{"id":2344,"date":"2022-04-13T16:07:10","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T23:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/commons.royalroads.ca\/studentlife\/?p=2344"},"modified":"2022-04-20T13:47:32","modified_gmt":"2022-04-20T20:47:32","slug":"earth-week-walks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/commons.royalroads.ca\/studentlife\/earth-week-walks\/","title":{"rendered":"All of Us – Earth Day 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

From Individual to Collective Action<\/em><\/h1>\n

We are at a time on earth where there are both great crises and great possibilities. One of the biggest challenges facing humanity is our changing climate and the impacts this will have on all of our lives. We are already seeing effects far and wide so, on this Earth Day, we\u2019d like to focus on the importance of collective action for meaningful change.<\/p>\n

Taking individual actions is an important start, but we are at a point when it\u2019s critical to rapidly scale up, connect with others and focus on impactful levers – social, political and cultural, and organizational. Working with others inspires hope, increases our ability to make a difference, and creates momentum.<\/p>\n

Not sure where to start? Here are 5 impactful things you can do to advance collective action:<\/h2>\n
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  1. Expand your Climate Knowledge:\u00a0<\/strong>increase your understanding about climate change and what it will mean for you, for your community, and for future generations. Find out more about solutions and ways to make an impact \u2013 both on reducing emissions and preparing for the impacts that are to come. Below, we\u2019ve added ways to learn more.<\/li>\n
  2. Talk & Listen:<\/strong>\u00a0Share what you learn \u2013 with your friends, family, work colleagues, and others \u2013 and keep talking about it. The more we can increase awareness about the issues\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>our collective agency, the faster we can scale up action. It\u2019s important also to listen to the perspectives of others, and to find common interests, concerns and see where values overlap.<\/li>\n
  3. Get involved:<\/strong>\u00a0Find a local organization or initiative that is working on climate change initiatives. Connecting with local groups, grassroots projects and friends will help to build the community resilience we will need in the days ahead.<\/li>\n
  4. Advocate for climate action:\u00a0<\/strong>Speak up at meetings with your community, municipality, local government and at RRU. Write letters or call on your elected officials. Local, place-based solutions can serve as inspiring examples from which larger-scale change can emerge. Find ways to champion a better balance for all.<\/li>\n
  5. Think about who\u2019s not at the table:<\/strong>\u00a0Climate change will affect people differently. Underprivileged or marginalized people will be hit harder, and inequities will be further exacerbated by coming challenges. Ensuring decisions and solutions include climate justice and equity is a key way to ensure that the shifts we make are inclusive, grounded in human rights, and do not perpetuate existing injustices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    A sampling of resources to increase climate literacy and knowledge:<\/h2>\n

    JOIN A CLIMATE PSYCHOLOGY WEBINAR:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>On April 28 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT, join Dr. Hilary Leighton for a conversation about climate psychology and agency-enhancing strategies in the face of climate despair. Visit the\u00a0webinar event page<\/a>\u00a0to find out more and register today for the next session in the Environment & Sustainability Webinar Series.<\/p>\n

    VIDEOS:<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>Check out this RRU\u00a0YouTube playlist of climate-related content<\/a>\u00a0including webinars, panel discussions and program info sessions featuring current students and alumni.<\/p>\n

    COURSES & PROGRAMS:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0RRU offers dozens of\u00a0courses and programs<\/a>\u00a0that range across fields such as sustainability, the environment and climate action.<\/p>\n

    HERE ARE SOME OTHER WAYS TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE AND TAKING ACTION<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n