Overview
- Location
France, Ireland
- Sector
Youth
General Information
The informal group consists of youth ambassadors and young climate activists from across Europe.
Forests
Our actions – the Pathway
We pledge to restore the forest cover and decrease the carbon footprint of the Youth on Board Organization in Malawi. – providing a wide range of benefits to the community and ecosystem
- Support forest restoration in Malawi by 2025 with a target of planting and taking care of 400 trees annually - According to research, a single mature tree can absorb up to 48 pounds of CO2 per year, which can potentially sequester 14,400 pounds of CO2 per year. This translates into a significant positive impact on carbon footprint.
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- The project will be implemented in close technical cooperation with experts from the Municipal Forests Departments and the Agriculture Extension Office
- The project will be monitored and evaluated periodically to determine the progress and success of the restoration efforts.
- A monitoring plan will be developed to assess the growth and survival of the planted seedlings, each student in schools will be given one tree to take care of it for the entire school year.
- The carbon footprint of the activities run by the Youth on Board Organization will be calculated and tracked annually to measure the impact of the project.
- Sustainability: The project will be sustained through the adoption of responsible practices such as regular maintenance of the planted seedlings, avoidance of harmful activities that may damage the restored forest, and the continued partnership with experts from the Municipal Forests company
Status date: Submitted (08/02/2023)
Data source: Self-reported
Multi-topic
Our actions – the Pathway
The project aims to reduce food and plastic waste in the target communities by 30% and end the disposal of plastics in rivers and lakes. This will be achieved through training sessions, workshops, and awareness campaigns in the following ways:
- Conduct a baseline survey to determine the extent of food and plastic waste in the target communities.
- Develop educational materials such as posters, brochures, and videos to educate the target audience on responsible practices.
- Organize training sessions and workshops for school chefs, community leaders, and vendors on reducing food waste and ending the use of single-use plastic products.
- Conduct awareness campaigns in schools and communities to raise awareness of responsible practices.
- Organize clean-up events to collect plastic waste from rivers and lakes in the target communities.
- Provide alternative options such as reusable bags, bottles, and containers to reduce the use of single-use plastics.
Status date: Submitted (08/02/2023)
Data source: Self-reported
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- June 2023: Launch a food waste reduction campaign in local schools and communities, targeting a 30% reduction in food waste by the end of the year.
- August 2023: Train school chefs, community leaders, and vendors on best practices for reducing food waste, such as meal planning and portion control.
- September 2023: Work with local policymakers to implement a ban on single-use plastic products in schools and communities, to reduce plastic waste by 50% by the end of the year.
- November 2023: Conduct a waste audit in local schools and communities to identify areas where waste can be reduced, such as packaging and food preparation.
- January 2024: Launch a plastic waste reduction campaign in local schools and communities, targeting an 80% reduction in plastic waste by 2025.
- March 2024: Provide education and resources to schools and communities on how to properly dispose of plastic waste, such as through recycling and composting programs.
- June 2024: Work with local policymakers to implement a fee on individuals who dispose of waste, including plastic waste, in rivers and lakes.
- September 2024: Conduct a follow-up waste audit in local schools and communities to measure progress in reducing food and plastic waste.
- January 2025: Launch a community-wide initiative to encourage the use of reusable containers and utensils, to reduce single-use plastic products by 50% by the end of the year.
- December 2025: Evaluate the progress and impact of the food and plastic waste reduction initiatives, and identify opportunities for further improvement in the coming years.
Promoting agri-nutrition activities in schools and communities
- To promote the cultivation of green vegetables and fruits in homes and schools through backyard gardens, increase the number of gardens by 30% by 2024.
- To educate schools and communities on sustainable eating practices and the importance of consuming locally-grown produce. Increase sustainable diets by 35% by 2024
- To provide cooking demonstrations to schools and communities to promote nutritious and tasty meals using locally grown produce. Conduct 120 cooking demonstrations by December 2024
- To encourage healthy and sustainable eating habits to reduce malnutrition and obesity rates by 25% by 2025
- To promote local agriculture and farming as a means of promoting economic growth and community development. Target over 420 farmers by 2025
Status date: Submitted (08/02/2023)
Data source: Self-reported
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- January 2023: Conduct a needs assessment of schools and communities to identify areas for backyard garden development.
- February 2023: Launch a backyard gardening program in schools and communities, to establish 50 new gardens by December 2023.
- March 2023: Conduct a community-wide workshop on sustainable eating practices and the importance of consuming locally-grown produce.
- April 2023: Develop a cooking demonstration program, to conduct 120 demonstrations by December 2023.
- June 2023: Host a community-wide nutrition fair to showcase the benefits of agri-nutrition activities.
- September 2023: Develop a school-based curriculum on sustainable eating practices and backyard gardening.
- December 2023: Evaluate the impact of the backyard gardening program and cooking demonstrations on school children and community members.
- January 2024: Expand the backyard gardening program to reach an additional 40 schools and communities.
- May 2024: Develop a nutrition education program for farmers, to reach 420 farmers by December 2024.
- December 2024: Evaluate the impact of the program on sustainable eating practices, backyard gardening, and local agriculture