With climate change emerging as an urgent global issue, transportation emissions remain a critical contributor to the crisis. Among the various modes of travel, aviation stands out as one of the most carbon-intensive, accounting for roughly 12% of transport-related CO₂ emissions worldwide [1]. In stark contrast, rail travel contributes just 1% of total transport emissions [1], … [Read more...] about Advocating for A Campaign of World Inland Flight-Free Fridays
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Quadruple Planetary Crises
Earth is the only planet we can live on. It is our home. In recent years, our world is facing major environmental challenges and global crises, mainly caused by human activities. This video gives an overview of these planetary crises. Before 1804, the world population was less than 1 billion people. It took more than one hundred and twenty years to double to 2 billion by … [Read more...] about Quadruple Planetary Crises
Overview of Planetary Crises and Earth Day Advocacy
Earth is our home, and the only planet we can live on. In recent years, our world is facing major environmental challenges and global crises, mainly caused by human activities. This video aims to provide an overview of these planetary crises and the history of International Mother Earth Day, with an emphasis on its prominent yearly themes and key advocacy. Earth is our … [Read more...] about Overview of Planetary Crises and Earth Day Advocacy
International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste 2025
Date: Monday, 29 September 2025; 5th Anniversary. Conveners: Objectives: The International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste is annually observed for the following purposes: Inception: The International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste was officially held worldwide for the first time on 29 September 2020. History: In 2019, the 74th … [Read more...] about International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste 2025
8 Individual Actions to Mitigate Climate Change
Climate change driven by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is increasingly affecting the entire world. Nowadays, tackling climate change is at the top of the global agenda. The target set in the Paris Agreement by the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) is to limit global warming to 2.0°C, preferably to 1.5°C, above the pre-industrial level. However, the global … [Read more...] about 8 Individual Actions to Mitigate Climate Change