Visit https://babiloufamilysg.com for more information.

II.        Bios

Mr. Benjamin Busse

Chief Executive Officer, Babilou Family Singapore

Benjamin, a devoted father of two, finds joy in both his work and every aspect of life.

An engineering graduate from AgroParisTech and with a Master's degree from ESSEC Business School, Benjamin grew his career with the SODEXO Group, a conglomerate in France specialising in the catering business and childcare services. Throughout his journey spanning over 13 years, he was responsible for growing the operations and business development. Benjamin eventually rose to become the Regional Director & Head of Development at Creche Attitude, a subsidiary of SODEXO with a vast network of private childcare centres, where he oversaw 50 childcare centres throughout France and managed a team of more than 500 staff.

He joined Babilou Family Singapore in 2020 as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and then evolved to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead Babilou Family toward being recognised as a qualitative leading private preschool operator in the region through its key brands.

Ms. Julie Koh

President, Babilou Family Singapore

Julie first set out on her expedition in the early childhood industry to start a quality preschool with a pure and simple wish – that her own children can learn and grow in a conducive and inspiring environment. This desire led to the setup of Kiddiwinkie Schoolhouse, and its success paved the way for the inception of more preschools centres under the Nurture Education Group, now known as Babilou Family Singapore.

With over two decades of experience in the industry, Julie has overseen the acquisition and management of the company's preschool brands. Julie continues to contribute to the industry with her wealth of knowledge, as well as her unwavering passion and patience in nurturing happy and confident children in their formative years.

Ms. Rowena Ramos

Head of Curriculum, Babilou Family Singapore

Inspired by the educators who shaped her journey, Rowena embarked on a path in education, steadily expanding her professional portfolio over the years. Having earned her bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College in Boston, Massachusetts, she assumed the role of mentor teacher, guiding novice educators through their inaugural year with skill and dedication, fostering the growth of future leaders within the field.

With invaluable experience under her belt, Rowena now spearheads the Curriculum Department to ensure curriculum quality while leading the team in developing innovative programmes and delivering enriching training sessions for fellow educators. Additionally, Rowena is currently undergoing training to obtain certification as a Developmental Play Practitioner, further enhancing her expertise in the field.

III.        Fact Sheet

Babilou Family Singapore:

https://babilou-family.sg/

KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse:

https://kiddiwinkie.edu.sg/

KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse @ Jurong Gateway:

Opening Hours:

Monday - Friday: 7am – 7pm

Address:

2 Jurong Gateway Rd, #01-12, Singapore

608512

Phone:

6817 1394

Website:

https://kiddiwinkie.edu.sg/campus-
list/jurong-gateway

KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse @ East Coast:

Address:

511 East Coast Rd, Singapore 429064

Website:

https://kiddiwinkie.edu.sg/campus-
list/east-coast

KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse @ Mountbatten:

Address:

717 Mountbatten Rd, Singapore 437737

Website:

https://kiddiwinkie.edu.sg/campus-
list/mountbatten

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New Taipei Institute for Sustainable Future offers experiential camps to promote ecological literacy and conservation among high school students.

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“New Taipei Institute for Sustainable Future ” Experiential Camp Green Life for Young People
▲ “New Taipei Institute for Sustainable Future ” Junior High School Experience Camp. (Photo / New Taipei City Environmental Protection Bureau, same below)
Reporters Guo Sai-yin / New Taipei Report
New Taipei City Environmental Protection Bureau ’ s “2023 New Taipei Sustainable Future College ” Junior High School and High School Experience Camp ended successfully this week. A total of 60 participants participated in the second phase of the camp. Through a series of environmental education courses, students not only learned about environmental protection and sustainable management concepts, but also stimulated their concern and thinking about environmental issues.
In order to foster a new generation of sustainable development, “New Taipei City School of Sustainable Future ” has adopted an age division program since 2022. The program is designed for junior high school, high school and college students to understand the concept of sustainable development and implement it in life. Let the green seeds grow and thrive in the New North.
▲ "New North Sustainable Future College" High School Experience Camp.
The National Junior High School FUN Summer Camp was held at Longmen Camping Area and Ma Gang Chaozone. The two-day camp led the participants to explore how to protect the marine environment from daily consumption habits, understand the natural changes and human interference of sand dunes under environmental changes, understand what is a low-carbon diet, and arrange to observe the ecology of the tidal zone. Keychain DIY and other experiences, so that students have a more diverse and profound understanding of environmental protection.
The students also showed the results of the two-day learning experience through the "Green Life Action Drama". Some students used "clothes don 't waste" as the group' s green work declaration to remind everyone not to overconsume clothes and do not cause waste. Some students played the role of a tour guide in the national park, telling everyone to love the earth while playing. Transportation, seasonal food, and other green activities are integrated into the performance, conveying the idea that everyone can “do one thing to make the earth better ” in their daily lives.
▲ High school students learn about “green life ” through the course activities.
The high school experience camp is also based on the theme of green living for all. The students learned about Taiwan 's unique geological culture at Yeliu Geopark, the environmental education facility in New Taipei City. I am very happy to work with the group to give the earth a clean environment with their own actions, and some students are impressed with the DIY course, and the experience of doing transparent fish bones by themselves is very novel and interesting.
At the end of the camp, students from each group will fully integrate the knowledge and skills learned during the two day camp with the topics of food, clothing, housing, walking, education and fun. The group with the theme of “Food ” is looking forward to creating a zero-waste restaurant that is self-sufficient, does not waste food, uses natural utensils and is a green building. The theme group shared that green buildings should be considered in terms of roof greening, rainwater recovery, light and ventilation, and put into practice with intelligent design. The theme group hoped to spread the correct concept of environmental protection, reduce waste of resources and implement environmental action through various courses and activities, such as carbon footprint talks, beach clean-up, and paper recycling.
▲ Junior high school experience camp led students to observe the rich ecology of the Ma Gang tidal zone.
In addition, the "New North Sustainable Future College" for university students will be held from July 18 to 20 at the headquarters of Chunghwa Telecom College Panqiao. The camp will focus on the theme of "Unplastic Customer Challenge", and lead the students to explore the new North Net Zero path, sustainable climate action, circular economy, green industry, and unplastic behavior. Permanently moving forward.
▲ High school experience camp transparent fish bone DIY.
The high school experience camp students work together to clean the beach.
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74% of young people link sustainability to waste sorting and recycling, which can promote ecological literacy.

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At the same time, young people do not limit the time of taking a shower and do not rush to choose vegetarianism
This is evidenced by a survey conducted as part of the Samsung “Solve for Tomorrow ” contest.
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Of the environmentally friendly habits, young people most often adhere to the habit of turning off the lights when they leave the room, and using reusable utensils (water bottles, coffee mugs) in everyday life.
38% of young people surveyed believe that their everyday consumption habits have a very big impact on the environment, so they try to act thoughtfully.
At the same time, an equal number of young people agree that their actions have an impact, but do not believe that they can change anything.
Only 3% of respondents believe that their daily consumption habits have no impact on the environment.
Sustainable lifestyles are associated with waste sorting and recycling
The majority of young people surveyed (74%) associated a “sustainable lifestyle ” with sorting and recycling waste, and 65% associated with the use of recycled materials.
More than half of the young people surveyed believe that the habit of saving energy is important, and almost the same number (49%) consider it important to save water by trying to use it less.
Less often, young people see as environmentally friendly and sustainable habits a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle (15%), a refusal to walk outside special paths for outdoor recreation (12%) and self-production of cosmetics and household products (9%), which indicates that young people ’ s understanding of sustainable behavior still needs to be improved.
The impact of food on the environment is alien to young people
Only 15% of young adults associate a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle with sustainable behavior, and a third associate it with eating organic, natural, and unprocessed (or pure) foods.
Almost the same number of young people (27%) noted that over the past year, they have often or always consciously chosen foods based on their environmental impact (for example, local, seasonal, organic, containing less meat, etc.).
However, a fifth, or 20%, of respondents rarely made informed food choices based on their environmental impact.
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Most young people associate sustainable lifestyles with saving energy and other resources, but saving habits vary among young people.
The most common environmentally friendly habit among young people is to turn off the lights when they leave the room.
It is observed in everyday life by 81% of young people, and young people save water less often - the time spent in the shower consciously try to limit only a little more than a third, or 36% of young people.
More than half of those surveyed reported sorting waste (54%), and even more young people cited other actions to reduce waste.
To reduce the consumption of plastic, young people prefer reusable water bottles, coffee mugs and food containers.
They instead of plastic alternatives willingly choose 72% of young people.
Also, more than half (56%) of young people support and adhere to the principles of conscious shopping, weighing whether they really need the desired thing, making shopping lists and choosing nature-friendly alternatives.
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The majority of young people see society as supporting and enabling an environmentally friendly lifestyle (56%), but the main factor limiting the choice in favor of sustainable solutions is lack of money and believe that sustainable choice is more expensive than alternatives (51%).
An equal number of young people cited lack of time and knowledge as other limiting factors (10%).
It should be noted that almost all respondents (91%) expressed willingness to introduce more sustainable solutions into their daily lives if they had such opportunities and support.
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51% believe sustainable choices are more expensive, hindering ecological literacy and conservation.

72% prefer reusable water bottles and coffee mugs to promote sustainable living and reduce waste.

15% associate a vegetarian lifestyle with sustainable behavior, promoting sustainable agriculture and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

27% of people make environmentally informed food choices, promoting ecological literacy and conservation.

91% are willing to adopt sustainable daily practices to promote conservation.

What did Dr. Goodall say needed to be addressed to avoid deforestation?

What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?

Environmental clubs promote ecological literacy, integrating it into a broader conservation curriculum.

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Content: Monastir: The second training program for environmental club activists in educational institutions continued and a training workshop was organized on "Environmental Footprint"
The second training program for environmental club activists in educational institutions in the state of Monastir, which began on November 9, continues with a visit to the island of Goria, according to Kahia, Director of Environmental Protection at the Regional Department of the Environment of the Middle Coast Abdul Razzaq Mani.
The program includes theoretical training, according to Mani, journalist of the Tunisian Africa Agency for Sons, 05 episodes, which were organized this week on "Environmental Footprint", in addition to the themes of waste management, climate change, sustainable development, water, tree and garden care, energy, development and biodiversity, with the addition of two new axes during this educational year on the circular economy and the marine environment conservation system.
The practical aspect of the program, which will initially run until the end of May this year, includes the organization of the second edition of the regional environmental footprint cup, which represents "the amount of land needed to meet the needs of its inhabitants and absorb their waste, especially carbon dioxide."
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This regional competition aims to motivate the student to change his behavior to reduce the rate of environmental footprint by organizing environmental clubs awareness workshops and work to establish behaviors among the student such as not wasting water, conserving energy, using renewable energy, using energy-saving equipment, selectively sorting waste at home or in the educational institution, using mass transportation, and preserving green areas, according to the same source.
Mani pointed out that the first edition of this regional competition witnessed the achievement of environmental clubs in the region for all environmental activities such as waste sorting and energy economy, pointing out the importance of activities not limited to activists in environmental clubs, and to include all school students, workers and administrative cadres and teaching cadres in various educational institutions.
The first training program for environmental club activators was launched during the educational year 2022-2023.
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What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?

drive to protect the earth
ecological literacy

Training programs teach environmental footprint reduction to promote conservation and sustainability.

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Content: Monastir: The second training program for environmental club activists in educational institutions continued and a training workshop was organized on "Environmental Footprint"
The second training program for environmental club activists in educational institutions in the state of Monastir, which began on November 9, continues with a visit to the island of Goria, according to Kahia, Director of Environmental Protection at the Regional Department of the Environment of the Middle Coast Abdul Razzaq Mani.
The program includes theoretical training, according to Mani, journalist of the Tunisian Africa Agency for Sons, 05 episodes, which were organized this week on "Environmental Footprint", in addition to the themes of waste management, climate change, sustainable development, water, tree and garden care, energy, development and biodiversity, with the addition of two new axes during this educational year on the circular economy and the marine environment conservation system.
The practical aspect of the program, which will initially run until the end of May this year, includes the organization of the second edition of the regional environmental footprint cup, which represents "the amount of land needed to meet the needs of its inhabitants and absorb their waste, especially carbon dioxide."
"..."
This regional competition aims to motivate the student to change his behavior to reduce the rate of environmental footprint by organizing environmental clubs awareness workshops and work to establish behaviors among the student such as not wasting water, conserving energy, using renewable energy, using energy-saving equipment, selectively sorting waste at home or in the educational institution, using mass transportation, and preserving green areas, according to the same source.
Mani pointed out that the first edition of this regional competition witnessed the achievement of environmental clubs in the region for all environmental activities such as waste sorting and energy economy, pointing out the importance of activities not limited to activists in environmental clubs, and to include all school students, workers and administrative cadres and teaching cadres in various educational institutions.
The first training program for environmental club activators was launched during the educational year 2022-2023.
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What did Dr. Goodall say needed to be addressed to avoid deforestation?

What would letting children get close to nature help cultivate?

Workshops cover waste management and climate change to promote ecological literacy.

Workshops cover waste management and climate change to promote ecological literacy.