GOAL 13: CLIMATE ACTION
TAKE URGENT ACTION TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS IMPACTS.
The world will exceed 1.5 degree celsius by 2035 and faces a 2.5 degree celsius warming by 2100.*
Climate change is a real and undeniable threat to our entire civilization.The effects are already visible and will be catastrophic unless we act now. Through education, innovation and adherence to our climate commitments, we can make the necessary changes to protect the planet. These changes also provide huge opportunities to modernize our infrastructure which will create new jobs and promote greater prosperity across the globe.
What you can share about?
You can show us the current observations of actions taken in your country to implement the UN framework convention on climate change and raise awareness through community and most importantly businesses.
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You can present the current situation in your community how well does your nation provides sustainable production and consumption, how much your city contribute to green buildings, and take precautions to climate related hazards.
Visit the link to learn about 5 specific targets of global goal 13: Climate Action.
Here are some examples:
High Carbon Emitting Industrialization
Adapting to Climate Change
Take a picture of your city! Metro stations, roads, bridges... How well does nature accompanies your city? How well does your city benefit from sustainable buildings, green roads etc. ?
Some cities experience intense air pollution due to industrialization. If that appeal to you take a picture of it. You can share a photo of the protest or action taken to decrease carbon emission, possibly a project you joined or helped through. In your writing you can reflect your experience and/or feelings about living in such a community.
Infrastructure Sustainability
Climate change causes water rises, floods and fires. How well your community adapts and take precaution towards those threats? If you experience problems because of climate change showcase it. If you don't show us that too!
Do you see or use solar panels, or other renewable energy type in your neighbourhood? Does you building benefit from plantation on the roof, filtrate to the chimney or so? You can take the photo of it.
Renewable Energy
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