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Watch the short video below to learn the basics. You'll be an Youth Climate Ecochallenge: A Drawdown Solutions Race expert in no time!
I will spend (___) minutes researching the gender gap in our leaders and elected officials and discuss with my family and friends.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
I will contact (___) congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and improves their ability to sequester carbon.
I will spend at least (___) minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.
DAILY ACTION
I will spend at least (___) minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
I will volunteer with or join a local youth-focused or youth-led climate activism organization.
I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.
I will research and tell (___) people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.
I will write or call (___) elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind and solar energy generation.
I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.
I will write or call (___) elected official(s) asking them to support transparency in manufacturing in terms of each product's material ingredients and environmental footprint.
I will spend at least (___) minute(s) researching the global state of recycling and how we might move to circular (cradle to cradle) manufacturing systems.
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
I will use the resources provided to petition for meatless Mondays at my cafeteria.
If one is not available, I will contact my local leaders to advocate for a commercial composting program for local food waste. If one is available, I will encourage my school or another local organization to participate.
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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