Day of widening the Environmental horizons
Today we started off with a fun game at the flag pole and started today’s theme of learning about the environment.
We then enjoyed a morning in the sun, by visiting different stations, where we learned about various WAGGGS’ resources concerning the environment. Examples are activity ideas on the MDGs and information on how to pitch project ideas to potential investment partners.
We then had an inspirational talk by Katie, one of the WAGGGS’ delegates at the COP15 &16 conferences. She showed that with a lot of motivation and effort you can even make a difference during a world wide conference.
| As a special treat today we got to link up with the girls at the Sangam World Center and shared our new experiences and thoughts about what we have learned so far. We had much fun during the link-up and we performed a sketch on carbon dioxide. After lunch we had the honor of meeting Margot Hill, researcher on climate change and climate change impacts, who gave a speech on Connective Climates. |
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Her performance made us more aware about the links between researchers, the government and financial instruments that help to tackle climate change.
To reflect on our own experience with protecting the environment we shared important stories in the "Story telling session".
| The stories from our past made us realize that we are all affected by environment, no matter who we are or where we live. They motivate and inspire us to take action in our own communities and see how a small action can make a big difference. |
Our day will end with watching two films that are concerned with our seminar themes – "Inconvenient Truth" and "Erin Brockovich”.
Even though we keep showering , we still managed to decrease our water usage! 93.9 litres per person today! Hurrayyy!
This short review wa brought to you by The Amazing Aozora. Blue skies for a better future! See you tomorrow.
Kaori (Japan), Victoria (Uganda), Sammie (UK), Rasa Dace (Latvia), Karen (Netherlands)
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Previous updates from Our Chalet:
Day 1 - March 14
Day 2 - March 15
