Problems and Solutions
How many trees are cut down every day?
A. 4,000
B. 40,000
C. 400,000
D. 4,000,000
Approximately 4,000,000 trees are cut down worldwide, every day.
Making sure everyone has access to learning opportunities
SDG #4: Quality Education
Name one member of the Eco Committee leadership team
Aray, Uliana, Daniya, Sofiya, Jimin, Aliya, Eldana
(only need to name one!)
Give a definition for climate change
Climate change is the rise in global temperatures and weather patterns (driven by human activities, especially fossil fuel burning)
Describe one sustainable action that you can do on a daily basis
Recycle, reduce the waste you make, reuse items, walk/cycle/bus to school
Nuclear power plants use this radioactive element as fuel, commonly found in reactors.
Uranium
Improving healthcare for all to live longer, healthier lives.
SDG#3: Good health and wellbeing
What was the name of the week-long event where students and teachers were encouraged to walk, cycle or scoot to school?
Green Transport Week
Animal that produces the most methane
Cows
(Bonus fact: A single cow produces between 154 to 264 pounds of methane gas per year, and this is through belching (eructation), not the other end!)
What is the definition of environmental sustainability?
According the UN Environmental Program, sustainability aims to improve the quality of human life without putting unnecessary strain on the earth's supporting ecosystems.
Overuse of these chemicals in farming can pollute rivers and harm aquatic habitats.
Pesticides and/or Fertilisers
Reducing waste and using the planet's resources wisely
SDG#12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Describe the event that the Eco Committee will showcase at the upcoming Haileybury's Got Talent Show?
A sustainable fashion show
Name one thing that could happen if climate change progresses as scientists predict.
More frequent wildfires, longer periods of drought, more unpredictable and extreme weather events (ie. hurricanes, tropical storms)
What are the three R’s in sustainability?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
What is Earth's largest 'carbon sink'?
The Ocean
The United Nations describes the oceans as “not just 'the lungs of the planet' but also its largest carbon sink” providing a vital buffer against the impacts of climate change. As well as generating half the world's oxygen, oceans also absorb 25% of all carbon emissions.
Protecting fish, coral reefs, and all marine life.
SDG#14: Life Below Water
What is the name of the accreditation that Haileybury Almaty has for being a sustainable school? (Hint: it involves a flag!)
Green Flag (accreditation)
What is a carbon footprint?
The total amount of greenhouse gasses that are generated by our actions
Name one of the Top 5 countries with the highest carbon emissions
As of 2022, the five countries with the highest emissions are China, the U.S., India, Russia, and Japan.
This type of underwater plant farm absorbs carbon dioxide while providing habitat for marine life and can even be used to produce biofuels.
Seaweed (farms)
Building a fair world with no wars or corruption.
SDG#16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Name one company who had an exhibition booth at HAL's Beyond Cop21 Symposium in March 2024
AlmaU, HelloEco, Narxoz University, Unicef, EcoSen, Rocket Plastic, UrbanForum KZ, Jana Dunie Foundation, NIS FilterAirN Project, Dara Foundation
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather refers to the day-to-day state of the atmosphere such as the combination of temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind, and other factors. Climate describes the weather of a place averaged over a period of time.
Name a country that has achieved net zero carbon emissions
One of:
Bhutan, Comoros, Gabon, Guyana, Madagascar, Niue, Panama, Suriname
(True, as of Jan 2023) These countries absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere each year than they emit. Most are small, with limited industrial sectors and prioritize ecological protection measures.