Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2023

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

What did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?

Vidya Ramnath 4/30/2023 4:53 AM

One of the big learnings was the importance of protecting rainforests and there is a way to regrow them. “We are the first gen to feel the impact of climate change and the last that can do something about it.” Very big and critical wake-up call for us

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Ahmed Ali Abdelrazik 4/30/2023 4:27 AM

11 Meals had been distributed as Iftar during Ramdan time. Donation

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Health & Equity Spend Time Outside

What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?

Hesham Sewaify 4/30/2023 3:35 AM

Go out in Sunny Day, Biking, Hiking, Fishing

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Health & Equity Communicate Constructively

What is easy for you to do when having a constructive conversation and what is challenging? What tips do you have for having a constructive conversation?

Hesham Sewaify 4/30/2023 3:34 AM

Plant Tree, Maintain the Grass

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Health & Equity Track My Purchases

How have you reduced your purchasing habits and what would you like to do next to reduce your consumption habits?

Hesham Sewaify 4/30/2023 3:34 AM

But in Papers Bag..... Consolidate Items (Environmental friendly)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity Learn and Discuss The Health & Equity SDGs

What was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?

Hesham Sewaify 4/30/2023 3:33 AM

It is important to discuss the Mental Health, and its reflection

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Health & Equity Practice Mindfulness

What was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?

Hesham Sewaify 4/30/2023 3:32 AM

GO for Biking with No motors involved

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

What did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?

venkatesan navamani 4/30/2023 12:36 AM

Watched What is climate change, when the world get 1 Deg. C hotter Climate change and the rich documentaries.
It was quite an eye opener and I started collecting data to check my carbon footprint......based on my current life style and use of SUV for communtation, I expect it to be much higher than what is the tolerable level and I intend to take necessary steps to reduce it towards target.

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Mehul Menghar 4/27/2023 2:44 AM

As we continue to celebrate Earth Month, I came across an article on sustainability that caught my attention. Abu Dhabi's Masdar City is working on a fascinating project to transform the UAE's landfill waste into a plywood replacement. This innovative approach by Abu Dhabi company showcases how we can find creative solutions to reduce our waste and protect the environment.

It's exciting to see how companies are taking an active role in preserving the planet, and it's a reminder that we all have a part to play in creating a sustainable future. Let's continue to support and promote initiatives like these that contribute to a cleaner and healthier world.

https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2023/04/23/abu-dhabi-company-to-turn-uaes-landfill-waste-into-plywood-replacement/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=socialsharebtn

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- Rubab Fatima 4/27/2023 2:50 AM
  
  That's amazing..
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity Donate Food

Why do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?

Rabab Alabdulmohsen 4/26/2023 11:20 PM

I donate food because I believe in the importance of giving back to my community and assisting those in need. Everyone should have access to basic necessities such as food, and no one should go hungry, in my opinion.

Food donation is also in line with my values of sustainability and environmental responsibility. By donating food, I am assisting in the reduction of food waste and ensuring that food does not go to waste. I am also assisting in reducing the amount of resources used in food production, which helps to reduce our environmental footprint.

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