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
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![[World] Monthly Event for August 2020](/file/EarthOvershootDay_20200728.jpg)
25 Comments
25 Comments
Excited to participate this time! Seems exciting.
Posted 31-08-2020 16:05
Wonderful.
Posted 30-08-2020 17:55
Wow really interesting event.
Posted 30-08-2020 02:25
Thank you so much ecogeneration
Posted 26-08-2020 21:42
Wow!! Sounds exciting.Looking forward to participate it
Posted 26-08-2020 01:26
Awesome! Looking forward to it.
Posted 19-08-2020 01:52
Yaaay, so excited!!!
Posted 18-08-2020 21:26
awesome
Posted 16-08-2020 20:00
Thank you @ecogeneration.
I am looking forward to participate!
Posted 16-08-2020 02:37
@ Ananya Dave
There are no limits - please feel free to be as creative as you can be!
Posted 14-08-2020 15:07
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
Thank you! I am really keen and excited for this ! :)
Posted 14-08-2020 14:43
Wonderful Event!!
Posted 13-08-2020 13:49
Looking forward for this:)
Posted 10-08-2020 13:07
Wow, Exciting Event..
Posted 08-08-2020 20:26
WOW EXCITING ONE
GREEN CHEERS!
Posted 08-08-2020 00:22
Wow, exciting
Posted 08-08-2020 00:09
Wonderfull Event!!
Posted 06-08-2020 02:26
Interesting event
Posted 05-08-2020 13:42
I am excited for the event.
Posted 04-08-2020 00:37
Wow, Sounds interesting. Looking Forward to fruitfully participate in it.
Posted 04-08-2020 00:19
Wonderful Event
Posted 03-08-2020 21:34
Really excited to participate in this wonderful initiative!!
Posted 03-08-2020 17:51
Wonderful Event, Looking forward to participate in it
Posted 03-08-2020 16:52
wow !!! The event looks so exciting and fun.
Posted 03-08-2020 16:51