Did you know?
- Restoring 15 % of the most important ecosystems across the globe could bind 30 % of all carbon dioxide released since the Industrial Revolution
- Rewilding and restoring forests and other nature areas in the UK could save carbon equal to 10 % of total UK greenhouse gas emissions
- If waste trends continue, there will be 12 billion tonnes of plastic in natural environments by 2050
- More trees and bushes can help us adapt to extreme weather caused by climate change
Actions you can take to make a positive change
- I will plant trees and flowers in my garden, neighbourhood or school
- I will pick rubbish when I see it somewhere it doesn't belong
- I will organise litter-picking events for my family, neighbourhood or school
- I will ask my school to include nature-based activities
- I will ask my council to rewild local areas with trees and flowers
- I will encourage my family to go on nature-based holidays
- I will spend more time in nature, instead of indoors
- I will join a community or neighbourhood garden
- I will help my school build an insect hotel
Want to know more? The links below are great extra reading about all things nature and climate change.
Why is Norfolk planting 1 million trees? >
What actions will you take? Share you plans with us on social media using #ClimateOfChange so we can cheer you on. Don't forget to explore the other positive possibility themes, too.
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