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[World] Monthly Event for August 2020

by Eco Generation | 03-08-2020 13:26 Comments 25 Comments

[World] Monthly Event for August 2020

Dear TUNZA Eco-generation members around the world,

 

 

Have you ever heard of 'Earth Overshoot Day?¡¯


This day marks the date when humanity has used up all the ecological resources that Earth can renew during the year. Global Footprint Network calculates this date by dividing the amount of ecological resources Earth is able to generate that year by humanity¡¯s demand for that year, and multiplying by the number of days in a year.


(Earth¡¯s Biocapacity / Humanity¡¯s Ecological Footprint) x 365 =Earth Overshoot Day


In 1970, the Earth Overshoot Day was on December 29th. Since then, it has steadly been moving forward and had been designated as August 22nd this year.

This year the date had shifted three weeks later than in previous year, due to decrease in wood harvest and CO2 emissions as direct result of the coronavirus related lockdown.


However, we cannot let our guards down for this is merely is a temporary effect and the overall date of the Earth Overshoot Day is continually moving forward.


In fact, at this current rate, we are using up our Earth's resources as if we had 1.6 Earths when we only have ONE EARTH!


To encourage more people to become aware of this serious issue, August's monthly event will be about Earth Overshoot Day. Here are the two ways how you can participate and become featured in our special newsletter:

 


1. Measure What You Treasure (http://www.footprintcalculator.org/)


By taking a simple quiz, you can calculate your personalized Overshoot Day. Find out how many planets we would need if everybody lives like you. Learn about your result and share with us!

 


2. #MoveTheDate (https://www.overshootday.org/portfolio/i-jump-in-front-of-the-camera/)

 

Take a selfie of yourself with #MoveTheDate written on the palm of your hand. Along with your picture, please write:

 

- I am [your name].
- I will be [your age] in 2050.
- I want [your wish how the world will be like.]

 

For example,

 

- I am [Eco Generation].
- I will be [in my 60s] in 2050.
- I want [to live in a world where Earth Overshoot Day lands on the last day of every year so that our Mother Earth will have the time to heal itself and every biological being will not face environmental deficit.]

 

    
You are free to choose either one or both methods to take part in this event, and upload it at
Our Actions>World Report Tab above.               


Don't miss your chance to become featured in our special newsletter which will be sent to ALL TUNZA Eco-generation members!

 


* Submission deadline is August 31st 2020.

* Please DO NOT upload your report at Ambassador Report Tab.

* Only those reports titled [Monthly Event] will be considered.


                    

We look forward to all your creative and interesting ways to celebrate the Earth Overshoot Day!

 


Sincerely,
Eco Generation

25 Comments

  • Asmita Bhusal says :
    Excited to participate this time! Seems exciting.
    Posted 31-08-2020 16:05

  • Biddhya pandey says :
    Wow!! Sounds exciting.Looking forward to participate it

    Posted 26-08-2020 01:26

  • Mahsinur Rahman says :
    Awesome! Looking forward to it.
    Posted 19-08-2020 01:52

Vazira Ikhtiyorova

  • Ananya Dave says :
    Thank you @ecogeneration.
    I am looking forward to participate!
    Posted 16-08-2020 02:37

  • Eco Generation says :
    @ Ananya Dave
    There are no limits - please feel free to be as creative as you can be!

    Posted 14-08-2020 15:07

  • Ananya Dave says :
    Is there a word limit for the 2nd part of the entry for the description of 'i want...'? Of course i would personally want only write 2 to 3 sentences.
    Posted 14-08-2020 14:46

  • Ananya Dave says :
    Thank you! I am really keen and excited for this ! :)
    Posted 14-08-2020 14:43

  • Meena Pandey says :
    Wonderful Event!!
    Posted 13-08-2020 13:49

  • Kamakshi Bali says :
    Looking forward for this:)

    Posted 10-08-2020 13:07

  • Paras Kunwar says :
    Wow, Exciting Event..
    Posted 08-08-2020 20:26

  • Shruti Shrestha says :
    WOW EXCITING ONE
    GREEN CHEERS!
    Posted 08-08-2020 00:22

  • Susma Thapa says :
    Wow, exciting
    Posted 08-08-2020 00:09

  • Aarati Khatri says :
    Wow, Sounds interesting. Looking Forward to fruitfully participate in it.
    Posted 04-08-2020 00:19

  • ALOK DHAKAL says :
    Wonderful Event
    Posted 03-08-2020 21:34

  • Rafa Mohammed Ashique says :
    Really excited to participate in this wonderful initiative!!
    Posted 03-08-2020 17:51

  • Sagar Koirala says :
    Wonderful Event, Looking forward to participate in it
    Posted 03-08-2020 16:52

Kushal Naharki

  • Kushal Naharki says :
    wow !!! The event looks so exciting and fun.
    Posted 03-08-2020 16:51

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