SDG 13: Climate Action
What does SDG 13 aim to fight?
SDG 13: Climate Action aims to fight the effects of climate change. This includes protecting our planet from getting too hot or having too many disasters like floods, storms, or droughts
What is harming our land?
Deforestation
Loss of natural habitats
Land degradation
What are the united nations?
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and serve as a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations
Is soil dead or alive?
Soil is a living thing – it is very slowly moving, changing and growing all the time. Just like other living things, soil breathes and needs air and water to stay alive. Healthy, living soil provides us with our everyday needs.
Can natural disasters be caused by climate change? If so, what are some examples?
Yes! Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. This includes heat waves, droughts, floods and tropical cyclones.
How can we heal our land?
Restore degraded land
Integrate biodiversity in governmental planning
Sustainable forest management and agriculture
What countries are responsible for the SDGs?
All countries are called to action by the SDGs. The UN recognizes that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.
Order from smallest to largest: megafauna, mesofauna, microfauna, macrofauna,
microfauna (fungi, prokaryotes), mesofauna (nematode), macrofauna (earthworms), megafauna (reptiles)
Global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) have increased by how much since 1990? 25%? 50%? or 75%?
Global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) have increased by almost 50 per cent since 1990. By adding more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, people are supercharging the natural greenhouse effect, causing global temperature to rise.
Forests are home to more than (30% or 60% or 80%) of all terrestrial species of animals, plants and insects?
Forests are home to more than 80% of all terrestrial species of animals, plants and insects. Fun fact: Of the 8,300 animal breeds known, 8% are extinct and 22% are at risk of extinction.
How many SDGs are there?
There are 17 SDGs.
What is soil for?
Transform organic and inorganic compounds into accessible forms
Nutrient availability for growth of plants and other organisms
Filtration, degradation and immobilization of contaminants in water and soil
How can we incorporate Goal 13 into our lives? (Four ways)
1. Recycle paper, glass, plastic, metal and old electronics
2. Choose reusable products. Use eco-bags for shopping and reusable water bottles to reduce plastic waste
3. Compost food scraps to reduce climate impact while also recycling nutrients
4. Bike, walk if you are able to!
How can we incorporate Goal 15 into our lives? (Four Ways)
1. Don’t use pesticides and herbicides
2. Don’t feed birds or other animals on trails
3. Plant native plants and pollinator plants
4. Leave wild things in the wild
What are the central themes of the SDGs?
Central themes of the SDGs include water, energy, climate, oceans, urbanisation, transport, and science and technology.
What makes up the largest group of animals on Earth?
Insects make up the largest group of animals on Earth, with over a million identified species.