Youth Organizations and their Roles to Promote Climate Change Education: A Case Study on Bangladesh

Golam KibreaUNEP- TUNZA Asia Pacific Youth NetworkBangladesh

EPI Report and Bangladesh

Switzerland stood first with a grand score of 87.67 in total 100

Among top 20 countries, there is only Singapore from Asia

Among top 20 countries, 17th from European Natins only

Srilanka is the only South Asian country stood 69th followed by Bhutan 103, Nepal 139, Pakistan 148,

Philippine stood 114th and shows requirements of improvement of environmental issues

Sources: http://epi.yale.edu/epi/country-profile/bangladesh

Climate Risk & Bangladesh

Source: Maplecroft

Bangladesh is set to suffer more from climate change by 2025 than any other country.

31% of economic will be under the risk of Climate Change by 2025 50% increased compared to last assessment done in 2008 Around $ 88 Trillion production will be at risk in 67 countries Bangladesh enlisted on the TOP of this vulnerability list.

Climate Risk and Bangladesh

Climate Change and Bangladesh

Source: World Bank Country Profile

Climate Changes Key Challenges

Increase mean Temperature 1.4◦ C– 2.4 ◦ C by 2050 & 2100

As of IPCC 3rd Assessment report,the peak intensity of Cyclone mightincrease by 5-10% & Participationrate might increase by 20 -30%

Sea Level rise might be around27cm by 2050 and 30- 100cm by2100

Other models projecting wetterand drier conditions during seasons.

Partnerships/Collaboration- Between publish-private organization- NGOs, INGOs with local communities

Engagement- Rural vs Urban interest groups

Transparency & Good Governance- In all levels

Local Impact Assessment- Absence of internal solid research

Plan & Execution

Youth Organizations & Climate Education

Environmental Leadership programs :

- ECP, CGC, & NEO

- Bangladesh Climate Justice Projects

- The Climate Reality Project Bangladesh

Conferences and Summits:

- IYEM, SAYEM & SAYEN Regional Meet

- BG Green Climate Conference

Workshops & Training:

- South Asia Youth Camp on Climate, Agriculture and

Water

Online Environment Forum/bBogs:

- Greenmagz

- Online UNV

Earth Clubs at different Education Institutes

- Dhaka University Environment Club (DUES)

Competitions , Campaigns and Possessions

Environmental Day Celebration

Activities on Climatic Education:Youth Organizations

British Council Initiative

How C4C WorksClimate4Classrooms (C4C)

C4C is an innovative set of educational resources aboutClimate Change for teachers and students (from age11+).

C4C Components:

C4C resources comprise 12 modules.- Modules 1-5 introduce core climate science and are the

same for each country.

- Modules 6-12 are known as the 'National Futures' andare based on evidence of Climate Change projectedthrough various predictive models.

C4C Outcomes:

- Since November 2011, 120+ teachers from 60 districtshave been involved with C4C.

- 19,000+ students from different schools have beeninformed about C4C through a postcard competition.

- More than 83 schools benefited from C4C throughintroductory workshops.

- 50,000+ people from 64 districts were introduced toC4C through “3000 Miles To Go”

Source: http://bd.climate4classrooms.org/

Green Channel Initiatives

Project Trash PatrolEnviVolunteerism

EnviVolunteerism, essentially aimed to create awarenessamongo the youth about making environmentally andsocially responsible choices in everyday life

Components:1. EnviLearning – a 2 day workshop that included inspiring

speeches on “volunteerism” by the concerned people

2. Envi-Vlunteering – a 2 day Banani Lake clean up whereabout 400 volunteers helped out and 600 sacs of trashwas collected that were properly disposed disposed byDhaka City Corporation (DCC).

3. EnviOutcomes – BDT 50, 000 was awarded to a group ofstudents based on their proposed project and creativepotential to carry out their own designedenvironmental project.

Sources: http://greenchannelbd.org/

Project Trash Patrol’ involves the setting up of trash-cans allover Dhaka City and their maintenance from time to time.

Components:-setting up of trash-cans in all major streets of the capital city(Dhaka)- Initiate an awareness campaign on anti-littering, amongstpedestrians and the general public.

Design of the trashcans:

- Fixability – Each trashcan will be fixed to its position (viapole and chain) to prevent theft.-Durability – Trashcans will be made up of durable materialsuch as steel- Convenience of Operation – Trashcans are designed in a wayto make it easier for DCC employees to empty them on aregular basis.

South Asian Youth Camp

SAYCAW SAYCAW

SAYCAW stands for South Asian Youth on Climate change,Agriculture & Water. SAYCAW is governed by the countryfocal points of South Asian Countries

SAYCAW Objective:

- To mobilize opinion of youth group and concernedstakeholders towards influencing the states undertakingproper initiatives for rights of smallholder producers in SouthAsia.

SAYCAW Themes:

- Agriculture- Climate Change- Water Resources

Target Participants:

- Youth between the ages of 21 and 35 from the South Asia(Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan & SriLanka)

More to visit: http://www.byei.org/sayem Visit for more Info: http://goo.gl/3Ga5xZ

Climate Impact Poster Presentation

BYEI Environmental Initiatives

SAYEM 2012 IYEM 2013

The International Youth Environmental Meet (IYEM)bringing 200+ global climate change experts anddevelopment professionals from across the world.

Theme of IYEM 2013

- integrate youth in the climate change adaptation process through knowledge sharing

- Science of Climate Change, Community-based Adaptation, and Climate Change Mitigation

Target Participants:

- young professionals from CBA7, highly motivated climate change and development sector oriented senior undergrad, and master students.

Objectives of IYEM :

- build critical knowledge and understanding in combating climate change

More to visit: http://www.byei.org/iyem

The South Asian Youth Environment Meet (SAYEM) is aregionally focus environmental meet where BYEI bringsaround 100+ young South Asian future environmentalists.

SAYEM Themes:

- Theme for SAYEM 2011 was Youth, Climate Change, &Future of South Asia

Sub-Themes:

- Climate Change and Environmental Degradation- Prospects of Renewable Energy in South Asian Countries

- Climate Change and Adaptation- Water, International Agreements and the Law

Target Participants:

- Youths, government, research organizations, NGOs, universities and from the development sectors

More to visit: http://www.byei.org/sayem

BYEI Environmental Initiatives

National Earth Olympiad (NEO)

NEO is Bangladesh’s first Olympiad on earth sciences to creategreater enthusiasm and interest for current globalenvironmental issues among high school students.

NEO Objectives:

- to generate a national-level school Olympiad competition

- to establish platform for Bangladesh’s participation at IESO

Eligibility Criteria:

- enrolled student from class 8 to class 12

NEO Rationale:

- NEO seeks to scour out the best talent

- designed to challenge on geology, meteorology, terrestrialastronomy, and environmental sciences

Befits & Awards:

- exclusive training from the leading academicians and experts

How NEO Worked

Partnerships & Supports

Supported by Multi-Stakeholders

Building Strategic Partnerships

Key NEO Components

- The 1st Round Divisional Examination.- Final Round Examination and the daylong NEO’13 Festival.- Participate at International Earth Science Olympiad in India.

Formation of Different Committees

- National level planning and management committee- Regional and divisional level sub-committees- Knowledge management and Technical Committee

Certifications and Award Program

Earth Champion Project (ECP)

Earth Champions program (ECP) is the signature youthenvironmental leadership program of BYEI.

ECP, in fact, awarded with the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund(AEIF) grant from the U.S Department of State.

Outcomes:- prepare next-gen environmental leaders at school level- build environmental clubs at private/public schools- enhance environmental awareness among young-gen

Benefits of Fellows:- each fellow will receive full scholarship to complete ECP- receive financial support to implement own projects-financial support for environmental clubs

ECP Components:Learning and Training- Training methods: lectures, small group exercises- Knowledge sessions: debates, case studies etc.

Collaborative Projects- field trips to places of environmental importance

- exposed to environmental problems & challenges- guided to design own project ideas

Leading- formation an Environmental Club in schools- carry out awareness activities under that club

ECP At Sight

Lectures & Group Exercise

Idea Breaking SessionIdea Generation

RecognitionsTalk to Victim-Field Tour

BYEI Environmental Initiatives

Dhaka University Environment Club

What DUES

Objectives:

- Raising awareness among the students of Dhaka Universityand make them efficient & devoted worker to saveenvironment

Scopes of Works:

- Organize Seminar, Symposium, Film Show, Human Chain,Photography Exhibition, Cleaning Campaign , eco-tour & etc onEnvironment

- Publish Magazine, Souvenir, Bulletin & Several Types ofPublications on Environment & Related Issues.

- Organize Workshop on Disaster Management &Environmental Awareness.

Visit for more Info: http://duesbd.org/

DUES At Sight

DUES Eco Tour

Campus Cleaning Campaign

Volunteer Training

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