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14.Inclusion of people with disabilities in climate change adaptationLittle Daisy
Climate change will increase difficulties for people with disabilities (PWDs) by making impairments more prevalent, exacerbating accessibility issues, and reducing critical resources. PWDs are often invisible in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation planning, becoming separated from support systems. Effective inclusion of PWDs requires recognizing their vulnerabilities and capacities for adaptation. It also requires ensuring their participation in development through advocacy, accessible infrastructure and relief efforts, and including PWDs in interventions for food, water and sanitation.
The Earthship Project is a nonprofit organization that provides resources and education for building earthships - passive solar homes made of natural and recycled materials like tires and rammed earth. Created by architect Michael Reynolds in the 1970s, earthships are defined by principles like solar heating/cooling, renewable energy, water harvesting, and food production. The project aims to make earthships more accessible and sustainable by identifying globally available "building blocks" like mycelium, bagasse, or bamboo that reduce the energy needed to transport materials over long distances.
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3d WBF Conference - Panel 3 - Sustainability the global perspective and chall...ExternalEvents
Presentation support realized and used by Inge Van Der Bergh, Inge van den Bergh, Scientist and ProMusa Coordinator, Bioversity International, during the Third Conference of the World Banana Forum (WBF) on the subject of the Sustainability in the Banana Industry. The presentation mainly focuses on the lack of diversity in the sector, mainly at the genetical and crop level. It also presents the outpus of the Working Group 1 (WG1) of the WBF.
1) Hawaiian land and biodiversity are in crisis, with extinction rates 100-1000 times the pre-human rate and over 1000 known extinctions. 2) The plan aims to engage local high school students in restoration monitoring at Limahuli Preserve to study effects on academic performance, pursuits, and science perceptions. 3) Assessments and surveys will measure knowledge gains and changing attitudes in students and teachers, with the goal of creating long-term youth restoration programs and cultivating future scientists.
This document provides a technology integration plan to teach third grade students about reducing, reusing, and recycling through a project-based learning approach using online resources and hands-on activities. It involves five phases: 1) introducing the objective to make students environmentally conscious citizens, 2) outlining objectives and assessment methods, 3) describing integration strategies using books, websites, and hands-on projects, 4) outlining the instructional environment including necessary materials, and 5) evaluating the integration strategies. Students will complete activities such as a webquest on paper vs plastic bags, reusing items at home, creating waste-free lunches, and presenting their learning to the school.
Infographic: Agriculture and Climate ChangeECFoundation
Climate change poses significant risks to agriculture and food security. Keeping the rise in average global temperature below certain thresholds would help enhance resilience. We are currently on track for a 1.5-4.5°C rise by 2100, with temperatures above 4°C posing severe risks to global and regional food security. Both mitigation efforts to limit warming and adaptation are needed to increase agriculture's resilience to inevitable climate impacts.
Strengtening Global Competence for elementary educationnajma_130414
This document discusses how to strengthen global competency through social studies learning. It recommends infusing social studies curriculum with global competencies as learning outcomes and content related to knowledge, attitudes, and skills. It also suggests preparing teachers to teach global competencies using innovative teaching methods like problem-based and project-based learning. Developing global competence is a lifelong process that involves appreciating other cultures, understanding global interconnectedness, and considering how local decisions impact the world.
14.Inclusion of people with disabilities in climate change adaptationLittle Daisy
Climate change will increase difficulties for people with disabilities (PWDs) by making impairments more prevalent, exacerbating accessibility issues, and reducing critical resources. PWDs are often invisible in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation planning, becoming separated from support systems. Effective inclusion of PWDs requires recognizing their vulnerabilities and capacities for adaptation. It also requires ensuring their participation in development through advocacy, accessible infrastructure and relief efforts, and including PWDs in interventions for food, water and sanitation.
The Earthship Project is a nonprofit organization that provides resources and education for building earthships - passive solar homes made of natural and recycled materials like tires and rammed earth. Created by architect Michael Reynolds in the 1970s, earthships are defined by principles like solar heating/cooling, renewable energy, water harvesting, and food production. The project aims to make earthships more accessible and sustainable by identifying globally available "building blocks" like mycelium, bagasse, or bamboo that reduce the energy needed to transport materials over long distances.
This document discusses plans to revitalize the LUISS Community Garden by increasing student awareness and engagement. It begins with an introduction to the garden's origins and purpose. A SWOT analysis identifies weaknesses in promotion and lack of activities. Competitor analysis shows LUISS offers fewer activities than peer gardens. The target audience is identified as students seeking extracurricular activities. A new concept is proposed with objectives of improved promotion, increased engagement, and new activities. A survey tests ideas like promotional paths and a juicer booth. Finally, a marketing mix outlines digital promotion, events, and opening activities to launch the new concept.
3d WBF Conference - Panel 3 - Sustainability the global perspective and chall...ExternalEvents
Presentation support realized and used by Inge Van Der Bergh, Inge van den Bergh, Scientist and ProMusa Coordinator, Bioversity International, during the Third Conference of the World Banana Forum (WBF) on the subject of the Sustainability in the Banana Industry. The presentation mainly focuses on the lack of diversity in the sector, mainly at the genetical and crop level. It also presents the outpus of the Working Group 1 (WG1) of the WBF.
1) Hawaiian land and biodiversity are in crisis, with extinction rates 100-1000 times the pre-human rate and over 1000 known extinctions. 2) The plan aims to engage local high school students in restoration monitoring at Limahuli Preserve to study effects on academic performance, pursuits, and science perceptions. 3) Assessments and surveys will measure knowledge gains and changing attitudes in students and teachers, with the goal of creating long-term youth restoration programs and cultivating future scientists.
This document provides a technology integration plan to teach third grade students about reducing, reusing, and recycling through a project-based learning approach using online resources and hands-on activities. It involves five phases: 1) introducing the objective to make students environmentally conscious citizens, 2) outlining objectives and assessment methods, 3) describing integration strategies using books, websites, and hands-on projects, 4) outlining the instructional environment including necessary materials, and 5) evaluating the integration strategies. Students will complete activities such as a webquest on paper vs plastic bags, reusing items at home, creating waste-free lunches, and presenting their learning to the school.
Infographic: Agriculture and Climate ChangeECFoundation
Climate change poses significant risks to agriculture and food security. Keeping the rise in average global temperature below certain thresholds would help enhance resilience. We are currently on track for a 1.5-4.5°C rise by 2100, with temperatures above 4°C posing severe risks to global and regional food security. Both mitigation efforts to limit warming and adaptation are needed to increase agriculture's resilience to inevitable climate impacts.
Strengtening Global Competence for elementary educationnajma_130414
This document discusses how to strengthen global competency through social studies learning. It recommends infusing social studies curriculum with global competencies as learning outcomes and content related to knowledge, attitudes, and skills. It also suggests preparing teachers to teach global competencies using innovative teaching methods like problem-based and project-based learning. Developing global competence is a lifelong process that involves appreciating other cultures, understanding global interconnectedness, and considering how local decisions impact the world.
The document discusses how gaining an international perspective through experiences like living abroad can inform the future of education. It highlights aspects of some Asian cultures that could be applied in schools, like mobility, customization, and collaboration. "Third culture kids" who grow up internationally provide a global perspective that enriches their learning and teaching. The future of education may involve more personal learning networks, social media use, and individualized or collaborative projects inspired by global cultural perspectives.
Engagement in Future Earth: Supporting a Step-Change in Global Science-Policy...Future Earth
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The document discusses an urban agriculture and social ecology curriculum being implemented at Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos High School. The curriculum aims to engage students and the community through hands-on learning centered around urban agriculture. Key goals include developing student-centered education, connecting youth to their environment and culture, and addressing community needs like health, sustainability and cultural preservation.
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Presentation by the OCW Consortium to the International Association of Scientific and Technological University Libraries. Describes the OER and OCW movements and their relation to the values and work of university libraries.
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This lesson explores food deserts in Chicago by having students map food sources in different neighborhoods and analyze the relationship between food access, race, and socioeconomic status. Students are assigned a Chicago neighborhood to research using Google Maps and demographic data. They typically find that high-income, white neighborhoods have greater access to grocery stores and fresh food markets, while low-income, minority neighborhoods often qualify as food deserts with fewer healthy food options. The lesson confronts issues of inequity and efforts being made to improve food access in disadvantaged communities.
CSCR Community Track #1: Talking About Climate Using Tools of Media Literacy....Sustainable Tompkins
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And Justice for All: Using Artificial Environments to Create Community and Te...AJ Kelton
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This document profiles Rajiv Jhangiani, a psychology instructor and open education advocate. It provides information on his roles promoting open educational resources and practices. The document discusses the benefits of open education in increasing access and affordability for students. It notes that the cost of textbooks and tuition has risen much faster than inflation and minimum wage. Surveys found students reporting negative impacts on their learning like not purchasing required texts or dropping courses due to costs. The document advocates open pedagogical approaches and lists examples of open educational projects and their positive impacts on students and learning.
Monahan - Perception & Interaction With Environmental Resourcesgabriellebastien
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RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, which is also known as the Directive 2002/95/EC. It includes the restrictions for the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. RoHS is a WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
6. Spread the word
To the people around you
Use the science, refer to documented success stories, show photos
Speak up at events and in class
Make the most of social media
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7. Ask you faculty: Curriculum
Crucial for widespread
acceptance and research
Great potential of expansion
Relevant to several different
fields of study
Remember: you are the
demand, so they will listen!
8. Start a project at your university
Example of UMass Amherst Permaculture project: established in 2010
Student-led, provides food for campus dining services
Won 7 awards including White House Campus Champions of Change
Challenge
http://www.umassdining.com/sustainability/permaculture
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9. Live by the example
Attend conferences
Hands-on learning
Get involved in your community
Make your academic papers about related topics
Join the movement
Get involved and let your gestures speak for you