Climate change is a burning issue with hot spell or cold snap at wrong time in the global
arena that requires a current attention for mitigating its negative impacts on human, his environment and his animals.
Climate issue and it¡¯s mitigation is getting more popularity after U.S president Trump announced that the U.S.would cease all participation in the 2015 Paris Agreement;the lifeline for small islands and vulnerable communities like ours where we contribute very little to carbon emission but seriously we are 4th vulnerable in terms of climate change.
UNFCCC(united Nations framework convention on climate change) is an international environment treaty negotiated at Earth summit in Rio de Janerio,1992 and entered into force in 1994 with main objective to stabilize green house gases concentrations in atmosphere at a level that would prevent human induced climate change.Every year since 1995, for the justice of those who contribute little and for climate change mitigation,annually representatives from more than 100 countries have been participating in (COP) Conference of Parties.COP in my city is a youth led project with the ambition to bridge the gap between climate negotiations and youths in order to inspire local climate actions,raise awareness,foster education and action at the grass root level about climate change across cities around the world and create community of youth climate leaders.
In the last week of May 2017 COP IN MY CITY-Manthali Nepal was organized successfully with active participation of around 200 students from different academic background in different days.I conducted the program among grade 8,9,10,11 and 12 students in 4 different schools of Manthali in different days and different classes with the aim of reaching maximum participants from my districts.Me,Dibya Bhatta introduced participants about climate change,current status,concept of cop in my city,outcomes and summary of cop conducted till date.
The interesting part of the program was the simulation.In the simulation, participants were grouped into developed countries;Develped countries,developing countries,fossil fuel industries,climate activist,EU,Media with six members in each group with a person assigned as team leader.Then briefing sheet was given and instruction about the world of diplomacy and formality was taught.They discussed about concrete action plan upto 2030,2050 and 2100.Team leaders presented their action plan and their commitments to change the climate change and reduce the green house gas emission.After agreement of different parties final agreement was presented by a participant playing the role of UN GENERAL SECRETARY.
At the end of each COP sessions a group photo was taken.In this way cop in my city-Manthali was organized successfully with active participation of energetic youths.It triggered the sense of responsibility among youths on climate issues.As a COP in my city leader-2017.
Since then I have been teaching environment education and climate change related topics to students.
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I also conducted People's climate March in Rupundehi Nepal after coming back from Nepal climate convergence To aware the mass at once .
3.we conducted Sanitation and plantation program in Sauraha Nepal To beat plastic pollution in tourist area of chitwan.
4.I also organized Volunteer Plant health camp in Manthali To assist farmers on plant diseases and best and was assisted by ecogeneration.
5.Organized inter school junk art exhibition in Manthali and encouraged young minds to reuse and recycle plastic waste.
6.also formed junior Tunza eco club in my school to raise awareness among curious minds And help them manage their waste,beautyfy Their surroundings and create heslthy school and homes.
My responsibility is not over yet.I will continue to advocate on climate issues and correlate it with my field agriculture.Many More simulations to go and reach many more youths!!
My future dream project:
To establish A vertical farm in school premises to manage the solid waste of school and plantation of ornamental plants in school and make most out of waste.
I will send the proposal of my dream project to to ecogeneration as well!
I would like to seek support from my mentors ,friends and Tunza ecogeneration to support my project.
Green cheers!!
9 Comments
thank you everyone especially the mentors who are there to help us do more !! :)
Posted 13-01-2019 17:55
Hello Dibya, What a journey it has been!
The simulation activity that you've mentioned in the program surely seems unique and interesting.
Climate issues have been one of the most critical and urgent matter for the past few years and your effort really have inspired not only the participants but us too through your reports.
Will always be supporting your further works!
Thanks for sharing :)
Posted 12-01-2019 01:20
Hello Dibya, thanks for giving lots of impression and motives to other regional ambassadors here as always :) When I read reports from you and other regional ambassadors, it reminds me of upheavals or troubles I faced when I provided my own campaigns before I came here as a mentor.
Sometimes it automatically makes someone who is thriving to reach her/his goals down to stop or get in a trouble. As you might know, not all the plans and procedures can meet your needs and proceed onto next steps to get expected result. I really felt exhausted when I did not get what I wanted to be at, but I later found out all those results and troubles were also 'chances' to move onto 'better plans and future' for myself to think.
Likewise, hope your plans and activities do get better and larger scale to move onto your next plans in near future :)
Thanks for your report!
Posted 10-01-2019 23:28
Hello Dibya.
This is great work you are doing.
You have challenged me to do more.
Posted 08-01-2019 20:17
Thank you so much everyone! :)
Posted 08-01-2019 20:04
Hey Dibya Dear!
Wow, 2017/2018 has been momentous and memorable for you! You have conducted a number of events and I commend you for the successful completion of each and every single one of them.
Now that time has come to conduct new projects because the Earth is always under threat and it is up to us as ambassadors to stand up and press on.
I wish you all the best for the projects you are about to take, the vertical farm sounds so interesting and I cannot wait to see what's in store for us on you progress report!
All the best Dear,
And stay blessed!
Rosa.
Posted 08-01-2019 19:28
Dibya,
Glad to know about your intentions and goals towards protecting the environment of your country. Nice idea. Wishing you the best.
Posted 08-01-2019 18:11
I have been following your activities and journey since long time and Your journey has been such an inspirational for us.
Always Keep inspiring and supporting us.
Thank you for the great and inspiring report didi :) :)
Green cheers :) :)
Posted 08-01-2019 14:22
Hello Dibya Bhatta
You are always been a inspiration for me and lots of other students
Your journey is really incredible and worth sharing
Keep writing and motivating other
Thank You for your report.
Posted 07-01-2019 23:43