3 Ways You Can Participate in the Global Climate and Environmental Movement
As the world continues to suffer from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us who were once busy working in our communities through individual acts or organized projects, find ourselves increasingly spending more time at home, unable to be as active as we once were.
The good news is that we can still contribute to the environmental and climate movement, without leaving our homes, and with a single tool that allows us access to education, organization and action – the humble smartphone.
The global environmental movement is made up of normal people like yourself, who are not content to see the impact of climate change and environmental degradation without doing something about it.
1- Educate yourself!
Perhaps this is the most important piece of advice we can offer: do some research online, stay up to date with the latest local and international news about the topic and maybe subscribe to online courses that deepen your knowledge.
A great website that has a huge library of online learning resources is offered by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, where you can find many courses ranging from an introduction to climate change to specific topics such as gender, policy and public finance.
You can reach the course content here after registering on the site
2- Engage and connect with activists and projects in your community
It may sometimes feel like those of us who are deeply concerned about the issues of climate and environmental justice, and believe in the importance of envisioning a sustainable future for the planet are few and far between.
Social media is a great tool to find like-minded people and create small online communities that help encourage and inspire us to speak up and take action. It is virtually certain that there will be many individuals and groups around you that are actively involved in raising awareness, advocacy and the implementation of local solutions. Find them online and follow their social media accounts, share their content, and develop your personal network of activists online so that they may do the same for you when you post relevant content. Don’t estimate the power of solidarity!
3- Attend virtual workshops, seminars and events
With COP27 planned to be organised in Sharm El Sheikh in November later this year, and COP28 planned for Dubai in 2023, many local civil society groups and locally active international organisations are stepping up their awareness and advocacy work in the region.
The topic of environment and climate change have never been as high on the agenda as they are now and there are plenty of events and seminars being held that are open to the public. Attending these events is a great way to stay up to date on the latest developments, as well as gaining insight into specific issues faced by groups or local communities around the region and the world.