Our home is also global. We are interconnected; we share the Earth’s resources, climate and its challenges. As we speak, millions of people are being displaced from their homes because of the climate crisis. But, exchanging knowledge, both new and traditional, can help us in practical ways to build hope for the future.
This Refugee Week, let’s take small actions to care for our shared home. No act is too small, no effort insignificant; each act is a testament to our love for our home and our unwavering hope for a better tomorrow.
Together we can sow seeds of change. Caring for our global home isn’t just about protecting the environment – it’s about nurturing our interconnected community and ensuring a sustainable future for all.
Here are some ideas to take part:
- Spend Time in Nature:
Whatever we’ve been through, nature can calm and ground us, and help us believe that new beginnings are possible. Reconnecting with the earth can also help us remember our place in the natural world, rediscovering that we are part of nature, and it is part of us. Spending time in natural settings like parks, beaches, forests, or mountains can help us develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Take time to notice the beauty around you and reflect on how everything is interconnected. Focus on the sensations of being outdoors, like the feel of the wind, the sound of the birds, or the warmth of the sun.
- Discover an activist or movements:
Discover an activist or movement: People in the majority world are most affected by climate change, and industrialised societies have much to learn from indigenous cultures about sustainable ways of living. Find out about a climate activist, platform or movement you didn’t know about before: Mikaela Loach, The Climate Propagandist, Celine Semaan, Slow Factory, Future Earth Foundation, Peaks of Colour, Intersectional Environmentalist, Zahra Biabani and more!
- Take Action:
Get involved with local, national or international environmental organisations and advocate for issues like climate justice, climate displacement, wildlife conservation, and more. Whether it’s deepening our understanding of climate justice and displacement, taking part in a clean-up event, advocating for policy change, or spreading awareness, all of our actions make a difference.