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Leaders' Introduction

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Aim
a) To introduce the SDG Goal 13 to Guides and show how they can help achieve this goal
b) Learn about the importance of caring for the environment and the global impact of local changes
c) To focus on drought in Honduras and the international aspect of caring the environment

This Badge has 6 options, of which the first two must be completed, plus 3 others.


1. Discover what the Sustainable Development Goals are, including No.13 Climate Action

2. Drought – Mahlet’s Story - Either watch Mahlet’s story here https://vimeo.com/119324617 or read it as attached to activity sheet Option 01.

3. Walking in someone’s shoes – walking debate https://www.trocaire.org/sites/default/files/education/lent2015/climate-primary-resource-trocaire.pdf

4. Climate Bingo - https://www.trocaire.org/sites/default/files/resources/edu/creating-futures-lesson-4.pdf

5. Flooding & building activity - on a sandbank in Honduras https://www.trocaire.org/education/climate-change/post-primary

6. Environmental awareness activity - Causes for climate change - Rank statements - https://www.trocaire.org/sites/default/files/education/lent2015/climate-primary-resource-trocaire.pdf


The Sustainable Development Goals* (SDGs) are a set of 17 universal goals and targets adopted by 193 UN member states on 25th September 2015 that outline a vision for the future for people and the planet. Each goal has specific targets to be achieved by the year 2030.
For the goals to be reached, everyone needs to do their part: governments, the private sector, civil society and people like you.



Introducing Climate Change to Guides:
Climate change is a significant change in climate (including temperature, rain and wind) which a region may experience. While this can be caused by natural factors, the term climate change is now generally used to describe the changes in our climate which result from human activity.


Background Information on Climate Change for Leaders
Climate change refers to a significant change in temperature, rain and wind over a prolonged period. Climate refers to changes that happen over years, decades or even centuries.
It is different from weather, which refers to the day-to-day changes in the atmosphere – the sunshine, wind and rain that is happening around us. Human activity is causing climate change.
By burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) due to increased industrialisation and transportation, we have increased levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, which is contributing to global warming.
A global rise in temperatures, more erratic weather conditions and rises in sea levels are leading to land loss, drought and flooding in different parts of the world.
For Trócaire and Irish Girl Guides, climate change is the greatest injustice of our time – those who are contributing least to climate change are suffering the most, while those with the most power are failing to address the issue.
Families that depend on rainfall to grow crops are particularly vulnerable, as an increase in drought and floods makes it more difficult to produce enough food to feed themselves.
Out of necessity, people may resort to activities such as deforestation, sand harvesting and charcoal making, which further impact on the environment. Individuals or whole families are migrating from rural areas to urban areas in search of work.


Activities for each option of the badge have been uploaded separately on OGM. Use the Tag SDG 13 for quick access.

Acknowledgement/Source - IGG MEDI Committee and Trocaire

Tags

• climate action
• gce
• global citizenship education
• National Conference 2019
• SDG 13
• SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL THIRTEEN
• SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
• Trocaire

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