Climate & Ecosystems

IMMEDIATE CLIMATE ACTION THAT PROTECTS & RESTORES ECOSYSTEMS ON LAND & BELOW WATER

The UN is determined to take climate action to address the threats of climate change and its effects. Social and economic development depends on the conservation and sustainability of natural resources on land and in water to protect biodiversity, ecosystems, and wildlife.

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Learn and Discuss The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs

SDG 13, 14, 15

Each day, I will spend (___) minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with (___) people about what I learned.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Goal 14: Life Below Water

Goal 15: Life On Land

Goal 13: Climate Action
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DAILY ACTION
Advocate for Water Habitat!

SDG 14

I will make (___) phone calls and/or send (___) emails to public officials to advocate for water habitat protection and clean up in my region.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Watershed

How To Protect Watersheds

Ways to Take Action

Coastal and Ocean Sinks
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Plant a Tree

SDG 15

On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant (___) trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

How Much CO2 Does A Tree Absorb?

Planting a Tree

TED Talk: Shubhendu Sharma on How to Grow a Forest in your Backyard

Racial discrimination has decreased Baltimore’s tree diversity

Solutions news on urban trees
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch (___) documentaries about climate change.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

31 Climate Change Documentaries

12 climate change documentaries and series

FILM STUDY WORKSHEETS FOR DOCUMENTARIES
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Collect Litter on a Plog / Plalk

SDG 15

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for (___) minutes and collect (___) items of litter.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Plogging: What is Sweden’s new green sport?

Bristol environmentalist wins PM's award for plogging

Plogging Org

About Plogging
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DAILY ACTION
Drive Less

SDG 13

To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Transportation Solutions

Walkabout Cities

Benefits of Transit Oriented Development (TOD)

What You Can Do to Reduce Pollution from Vehicles and Engines
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Support Local Pollinators

SDG 15

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Pollinator-Friendly Planting Guides

Pollinator-Friendly Plant Lists

How to Protect Your Local Pollinators in Ten Easy Ways

Creating a Pollinator Paradise
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Choose Sustainable Seafood Options

SDG 14

Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy (___) sustainable seafood meals each day.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Seafood Watch Guide

Seafood Profiles

Five ways to ensure the fish you eat is healthy for you and for the environment

Understanding Sustainable Seafood
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Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening

SDG 14, 15

Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

What is xeriscaping? How you can turn your lawn into a sustainable oasis

Grow Vegetables in Dry Climates

Rain Gardens

Ecological Design of Urban Landscapes: Economic, Social and Ecological Benefits

A Water-wise Home Landscape: A Xeriscape
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Calculate Your Carbon Impact

SDG 13

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Carbon Calculator

Ecological Footprint Calculator

Climate Solutions from Project Drawdown

Carbon Footprint Calculators

Carbon Offsets to Reduce Carbon Footprint
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Create & Share A Love Letter, Poem, Song or Picture

SDG 14, 15

I will express my love and gratitude for our planet by writing a love letter, poem, song or taking a picture. I will share this in the Ecochallenge feed or on my social media.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Ten Love Letters to the Earth – Thich Nhat Hanh

Earth Day Acrostic Poem (Video)

A musical interpretation of climate change pays tribute to Beethoven

Writing a Poem About Nature
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DAILY ACTION
Explore My Area

SDG 14, 15

Each day, I will spend (___) minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Walkable Cities

Taking A Walk In Nature Could Be The Best Thing You Do For Your Mood All Day

Posting? Now You Can Tag Your Location’s Indigenous Name

Doctors in BC Canada prescribe national park pass to patients who need nature time
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DAILY ACTION
CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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