22/04/2023
On the celebration of , ISEE Sta. Maria encourages everyone to invest in our planet by being awake and aware of the real problems that the earth is facing today.
What Can We Do?
1. On A Personal Level
Ways to approach climate action within our personal lives (hint – it evolves personal action but is not focused on small behavioural changes, which whilst worthwhile will not get us there):
Joining a community can be one of the best ways to increase your impact.
First, it can enable you to make hundreds of connections in one go.
Second, a group of people working together can have more impact than individuals. If you are not already, take action by becoming an EO Member to support our mission to encourage a billion climate activists.
If you’re a younger read, ask your parents to take action by bringing your whole family on board as a Family Member.
Reflect on the concept of Effective Altruism, a project that aims to find the best ways to help others, and put them into practice.
2. On A Professional Level
Ways to approach climate action within the workplace:
Maintain your career path but consider donating a portion of your income to organisations that are focused on achieving meaningful & impactful goals and call out your boss if the company or organisation you work for does not have clear policies that will result in reduced harm to the environment and a pathway to Net Zero.
Ask your boss to support EO by bringing the whole team onboard with EO company membership – and take action together.
Reconsider your career path, with excellent advice here.
3. On A Political Level
Ways to approach climate action as a voter or political actor (even if you can’t vote):
Protest – make your feelings known – become a vocal and passionate advocate with friends and family (without being over pushy) of the need for climate action. We need a billion activists to turn this ship around.
Join organizations that are organizing climate actions and protests locally, whether in your city, district, or even at school.
Vote (if you can) for politicians who will champion effective climate action by governments.
Vote for parties or organizations that espouse self-reform and the adoption of ‘Ministers of the Future’ into government.
In order to help our planet, we must first start with ourselves. Let us be responsible, not only in disseminating ideas and solutions, but also by doing it voluntarily. Let us encourage not only the youth, but all people, to join the movement in protecting the world we live in.
