- How can we contribute?
This picture, taken on February 2009, shows bushfires in and around southeastern part of Victoria, Australia.
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This picture, taken on 11 March 2011, shows tsunami waves hitting the coast of Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.
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• Earth’s temperature has risen by an average of 0.11° Fahrenheit (0.06° Celsius) per decade since 1850.
• The rate of warming since 1982 is more than three times as fast: 0.36° F (0.20° C) per decade.
This is a plot showing Global average surface temperature.
(taken from climate.gov)
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What are we doing about this?
COP 21. Paris, 2015
The Paris Agreement to keep global
warming below 2°C compared to the pre-
industrial era and to continue efforts to Sustainable
limit it to 1.5°C is unanimously adopted. Development Goals
COP 1. Berlin, 1995 - 2030
The first conference, the signatory countries
agree to meet annually to keep global warming Present, 2024
under control and warn of the need to reduce
emissions of polluting gases
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Progress on SDG’s
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Note: This data is taken from 2023 SDG report.
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THINGS YOU CAN DO FROM YOUR COUCH OW?
❑Going paperless
❑Sharing social media posts
❑Using power strips
❑Advocating for change
❑Conserving energy
❑Reporting online harassment
❑Staying informed
❑Using the #globalgoals hashtag
❑Offsetting carbon emissions
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THINGS YOU CAN DO AT HOME HOW?
❑Sealing Air Leaks ❑Taking Shorter Showers
❑Adjusting Thermostat ❑Reducing Meat Consumption
❑Upgrading Appliances & Light Bulbs ❑Freezing Food
❑Installing Solar Panels ❑Composting
❑Using Carpets and Rugs ❑Recycling
❑Shoveling Snow Manually ❑Minimally Packaged Goods
❑Air Drying ❑Avoiding Pre-heating
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THINGS YOU CAN DO OUTSIDE YOUR HOUSE HOW?
❑Shopping Local ❑Maintaining Vehicles
❑Shopping Smart ❑Donating Unused Items
❑Choosing Sustainable Seafood ❑Vaccination
❑Exercising Voting Rights
❑Using Alternative Transportation
❑Using Reusable Containers
❑Reducing Napkin Use
❑Shopping Vintage
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THINGS YOU CAN DO AT WORK
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❑Ensuring Access to Healthcare ❑Combatting Discrimination
❑Mentoring Young People ❑Choosing Sustainable Transportation
❑Advocating for Equal Pay ❑Advocating for Climate Action
❑Raising Awareness of Sanitation Issues ❑Reducing Waste
❑Promoting Energy Efficiency at Work ❑Promoting Responsible Purchasing
❑Staying Informed and Discussing ❑Knowing Workplace Rights
Global Issues
❑Advocating for Clean Infrastructure
❑Encouraging Corporate Social
Responsibility
❑Organizing Sustainable Living
Initiatives
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THANK YOU
Progress on SDG’s - 2023
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Note: This data is taken from 2023 SDG report.
