Introduction to climate change presentation

1. Active Citizens Climate Change
Social Action Project Report
Presented by Éliane Feghaly
and Albert Bou Khalil

2. Plan
I. Active Citizens
II. Introduction to Climate Change
III. Workshop
IV. Initiative

3. I. Active Citizens

4. II. Introduction to Climate Change

5. There’s no place like home …
… and there may never be again.

6. First, it is important to know
that weather and climate are
not the same thing

7. Weather is
what’s
happening
outside your
window right
now.

8. Weather is
Short term
Limited area
Can change rapidly
Difficult to predict

9. Climate is the
average of many
years of weather
observation.

10. Climate is
Long term
Wide area
Seasonal changes
Measured over long spans time

11. Everybody’s talking about
global warming, the
greenhouse effect and
climate change, and for
good reason: it’s one of
the biggest threats we
have ever faced.

12. Some stories we hear
about these issues can
sound terrifying.

13. What is climate
change ?

14. Scientists have discovered that the
climate is changing again at a much
faster rate than normal.
This much faster change is referred today
by the scientific community as Climate
Change.

15. Why is change
happening so fast to
the planet’s climate ?

16. Scientists have discovered that
earth’s temperature is rapidly
increasing and believe that the
cause is the increase of the
amount of Greenhouse gases
released into the atmosphere.

17. Some Greenhouse gases occur
naturally in the Earth’s atmosphere
Water vapor
Carbon dioxide
Methane
Nitrous oxide

18. Most of these
Greenhouse gases are
produced in naturally
low amounts and play
a fundamental role in
making our planet
habitable

19. Planets with
very little
greenhouse
gases are very
cold
Pluto’s average
temperature is -223oC

20. Planets with
abundant
greenhouse
gases are very
hot
The average temperature
on Venus is 457oC

21. The greenhouse gas content of the
atmosphere is being altered by human
activity.
The result of this alteration is called
global warming.

22. This means that the earth is starting
to get warmer.

23. There are many types of
greenhouse gases causing
this rapid climate change.
The main ones are:
Carbon Dioxide.
Methane.
Nitrous Oxide.

24. The main human culprits
are:
Modern energy sources
Transport
Industry
Modern agriculture

25. Effect of the increase of
these greenhouse gases
Increase in average annual
temperatures.
Wilde animals and plants will have
difficulties adapting to the changes
in climate.
Increase in the number of storms
and heat waves.

26. Effect of the increase of
these greenhouse gases
Increase risk of respiratory and
cardiovascular problems, and
certain types of cancer caused by
air pollution
Agriculture, forestry and even
tourism and recreation could be
affected by the changing weather.

27. A change in weather
patters and climate
will affect all living
creatures on the
planet
A big change in the
climate might mean
that some places will
profit while others
will have a much
harder time

28. Some plants might grow
better while others may
not grow at all.
Some animals might be
affected negatively and
others positively.
Even people may be
affected, with their
environment becoming
more and more hostile.

29. In summary
The impacts of climate change

30. Temperature increase Sea Level rise
Ocean Acidification Imperiled ecosystems

31. Increased intensity and
frequency of extreme
weather events (floods,
droughts, storms …)
Heavy rain over a short
period

32. Other consequences
The Mediterranean region is warming 20% faster than the rest of
the globe.
The Ocean level will increase by 60 to 90 meters due to current
ice caps merges.
The arctic is likely to become ice free during the summer
before the middle of the century.
Between 2030 and 2050, climate change is expected to cause
approximatively 250 000 additional deaths per year from
malnutrition, malaria, diarrhea and heat stress.

33. What can be done ?

34. It is important to admit that
everyone is affected by climate
change.
We got there because of our
lifestyle.
We must adapt.

35. Conserve hot
water
Take short showers.
Wash laundry in cold
water.
Only run the dishwasher
if it’s full.

36. Conserve electricity
Unplug chargers for cellphones and
other appliances when not in use.
Get in the habit of turning lights
and appliances off.

37. Food
Don’t waste food
Buy local food as much as
possible. The shorter the
distance the better.
Try to grow vegetable in home
gardens  greenery + free
food.

38. Transportation
Take a walk or use a bike if
you’re not too far from your
destination.
Use public transport.

39. Reduce waste
Recycle and buy recycled
products.
Choose products that have
less packaging.
Reuse, repair or donate.

40. Reduce waste
Don’t buy it unless you
really need it.
Carry cloth bags when
shopping.
Use a refillable travel mug
or water bottle.

41. Assignment
Individual work

42. Think of 3 – 5 situations where
weather has influenced your life
and plans. Write these down and
describe its influences on your
daily life.
Individual work

43. III. Workshop

44. Concept and objectives
Divide the participants
into groups
Open discussions
Sharing of ideas
Focus on teamwork

45. Why are workshops
important in general ?

46. Mind Map
Create a Map showing the positives and
the negatives about Lebanon.
Organize it the way you see fit.

47. What did you
learn ?

48. Do you know
why we did
this workshop ?

49. What is the objective ?

50. IV.Initiative

51. Reforestation and the growth
of green spaces in urban areas

52. The plants will
have to be
indigenous to
avoid the spread
of invasive species

53. What will we do ?

54. What will we do ?

55. Grow avocado trees
and other types of
trees on a private or
communal space in
Bourj Hammoud.

56. We are counting on
the municipality to
inform us about a
suitable place to
carry out the
initiative.

57. The municipality
will
Take care of the planted
trees
Provide us with the
necessary equipment to
carry out the operation

58. Limit the flood and erosion rate
Clean the air thanks to photosynthesis
Create shaded spaces
Green spaces help regulate the climate
Favourable in inhabited areas
Beneficial to the population as well
all as to the local environment

59. Thank you for listening !!!